Blog Archives
What to do this weekend in Abu Dhabi (8/9/10 May)
Here are our activity picks for this weekend – just a small personal selection among the many things happening in Abu Dhabi.
Have a happy one!
Please note that to join some of the activities listed below you need to become a member of the group that organises them: most memberships are free but some require a fee.
Always double check/book using the provided links before setting off, as last minute changes to time/places/availability might have occurred since this list was compiled.
SPORT
Try your golfing skills at one of the many golf clubs around town: if the temperatures are too high for you and you don’t fancy the early morning slot (many courses open at 6AM), you can always go for the floodlit academy courses: we usually go to Yas Links and take the last slot of the day, at 9PM. And if you – like us – don’t really know your wood from your iron, you can always do an intensive golf class.
THURSDAY 8
CULTURE/TALK
6:30 PM – The New York University Abu Dhabi organised a lecture called ‘Abu Dhabi in photographs: the birth of a city’. Using many never-before-seen historic photographs and film clips, James Langton, the author of The National’s weekly “Time Frame” series, will open a window into the UAE’s past and illustrate how Abu Dhabi began a transformation in the early 1960’s from little more than a fishing village to a dynamic modern city. And if you don’t fancy going alone, you can join this Meetup group which is already going.
MEETUP/NIGHTLIFE
7 PM – The After Work Drinks in the City group is heading to the Belgian Cafe for their Drink O’ Clock event.
NIGHTLIFE
7 PM – The Aloft hotel is hosting the Liquid Rain Pool Party, with tunes by DJ Jose RC, DJ Chad Phunk and DJ Stew Magoo.
INTERNATIONS/NIGHTLIFE
8 PM – This Internations group is going to the Jazz’N Fizz bar inside the Sofitel hotel, a good chance for a couple of drinks, live music and meeting new friends.
FRIDAY 9
MEETUP/SPORT
7:30 AM – The Raw Yoga group wakes up early for their usual Hatha yoga class in Formal park.
FRIDAY BRUNCH
12:30 PM – This week we choose the brunch at Ingredients, inside the Eastern Mangroves Hotel. It has 5 different sections and cuisines from around the world, and live music by a pianist and a singer.
MEETUP/LADIES ONLY
1 PM – The Abu Dhabi Ladies group goes for brunch at the Royal Meridien hotel.
MUSIC/PARTY
1 PM – The Blue Marlin Ibiza presents Italian electronic musician Marco Carola for an afternoon of music and entertainment.
SPORT
1:30 PM – The Clubhouse Sports Bar and Cafe is showing premier sport games live on their screens. Match of the day is: Super Rugby – Rebels v Hurricanes (More info: email theclubhousesportsbar@gmail.com)
DANCE
3 PM– If you are a fan of Brazilian Zouk, or if you – like us – never heard of it before, these workshops at Zayed Sports City can be a fun way to spend an afternoon or two.
MUSIC
4 PM – Local independent music association AUHDIO is showcasing the talent of Beatbox Ray, Andeo, Physical Graffiti, Hermano and Music Society with a free event at New York University Abu Dhabi. More info on facebook.
ADVENTURE/NATURE
6 PM – The Abu Dhabi 4×4/offroad association has organised a desert adventure for all ages: more info here.
MEETUP/PHOTOGRAPHY
7 PM – The Abu Dhabi Photographers group meets for their photo of the week and bi-weekly group meetup.
MUSIC
7 PM – New-York based acclaimed music group Aeolus Quartet is live in concert at the British School in Al Khubairat. More info on facebook.
SATURDAY 10
FOOD
12 PM – Saturday lunch at the Abu Dhabi fish souk can be a great foodie adventure! More info on our blog post.
SPORT
From 1:30 PM – The Clubhouse Sports Bar and Cafe is showing premier sport games live on their screens. Matches of the day are:
Super Rugby – Brumbies v Sharks 1.30pm
Aviva Premiership – Harlequins v Bath 5.15pm
Super Rugby – Bulls v Stormers 9.00pm
(More info: email theclubhousesportsbar@gmail.com)
CULTURE
2 PM – A workshop called ‘Remembering the Abu Dhabi Volcano‘ will take place at Qasr Al Hosn. The ‘Abu Dhabi Volcano’ was a massive public fountain – once a popular landmark and gathering place along the old Corniche. Participants will be asked to share their personal photographs and memories of the fountain, and to work together to build a small-scale reconstruction of the volcano. Art professors and university students from various academic institutions in Abu Dhabi will lead this workshop, which aims to inspire city residents and travelers alike, and remind us of this unique public sculpture.
