VALENTINE SPECIAL

¥ This Valentine's Day, Elite Resort & Spa in Sanabis will play cupid for its customers with special offers. The hotel promises a romantic evening with candle light dinner set at the poolside with a backdrop of Bahrain bay and the sea.

Entertainment will be provided with romantic ballads while customers can enjoy a special cuisine created by the hotel's master chef. For details contact 36682178.

¥ The Diplomat Radisson SAS Hotel Residence and Spa is welcoming guests for a special valentine offer with a night of romantic music, red roses, exciting food, and glasses of bubbly and red silk and glitzy silver hearts. The hotel's Mondo and Kontiki will offer a welcome rose and a five course menu priced at BD26++ accompanied by two complimentary flutes of bubbly and a 'Sweet Heart' to take away. Guests can choose from three settings including an Asian restaurant, an Italian restaurant and the terrace overlooking the pool. The hotel's Olivos Brasserie restaurant is also offering a buffet at BD12++. For details contact 17531666.

¥ The Mercure Grand Hotel in Seef is offering guests a Romantic Valentine on February 14 from 7pm onwards. A 'Romantic Affair to Remember' will be set at the hotel's Casa de Baille featuring a live acoustic performance, a grand Tango show and non-stop Latin dance. The price per head for the evening is BD20 inclusive of a full buffet, unlimited selected beverages, gift for the ladies and a chance to win a special Valentine's raffle draw. The hotel also offers blissful dining at its Neyran Restaurant with an all-you-can-eat Valentine open gourmet buffet accompanied with live romantic music. Rate per couple is BD30 with a special gift for the ladies. For details contact 17584400 on ext 2520.

¥ Enigma at the Windsor Tower Hotel is preparing for a Valentine's Day 'Love is in the air' event on February 14. It will feature a specially choreographed performance by resident band, High Intenz and DJ Neil and will also offer a buffet dinner that will open at 9pm. The event runs from 8pm to 11.30pm. 'Best couple of the night' wins a one-night stay at the hotel. Tickets are priced at BD14 for a couple and BD8 for single. For details contact Pranay on 36788281 or Nancy on 39852148.

¥ The La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art in Manama is hosting a Valentine Night Special with an Oud concert and Slow Food Menu. Oud player Saad Mahmood Jawad will entertain guests at the event. Slow Food is a non-profit organistion that's concentrates on eco-gastronomy. The centre will also celebrate the achievements of the Slow Food Movement in Bahrain. Doors open at 7pm providing guests welcome drinks with canapŽs. The show begins at 8pm followed by dinner. Rate for members is BD18 and BD20 for non-members. For details contact 17230123.

¥ The Gulf Hotel is preparing for Valentines Day with a specially selected set menu featuring complimentary gifts and flowers at the price of BD18++. Zahle Lebanese restaurant will offer a menu of BD20++ per head including live entertainment. The new platinum floor will offer guests a romantic stay of pampered luxury with packages that will include an overnight double accommodation on the February 14, complimentary access to the Platinum Lounge for deluxe breakfast cooked to order, unlimited refreshments and snacks throughout the day, and pre-dinner bubbly and canapŽs... all on the 14th floor with its skyline view of the island. For details contact 17713000.

¥ The Crowne Plaza Bahrain is arranging an array of delights as part of its Valentine's Day celebrations for couples at the hotel's La Mosaique Restaurant. There will be a lavish lover's buffet with free flowing refreshments, chocolate treats and gifts for the ladies. Rates are BD16.500++. The Waves Seafood Restaurant is also preparing for the big day with a set menu featuring seafood dishes combined with beverages. The Harvesters is setting stage for a red hot and wild night with entertainment provided by DJ Carl and D'reason band. Dress code for the evening will be red. The evening will feature games, prizes and complimentary beverage. For details contact 17531122 ext 802.

¥ Valentine's bliss at the Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa from February 14 to 16 offering guests a romantic package for BD210 per night - based on a minimum stay of two nights. It will include a deluxe sea view room for two, daily breakfast at the La Mediterranee restaurant, romantic dinner at the Italian restaurant Primavera inclusive of house wine and Valentine's sweets in the room. It also offers a relaxing tete-a-tete spa treatment in a specially decorated couple's room that will include body brushing, full body and scalp massage with essential oils and hot stones to ease tension, a relaxing mini facial as well as a spa lunch for two. The hotel's restaurants such as La Mediterranee, Plums, Primavera and Nirvana are all offering valentine special menus. For details contact 17586711.

