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Abu Dhabi has a lot to offer visitors and residents, from brunch to sports bars to upmarket restaurants to lively Irish bars and hip nightclubs, but sometimes all you want to do is grab a group of friends and go out and catch a live band. Abu Dhabi offers every type of music possible to satisfy even the most diverse of tastes. Abu Dhabi Night has taken the hassle out of finding out where to go with our handy guide to some of the best live music venues in Abu Dhabi&hellip; 
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MCGETTIGAN&rsquo;S 
McGettigan&rsquo;s Irish bar is a popular venue at AUH at the Al Raha Beach Hotel. They offer an acoustic set from Scott Maher every Tuesday night followed by a DJ, perfect if you want to make a night of it. On Wednesday nights after their quiz, there is live music, as well as live bands on Thursday and Friday night, so plenty of options for music fans, whatever night you choose to tear up the dance floor. 
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BLUE MARLIN IBIZA UAE 
This beach front bar and club is already an Abu Dhabi institution known for attracting the hottest, hippest crowd in Abu Dhabi. So, if you want to hang out with the beautiful people, head down to Blue Marlin Ibiza at the Golden Tulip Al Jazira Hotels and Resort in Ghantoot and soak up the sun and live and DJ sets from the world&rsquo;s in demand and forward thinking electronic dance music performers. 
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CHEERS 
Cheers at the Al Ain Palace Hotel has the reputation of being a disco bar, but they also have a regular live rock band. Visitors can enjoy Filipino food, and then dance the night away to rock and pop classics. This place is an Abu Dhabi institution that has to be visited at least once, whether you are a tourist or a resident. 
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CIRO&rsquo;S POMODORO 
This international chain has a popular venue at the Al Diar Capital Hotel where guests can enjoy an Arabic atmosphere along with some great pizza. At night however, the club turns into a South American themed venue with its Salsa nights, where you can wear your most colourful clothes and listen to live Salsa music and dance the night away. 
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HEROES 
Heroes at the Crowne Plaza is the late-night venue in Abu Dhabi due to its lively atmosphere and 4am closing time. It is also well known for its regular band The International Playboys, who regularly win awards for being the best live act in Abu Dhabi. The band&rsquo;s pop and rock infused music is guaranteed to get anyone on his or her feet. 
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JAZZ BAR &amp; DINING 
Jazz Bar &amp; Dining at Hilton Abu Dhabi offers live music from their house band from Monday to Saturday. The hotel also has other bars so you can enjoy a sports game at Hemingway&rsquo;s or chill out at Escape on their private beach before heading to catch the band at Jazz Bar. 
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