ANIMALS/CHARITY
2 PM – 4 PM – Local charity Sandy Paws is hosting an adoption day at the German Vet Clinic to find a new home for many of their furry friends. Among them are stunning Casper, adorable Spirit and cuddly Eddie. Maybe your next best friend is waiting for you? And if you can’t adopt, you can always drop by, get some cuddles and make a donation to support Sandy Paws’ incredible work.
MEETUP/ANIMALS
4:30 PM – The UAE Animal Lovers group is visiting the Al Bahya Sanctuary, an Emirati-owned private farm housing rescued cats, dogs, ponies, and donkeys. We have been there, the doggies are adorable and we loved the whole experience.
FOOD FESTIVAL
The British Fest – at Lulu Hypermarket in Khalidiyah Mall – celebrates 10 days of British yummy-tude, with especially flown-in supplies of British food and produce. The British Ambassador to the UAE will cut the ribbon on the 8th of May and the plethora of UK delicacies will be available until the 17th of May.
TECHNOLOGY
The 3Doodler, quoted as being the world’s first ‘3D drawing pen’, will be available for trials and demonstrations at the Virgin Megastore in Al Wadha Mall both Friday 9 and Saturday 10, from 1 PM to 10 PM. For more info, you can contact the store on +971 (2) 445 3327 or email their PR.
ART EXHIBITION
The newest art exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat is now open: created in collaboration with the British Museum, London, it is called A History of the World in 100 Objects and brings to the UAE objects from the past to the present, all with incredible stories behind them. From the legendary Royal Game of Ur to a Chelsea football club jersey, this exciting journey through time is truly worth a visit. Our favourite? The foot-operated car invented in 2013 by Emirati student Reem Al Marzouqi, a life-changing invention for all those affected by physical disabilities. The exhibition will run until the 1st of August. And if you don’t fancy going alone, this Meetup group is planning to visit on Saturday 10 at 5 PM.
ART EXHIBITION
A new exhibition of the spellbinding works of Uzbek artist Sanjar Djabbarov – Wonders of Central Asia – starts on the 27th of April and goes on until the 10th of May. It is held at the Alif Art Gallery, Avenue at Etihad Towers.
ART EXHIBITION
The Lightbox Gallery, inside the Yas Viceroy Hotel on Yas Island, is now displaying the stunning artworks by Brazilian mixed-media artist Fiona Ai Bubble. The exhibition is free and on until the 9th of August.
ART EXHIBITION
A Pictorial Orchestration: paintings by Italian artist Amedeo Tremigliozzi, on until the 10th of May. See blog post for more info.
What to do this weekend in Abu Dhabi (1/2/3 May)
Very busy times at the Abu Dhabi Days HQ! We will be back in about a week with our regular posting schedule.
In the meantime… Here are our activity picks for this weekend, chosen among the many things happening in Abu Dhabi.
Have a happy one!
Please note that to join some of the activities listed below you need to become a member of the group that organises them: most memberships are free but some require a fee.
Always double check/book using the provided links before setting off, as last minute changes to time/places/availability might have occurred since this list was compiled.
SPORT
Explore the Al Forsan Sports Resort: the list of activities there is pretty much endless. From archery (which we tried), to shooting, from go-karting and racing to paintballing, this massive sport centre has a lot to offer for hours of fun.
THURSDAY 1
CULTURE/TALKS
6 PM – The New York University Abu Dhabi hosts the lecture Fine Art: Why Care? Saving a Van Gogh. Through the story of a Van Gogh rescue, this talk charts the process and challenges in the high-stakes work of art conservation. And if you don’t fancy going alone, you can join this Meetup group which is going to attend.
ENTERTAINMENT/SHOPPING
6 PM – Circus entertainment at Dalma Mall: one of the largest shopping mall in Abu Dhabi (sometimes overlooked because kind-of out of the tourist route but one of our personal favourites because of all its interesting shops and restaurants) promises an evening of fun with acrobats, jugglers, clowns and more.
