Events Listing

A Ramadan Fair at Adhari Park featuring more than 120 stalls selling garments, footwear, cosmetics, food and beverages closes tonight. There will be face-painting for kids, henna designing, a bouncy castle, stilt walkers, clowns, magicians and mascots along with gifts and prizes to be won. The fair is open after sunset until 11pm.
For details, call 37772146 or 37772416.

Al Areen Palace & Spa is holding a Ramadan Fashion Exhibition and Bazaar at the Nadwah Ballroom featuring Bahraini designers at 8pm. For details, call France Villarosa on 17845000.

Capital Club Bahrain, in collaboration with Mona Almoayyed, managing director of YK Almoayyed, patron of the Migrant Workers Protection Society (MWPS), is staging a Ramadan Art Gala in Bahrain Financial Harbour. It will feature an art auction, musical performances and a Royal Mixed Grill Ghabga feast. Local philanthropic artist Uzma Dadabai has donated a series of her paintings for the auction along with acclaimed artists Abbas Al Mosawi and Thajba Najeeb. All proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorship will benefit the society.

For details, visit www.mwpsbahrain.com, for donations, contact Beverley Hamadeh on 39737548 or email gs@mwpsabrhain.com

Al Areen Palace & Spa is hosting a Ghabga and fashion show at 8pm at the Nadwah Ballroom featuring the creations of Bahraini designers along with live entertainment and special guest DJ Leila. For details, call France Villarosa on 17845000.

Alliance Française de Bahreïn presents a night of cinema featuring the French film Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis at 8.30pm in the institute’s auditorium. For details, call 17683295.

Capital Club Bahrain, in collaboration with Mona Almoayyed, managing director of YK Almoayyed, ex-chairperson and current patron of the Migrant Workers Protection Society (MWPS), is staging a Ramadan Art Gala on July 25 in Bahrain Financial Harbour. It will feature an art auction, musical performances and a Royal Mixed Grill Ghabga feast. Local philanthropic artist Uzma Dadabai has donated a series of her paintings for the auction along with acclaimed artists Abbas Al Mosawi and Thajba Najeeb. All proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorship will benefit the society. 

For details, visit www.mwpsbahrain.com and for donations, contact Beverley Hamadeh at 39737548, or email to gs@mwpsabrhain.com

Entrelab is an initiative that allows Bahrainis the opportunity to showcase locally-made products in a specially-designed market. It is located at Seef Mall near Al Hawaj and is running in association with the American Embassy throughout the month from 4pm to 10pm.

Muju Restaurant & Lounge will be welcoming back in time for Eid celebrations, South African keyboardist Jamelo and his new singing partner, vocalist Sariefa. The duo will keep guests in Muju entertained with classical jazz and soul renditions whilst diners enjoy the restaurant’s international cuisine and Sushi dishes. The duo will also appear every Friday at the Muju Restaurant and Lounge’s Jazzy Brunch at the Dragon Hotel and Resort on Amwaj Islands. For details, call 16039800 or email rm@mujuamwaj.com

Bahrain City Centre, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development and VIVA Jusoor, is staging a Lewan Ramadan, a cultural village dedicated to sharing Islamic values and education throughout the holy month. Located at the mall’s Central Galleria it hosts educational and entertaining activities for families such as Islamic and historical book reading, screening Islamic documentaries, traditional games and Puppet shows every day from 9:30pm to midnight. For details, visit www.BahrainCityCentre.com, the mall’s Facebook page and www.Twitter.com/BahrainCityCtr 

The Bahrain International Garden Show, organised by the National Initiative for Agricultural Development, will be staged at the Bahrain International Convention and Exhibition Centre from February 26 until March 1, 2014.
 
Themed around agricultural technology, the event will showcase the best the sector has to offer in terms of new machinery and tools. Hall 1, dubbed ‘the marketplace’, will include products such as flowers, nurseries, tools, pots, garden furniture, machinery and lighting. Hall 2 will showcase the latest trends and innovations in the field of landscaping and design. For details, contact 17417008 or email info@bigs.com.bh

The Bahrain Science Centre is hosting a number of activities and events entitled Play2Learn throughout the month. One is entitled ‘Educational Value of Toys and Games’ in which visitors, young and old, will have the chance to play a variety of games from around the world.

An ‘Educational Games Gala’ will also be organised during the period with competitions for all ages. Activity schedules can be downloaded from the centre’s website and Facebook pages.
For further details, call 17686466.

The Sheraton Hotel is offering an Iftar buffet featuring traditional and international dishes and a live cooking station at Awali Ballroom from sunset to 8.30pm. The buffet is BD14.9++ for adults during weekdays, BD15.9++ during weekends and BD8.5++ for kids between the ages of four to 12. Children below four years old eat for free. For details, call 17533533.

