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Diplomat The Diplomat Radisson SAS Hotel will offer a Christmas Day Brunch at the Grand Ambassador Ballroom at BD20 net per person and Al Fanar Restaurant at BD25 net per person from noon to 3pm.

A Boxing Day Brunch will be available at the roof top restaurant, Al Fanar on December 26 with a range of dishes including dressed ham, golden roasted turkey, orange glazed gammon, Peking duck, sushi, Italian lasagna and wiener schnitzel. The brunch will also feature live entertainment by resident band 'The Diplomats'. The brunch will be held from noon to 3pm priced at BD20 net per person and free for children under six.

A New Year's Eve Party will be held at the Kontiki Restaurant, Lounge and Pool Bar on December 31 from 8pm to 2am with an early morning complimentary 'hangover breakfast'. Price is BD19 net per person.

A romantic New Years Eve 'Dinner for Two' will be held at the Mondo Italian Restaurant from 8pm to 2am priced at BD59 net per person.

A 'Snow White' gala dinner will lure guests to the Grand Ambassador Ballroom on December 31 from 8pm to 2am priced at BD69 net per person for over 18s only.

Al Fanar will also offer a lavish Arabic Buffet prepared by Lebanese and Bahraini Chefs with a variety of Gulf specialties and entertainment by a belly dancer on December 31 for over 18s. Buffet opens at 8pm and is priced at BD79 net per person.

For details contact 17531666.

Sheraton

Fine-dining Chinese restaurant Soie will offer a special menu accompanied by live entertainment and a complimentary welcome drink upon arrival on Christmas Eve with mouth-watering delicacies including Bak's Chinese lemon chicken, beef with snow peas in oyster sauce and wok-fried Singaporean noodles.

On Christmas day Al Safir, the all-day-dining restaurant, complete with festive dŽcor and live entertainment, will offer an international buffet with traditional seasonal delights including turkey with cranberry sauce, a selection of fresh seafood, succulent roasts and desserts such as Christmas pudding and minced pies.

The Golestan Iranian restaurant will present traditional Iranian delicacies on Christmas Day. Iranian chefs Valiollah Khodabandehlou and Hassni Talesh along with Iranian bread-maker Abdul Latif Hamzavi are trained in the culinary art of Iranian cuisine and will entice guests with a feast of dishes from age-old recipes.

A special Children's Party will be hosted on Christmas Day featuring face-painting, games and competitions as well as favorites like candy floss and popcorn. Entry is free for all youngsters whose families dine at either Al Safir or Golestan.

On New Year's Eve a special gourmet buffet along with live entertainment will be presented at Al Safir with a range of delectable dishes like deer medallion with chestnuts, roast goose with glazed apples, Arabic stuffed dolmas with lamb shanks and chicken breast invotines on grilled baby zucchini.

And Soie will offer guests a scrumptious menu and live entertainment with delicacies including szechwan shredded beef with bamboo shoots and shitake mushrooms. A complimentary glass of bubbly comes as part of the celebration.

On New Year's Day, Al Safir will have an extensive family buffet in the restaurant which enjoys spectacular views of the Arabian Gulf and the World Trade Centre.

Golestan will also offer mouth-watering and delicately flavored Iranian specialties such as Aash-E-Gandom soup - a rich soup made with wheat, spinach, peas, beans and lentils and Chelo Kebab-E-Soltani - a selection of koobideh and fillet of lamb followed by warm pistachio pudding served with sehlab and vanilla sauce to finish.

For details contact 17533533 extension number 259.

Ritz-Carlton

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa will host a Christmas Brunch on December 25 in its Grand Foyer including a wide array of food displays and live cooking stations priced at BD30++ per person.

On New Year's Eve, the Al Ghazal Ballroom will host a party from 9pm onwards featuring dNessa, renowned vocalist from Atlanta, Georgia.

An a la carte light snack menu will be available together with a cash bar. All guests dining in one of the restaurants on that night gain automatic entrance to this event. Tickets are priced at BD25 per adult.

A New Year's Day Brunch with Indian, Arabic and Continental specialties will be available on January 1 from 8am to 4pm. It will be priced at BD29++ per person. For details contact 17586499 or email rc.bahrain.restaurant.reservations@ritzcarlton.com.

Crowne Plaza

The Crowne Plaza Bahrain is hosting a traditional Christmas buffet lunch at La Mosaique Restaurant for BD 25++ per person. Guests can choose from a choice of starters including fresh seafood and salads followed by a live carving station of roast turkey with trimmings, cheese corner and hot dishes such as mashed sweet potatoes with chestnuts and sautŽed vegetables. For dessert, try the sensational chocolate fountain or Christmas pudding.

The Harvesters Pub is offering a Christmas treat with the traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings, followed by mince pies and Christmas pudding. Santa will also be riding into town with a sack full of gifts for the children. Festive live entertainment will be provided by band 'Trapped in a Box'. Price is BD15++ per person and half price for children. The outlet will also be hosting a New Year's Eve Party with free entry.