MUSIC
8 PM – The India Social and Cultural Centre organises an evening of music by the theme: Golden 60’s – Melodies from Hindi and Malayam Movies.
MEETUP/NIGHTLIFE
8 PM – The Abu Dhabi Cocktail Club is heading to Entrecote at the Cafe de Paris.
NIGHTLIFE
8 PM – Throwback Thursday at Heroes, inside the Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, with tunes by Dj Chris Delaney.
MEETUP/LADIES ONLY
8 PM – The Abu Dhabi Ladies group is planning a fun evening at the Montecarlo Beach Club.
NIGHTLIFE
9 PM – eleMental night “90s Edition” at Pearls and Caviar, inside the Shangri-La Hotel. Free drinks for best dressed in 90’s style!
FRIDAY 2
SPORT
6:30 AM – The ADTC & Yas Beach Aquathlon promises an afternoon of fun for all ages, as organised by the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Club.
FRIDAY BRUNCH
12:30 PM – This week our choice is the Bubbalicious Brunch at the Westin Abu Dhabi: great food and lovely location.
SPORT
12 PM – Beach Tennis UAE organises an afternoon of smack-down fun on Saadiyat Public Beach. There are 3 events that anyone can join: men doubles, mixed doubles, and junior doubles. People and players can sign in on the day of the tournament: sign in is from 12pm to 2pm and games start at 2:30. Players can use the courts to warm up during the sign-in period, and you can sign in any time before the start of the tournament. There will be prizes and vouchers to be given by sponsors Abu Dhabi mall, Montecarlo beach club, St regis hotel and more. More info and contacts here.
PARTY
1 PM – The Blue Marlin Ibiza celebrates its 2nd anniversary with an afternoon of music and entertainment.
MEETUP/LADIES ONLY
2 PM – The Weekend Ladies are going paintballing at the Al Forsan Sport Resort.
SPORT
From 3 PM – The Clubhouse Sports Bar and Cafe is showing premier sport games live on their screens. Matches of the day are:
EPL West Ham v Tottenham Hotspur 3.00pm
EPL Man United v Sunderland 6.00pm
Rugby Pro 12 Edinburgh v Munster 8.00pm
EPL Everton v Man City 8.30pm
(More info: email theclubhousesportsbar@gmail.com)
MEETUP/SPORT
4 PM – The UAE Parkour group is planning to meet for their weekly jam.
BOOKS/TALK
5:15 PM – Panel discussion at the Abu Dhabi Book Fair organised by the Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi: the evolution of writing and reading in the digital age will be discussed with a panel of guests, including best-selling author – and Sorbonne Abu Dhabi alumnus – Andrea Hirata.
INTERNATIONS/FOODIES
7 PM – Global social network Internations organises a night out at Lemon Tree, inside the Holiday Inn Hotel: tapas, sangria, flamenco dance and the chance to meet a lot of new friends.
MEETUP/FILM
7:30 PM -The Black Culture Experience group is meeting for their BCE Movie Club.
NIGHTLIFE
10 PM – “Exotic Friday” at Zenith nightclub, inside the Sheraton Corniche hotel, with Dj Double U and Dj Ali X.
SATURDAY 3
MEETUP/LADIES ONLY
8 AM – The Abu Dhabi Ladies group is going kayaking in the mangroves.
MEETUP/DANCE
1 PM – The Abu Dhabi Choreography and Dance group is planning to shoot a video inspired by Pharrel’s video for Happy.
INTERNATIONS/SPORT
1 PM – The Abu Dhabi Table Tennis group is meeting for an afternoon of fun at Zayed Sports City.
MEETUP/SPORT
4:30 PM – The Raw Yoga Abu Dhabi group is watching the sunset whilst doing stand-up paddleboard yoga.
MEETUP/ART
7 PM – The Abu Dhabi Art Initiative group is going to the opening night of the Scandinavian Art Month, organised by Art Hub.
MUSIC
7 PM – As every first Saturday of the month, it is time for new talent to showcase their tunes at the Open Mic night at B-Lounge, inside the Sheraton Hotel on the Abu Dhabi Corniche.
COMEDY
World renown ventriloquist and comedian Jeff Dunham is performing at the du Forum on Yas Island on both Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd starting 7:30 PM. Tickets are still available here.
