Can’t decide how to spend your Formula 1 weekend? tabloid! has you covered. On November 20, 21, 22 and 23, a host of international acts will be flocking to the capital city for this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. While Armin Van Buuren, Pharrell and The Who will rock out on the main du Arena stage during the annual after race concerts, everyone from Rita Ora, Miguel and Jason Derulo to Rudimental, Conor Maynard and T-Pain will be performing in venues around the city. Check out our listings below to find the perfect spot for you.
Project Etoile
Want to party with Conor Maynard as he turns 22? The pop star will be joined by Miguel, Sidney Samson and DJ Irwin on November 21 at Project Etoile’s pop-up venue in du Forum. On November 22, Rita Ora, Tinashe, MSSL CMMND (featuring Pharrell collaborator Chad Hugo and Daniel Biltmore) and DJ Irwin will perform. On November 23, a “winner’s party” will wrap up festivities.
Entry: General admission tickets are Dh350, while table tickets are Dh500 each. Table prices range between Dh5,000 and Dh10,000. For table reservations, call 050-1143666. Tickets are available through ticketmaster.ae.
The Podium Lounge
Rudimental will make their UAE return on November 23 at The Podium Lounge, headlining three days of events. Smokingroove and Patrick Oliver will perform on November 20, Sister Bliss on November 21 and Dirty Vegas on November 22.
Entry: General admission passes range from Dh350 on November 20 to Dh850 on November 23. VIP tables start at Dh6,000 for four people. A VVIP table for 20 people is available at Dh49,000, including a meet and greet with the celebrities and performers in attendance on race night. For tickets, dinner passes and VIP tables, contact vip@podiumlounge.com or 055-3095495, or visit www.podiumlounge.com/ae/tickets.
Vip room pop-up
Rappers Future and French Montana are set to take over the VIP Room’s pop-up venue in at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi, on November 21 and 22 respectively. On November 23, VIP Room Founder Jean-Roch will throw a “celebrity bash” with surprise guests.
Entry: This event is not ticketed, but reservations are required. For more information, contact 052-8818888 or bookings@viproom-dubai.com.
Mahiki yacht pop-up
If you’re looking to kick back and relax, Mahiki’s day-to-night yacht experience offers just that. Watch the races trackside as they happen from the open air upper deck, or via an HD TV live feed on the lower deck. Entertainment will be provided by Mahiki’s resident DJ Adam Graca, the Honolulu Honey’s, and a host of performers, parades and presentations by brand partners.
Entry: Packages available range between Dh4,000 for Friday, Dh5,500 for Saturday, Dh6,500 for Sunday, Dh11,000 for both Saturday and Sunday, and Dh12,000 for all three nights. For reservations, call 04-3807731.
People by the sea
Looking for a full weekend of EDM? People by the Sea have you sorted. DJs Danny Howells and Timo Maas are set to headline the venue’s festivities on Yas Island, while DJs Audio Jack, Mark Fanciulli and Betoko take over on November 22.
Entry: Tickets, available through platinumlist.ae, start at Dh125 for beach and party access after 4.30pm, and Dh250 for full day beach and party access. For more information on packages, call 050-2878703.
O1NE
Talk Dirty singer Jason Derulo will perform at Yas Island’s O1NE club on November 20, the first of four stars to entertain at the venue. Trance DJ Armin Van Buuren will perform on November 21, while rapper T-Pain takes the stage on November 22 and house producer Solomun on November 23.
Entry: General admission tickets, available through ticketmaster.ae, are Dh300. For further information, contact: 052-7888111 or reservations@o1neyasisland.com.
Amber Lounge
Songstress Estelle will take over Amber Lounge on November 22 and 23, armed with her latest album True Romance, which was released earlier this month. Organisers have called her upcoming performance the most extravagant Amber Lounge Abu Dhabi to date.
Entry: Passes are $825 (Dh3,030) for Saturday and $1,000 (Dh3,673) for Saturday. Tables range between $6,600 (Dh24,242) and $31,800 (Dh116,802). For booking info, contact 055-2914013 or abudhabi@amber-lounge.com.
Beats on the Beach
This year’s free 3-day concert series on Abu Dhabi’s cornice is a star-studded one. The event will host Charice, Juicy J, Chada Hassoun and Two Tone on November 20; Miguel, Jason Derulo, Hard Kaur and Ruwaida Al Mahrooqi on November 21, as well as Ragheb Alama, Rita Ora, Tinashe and Sabine on November 22.
Entry: Beats on the Beach is a free for all event.
Super yacht
The super yacht offers three days of trackside views on the water and, depending on your package, a ticket to the official after race concerts featuring Armin Van Buuren, Pharrell and The Who.
Entry: Packages vary, ranging between Dh700 (after party access), Dh1,000 (concert and after party access) and Dh3,000 (race day, concert and after party access) on Friday, Dh700, Dh1,000 and Dh4,500 on Saturday and Dh900, Dh1,200 and Dh6,500 on Sunday. Tickets can be bought through platinumlist.ae. For more information, contact 055-7507882 or 050-6009928.
Yas Viceroy
Dinner and a show? Yas Viceroy offers just that. Lunch or dinner reservations made at the hotel during Formula 1 weekend will earn guests a hotel day pass as well as access to the marina and the post-race concert for that evening.
Entry: Prices range between Dh350 and Dh950 depending on the chosen day and restaurant. Reservations are required. For more information, contact 02-6560600 or dining@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com.
The White Dubai
The White Dubai will have a new home on November 22, and that home is Iris on Yas Island. White Dubai’s resident DJs DVN, maDJam and DJAD will slip behind the decks in the capital city’s rooftop venue to create a true party experience.
Entry: The event is free and walk-ins are welcome. Organisers recommend reservations to avoid disappointment. For more information, contact 050-4430933.
