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Abu Dhabi agrees to buy 16.8 Billion dirhams of Aldar assets

Abu Dhabi agrees to buy 16.8 Billion dirhams of Aldar assets

The Abu Dhabi government agreed to buy assets valued at 16.8 billion dirhams ($4.57 billion) from Aldar Properties PJSC, the emirate’s biggest developer, to boost the company’s finances. The government will purchase 760 residential units in the Al Raha Beach development and retire 5 billion dirhams of debt related to infrastructure on Yas Island, Aldar said in a statement today.

Southport DJ Mark Pickup can’t wait to play alongise Tinie Tempah and Tiesto at Creamfields Abu Dhabi

Southport DJ Mark Pickup can’t wait to play alongise Tinie Tempah and Tiesto at Creamfields Abu Dhabi

Mark Pickup takes to the stage at Creamfields Live in Abu Dhabi next month, playing to more than 20,000 revellers. He will be responsible for keeping the crowd going on Friday, December 9 as part of the two-day dance festival on Yas Island.

Lewis Hamilton wins the 2011 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton wins the 2011 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

A new name went into the Yas Marina record books when Lewis Hamilton won the 2011 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for McLaren Mercedes. In a sensational start to the 55-lap race Sebastian Vettel, whose Red Bull Renault started from pole position, spun off on the second corner with a deflating right rear tyre.

Hamilton wins Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Hamilton wins Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain completed McLaren’s dominance during the weekend by cruising to victory in the Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday. Australian Webber clocked the fastest lap of one minute 42.612 seconds on lap 51. Hamilton’s best effort came in the 51st lap when he clocked 1:43.914.

Yasalam’s Beats On The Beach Wraps Up In True International Style

Yasalam’s Beats On The Beach Wraps Up In True International Style

The final night of the Yasalam beach party, Beats on the Beach, saw local group Desert Heat, North African beauty Hasna Zalagh, local rockers Juliana Down, UK rising star Eliza Doolittle, as well as Saber Al Robai create a magical and memorable night, as the free concert series concluded for another season.

F1: Schumacher mulls future at Mercedes

F1: Schumacher mulls future at Mercedes

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher has denied that he was in talks with Mercedes to extend his contract beyond next season on a day when team mate Nico Rosberg committed his future to the German team.

Smooth Operator

Smooth Operator

Sade, led by sultry singer Sade Adu (pictured), have enjoyed phenomenal success throughout their 27-year career, selling over 55 million records. Up until 2011, it had been ten years since Sade last went on the road, but their current world tour is now the third highest grossing of the year.

F1 Abu Dhabi. Yas Island hotels fully booked

F1 Abu Dhabi. Yas Island hotels fully booked

Thierry Perrot, area general manager for the Crowne Plaza & Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi Yas Island expected full occupancy at the hotel, based on bookings already received, with around 10% growth on RevPar during the race period, compared to the same period last year, he told Hotelier Middle East.