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With 2022’s hottest weekend taking place in the capital from 17 to 20 November, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island has a whole host of exciting activities planned on and off the track for race weekend 2022 – international DJs, live entertainment, culinary specials and signature beverages included. Here’s all the action at a glance.

Garage

Driven by a passion for flavour, Garage has a seemingly endless menu and range of signature tipples in store. With four brunches running during the weekend, perfectly timed for each race session, the international eatery is the perfect spot to fuel up while listening to the roaring engines on the racetrack outside. You can indulge at the Oyster Bar outside the terrace or take snaps with the racetrack or pink flower wall as a backdrop. Alongside, the likes of delicate caviar, a stylish dessert art table, a roast carving station, and a sushi bar where plenty of seafood on ice will be served. You can also tune into the beat of the DJ or dance with the skaters – Garage promises to be the ultimate party to light up your race weekend 2022. The brunch package (indoor seating) starts at AED 700 per person.

GO: Call 02 656 0000 or email wabudhabi.dining@whotels.com for reservations and more information.

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WET Deck

Soak up the sun and soak up the fun as bold drinks and bolder entertainment across the weekend will span DJs, floaties, and slushies at WET Deck. Open from 8am to 8pm, this rooftop venue will be anchored in CIROC signature cocktails, with a minimum spend of AED 350 that will be fully redeemable on beverages and food. Guests are in for a real treat with DJ Nenna and Alex Twin on hand during the day alongside performers. 

GO: Call 02 656 0000 or email wabudhabi.dining@whotels.com for reservations and more information.

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W Lounge

The lit-up W Lounge invites racegoers to enjoy the unbeatable track and marina views while they sip, snap, and savour the theatrics of the masterful Flairtenders at work. Live entertainment, meanwhile, across the weekend will come courtesy of world-renowned house music DJ and producer Roger Sanchez alongside DJ Xavi and DJ Smoking Groove. Entry to W Lounge is AED 300, while tables start from AED 10,000.

GO: Call 02 656 0000 or email wabudhabi.dining@whotels.com for reservations and more information.

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Skylite

An epic mash-up of Mediterranean meets the Middle East, Bonito Club is back with its flamboyant flair over the most amped weekend in the city. Bringing in its signature colourful cocktails, a fusion of East-Asian flavours, and an unmissable line-up of international DJs and dancers – the Hispanic party planners are taking over Skylite for a complete Mallorcan makeover. The most ‘extra’ event of the season will bring a dining experience with sounds from global artists alongside cabaret-style shows all the way from Ibiza to Abu Dhabi, with entrance tickets priced at AED 375. The celebrations will continue post-sundown and, from 9pm onwards, international DJs and show-stopping sets will lead into the early hours, starting from AED 4,500 per table. 

GO: Visit platinumlist.net for reservations and more information.

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Rush

Set at Rush in W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, Buddha-Bar Dubai is coming to Abu Dhabi for a limited series of events, bringing with it resident DJs and tantalising dance performances. For a price tag that starts from AED 500 per person, you can enjoy lounge access whilst sipping and dining on some of Buddha-Bar’s most iconic dishes and beverages. Buddha-Bar’s signature Seventh Heaven Brunch will also be making a special debut in Abu Dhabi on Friday, 18 November, with packages starting at AED 1,400 per person. Thursday from 7pm to 2am. Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 2am. Friday Brunch from 1pm to 4pm. Saturday and Sunday Brunch from 4pm to 7pm.

GO: Call or WhatsApp 055 123 3697 for reservations and more information.

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Palm Garden

The Rich List Group returns with its world-renowned Rich List party at Palm Garden in W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island. Returning for the eighth year, this exclusive experience welcomes superstars from the world of music, sport and social media, with past attendees including the likes of Bella Hadid, Rick Ross, Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and more – so a lot of trackside fun is in the works. The Abu Dhabi Dream Ball is back for another prestigious gala dinner on 17 November, this annual event focusing on supporting important charitable causes, making this a key event in the Abu Dhabi calendar. The following day will bring with it the inaugural Middle East Blockchain Awards, recognising and rewarding outstanding efforts within the fields of blockchain and Web 3.0 innovations.

GO: Visit www.richlistgroup.com for reservations and more information.

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