The Dragon Hotel & Resort on Amwaj Islands, in association with CrediMax, is offering an Iftar and Ghabga feasts featuring extensive menus and traditional dishes along with live entertainment by the poolside.  For details, call 16031111.

Passion Restaurant and Lounge in Adliya is serving a Ramadan buffet that starts after sunset and is open until late. It is priced at BD5.9 per person featuring five-star intercontinental dishes.

For details, call 13632103, 39123086 or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram on Passion_Restaurant.

Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre’s Baharat restaurant will feature an Iftar buffet filled with Arabic favourites including the winning dish from June’s Recipe Contest. There will also be a traditional Oud player and a Ramadan tent. Tickets cost BD 17++, inclusive of Ramadan juices and soft drinks. It runs from sunset to 2am. For details, call 17171144 or email restaurants.bahrain@kempinski.com

Break your fast with your family and friends at the Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain with a wide selection of flavoured Middle Eastern dishes, featuring hot and cold starters, ghouzi, madhrouba, as well as juices and kamaradin. The buffet is open from sunset till 9:30 pm every night and is priced at BD12.500++ per person.

Ghabqa is served for a group of 100 people and more at BD8.00++ per person. For details, call 17460000 or email hotel.bahrain.banquet@moevenpick.com

Crowne Plaza Bahrain celebrates Ramadan with an Iftar buffet including a selection of traditional Arabic specialties served daily at The Spices restaurant. For every Iftar diner, Crowne Plaza Bahrain donates 500fils to charity. The daily Iftar buffet is priced at BD11.5++ for adults and BD6.5++ for kids aged four to 12.  For details, call 17531122.

Enjoy Egyptian folk performers, indoor games and an Iftar buffet priced BD14 per person at InterContinental Regency’s Al Thurayya tent.  For details, call 17227777.

The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa offers a variety of Arabic dishes for Iftar at Al Fanar’s rooftop venue. The Ghabga is located by the pool.  For details, call 17631291.

Khaimat Al Khaleej, Gulf Hotel’s tent, offers traditional Arabic cuisine for BD14++ on weekdays and BD16++ on weekends. Children up to five years old eat for free and meals for children aged six to 12 are 50 per cent off. The hotel’s Al Waha and Takht Jamsheed restaurants offer Iftar at BD15++ a head.  For details, call 17713000.

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa stages its Ghabga at the Layali Al Zallaq tent Iftar at the Saraya restaurant priced at BD17++ on the weekdays and BD19++ on weekends.  For details, call 17636363.

The K Hotel offers Iftar at Klouds priced at BD8++ and its Ghabga at Kenza restaurant.  For details, call 17360000.

Al Safir Hotel & Tower offers an Iftar buffet at BD7.5 and a rate of BD6.5 for a group of 10 or above. It also includes indoor games and Arabic music.  For details, call 17827999.

Novotel Al Dana Resort’s ballroom and La Perle restaurant offers an Iftar for BD9++, the Ghabga is priced at BD12++.  For details, call 17298008.

The Elite Grande Hotel Iftar meal at Julio’s is priced at BD5. The hotel’s H2O restaurant serves a Suhoor buffet for BD6. For details, call 17565850.

The Elite Resort and Spa Al Noor tent offers a selection of hot and cold mezze and grills while Arabic musicians play in the background. The buffet is served from sunset till 8pm at BD6.9++ for adults and there is a 50 per cent discount for children. The Ghabga will start at 8.30pm and run until 2am, priced at BD12.9++ for adults and half price for children between the ages of six to 12 and free for toddlers below five years old. Suhoor starts at 2am until the morning prayer and costs BD3.9++ for adults and children. For details, call 17313369.

Mercure Grand Hotel Seef offers an Iftar at its rooftop tent, Al Bawadi, priced at BD12++. It includes indoor games and live performance by Egyptian oud player Al Tokhy.  For details, call 17584400.

Both branches of Lanterns Lounge & Restaurant offer Ramadan dining from sunset until midnight priced at BD6.9 in Adliya and BD5.9 at the Budaiya outlet.  For details, call 17250999.

Paul Bakery & Restaurant in Seef Mall and Bahrain City Centre offer an Iftar menu at BD9.9.  For details, call 39961641.

Cucina Italiana opens from 6pm to 3am during Ramadan and serves à la carte. The restaurant provides free home delivery. For details, call 17001317.

Ponderosa Steakhouse features a traditional Ramadan buffet priced at BD5.5 per person. The restaurant will be open from 6pm to 3am. Children are invited to a special Gergaoun celebration at 7pm on July 22.  For details, call 17580552.

Al Arisha Restaurant in Um Al Hassam offers indoor and outdoor dining areas for Iftar and Ghabga. It starts with a buffet at sunset and then a Suhoor until1.30am.  For details, call 17725414.