Deciding on the best nightlife venues, bands and events in Abu Dhabi was always going to be a tough task.
We spent all year checking out the capital’s best venues, attending gigs and events (a hard job, but someone has got to do it) so we could crown the absolute best fairly and impartially.
After all that it led to one night – the Time Out Abu Dhabi Music & Nightlife Awards 2019.
We handed out 19 different awards across a number of categories, from Best Cocktail Bar and Best Band and Best Live Music Event.
Then there are the final two, as well. All eyes were on our awards for Best Newcomer and Best Restaurant.
Some of our winners tasted the winning feeling for the first time, while others are seasoned veterans when it comes to being top of the pile.
Here’s the list of all the winners from this year’s Time Out Abu Dhabi Music & Nightlife Awards.
EVENTS
1. Best Ladies’ Night – Filini Garden
2. Best Comedy & Theatrical Event – Cirque du Soleil Bazzar
3. Best Live Music Event – Bastille at Club Social
4. Best Party Brunch – Funch at Stars ‘N’ Bars
PEOPLE
5. Best Bar Band – The International Playboys
6. Best Abu Dhabi DJ – Saif & Sound
7. Outstanding Contribution – Cliff Townley
VENUES
8. Best Cocktail Bar – Iris Yas island
9. Best Live Music Bar – McGettigan’s
10. Best Sports Bar – NRG Sports Cafe
11. Bar with a Commitment to Entertainment – Viewz
12. Best Bar with a View – Ray’s Bar
13. Best Restaurant Bar – Zuma
14. Best After-Brunch Party – Velocity
15. Best Beach Bar – Buddha-Bar Beach
GRAND PRIX
16. Best New Nightlife Venue – Casa de Cuba
17. Club of the Year – MAD on Yas Island
18. Pub of the Year – PJ O’Reilly’s
19. Bar of the Year – The Warehouse
