Ramadan Outing

Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir. The BIC is inviting corporate guests and other interested organisations for an exclusive and truly unique 'Arabian Experience' this Ramadan. Both indoor and outdoor Arabic seating will be available for the truly traditional evening, and guests can take advantage of a henna artist who will be on hand at the venue as well as board games, sheesha and camel rides.

Guests can enjoy nightly Hummer rides along the circuit's world-renowned off-road course. The offer is exclusive to all companies, with a minimum of 40 guests required and a maximum of 50 allowed. Prices start at BD2,923 for 40 people. For larger groups, the BIC Corporate Sales Team will have to be notified.

The BIC will remain open to the public for the duration of the holy month, with new timings on circuit favorites to better cater to all members of the public. Activities such as the Open Tour, 4x4 Hummer Passenger Ride and Kart Zone racing will be available throughout the week.

The Open Tours will be on offer on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 10am.

The 4x4 Hummer Passenger Rides will be available every Thursday at different times throughout the day, including 8.45am, 9.40am, 10.35am, 11.30am, 12.25pm and 1.20pm. Thrill-seekers can enjoy a unique off-road course which boasts over 30 gravity-defying.

Meanwhile, Kart Zone will be open three days a week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 9pm and midnight.

For details call BIC Hotline on 17450000 or visit www.bahraingp.com

Crowne Plaza Bahrain, Manama

Crowne Plaza's La Mosaique Restaurant is offering chicken shawarma, Bahraini kebabs, falafel, lamb ouzi, shrimp tempura, mix tikka, grilled hammour and kebbeh. An array of fresh juices, lassis and desserts will also be available at the Iftar. Rates are BD10.9 exclusive of taxes. For details contact 17531122.

Golden Tulip Hotel, Manama

An Arabic Iftar buffet will be served at a special Ramadan tent at the Golden Tulip Hotel in a traditional style. Indoor options are available at the Al Wasmeyah Restaurant priced at BD9 per person, exclusive of taxes. Entertainment for guests will include an oud player, card games, carom and chess. For details contact 17535000.

Ramada Hotel Bahrain, Adliya

Le Jardin Restaurant at the Ramada Hotel Bahrain will offer guests a wide range of beverages, juices, salads, vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies complemented by desserts. Iftar buffet will cost BD8.2 per person. Timings are after sunset up to 8pm followed by an international buffet. For details contact 17742000.

Al Safir Hotel and Tower's Savoy CafŽ, Juffair

An Iftar buffet offering both international and traditional Arabic dishes will be on offer until 11pm. Rates are BD4.5 per person. For details contact 17827999.

Pars International Hotel, Juffair

The Parsia Restaurant will be offering Middle Eastern delicacies and traditional beverages at BD4.5 per person. For details contact 17814777.

Coral Beach Club, Manama

The Rayes Lebanese Restaurant at the Coral Beach Club will offer daily Iftar at BD7 per head exclusive of service charge. The Samak Restaurant will also offer a special Iftar. For details contact 17312700.

Windsor Tower Hotel, Hoora

A spread of Iftar delicacies will be on offer at the hotel's Ramadan tent with an ˆ la carte menu. The hotel's Calypso Sports Lounge will also serve an Iftar buffet and will be priced between BD2 and BD4. Entertainment includes carom, chess and billiards. For details contact 39124950.

Marriot Executive Apartments

Manama

Marriott Executive Apartments Manama will celebrate the evenings in the Holy Month with festive cuisine at its signature restaurant, Skyw@lk CafŽ with the 'Ramadan Sky Iftar Buffet' every night. Rates are BD10 net per person. For reservations and details contact 17363999.

InterContinental Regency, Manama

The InterContinental Regency Bahrain is offering an Iftar Buffet at BD11 net and the air-conditioned Regency Tent located by the pool, will offer an Arabic a la carte menu (also available for takeaway) which has a selection of hot and cold mezze, hot snacks, Bahraini specialities, fresh fruit juices, hot and cold drinks as well as a barbeque station. The tent will be open from 8pm to 2am with a minimum charge of BD4.5 net per person on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and BD6.5 per person on weekends.

A traditional Arabic ensemble entertains nightly along with a corner where guests can play dominos, cards, or backgammon.

Special carpeted and air-condition Majalis Tents with a capacity of 10 people are also available for private ghabgha gatherings at a minimum charge of BD40 net per tent on weekdays and a minimum charge of BD65 net on weekends.

The hotel will have a special Eid package and an Eid show featuring singers and Oriental Entertainment.

For details contact 17227777.

Novotel Al Dana Resort, Manama

This Ramadan Novotel offers a Special Ramadan Tent on the beach, the only one in Bahrain. It will house around 400 persons. The tent will be open from 8pm to 2am. Guests will be entertained with live music with a resident band performing Arabic songs.

The resort's Zytoun Restaurant will serve Iftar every night with international, Mediterranean and Arabic menu, and also open daily for non fasting guests (for breakfast, lunch and Iftar).

Rates for the Ghabga are BD10.900 ++ per person on weekdays and BD13.900++ per person on weekends. Iftar rates are BD10.000++ per person.