CULTURE/FAIR
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is open until the 5th of May at ADNEC. Authors taking part include Turkish journalist and writer Ece Temelkuran (interview here), Berlin-based slam poet Frank Klotgen (interview here), and Abu Dhabi-based writer Seumas Gallagher (interview here).
What to do this weekend in Abu Dhabi (24/25/26 April)
Here are our activity picks for this weekend, chosen among the many things happening in Abu Dhabi. A lot of music this weekend!
Have a happy one!
Please note that to join some of the activities listed below you need to become a member of the group that organises them: most memberships are free but some require a fee.
Always double check/book using the provided links before setting off, as last minute changes to time/places/availability might have occurred since this list was compiled.
SPORT/GAME
Try your detective skills with a geocaching expedition! More info on the official website or on our blog post.
THURSDAY 24
MUSIC
6:30 PM – Local electronic artists are going to perform at the Micro Festival of Electronic Music, held at the New York University Abu Dhabi. A performance that demonstrates the vitality and diversity of this genre in the Middle East will feature musicians Mahmoud Refat, Karim Sultan, Mazen Kerbaj and Hasan Hujairi. The concert is held after a panel discussion with the artists.
MUSIC
7 PM – Up and coming music association AUHDIO – in collaboration with Tempo Magazine – presents Hip Hop in the Capital.
MUSIC
7 PM – Filipino superstar Sarah Geronimo is live in concert at the du Forum: her hits include Forever is not enough, How could you say you love me, and Ikot-Ikot.
MEETUP/NIGHTLIFE
8 PM – The Brits in Abu Dhabi group is going to Stills Bar at the Crowne Plaza on Yas Island. Free cocktails for ladies as it is Ladies Night.
MUSIC
10 PM – Lebanese singers Joseph Attieh and Ayman Zbib are live in concert at the Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi. Tickets here.
FRIDAY 25
MEETUP/SPORT
7:30 AM – The Raw Yoga group is waking up early and meeting in Formal Park for a Hatha yoga session followed by breakfast together.
ANIMALS/CHARITY
3 PM – 6 PM – Little Furballs Adoption Day organised by Sandy Paws: lots of young kittens are looking for new loving homes. Even if you can’t adopt, you can always come by, get some cuddles and make a donation to this amazing charity.
MEETUP/PHOTOGRAPHY
7 PM – The Abu Dhabi Photographers group is hosting their photo of the week and bi-weekly meetup.
MEETUP/SPORT
7 PM – The Raw Yoga group is organising a Raw Movie Potluck: healthy treats and a good film are always a great combination.
MUSIC
7 PM – Rapping superstars Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are live in concert at the du Arena. Tickets here.
MEETUP/KNITTING
7 PM – The Abu Dhabi Coffee & Knitting Circle is meeting to share yummy food and tricks of the knitting trade.
MUSIC
7:30 PM – The NSO (National Symphony Orchestra) is performing the stunning Carmina Burana (yes, you have heard it before) for the very first time in Abu Dhabi. Tickets here.
MEETUP/CULTURE
8 PM – The Rooftop Rhythms group is hosting the 21st installation of their evening open-mike/poetry event.
INTERNATIONS/NIGHTLIFE
8 PM – Internations is planning a night out at Imago – Le Royal Meridien: lovely venue and lots of new people to meet.
NIGHTLIFE
11 PM – The O1NE, the most exclusive club in Abu Dhabi, hosts Wiley for the official after-party for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ concert.
SATURDAY 26
SPORT
If you think that cricket is boring, think again: we can tell you from personal experience that cheerleaders, pumping disco-music and fireworks are only few of the thrills of the Indian Premier League, which this year plays its first leg in the UAE.
Matches of the day at the Zayed Cricket Stadium are:
2:30 PM : Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
6.30 PM : Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Arrive early, as the seats are not numbered. Tickets here, directly at the stadium’s box office or at Lulu’s supermarkets across the city.
MEETUP/SPORT
4:30 PM – The Raw Yoga group is meeting to practice stand-up paddle board yoga and enjoy the sunset on the water.
