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Yasalam festival

A line-up of world-class After-Race Concerts, events and community activities of the #Yasalam2015 Festival adds to the race weekend’s celebratory vibe - and is the largest city-wide entertainment programme run by any race host city. Seyaha takes a look at the starting grid.

An exclusive line-up of A-list Arabic stars takes to the stage at du Arena for the Thursday night after-race concert at #AbuDhabiGP.

The all-star line-up includes DJ Said Mrad - the guru of Arabian electronic dance music, Fares Karam - traditional Lebanese and Dabke star, Aryam - the Emirati songstress and Cheb Khaled - world music icon and pioneer, who propelled Arabic music onto the global scene. Additional illustrious names of world entertainment are yet to be announced for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The concerts are exclusively for Fl ticket holders who will also receive a unique package of value-added benefits called Y1 Access, which includes discounts on selected FLASH events until February 2016.

F1 FanZone™: The world’s official Fl FanZone™ returns to Abu Dhabi Corniche. Experience the Fl® thrills and spills. There’s plenty to keep the family and enthusiasts of all ages entertained at the world’s largest and most diverse Fl fan experience.

Live at Yas Mall: Throughout the race weekend, every afternoon, Yas Mall will have its finger on the pulse of the festival action as After-Race Concerts and Beats on the Beach artists drop by Yasalam Live at Yas Mall for unforgettable interviews, fans’ favourite performers and live music.

Beats on the Beach: The UAE’s biggest free music festival returns to the Lagoon Beach, West Plaza on the Abu Dhabi Corniche bringing the most diverse line-up of major acts to perform live in the heart of the city.

Urban Art Zone: A recent addition to the Yasalam festival, the Urban Art Zone is set to deliver a fresh level of creativity to the Corniche activities. For a slower-paced race weekend activity, visit this community-focused art zone where visitors can watch art zone where visitors can watch art come to life.