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The Red Bull Air Race 2010 World Championship opens in Abu Dhabi (click for details)
Information about Tickets & Hospitality.
RACE SCHEDULE - RED BULL AIR RACE ABU DHABI
| Qualifying | Friday 26 March |
| 12:15 | Doors Open |
| 13:00 | Pre Show & Entertainment |
| 15:00 | Qualifying 1 |
| 16:00 | Qualifying 2 |
| 18:00 | Doors Close |
| 18:15 | Public Pit Lane Walk (Race Airport)* |
| Race |
Saturday 27 March |
| 12:15 | Doors Open |
| 13:00 | Pre Show & Entertainment |
| 14:15 | Race Starts |
| 14:15 | Wild Card |
| 15:10 | Top 12 |
| 15:50 | Super 8 |
| 16:20 | Final 4 |
| 17:10 | Award Ceremony |
| 19:00 | Fireworks |
| 20:00 | Doors Close |
* Public Pit Lane Walk
The Public Pit Lane Walk is an opportunity to meet the race pilots and see their planes up close. It takes place at the Race Airport located at the Municipality Pier Airport in Abu Dhabi.
This race schedule may be subject to last minute changes.
LOCAL INFORMATION – ABU DHABI
Al Ghazal Taxis +971 2 444 5885
Pharmacy
SHOPS
Abu Dhabi Mall – Marina Mall
GENERAL VISITORS INFO
Shopping hours 10 AM to 10 PM
Banking hours 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tipping
In Abu Dhabi the practice is to tip according to service. Even where a service charge is applied, staff expects a little extra. 10% is acceptable in hotel restaurants; for luggage porters at airports a tip of Dh5 or Dh10 is customary, depending on the amount of luggage.
NIGHTTIME NAVIGATOR – ABU DHABI
Sho Cho
Souk Garyat Al Beri (Shangri La Hotel)
Bar / Restaurant
tel:+971(0) 2 558 1117
www.sho-cho.com
For those looking for great Japanese food, a fabulous bar scene and an ultra hip setting look no further than the newly opened Sho Cho Abu Dhabi.
Relax
Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre
Bar / Nightclub
tel: +971(0) 2 4499702
www.aloftabudhabi.com
A unique inside and Outside Roof top Bar and Lounge with spectacular views over the Abu Dhabi skyline. Chill out on the rooftop terrace or enjoy the cool beats of the resident DJ in the stunning glass lounge.
Leftbank
Souk Garyat Al Beri (Shangri La Hotel)
Bar / Restaurant
tel: +971(0) 2 558 1680
www.shangri-la.com
Ultra trendy, with a swish and minimalistic interior, Leftbank Abu Dhabi excels in imaginative cocktails against the backdrop of chilled beats laid down by the resident DJ.
Etoiles
Emirates Palace Hotel
Nightclub
tel: +971(0) 2 690 9000
www.etoilesuae.com
Stylish and uber-chic, Etoiles Abu Dhabi at Emirates Palace is a sophisticated club offering the perfect night life entertainment. Overlooking the beautiful moonlit waters of the Arabian Sea; award winning DJ’s and live performances by many well-known artists.
Sax
Le Meridien
Nightclub
tel: +971(0) 2 674 2020
www.lemeridien.com
Sax – Sultry strains of this lounge’s namesake – the beats – float through the air. Relax upon comfortable chairs or enjoy flavorful cocktails at a table. This is a sophisticated Nightclub.
Yacht Club
Intercontinental Hotel
Bar / Restaurant
Tel :+971(0) 2 6666 888
www.intercontinental.com
The Yacht Club is the hottest spot in town with its contemporary interior, Pacific Rim food and the unlimited imagination of its bar staff. Great cocktail creations by the Mixologists positioned behind the square bar in the middle of the Yacht Club, overlooking the beautiful Marina of the InterContinental Abu Dhabi.
Y Bar
Rotana Yas Island
Bar
Tel: +971(0) 2 656 4444
www.rotana.com
An informal, casual, uber-chic bar lounge. YBar is the place to unwind, with ambience, great music, delectable food and a sophisticated beverage list, from imported beers, wines by the glass to serious cocktails for the discerning taste.
Stills
Crowne Plaza Yas Island
Bar / Restaurant
Tel: +971(0) 2 656 3000
With a signature 26 meter long bar and seating for over 280 people, Stills Bar & Brasserie is set to be an exceptional destination. Combining modern European gastro-pub food with a broad selection of international draught beer and an extensive whisky range, Stills has something for everyone’s taste.
Plastik
Golden Tulip Ghantoot
Nightclub
Tel +971 (0) 4 319 7992
www.goldentulipaljazira.com
Plastik Beach Club is a hidden gem within the United Arab Emirates social scene, with a world class entertainment schedule, international DJs and a truly unique ambience there is no denying the magical draw to this beautiful idyllic private island, which is accessible via only one road - providing the epitome of exclusivity and private security.
Chamas
Intercontinental Hotel
Restaurant
Tel :+971(0) 2 66 66 888
www.intercontinental.com
.For those of you who don’t know what a Brazilian Churrascaria is, think endless skewers of freshly barbecued meat and chicken served by enthusiastic and knowledgeable Passador until you tell them to stop. Add to this, a genuine Latin band and one of the liveliest atmospheres in the city and you start to get an idea of what Chamas is all about
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