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The K Hotel is celebrating the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix with a special Formula 1 weekend package.
Single deluxe room, double deluxe room and junior suite deals include breakfast, free airport transfer, free access to the internet in the rooms and public areas, free access to the health club and a late check-out facility until 4pm.
The four-star hotel, in the heart of Juffair, is part of the Gulf Hotels Group portfolio of properties and boasts 237 rooms and suites, as well as three exclusive penthouses and a plethora of dining and entertainment options.
Its Champions Sports Lounge is a non-smoking arena equipped with pool tables and dart boards and promises a ‘thrilling atmosphere’ on race day for fans unable to make it trackside.
In Klouds Restaurant the Formula 1 week theme is predominant during meal times with a sophisticated sporty themed buffet with live cooking stations offering Mexican, seafood, international, East-meets-West and Italian fare.
For more information, visit www.thekhotel.com or call 1736 0000.
Batelco is hosting a Made in Bahrain event at Aali Mall Boulevard (walking area outdoors) until Saturday from 5pm- 10pm.
This initiative is part of the company’s Youth Marketing Team’s efforts in providing opportunities to enhance the skills of Bahrain’s younger generation. Many have signed up to display their artwork, handicrafts, designs, clothing, sweets, food and more.
In addition, the event features musicians and artists showcasing their talents.
All participants also have the chance to compete against each other to win great prizes in a variety of categories such as design, art, food and traditional craft. There will be many raffle prizes for the audience and participants. Entry is free. For more information, email Public.Relations@btc.com.bh
The British School of Bahrain will be hosting a 2013 Junior Schools Art Exhibition on April 28. Private school junior students in Bahrain are invited to exhibit their art work at BSB. It is open from April 28 to May 2, excluding May 1. The event is open from noon to 6.30pm on April 28, and April 29 to May 2 from 9am to 6.30pm.
For more information, call BSB marketing at 17610976 or email bsbmarketing@thebsbh.com
Bushido Restaurant & Lounge will host an F1 After Race Party on Sunday featuring Xenia Tchoumitcheva, voted Woman of 2012 in Maxim magazine, as the hostess of the evening, accompanied by the Hawaiian Tropic troupe. DJ Andrea T Mendoza will perform. Tickets cost BD10 for pre-sale and BD15 on the day. VIP tickets cost BD30 in advance and BD45 on the day. Tables are available for BD250 and BD500 for VIP tables. Doors open at 9pm.
The F1 theme continues at the Royal Golf Club. The annual F1 Scramble will be played this Saturday and there are sure to be some team rivalries both down at the track and on the golf course. The Texas Scramble competition is open to all.
Special green fee rates will also be available to all F1 visitors from today until April 21. A full 18-hole round on the Colin Montgomerie-designed championship course is BD53 inclusive of golf cart and hire clubs while 9-holes costs BD29. For beginners or golfers wanting to concentrate on their short game, a 9-hole round on the Wee Monty par 3 course is BD14 inclusive of hire clubs and trolley.
For more information, call 17750777 or email golfevents@theroyalgolfclub.com
Formula One fever continues at the Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre with an exhibition featuring renowned German F1 artist, Armin Flossdorf, in the Ixir lobby from today until Sunday. On April 19 there will also be a live painting session at 6pm. For details visit https://f1arts.com/
Bizarre Lounge is hosting a Grand Prix-inspired Hot in the City Fashion Party tomorrow. Customers are urged to support their favourite racing team by wearing their colours. Doors open at 9pm.
For more information, call 17171000 or email restaurants.bahrain@kempinski.com
Muju Restaurant and Lounge’s Jazzy Brunch offers diners a buffet selection, a sushi counter and extensive live cooking stations.
Along with the Friends Band Jazz Duo providing entertainment, the brunch offers guests the choice of dining in the lounge area, seated beside the private infinity pool or by the decking area by the sea.
It takes place every Friday between midday and 5pm at the Dragon Resort & Hotel in Amwaj Islands.