INTERNATIONS/DANCE
7 PM – The Abu Dhabi Tango group meet for their regular dance practice.
MEETUP/FOODIES
8 PM – The Language and Culture Exchange group is going out to try the newest Egyptian restaurant in town.
ART EXHIBITION
The newest art exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat just opened a couple of days ago: created in collaboration with the British Museum, London, it is called A History of the World in 100 Objects and brings to the UAE objects from the past to the present, all with incredible stories behind them. From the legendary Royal Game of Ur to a Chelsea football club jersey, this exciting journey through time is truly worth a visit. Our favourite? The foot-operated car invented in 2013 by Emirati student Reem Al Marzouqi, a life-changing invention for all those affected by physical disabilities. The exhibition will run until the 1st of August.
FESTIVAL/SPORT
The Al Gharbia Watersports Festival is *technically* not in Abu Dhabi city, however it is in the Abu Dhabi region, so we thought about including it in our list. Held on Mirfa Beach (in Al Gharbia) from the 24th of April to the 3rd of May, this festival promises thrilling live action with a range of high-adrenaline watersports competitions, plus live music and entertainment. The official website did not work when we were compiling this list, but more info are here and here – both articles from The National, and the contact details can be found on the official facebook page.
FILM
Al Maryah Island Spring Festival – outdoor cinema screening at the Galleria mall, until the 3rd of May. This weekend our personal screening highlights include The Wizard of Oz and The Help. Complete film schedule available here.
ART EXHIBITION
A new exhibition of the spellbinding works of Uzbek artist Sanjar Djabbarov – Wonders of Central Asia – starts on the 27th of April and goes on until the 10th of May. It is held at the Alif Art Gallery, Avenue at Etihad Towers.
THEATRE
The Resuscitation Theatre Company is presenting Trojan Women, a moving tale set in the city of Troy. Performances will be at 8 PM on 24th and 25th of April at the Emirates Writers Union Auditorium – located in on the mezzanine level in the National Theatre. Opposite Abu Dhabi Media between 15th and 17th streets and Muroor (4th) and Airport (2nd) Roads.
Abu Dhabi music: frequencies for regional radio stations.
(Photo: © Abu Dhabi Classic FM)
What is best than local radios to discover new music and hear local news?
Here is a list of the local stations that you can listen to while in Abu Dhabi: (source)
| Abu Dhabi, UAE | ||||||
| AM RADIO | ||||||
| 657 | – |  |
 |
Asianet Radio – Abu Dhabi Malayalam | ||
| FM RADIO | ||||||
| 90.0 | – | |
|
Abu Dhabi FM (AD) – Abu Dhabi talk,Arabic classic hits Arabic | ||
| 90.3 | – | |
BBC World Service Arabic|sat feed – Abu Dhabi news/info English/Arabic | |||
| 91.6 | – | |
|
Classic FM (AD) – Abu Dhabi classical,jazz | ||
| 92.4 | – | |
|
Star FM (AD) – Abu Dhabi pop (Eng/Arabic) | ||
| 95.8 | – | |
|
Al Emarat FM (AD) – Abu Dhabi Arabic classic hits Arabic | ||
| 98.1 | – | |
|
Quran Al Kareem (AD) – Abu Dhabi religious-Quran Arabic | ||
| 98.7 | – | |
|
Radio Sawa Gulf|rep – Abu Dhabi pop (Arabic/Western) Arabic [More info] | ||
| 99.9 | – | |
|
Star FM (AD)|rep – Ara Dubai pop (Eng/Arabic) | ||
| 100.5 | – | |
Emirates Radio 1 (AD) – Abu Dhabi CHR-pop English | |||
| 106.0 | – | |
Emirates Radio 2 (AD) – Abu Dhabi classic hits English | |||
And, down the road in Dubai: (source)
| Dubai/Ajman, UAE | ||||||
| AM RADIO | ||||||
| 810 | – | |
|
Abu Dhabi FM|on FM – Dubai talk,Arabic classic hits Arabic | ||
| 1269 | 100kW | |
|
Radio Asia – Duabi Arabic | ||
| FM RADIO | ||||||
| 87.9 | – | |
|
