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Party like the Irish

Huge beachside blowout

St Patrick’s Day still seems too long to wait
It’s all going Pete Tong for some shamrock-shaking fun, doesn’t it?
Luckily you don’t wait have to wait until the
middle of March as Irish eyes will be smiling
Legendary DJ set for Blue Marlin on the capital pretty soon.
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort will be
Ibiza veteran and BBC Radio 1 DJ Pete Tong is coming to the UAE. getting the party in full swing for the return of
He will perform at Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE on February 16, alongside its Irish Fest at its super-cool outdoor spot,
Yousef, who promises an acid house-style set. Frederick Stone and Aidin Beachcomber, on February 22 and 23.
Karami complete the line-up. Popular Irish brews will be on tap along
Tong, 57, shot to fame in the UK in 1991 when his Essential Selection with beverages from across the globe,
show began on Radio 1. He has worked as resident DJ in Ibiza’s Pacha while there will be an unlimited Irish buffet
nightclub from 2003-2007 as well as appearing at some of the biggest club boasting top tastes such as a hearty stew,
nights in the world. cottage pie and osh and chips.
When a man so famous he has his own rhyming slang comes to town, Unwind on the sandy shores or dance an
you should probably put the date in your diary. Irish jig as a live band plays traditional folk
f Free. Fri, Feb 16. Golden Tulip Al Jazira Hotels and Resort, Sheikh Zayed songs along with party hits.
Road, Ghantoot (056 113 3400). fFree entry, Dhs130 (unlimited Irish buffet).
Thu Feb 22- Fri Feb 23 6pm until late.
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, Corniche
Road (02 677 3333).

Let’s go karting

New track is opened

Fancy going wheel-to-wheel with your pals
while karting your way around an F1 track?
Well, now you can, after the North
Kartzone Track opened at Yas Marina Circuit.
Petrolheads can sign up for a premium
karting package, which includes the hire of
essential racing gear, plus an all-important
safety brieong from highly experienced Yas
Marina Circuit instructors.
Get ready to rev up, everyone.
f Dhs170. Mar 8, 8pm-10pm; Apr 21,
7pm-10pm; May 5, 7pm-10pm; May 12,
7pm-10pm; May 17, 2pm-10pm. Yas Marina
Circuit, Yas Island (800 92/02 659 9800).
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