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Al Hanah Bar at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, is marking Negroni Week with a special celebration dedicated to one of the world’s most iconic cocktails. From September 21 to 30, guests can enjoy exclusive Negroni creations, guest bartender takeovers, live entertainment and interactive mixology experiences. ✨

The celebrations began with Salmon Guru Dubai on September 21, featuring bartenders Kreidy Elie Bassam and Pablo Gaston Herrera Machuca. The evening combines handcrafted cocktails with energetic house music and live performances. 🎶🍹

On September 22, Berina Senderovic from Signor Sassi Dubai takes over the bar with a more relaxed atmosphere featuring jazz and soft music. The takeover series continues on September 23 with Pasindu Don and Jude Silva from The Manhattan Lounge, Abu Dhabi, bringing a Latin-American-inspired evening with live vocals. 💃🎤

From September 21–23, guests can also experience live cigar rolling, fireside conversations and afternoon masterclasses led by the visiting bartenders. These sessions explore cocktail-making techniques, mixology tips and personal industry experiences, followed by interactive Q&A sessions.

From September 24–30, Al Hanah Bar’s own team will continue the celebration with its Negroni Around the World menu. Highlights include the Japanese-inspired Ume & Oak Negroni, Arabian Negroni, Tropical Negroni, smoky Agave Negroni and the Classic Negroni. 🌍🍸

📅 Date: September 21–30, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM–10:30 PM
📍 Location: Al Hanah Bar, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
💰 Price: AED 65 for one cocktail | AED 110 for two cocktails
📞 Contact: +971 2 509 8888

The CinemaNA series invites audiences to discover Sudanese heritage, identity and resilience through Cotton Queen, a powerful film by Sudanese filmmaker Suzannah Mirghani. 🇸🇩🎥

Set in the heart of a Sudanese cotton-farming village, the film follows Nafisa, a teenage girl inspired by the stories of courage and resistance passed down by her grandmother, Al-Sit, the village matriarch. 🌿❤️

Nafisa’s world changes when a young businessman returns from abroad with ambitious plans to transform the village through a development project and genetically engineered cotton. What begins as a dispute over the future of the fields soon becomes a much deeper struggle over identity, tradition, belonging and who has the right to shape the future.

As Nafisa discovers her own voice and strength, she takes a courageous stand to protect the cotton fields that connect her community to its history while fighting for the future she believes in. 🌱✨

Directed and written by Suzannah Mirghani, Cotton Queen offers a moving exploration of cultural heritage and the human courage required to stand up for what matters. The screening promises an evening of meaningful Sudanese storytelling and cinema that stays with audiences long after the final scene. 🎞️💫

The cast includes Mihad Murtada, Rabha Mohamed Mahmoud, Talaat Fareed, Haram Bisheer, Mohamed Musa, Hassan Kassala and more.

📅 Date: Monday, 28 September
🚪 Doors: 7:00 PM
⏰ Start: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: The Red Theater, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi
💰 Tickets: From AED 15.75
📞 Contact: +971 2 628 6868

🎬 An evening of Sudanese culture, powerful storytelling and a young woman finding the courage to shape her own future. 🇸🇩❤️

LIVEX – Livability and Investment Exhibition will bring together government leaders, investors, businesses and innovators to explore Abu Dhabi’s future and discover what makes a city truly livable. 🌆💡

Taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the exhibition will showcase the Emirate’s vision for livability, economic growth and long-term investment. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore key sectors including urban development, culture, education, economy, energy and healthcare, while learning about the policies, projects and initiatives shaping Abu Dhabi. 🌱🏗️📚

LIVEX will also provide a platform for networking, idea-sharing and discovering investment opportunities. Investors and business leaders can connect with organisations and people involved in developing Abu Dhabi, while residents and visitors can gain insights into the city’s future direction. 🤝📈

Organised by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), LIVEX highlights Abu Dhabi as a destination for living, business and investment, while offering a closer look at the projects and sectors contributing to its continued development.

📅 Date: 29 September – 1 October 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi
🏢 Organiser: Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT)

Whether exploring investment opportunities, following urban development or learning more about Abu Dhabi’s evolving landscape, LIVEX 2026 offers an opportunity to discover the ideas, sectors and initiatives shaping the Emirate’s future. 🌍🚀

📱 WhatsApp (messages only): +971 4 245 7111
📞 Phone: +971 4 408 2888