Classic FM|rep – Dubai classical,jazz | ||
| 88.2 | – | |
|
Quran Al Kareem|rep – Dubai religious-Quran Arabic | ||
| 89.1 | – | |
|
Radio 4 Ajman – Ajman Indian pop Hindi/Urdu | ||
| 90.5 | – | |
|
Radio Sawa Gulf – Dubai pop (Arabic/Western) Arabic [More info] | ||
| 92.0 | – | |
|
Dubai 92 (ARN) – Dubai pop (Western) English | ||
| 93.0 | – | |
|
Dubai FM 93 (DMI) – Dubai Arabic | ||
| 93.4 | – | |
|
Radio Shoma (ARN) – Dubai pop/ac (Farsi) Farsi | ||
| 93.9 | – | |
|
Noor Dubai (DMI) – Dubai talk Arabic | ||
| 94.4 | – | |
|
Sharjah FM Sound of Al Quran – Sharjah religious | ||
| 94.7 | – | |
Cool FM – Dubai pop (Asian) | |||
| 94.8 | – | |
|
Quran Al Kareem|rep – Fujairah religious-Quran Arabic | ||
| 96.7 | – | |
|
Hit 96.7 (ARN) – Dubai hot ac (Malayalam) Malayalam | ||
| 97.1 | – | |
|
Al Emarat FM|rep – Dubai Arabic classic hits Arabic | ||
| 98.4 | – | |
|
Abu Dhabi FM|rep – Dubai talk,Arabic classic hits Arabic | ||
| 99.0 | – | |
|
Al Arabiya FM (ARN) – Dubai Arabic pop,entertainment Arabic | ||
| 99.3 | – | |
Emirates Radio 2 (AD)|rep – Dubai classic hits English | |||
| 100.9 | – | |
|
Al Khaleejiya (ARN) – Dubai news/talk/music Arabic | ||
| 101.6 | – | |
|
City 101.6 FM (ARN) – Dubai Hindi pop | ||
| 102.4 | – | |
|
Suno 102.4 – Dubai? Hindi/Urdu | ||
| 103.2 | – | |
|
Coast 103.2 – Fujairah soft ac English | ||
| 103.8 | – | |
|
Dubai Eye 103.8 (ARN) – Dubai news,talk,sports English | ||
| 103.9 | – | |
|
Al Emarat FM|rep – Fujairah Arabic classic hits Arabic | ||
| 104.1 | – | |
Emirates Radio 1 (AD)|rep – Dubai CHR-pop English | |||
| 104.4 | – | |
|
Virgin Radio (ARN) – Dubai Western pop | ||
| 104.8 | – | |
|
Channel 4 Ajman – Ajman pop | ||
| 105.4 | – | |
|
Radio Spice – Fujairah pop Hindi | ||
| 106.0 | – | |
|
Abu Dhabi FM|rep – Fujairah talk,Arabic classic hits Arabic | ||
| 107.8 | – | |
|
Al Rabea FM – Dubai | ||
Click HERE to read more EXPAT TIPS or HERE to read more about MUSIC.
The Abu Dhabi Festival 2014 is in full swing.
(Photo: © Abu Dhabi Festival)
I know, I know. I am a bit late with this post, but better late than never, right?!?
The Abu Dhabi Festival is an unmissable appointment on the Abu Dhabi Calendar, as for all the month of March, top artists will perform at the Emirates Palace auditorium.
Tickets can be bought at the Virgin megastores around the city, or online.
Some tickets will be available at the box office on the night of the event, but of course many concerts get sold out pretty quickly, so it is always better to book in advance.
The full list of the remaining events can be found here, but my personal picks are:
– American soprano Renee Fleming on the 23rd of March – (read more)
– Russian conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy on the 24th of March – (read more)
– The Coppelia ballet by the American Ballet Theatre on 28th and 29th of March – (read more)
More information reading the official FAQ.
Click HERE to read more about MUSIC in Abu Dhabi.
Piaf/Aznavour concert – 4 March
(Photo: © UFE Abu Dhabi)
UFE Abu Dhabi is hosting a concert featuring the music of French icons Edith Piaf and Charles Aznavour.
In occasion of the 50th anniversary of their passing, singers Véronique Forget and Nyno Carnino will pay a tribute to these music giants with some of their most well known songs.
The concert will be this week, at 8pm on Tuesday 4th of March at the Lycee Louis Massignon (between Airport Road and 29th street – Tel: 02 444 80 75).
Tickets are 100 AED and can be bought at the Alliance Francaise offices (corner of 26th street and 7th street, Choitram building, block B, floor O – Tel: 02 666 6232 or email info@afabudhabi.org) or at AATIQ on Hamdan Street (between Al Ghaith Tower and Al Hilal Bank, 4th floor, office 406, Tel: 02 627 7001).
