The cultural celebration will have all of Abu Dhabi eating, drinking, and making merry all weekend!
It’s almost time for IIFA!
The 23rd edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards is all set to descend upon Yas Island for a glorious weekend of cinematic excellence.
As Etihad Park gets palpably excited, get ready to sight bigwigs from Bollywood including names like Ranveer Singh, Varun Dhawan, Ananya Pandey, Sara Ali Khan, Kartik Aaryan, Karan Johar, Salman Khan, amongst others.
Naturally, the celebrities will be hosted at the biggest venue in the UAE capital, i,e, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, the Official Celebrity Host Hotel. With celebrity chefs flying in, DJs scheduled to bang out the best of Bollywood and more, the IIFA weekend is one you won’t want to miss!
Angar Presents Chef Vicky Ratnani
The perfect spot for a Bollywood-themed weekend, the contemporary Indian Restaurant is bringing in celebrity Chef Vicky Ratnani. Enjoy a night of delights curated by the celebrity chef, and some celebrity sightings!
Daily lunch from 23-27 May, Daily dinner from 22-27 May
Go B.I.G or Go Home at Garage
Garage will be revving up patrons with the notorious B.I.G brunch, with DJ Darko De Jan on the decks. A wonderland of explosive flavours, Garage invites diners to relish a range of culinary delights from the many exquisite stations dotted around this sensational venue. At this brunch full of fun, frolic, and endless surprises, guests should make sure to keep their eyes and ears open at Tart Van to see what kind of sweet treats are coming your way. Jam-packed with flavour and extraordinary entertainment, the B.I.G. Brunch at Garage is the place to be for an experience like no other.
27 May. Prices AED 320 with soft drinks, AED 420 with house beverages, and AED 589 with bubbly
W Lounge
Home to the biggest parties on the island, the W Lounge’s sleek interiors and glittering views of the marina and racetrack welcome guests for an evening of luxurious unwinding.
Limon Y Sal with DJ Kristina
Mark 24 May on your calendar for a night of the grooviest tunes. Catch this amazing Ukrainian DJ as she spreads her infectious vibe across Abu Dhabi’s most lively clubs.
Bollywood Night
It’s IIFA weekend, so a night full of Bollywood tunes is a must! Bringing the best hits, DJ Amann, DJ Clement and Quake the Rapper are stealing the scene to get you dancing all night at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island.
25 May. Prices AED 100 for access and one house beverage, AED 1,000 starting for VIP Tables.
Glitz and Glam
It’s DJ Kristina setting the mood again! Get your glam on and let your hair down on Friday night for a party that is assured to spill way over from 26 May.
WET Deck
Known for hosting the who’s who of Abu Dhabi’s party scene, WET Deck is a place to see – and to be seen at. In anticipation of IIFA weekend, this lavish poolside venue is being taken over by the best celebrity DJs, with a free flow of the best drinks, delicious morsels, and an unparalleled party vibe.
Starry Night
Join DJ Amann, DJ Clement, and Quake the Rapper at W Lounge from 8pm and dance your Friday night all the way to 3am! And it’s just the best of Bollywood tracks on the playlist.
26 May. Prices AED 100 for access and 1 house beverage, AED 1000 starting for VIP Tables.
Afrodaze
Before summer strikes, make sure to make the most of the weekends from 9pm to 1am. Dance the night away while DJ Flippside sets the tunes with the freshest Afro-Beats against the glittering night sky and enjoy the free flow of beverages to keep on track!
Every Saturday. Prices AED 129 for ladies, AED 199 for gents, with four hours free flow
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