The Crowne Plaza also has a special Black and White - New Year's Eve Ball starting at 8pm for the cocktail reception with a buffet beginning at 9pm. On offer during the evening will be starters including poached seafood, caviar or sushi, and a selection of fresh salads and cold mezzah followed by a choice of main course including grilled beef, roast duck, lamb, hammour and other main dishes to finish off with an exciting array of deserts and cheeses.

Tables of ten will surround the dance floor and stage. Entertainment will be provided by live dance band '4 Star' and a DJ from 9pm onwards alongside a belly dancer at 11pm. Ticket price is BD 70 inclusive of food and beverages and is non-refundable. Entry is for couples and mixed groups over 18 only with discounts available for large groups. Dress code is black and white. For details contact 17531122.

Gulf Hotel

For Christmas Eve, the Gulf Hotel in Adliya will have a line-up of traditional cuisines at all its restaurants including La Pergola, China Garden, Royal Thai, Takht Jamsheed, Fusions and Sato at BD15 and BD12 for Prestige club holders.

Al Waha Restaurant will offer a lavish buffet at BD17. Children from six to 12 years will be charged BD12, Prestige cardholders BD15 and Prestige Cardholders' children BD10.

On Christmas Day, the Awal Ballroom will lay out a sumptuous lunch buffet with soothing serenades from a choir singing a selection of Christmas carols. The lunch is priced at BD16 per adult, BD8 for children from six to 12 years, Prestige cardholders BD 14 and their children BD7.

Prices are subject to 15 per cent service charge, five per cent government levy and do not include beverages.

A lunch buffet at Al Waha Restaurant will offer a selection of cold starters, including smoked salmon, fresh seafood, salads, patŽs, terrines and traditional home-made soups.

Price is BD15 per adult, BD8 for children from six to 12 years, BD13 for Prestige cardholders and BD7 their children.

A range of cuisines are also set to lure guests during New Year's Eve at the hotel's various restaurants including priced at BD28 for Prestige cardholders and BD32 for others.

The Zahle restaurant will offer guests a Lebanese treat with entertainment by singers and a belly dancer. Rates are BD54 for Prestige cardholders and BD 60 for others.

The Al Waha Restaurant will be offering a colourful buffet with a variety of cuisines and Sherlock Holmes bar will also offer an entertaining evening with music ranging from soft rock to hard rock and rhythm to blues.

For details contact 1771300.

Mšvenpick

This Christmas and New Year the Mšvenpick Hotel Bahrain in Muharraq has fantastic decor with Christmas trees in the Gallery Lobby Lounge and Silk's Restaurant, a Christmas Ginger Bread House, turkeys to take away, and a choir performing Christmas carols until Christmas day from 7pm to 8pm.

Christmas Eve can be enjoyed with a special five-course set menu in Silk's Restaurant from 7pm to 9pm priced at BD 22++ per person.

Christmas Day will offer Christmas brunch served at the Flamingo Bar, the Gallery Lobby Lounge and Silk's Restaurant from 12.30pm to 4pm with entertainment by resident musicians and a special appearance by Santa Claus all priced at BD24++.

A special New Year's Eve gala party will be held at the Flamingo Bar, Gallery Lobby Lounge and Silk's Restaurant from 9pm until the small hours with a lavish international buffet and an unlimited selection of beverages, live music from a Swedish band, a Latino singer and the resident DJ. Rates are BD46++ per person.

Silk's Restaurant will offer a lavish New Year's Day Lunch Buffet from 12.30 pm until 4pm for BD15++ per person.

Fans of the hotel's regular Friday Brunch can still enjoy the usual sensational spread of international dishes and beverages on both December 26 and January 2 served throughout its outlets from 12.30 pm to 4pm at BD 21.5++.

All prices are exclusive of tax and service charge.

For details contact 17460000 or e-mail hotel.bahrain@moevenpick.com.

InterContinental Regency

The InterContinental Regency Bahrain in Manama is set to welcome guests during the festive season with a line of treats and celebrations.

The hotel will host Christmas carols with a live choir on December 25 with visits from Santa himself for photo opportunities with children and gifts.

The hotel's culinary team, led by executive Chef Olivier, will delight diners with traditional mince-pies and festive offerings at the Le Bistro Family Christmas buffet.

On Christmas Eve, the hotel's Clipper Room will be hosting a seasonal soireŽ for couples and small parties.

A Christmas Day Brunch will be held at Le Bistro with a fine spread of Christmas treats.

For New Year, the hotel will have an international buffet with a full range of house beverages throughout the night alongside dinner and dance.

For details contact Festive Hotline on 17227777.

Mercure Grand

Yuletide cheers at the Mercure Grand Hotel Seef with a range of festivities for Christmas and New Years.

The hotel will have a Christmas Eve buffet with Christmas specialties.

On December 24 and 25 guests can take advantage of the Roast Turkey-To-Go promotion with special stuffing and trimming at BD30 and BD40 net.

A Christmas Day Brunch will feature a festive buffet with unlimited bubbly and live music by musicians Toni and Louis.

A selection of menus, sumptuous banquet, non-stop Latin dance and live music by Louis and Toni greets the guests for New Year at the hotel's Basha Lounge, Casa and Neyran Restaurant.

For details contact 17584400 extension 2520