Click HERE to read more about MUSIC in Abu Dhabi.
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis – 25th April
(Photo: © Thinkflash)
I remember when I first heard Thrift Shop: I could not get it out of my head for days!!
It is great that so many international stars choose Abu Dhabi as a stop on their tour, and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis make no exception.
The grammy winning duo is scheduled to perform at the du Arena on Friday 25th April and tickets are already on sale and going fast.
Tickets are available at Virgin megastores around the city, on Thinkflash and on Ticketmaster, and prices go from 295 AED for general admission to 1,000 AED (per person) for a table for 15 people. (For table bookings: email tickets@thinkflash.ae )
Click HERE to read more about MUSIC in Abu Dhabi.
Red Bull Air Race – 28Feb / 1March
(Photo: © Red Bull Air Race/C.J. Wilson)
I am getting ready for blissful neck pain, as the Red Bull Air Race Championship arrives to Abu Dhabi!
This world championships starts in Abu Dhabi and continues in other 7 cities, with races held from February to November.
Competitors fly individually through the obstacle course, and the top nine fastest pilots earn points: at the end of the whole championship, the person with the most points is crowned the winner. Easier said than done!
Usually this race is over 2 days, the first of qualifications and the second of knock-out finals.
This weekend, the 28th February and 1st of March, the sky over our beloved Corniche will be full of champions of the air, keen to showcase their acrobatic prowess.
Some of the best daredevils in the world will use the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, trying to navigate a low-level aerial track made up of 25-metres-high air-filled pylons. Average speed is usually up to 370 Km/h!
Flying through the racecourse requires agility and incredible pilot precision, as the course has high-G turns and challenging corners, making for an amazing show to watch from the ground.
Apart from the flying acrobatics, another highlight of the weekend will also be the concert on February 28th, which will feature Arab popstar Nancy Ajram (whose hits include Akhasmak Ah and Aah W Noss) and Lebanese songwriter Ramy Ayach (whose hits include Khallini Maak and Ya Msahar Heini), supported by Egyptian pop rockers Wust El Balad (whose hits include Qol Lelmaleha and Arabeily2 ).
Tickets are available in Virgin megastores around the city, in special-made booths on the Corniche, and on the Redbull Air Race official website.
The concert will be free to all those who already have a ticket for the Red Bull Air Race, or can be purchased separately for 150 AED.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Feb 28:
1PM – 6PM – Challengers Race and Masters Qualifying
8PM – 12AM – Concert (Doors open at 6PM)
Mar 1:
1PM- 6PM – Masters Race
Click HERE to read more about SPORT or HERE to read more about MUSIC, in Abu Dhabi.
Lebanese star Ragheb Alama in concert – 28th February
(Photo: © Alldetails)
One of the best parts of being an Expat is having the chance to experience a lot of new things: I don’t know much about Arab music, but this seems a great chance to try something new and spend a fun night out!
Ragheb Alama is a Lebanese superstar and one of the judges on the Arab Idol panel.
He sings in Arabic, and he is set to perform at the newest venue in town, the recently opened FGB Arena at Zayed Sport City on the 28th of February.
According to the internet, Alama is one of the most popular singers in the Arab world, and his upbeat hits include “Ser Hobbi“, “Ya bint El Sultan“, “Albi Aeshkha“, “Yighib“, and “Allamteeni“, as well as his debut single “Bukra Byebrom Dulabak” which launched his career back in the 1980s.
This will be the first concert in a series called ‘Arabian Sensations’, which will feature popular Arabic artists invited to perform in Abu Dhabi.
Tickets for this concert starts at 295 AED and can be bought on Ticketmaster.
Click HERE to read more about MUSIC in Abu Dhabi.
Three concerts coming up at the du Arena
(Photos: © Ticketmaster)
21 February – 7:30 pm: The Rolling Stones
Tickets from 495 AED to 3995 AED – available here
23 May – 7pm: Justin Timberlake
Tickets from 395 AED to 1295 AED – available here
29 May – 7:30 pm: Black Sabbath
Tickets from 295 AED to 795 AED – available here
The du Arena is on Yas island: directions here.
Click HERE to read more about MUSIC in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Days 