¥ The Mšvenpick Hotel in Muharraq is offering a 'Dine in Love' evening on February 14 with roses, music and a special cuisine at the Silk's Restaurant from 7.30pm to 11pm. Couples will be warmly received with a welcome drink on arrival and a red rose for the ladies. Guests can enjoy a candle lit five-course gourmet dinner and also a box of chocolates with complements from the hotel. For details contact 17460000.

¥ Banyan Tree Desert Spa and Resort, Al Areen is offering its guests special offers to celebrate Valentine's Day. Couples can treat themselves for a special body treatment, Javanese Lulur to help unwind at the Royal Spa Pavilion. The 180-minute session will include a Balinese massage, rainmist, lulur scrub, youghurt splash, creamy honey enhancer, floral bath, relaxation and refreshments. The rate is BD200 per couple and is subject to 15 per cent service charge and 5 per cent government levy. The Saffron restaurant offers authentic Thai cuisine alongside music from the Thai Kim instrument at BD40++. The Rimal offers a wide range of chocolate fondues for the romantic occasion. A private island dining will also be available at BD50++ and an in-villa dining for BD70++ per couple. For details contact 17845081.

¥ The Intercontinental Regency in Manama has a series of offers at its restaurants to celebrate Valentine's Day. Versailles is preparing a six-course set menu with a rose for the ladies and live romantic music at BD25. A Lovers' Special Seafood buffet will be available at Le Bistro which will include a welcome drink and rose for the ladies and the rate is BD14. The Clipper Bar offers a Lovers' Cocktail List and a rose for the ladies at BD3. Entertainment will be provided by a Columbian band and a competition to choose the best dressed lady will be held. A special Lebanese Seafood Menu at BD20 will be available at the Al Berdaouni. For details contact 17227777.

¥ The Cocoon Lounge at the Best Western Hotel in Juffair will offer a four-course meal on February 14 from 7pm to 11pm. rate is BD30++ per couple which will include a meal, a bottle of bubbly and entrance to party throughout the night. For details contact 36500114.

¥ The Camelot Jim's castle in Adliya is offering a magical experience for BD29++ per couple that will include a six-course meal with flowers and chocolates. For details contact 17717745.

¥ Zytoun Mediterranean Brasserie and La Bellevue at the Novotel Al Dana Resort will offer a lavish dinner buffets on Valentine's Day. The resort's La Perle Seafood will set up an exquisite menu with a welcome bubbly and a magnificent beach view. The Moroccan restaurant Al Yacout. For details contact 17298008.

¥ Celebrate Valentine's Day Indian style with 'Ishq' at the Marina Club in Manama. The event will also mark the launch of the global Desi music brand Desi Vibezzz in Bahrain. Famous Indian DJ Ashrafi will be flown in for the show alongside Bahrain's DJ Jassim. Tickets are BD25 per couple (VIP inclusive of buffet), BD10 per couple and BD7 for singles. Rate on the night of the event is BD12. For details contact 36356513 or 39613937.

¥ The Sampaguita Club in Umm Al Hassam is presenting an extravagant dance show - Dances of Love today and February 28. Performances will include rumba, Argentinean tango, bolero and contemporary dancing. Music will be provided by live band Frontline supported by DJ Zurot. For details contact 17728001.

¥ Zoe in Adliya is offering a set menu with a complimentary glass of bubbly for BD35++ per couple. For details contact 17716400.

¥ Mezzaluna in Adliya will prepare a set menu spanning an international cuisine range for BD35++ per couple inclusive of a complimentary bubbly. For details contact 17535057.

¥ Free entry for all couples at the Club Seven in the Mishal Hotel in Hoora. The evening will also offer complimentary glasses of bubbles. For details contact 39143465.

¥ Soft romantic music, house champagne and red roses for the ladies at the JJ's Irish Restaurant in Adliya. For details contact 17742323.

¥ Love VIII with Mr K at Level at the Mishal Hotel in Hoora. For details contact 36766627.