The La Perle Seafood Restaurant, La Bellevue Lounge and Al Yacout Moroccan Restaurant will remain closed.

For booking and more information, contact 17298008.

Sheraton Bahrain Hotel, Manama

During the holy month of Ramadan, Sheraton Bahrain Hotel will host a special Iftaar buffet at the Awali Ballroom.

Guests can try a selection of traditional and international cuisine including machbous, madroubah, tharid, biryanis and kebabs. Freshly prepared pastas, shrimps, crabs, crepes and more can be savoured from the live cooking stations as well as desserts like umm Ali, mahalabhia and kataief amongst others.

For details contact 17533533 extn 259.

Ritz Carlton, Bahrain Hotel and Spa, Seef

In cooperation with marketing and events management company Muse Media, the Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa offers the 'Fawanees Ramadan'.

There will be three main tents on the Private Island including the Iftar, Ghabga tent and traditional entertainment tent, the exhibition area tent, and the prayer tent.

The Iftar and Ghabga tent will be accepting guests throughout the holy month of Ramadan. Iftar is available from sunset and Ghabgha from 9pm onwards until 2am every morning.

Rates for buffet from Sunday to Wednesday are BD27++ per person and from Thursday to Saturday is BD29++ per person.

Muse Media and the hotel says it will donate a 'generous percentage' of revenue generated to four charities each week.

For details and reservations call 1758 0000, extension 3100, or send an email to rc.bahrz.banquet@ritzcarlton.com or contact info@muse-me.com

Diplomat Radisson Blu, Hotel Residence & Spa, Manama

The Diplomat Radisson Blu is hosting its Iftar at Al Fanar Restaurant with Gulf and Arabic cuisine.

On offer will be fresh dates, refreshing juices and drinks and also Ouzi. Other offerings include cold mezzeh with a selection of over 30 different salads, warm, freshly-baked Arabic bread, steamy soups, shawarma, crisp falafel, a wide variety of hot dishes, traditional Arabic sweets and delightful European desserts, and a selection of exotic fruits. Entertainment such as music as well as card and board games are also available.

For details contact Igor Ruge on 17525210.

The Great Kabab Factory, Barbar

Unlimited Iftar meal will be on offer for BD4.900 that consists of a variety of kababs, soup, Chef's Special curry, steamed rice, and the outlet's signature Daal factory, Chaas (flavoured yoghurt drink) and dessert.

For details contact 17690629.

Gulf Hotel, Adliya

The Gulf Hotel offers a traditional Ramadan experience with traditional entertainment. Arabic experts are being specially flown in from Egypt and Syria to offer an authentic Arabian spread. Adding to the ambience will be live cooking showcasing Iftar, Saj and barbecue. Special beverages such as Gamar Edeen, Sahlab and Karkade are also on the menu. In keeping with the customs, Sheesha is also on offer for the guests. Music by an Oud player will entertain guests alongside card games, backgammon and dominos.

For details contact 17713000.

Banyan Tree Al Areen, Al Areen

Banyan Tree Al Areen will take on a traditional Arabic theme this Ramadan.

During the course of Ramadan, Rimal restaurant offers guests an extensive Iftar buffet of both local and regional Middle Eastern dishes priced at BD14 per person.

Diners can enjoy an ˆ la carte menu including an extensive variety of local and regional delicacies as well a wide selection of juices, teas and coffees.

Guests can also save 25 per cent on accommodation one ach night they stay.

For details contact 17845000.

Lagoon, Amwaj Islands

The Lagoon Park will offer activities including a Ramadan tent in the Lagoon Pavilion offering Iftar, Suhoor and entertainment throughout the 30 days of the month for all age groups.

The tent will be managed by coffee shop 'Veranda'. Live cooking and traditional Bahraini Ramadan cuisine will be offered. Games and children activities such as painting, magic shows and music will also be provided as part of the program. A big screen TV will also be displayed for those following TV shows.

Timings are from Iftar timing (6.30pm) until Suhoor - beyond midnight. Ample parking space is available to all visitors. For reservations and more information contact 17714885.

Albareh CafŽ, Adliya

Sohour every night at the Albareh CafŽ. For details contact 17713535 or 39586908.

Dragon Hotel & Resort

Amwaj Islands

The Dragon Hotel & Resort presents its 'Khaimat Al Hara' tent open at Ghabgha time from 9pm until 2am. Entertainment will include musicians, oud players, 'tanoura' - a dancer of whirling dervishes will present a unique act accompanied by music, 'hakawaty' - Arabian story teller.

A children's play area is also available offering games, arts and crafts and entertainment.

Reservations can be made by calling 16031111 or emailing salesandmarketing@gamahotels.com

Mirchi Restaurant, Ramee International Hotel, Juffair

The restaurant is offering Iftar for guests during the month of Ramadan at BD4.500 per head. Regular menu choices are also available. For details contact 39413677 or 39282071.

Elite Hospitality

Elite Hospitality invites guests to 'An Elite Ramadan Experience' with three venue options - Elite Resort & Spa, Elite Seef Residence and Elite Suites Hotel.

Also, there are special packages for groups and companies to enjoy traditional Ghabga nights. For details contact 39435400 or 38857122.