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Bollywood X Lankan Diwali Night!

Name: BOLLYWOOD X LANKAN DIWALI NIGHT!
Start: 2026-11-08T19:00:00+04:00
End: 2026-11-08T19:00:00+04:00
Location: NAUTICAL CLUB

Sunday, 08 November 2026 · 19:00 NAUTICAL CLUB, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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About the event

🪔🔥 ABU DHABI, ARE YOU READY FOR THE BIGGEST DIWALI VIBES? 🔥🪔

Get ready for a spectacular BOLLYWOOD X LANKAN DIWALI NIGHT! 💥🎧

One night, unlimited music, crazy beats and unforgettable party vibes! Let's celebrate Diwali with lights, music and full-on dance-floor madness! 🕺💃

✨ THIS SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 8
🎧 Non-stop DJ Vibes
🎟️ FREE ENTRANCE
⏰ From 7 PM

📍 NAUTICAL CLUB
M1 Floor, Strand Hotel, Abu Dhabi

📞 RSVP: +971 54 228 6368

🔥 Tag your party gang, share this post and get ready to celebrate Diwali in style!

LET'S LIGHT UP THE NIGHT! 🪔❤️
NauticalClub #DiwaliNight #AbuDhabiNightlife #BollyLankanNight #AbuDhabiEvents

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Sunday, 08 November 2026 · 19:00

NAUTICAL CLUB

M1 Floor, Strand Hotel

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