Recent Features by Nina Saei Having descended onto the island over several years working in every industry there is, from concierge to yoga retreats, property to party rep, Nina’s love affair with Ibiza and its colourful people is now her fuel for putting pen to paper. With a Swedish nationality, Iranian ethnicity and an upbringing in the UK, the world is no short of a curious place for her. Leaving her role as Concierge Assistant to pursue her deeper pull to bring a voice to people and places, her journey begins with the place she now calls home. Beyond reporting for Essential Ibiza, Nina works freelance with independent businesses producing written marketing material. A Final Taste Of Paradise: Es Savina The nights may be getting bitterly cold, yet the days are still spoiling us with plenty of heat and sun-soaked skies. As closing season draws to an end, now would be the perfect time to take in the last of… Tantra Ibiza’s Closing Party With Unusual Suspects Playa D’en Bossa’s meeting point for all things pre-party has for decades been the spot to be in the run-up to a night out. Perfectly positioned between three major clubs – Sankeys, Hï Ibiza and Ushuaïa Ibiza – Tantra has… An Enchanting Finale From Beachouse After what has been an intense few weeks of Ibiza’s world-famous closing parties, the calendar has begun the inevitable countdown. For many revellers and workers alike, the body might be a little weary, yet the mind is pushing us on… The Streets Come Alive With Ibiza Light Festival Bringing some brightness to the autumn days that have overcome the island, the Ibiza Light Festival will be illuminating the streets in a two-day outdoor exhibition in Ibiza Town. On October 12th and 13th, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of… HEART Ibiza Closing Goes Into Extra Time On Sunday, after what has been a whirlwind summer for the Marina Botafoch hotspot, the curtain finally dropped for HEART Ibiza. A place of refined music, art-centric performances and scintillating glamour, this year the superclub has shown no signs of… Goodbye To Summer: Hï Ibiza’s Phenomenal Closing Party A game-changing night was the calling card of Saturday evening when Hï Ibiza and Black Coffee came together for a joint closing bash. Doubling up on the power, it was one of the most highly anticipated parties with a line-up… F**k Me I’m Famous Hurtles To The Finish Line As the end of closing season fast approaches you’d think numbers of partygoers would by now be dwindling; perhaps a little exhausted or perhaps happily in autumn mode. Yet for one scintillating fiesta the rafters were packed to the max… Eden Gets Totally Tropical One last Time Tropical Wonderland is a place where beneath giant exotic flowers, mammoth unicorns and walls dripping in lush foliage, juicy summer beats fill your ears to create a fantasy clubbing land like no other. From the hands behind Pukka Up –… Heart Factory Delivers An Epic Finale Blending a futuristic aesthetic with art influences, it’s pretty clear by now that the place to go for clubbing on a visionary scale is HEART Ibiza. Beyond its swanky postcode and the illustrious crowd that flocks in its numbers, the… SAGA Gets Its Fairytale Ending After what has been an epic summer following the twists and turns of immersive clubbing concept SAGA, the spellbinding sonic journey finally came to a close on Sunday night. Undeniably HEART Ibiza’s most popular event, it would appear that mastermind… Cocoon: One More Time At Pacha Ibiza Pictures by Tatiana Chausovsky. In what has been a summer of many firsts in the clubbing sphere of Ibiza, the night to have generated the most discussion is unquestionably Cocoon’s move to the glamorous halls of the newly refurbished Pacha…. One Final Seaside Party At Beachouse Ibiza In the flurry of closing party action it’s easy to lose track of what day and week we’re on, yet as we hurtle towards the last few drops of activity, if ever there was time to be wasted it certainly… The World Of DYSTOPIA Ends In Curious Style A festival-style experience in a league of its own, the party that has been transporting the island to a twisted wonderland saw the curtain drop on Friday on its concluding show. The creative concept – DYSTOPIA – with its unmissable… Cathy Guetta’s Unforgettable GangStar Closing Who would have known that the lady of the moment, Cathy Guetta, could cause such a stir on the White Isle with her presence this season? From beach clubs to her own club night, the French socialite is certainly a… Oceanbeat Ibiza Looks Past Final Sailing Another raucous summer on the seas and it’s almost time for Oceanbeat Ibiza to anchor its aquatic fort. The explosive 4-hour boat party has been enjoying a decadent summer, sending out guests in their thousands for a taste of partying… Eric Prydz Shuts Down Hï Ibiza With A Sensational Surprise Guest! Closing the doors on the second year of his residency at Hï Ibiza, Tuesday saw the spectacular finale of Eric Prydz’s self-titled night. The superstar DJ, who truly owns every meaning of the word with decades’ worth of defining dance… Cream Ibiza Shuts It Down At Hï Ibiza Season Finale The clubbing institution that is Cream has been enjoying a sensational summer laying on a stellar spread of dance music’s finest. After 22 years of serving up musical paradise to its loyal following on-island, the brand saw a first this… Melon Bomb’s Explosive Seaside Finale At Tanit Beach Ibiza What can now be called an end of season tradition, the bi-annual Melon Bomb bash at Tanit Beach Ibiza on Saturday had reality hitting fast with the realisation that summer isn’t going to last forever! Bookmarking the beginning and the… All Day I Dream Closes In Style A rarity in the electronic music scene, All Day I Dream is the party that’s sidestepping quick builds and big drops in favour of tranquil, otherworldly sounds – alluring its audiences with beautiful, melancholic shades of house and techno. The… Armin Van Buuren Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano’s Atomic Closing The Dutch invasion has unquestionably proven itself to be a winning formula yet again, second time running. Wednesday saw the 14thand final show of trance luminary Armin Van Buuren and powerhouse duo Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano’s joint residency. 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