Sunset Beats featuring Muju’s resident DJs takes place after the brunch.
For more information and reservations, call 16039800.
The Royal Country Club Riffa Views is offering free fitness assessments. Whether your goal is fat loss, muscle gain, rehabilitation or sports specific, your fitness professional will take the results of your assessment and tailor a workout plan to meet your individual targets. This offer ends on April 30. Call 17750777 for details.
Moda Mall has set up two Hyper pro-racing simulators at its Jewellery Court allowing visitors, shoppers and budding race enthusiasts to put their driving skills to the test.
James Fiorillo, an experienced motorsport driver, will be on site to train and assist. As well as racing, the mall’s ‘Life in the Fast Track’ promotion which runs until Sunday will feature an exhibition showcasing contemporary and historical Chronograph watches.
An Open Mic Comedy Night, hosted by stand-up comedian Imran Al Aradi, takes place at Déjà vu Restaurant and Lounge in Adliya. Participants will each get up to seven minutes to shine. Entrance is free. For more information, call 13657770.
Cucina Italiana in Juffair is hosting its monthly cooking class today from 4pm- 5.30pm. The class costs BD10 net, including two dishes and a complimentary drink. For details call 17001317 or 38811589.
The 5th annual Food & Hospitality Expo opened its doors yesterday and will continue until tomorrow at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre from 10am-7pm. Entry is free. For more information, visit www.foodexpobh.com
The third annual Health & Wellness Expo, which started yesterday, will continue until tomorrow at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre. For details call 17558898 or 33879969, email amal@beca.bh or visit www.healthexpobh.com
Henry Bennett, the baritone soloist at the 2012 Manama Singers performance of the Creation, will perform with The Manama String Quartet at 6pm at St Christopher’s Cathedral in Manama.
Tickets cost BD5 and can be purchased at St Christopher’s Cathedral office or at the door. For more information, call 17253866.
The American Women’s Association is hosting a women’s only Henna Party at the Sofitel Bahrain ZallaqThallasa Sea & Spa at 8pm. Dress code is Jalabiyas. Entry costs BD20 for members and BD25 for non-members. For more information, call 36800545 or email info@awabahrain.org
The Miss International Princess Beauty Pageant will take place at the Gulf Hotel’s Gulf Convention Centre at 8pm to midnight.
Tickets cost BD10 without a buffet, BD20 with a buffet, BD35 for VIP and BD50 for VVIP. They can be purchased online from www.togetherinbahrain.com or from Lanterns Restaurant.
For more information, call 66306309 or 36776566.
World Beat Café is hosting its monthly Tea & Coffee Talk Morning. The topic ‘How to Take a Better Photograph’ will be led by guest speaker and photographer Mairi Thomas from 9.45am-11.30am. This event is open to all with an entry fee of BD2 for members and BD3 for non-members. For details call 17 612 576 or visit www.worldbeatfitness.com
A bargain-hunting car boot sale will be staged at the Rugby Club car park, from 9am to noon, with all proceeds donated to Tony the Dogfather’s Animal Sanctuary. Admission is free. For more information, call Bernadette on 39926433 to reserve a table at BD5.
The annual car boot sale organised by Awali Ladies Hospitality Group will take place at the Bapco Club in Awali from 11am-3pm. Entry costs 500 fils. For details call 39850372, 39459217 or email alhgbahrain@gmail.com
Feast on the creations of Chef Riza Gulen from Istanbul at Mercure Grand Hotel’s Turkish Festival featuring Turkish folk music and show from the OYA Ballet Group. The 10-day Turkish festival at Neryan Restaurant will start from 8pm to midnight. For more information, call 17584400.
The Classic play by J.B. Priestley will be presented by the Manama Theatre Section of the British Club in Adliya from tonight to April 26.
The show starts at 7pm and at 7.45pm on the evenings of April 24, 25 and 26.
Tickets are on sale at the club’s reception at BD5 for members and BD7 for non-members.
For details, call 17728245.
