Rihanna Rocks It Out

Performing number one hits like ‘Disturbia,’ ‘Umbrella,’ and ‘Don’t Stop the Music,’ alongside new tracks such as ‘Russian Roulette’, Rihanna transformed the West Lawn of Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace, into a pulsing dance-floor of over 15,000 party-goers. With the pop diva’s fourth album released on November 23, 2009, Abu Dhabi revellers were the first in the world to hear Rihanna perform her latest hits, live.

At just 17 years old, Rihanna stormed onto the market in 2005 and now claims the most number one singles for any female solo artist this decade.

“With a superstar like Rihanna leading the countdown to 2010, this concert promises to be the hottest ticket in town on the biggest night of the year,” said Managing Director of Flash, John Lickrish when the star was confirmed for the event earlier. “In just four years, Rihanna has established herself as a pop icon, with millions of records sold worldwide and a huge following here in the Middle East. We’re thrilled to host her regional debut and promise concert- goers a hugely entertaining, all-night New Year’s Eve party on a scale they’ve never seen before.”

Here’s the full line-up for the La Rumba New Years Eve after-party held at the Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi to ring in the New Year.  Headlined by DJ Green Lantern, and supported by a fantastic line-up of regional and international DJs, the La Rumba after-party followed R&B sensation Rihanna’s live performance and completed one of the most spectacular end of year parties ever seen in the capital.

With an exciting array of entertainment including podium dancers and percussionists, as well as exclusive private tables, waiter service and fantastic drinks, the capital’s leading nightclub, Etoiles brought its VVIP reputation to the event for the second year running and joined Flash Entertainment to take Abu Dhabi in to the new decade with the freshest talent and cutting edge music.

DJ Green Lantern, whose discography includes work with NAS and Ludacris as well as famous collaborations with Eminem and Jay Z, provided the La Rumba party zone with the ultimate finale to the New Year’s Eve celebrations.

La Rumba also welcomed UAE-based DJ Andy; Hush, the Emirati Congo enthusiast; local DJ Dany Neville; celebrated House DJ, DJ Enzo, who has established himself in both the London and Dubai DJ scenes, playing at Boudoir, Chi and Sanctuary in Dubai; as well as the award-winning eclectic DJ Irwin famed for his unique mixes of house, hip-hop and R&B music.

With such a diverse mix of DJs joining DJ Green Lantern, ticket holders were treated to an unforgettable experience at the Emirates Palace on New Year’s Eve.

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