All over the capital on Sunday night, Grand Prix celebration parties brought out the glitzier side to what had already been a highly glamorous event during the day.
After the hard day's work of driving — the racers — and looking glamorous — the celebs — several took time out and partied till dawn.
Seen at Richard Branson's Formula One post-race celebration party at Etoiles nightclub in the Emirates Palace Hotel, were Hollywood actors Jeremy Irons and Josh Hartnett and superstar singer Janet Jackson. Their collective star power made sure the invitation-only party was one of the city's most talked-about events.
However, it was at Amber Lounge, a luxurious venue created by Sonia Irvine, sister of ex-Ferrari driver Eddie, where the stars truly shone. Grand Prix drivers past and present partied alongside A-list celebrities like Neve Campbell, Steven Tyler and Nicole Scherzinger, among others.
From the racing side, we saw F1 World Champion Jenson Button and past winners Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton who were also at the ultimate playground for Formula One types.
James Corden
Who: The Bafta award-winning English actor, comedian, writer and producer, starred in TV series Gavin and Stacy. He also made several appearances in other TV series and movies, the latest being How to Lose Friends and Alienate People. Where: Amber Lounge.
Jeremy Irons
Who: Hollywood A-lister who seemingly prefers to star in historical dramas, for which he is well-suited, such as Elizabeth, Kingdom of Heaven and The Man in the Iron Mask. However, he has forayed into other genres, with his latest appearance being in Pink Panther 2.Where: Richard Branson's F1 Celebration at Etoiles, Emirates Palace Hotel and at Amber Lounge.
Neve Campbell
Who: The Hollywood actress best known as Sidney Prescott in the Scream movie franchise. She was also in critically acclaimed TV series Party of Five, The Philanthropist and has made various guest appearances on shows such as Medium. Where: Amber Lounge. Abu Dhabi
Josh Hartnett
Who: This Hollywood heartthrob first burst onto the silver screen in Black Hawk Down and then made women swoon in Pearl Harbour. He picked up an award in Doha a few days before for his environmental work.Where: Richard Branson's F1 Celebration at Etoiles, Emirates Palace Hotel.
Jessica Michibata and Jenson Button
Who: Japanese model Michibata was the most googled woman in the world this year, and it's not difficult to see why. She became a household name when she began dating F1 driver Jenson Button in January.Where: Amber Lounge Abu Dhabi
Nicole Scherzinger and Lewis Hamilton
Who: Lead singer of The Pussycat Dolls and the McLaren Mercedes driver. Nicole's support of Obama during his presidential campaign caused her to appear in will.ia.am's music video, Yes We Can. She has also been linked to many high profile superstars, the latest being the F1 driver. Lewis, the youngest ever Formula One Champion, was forced to retire from the 2009 Formula One Etihad Airways Grand Prix on Sunday due to faulty brakes. Where: Amber Lounge.
Richard Branson
Who: Creator of Virgin Group with a reputation for pushing limits in the business world. He has been knighted as a result of his efforts. With a reputation for doing things to the extreme, Branson is now trying to conquer the space tourism sector.Where: His party at Etoiles, Emirates Palace Hotel.
Steven Tyler
Who: The Aerosmith frontman made headlines around the world (again) when he fell offstage and injured himself in August. Aerosmith rocked the capital with their electrifying performance on Yas Island after Sunday's race.Where: Amber Lounge.
