It is the 22nd edition of the awards.
The great and the good of the Indian Film Industry will be gathering at the Etihad Arena this May for The International Indian Film Academy Concert (IIFA).
Honouring the best in Bollywood on 3 and 4 June, the most viewed Indian awards are considered the world’s biggest global Indian media event with of course, the green carpet expected to be graced by the biggest names in the industry.
Fans can also expect phenomenal performances over the two days on Yas Island at Etihad Arena with Bollywood megastars Salman Khan, Riteish Deshmukh and Maniesh Paul taking centre stage as Masters of Ceremony for event.
But wait, there’s more.
Announced as the Official Celebrity Host Hotel for the 22nd edition of the awards, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island will be rolling a fantastic series of events over the coming week which will see art, activations, celebrity chefs, VIP shopping experiences and of course, so mega parties.
Michelin Star Chef Vineet Bhatia will be hosting pop-up of his finest culinary creations at Garage from 16 to 22 May. When you have suitably fuelled up on exquisite Indian fare, take your evening to the next level in the presence of DJ Clement at the W Lounge on 19 May or head to the roof for three nights of dancing at the plush WET Deck.
Restaurant Angar will be scene of a celebration of lost cuisines and ingredients creating a new narrative of recipes in a superb modern setting.
And if that isn’t enough to tempt you, a personal piece of retail therapy on the InstaRunway where you can cast your eye over designer apparel, shoes and accessories from coveted brands surely will.
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You will also get the chance to catch some of the biggest names of the Indian screen at the funky five-star hotel including Ranveer Singh, Varun Dhawan, Ananya Pandey, Sara Ali Khan, Kartik Aaryan, Karan Johar, Parineeti Chopra, Riteish Deshmukh, Maniesh Paul, Divya Khosla Kumar, Nora Fatehi, and Neha Kakkar at the most coveted annual ceremony that promises to be a mélange of glitz, glamour and entertainment.
Speaking on the announcement of events, General Manager for W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, Faiek El Saadani, said; “IIFA weekend is a sparkling jewel on Abu Dhabi’s jam-packed event calendar, and the city is no stranger to putting on a show for the whole world to marvel at.
“During the highly anticipated IIFA weekend, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island is honoured to have the biggest stars and most influential names in the illustrious Indian film industry staying as guests.
“After a speedy 15-minute transfer from Abu Dhabi International Airport, guests will find themselves marvelling at the architecture and expansive lush grounds our unique island location affords us. From there, our Whatever/Whenever service ensures every whim will be catered to: it’s a true VIP experience.”
You can book your place at one of these exhilarating events at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island by calling 02 656 0000 or WhatsApping 050 642 1011.
IIFA is the most appreciated South Asian film academy and a global platform that gives the Indian film fraternity an opportunity to reach audiences in international territories.
Prices start from AED 55 and can be purchased from Etihad Arena.
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