The Chuckle Club Comedy Night is bringing another three shows to the kingdom this week, featuring comedians Dana Alexander, Tom Allen and Mark Normand. The first will be at the Rugby Club, Janabiya, tonight, followed by the British Club, Um Al Hassam, tomorrow and on to the InterContinental Regency Bahrain, Manama, on Friday.
Doors are at 7.30pm for the first two and 3pm for the third show. Tickets cost BD15 for the first two shows, while the third will be BD30++ inclusive of brunch at the hotel. For further details, call the club on 17750777.
A ‘Shakespeare 4 Kidz’ musical adaption of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will take place at the Bahrain Cultural Hall, Manama, today at 8.45am and 11.45am and tomorrow at 9am and 6.30pm. Tickets are available at havajava in Manazel and Alosra Supermarkets.
For more information, call 39616858.
The Hend Gallery in Muharraq is hosting an art exhibition titled ‘Intertwined’, featuring the work of artist Fuad Ali Albinfalah. It will run until February 28 and the gallery is open from 9am-1pm and 4pm-8pm. It is closed every Friday.
For more information, call 17325121.
A special Swiss gourmet feast will be available every day until March 7 at the Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain’s Silk restaurant in Muharraq. This includes classic Gruyere and Vacherin melted cheese. There is also Fondue Bourguignon served with beef cubes and a wide range of other fondues.
The menu costs BD15++ per person and is available from 7pm.
A ‘Berber Women of Morocco’ exhibition is being held at the Bahrain National Museum, Manama, until April 15 as part of the 2015 ‘Year of Heritage’ festivities. It is open from 8am-8pm. The exhibition will showcase a wide range of objects and photographs in tribute to the women who preserve the Berber culture’s identity.
The Dilmun Club, Saar, will be hosting a kids’ disco and bingo every Wednesday. It runs from 5pm-6.30pm and costs BD2 per child inclusive of a buffet and soft drink. Both members and non-members are welcome, with normal guest fees applied.
For more information, call reception on 17690926.
The Royal Country Club’s Family Movie Night takes place in the gardens from 6pm. All are welcome to attend and entry is free.
The Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, Seef, hosts a Seafood Night every Thursday at its Lemon Tree restaurant. On offer are lobsters, shrimps, octopuses and more. The cost is BD14++ for adults.
The third Marina Market will be held at the Durrat Marina Yacht Club from 11am-7pm. For more information, call 77700777.
The Royal Charity Organisation is hosting an Abaya Fashion Night red carpet event at 7pm. It will take place in the Gulf Hotel Aldana Ballroom and tickets cost BD35 for regular, BD50 for VIP and BD100 for VVIP.
For more details, call 33696943.
The Baharat restaurant at Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre is hosting a ‘Fizz Fare’ brunch every Friday. Running from 12.30pm-4pm, the brunch will have many varieties of sparkling selected beverages on offer and features numerous international live cooking stations and an assortment of international classics and modern fusions.
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, today’s brunch will see the restaurant decorated with heart shapes and will feature a special performance of ballads by popular jazz duet Two Blue. A chocolate heart and a gift will be given to all the ladies as a memento of their day.
The fizzy brunch costs BD30 net, the soft brunch costs BD20 net, kids between six and 12 are half price, while kids below six are free.
Head to the Royal Golf Club for its Links Friday Carvery Brunch, which includes a range of starters, live cooking stations, traditional carved meats, desserts and more.
There’s also a special section for children. The brunch, from noon to 4pm, costs BD18 net for adults, including unlimited selected soft drinks, and BD27 net for adults, with unlimited selected house beverages. It’s BD9.500 net for under-12s and children aged four and under eat for free.
For details, call 17751262.
The Lemon Tree, at the Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, Seef, hosts a Friday Family Brunch from noon until 4pm. The buffet includes dishes from around the world, including Middle Eastern favourites, plus live cooking stations and entertainment. There are also activities provided for children. The brunch costs BD18++ for adults and BD9++ for kids.
The hotel’s Tea Garden Café also has a ‘High Tea’ offer, which includes a collection of tea, pastries, sweets, sandwiches and cookies every day from 3pm-6pm for BD7++. The Bahrain Farmers’ Market is being held at the Botanical Gardens, Budaiya, from 8am until noon.
For the second time, Al Areen Palace & Spa has gained prestigious recognition at The World Luxury Hotel Awards for its outstanding service delivery. The awards were presented to numerous global luxury hotels during a recent ceremony at The Bay Hotel, Camps Bay, South Africa.
Al Areen Palace & Spa took the Luxury Private Pool Villa Award in the country winners’ category.
Awards are presented in different categories on a country, continent and global basis. Voting and nominations are based on facilities and service excellence and cast by hotel guests.
“It is with great pride that Al Areen Palace & Spa receives this accolade at a time when our property has undergone major development and upgrades in recent years – an investment that plays an important role in our continuous effort in providing the finest luxury facilities and services to all our guests,” said Pierre Vasseur, general manager at Al Areen Palace & Spa.
“Furthermore, this award also proves that the Kingdom of Bahrain’s hospitality and leisure sector remains a global player in the world-class luxury arena.”
Mr Vasseur says the property is committed to further enhancing guest experiences with new and exclusive offers. Watch this space.
T-Spoon Café at the Westin Bahrain City Centre is offering a personalised cake promotion in anticipation of Valentine’s Day. Customers can call the café to order a Red Velvet cake with either a message or picture of their choice printed on top by the pastry chef. Reservations are now open until tomorrow, with collections available on Friday and Saturday from 9am-11pm on weekdays and 9am-midnight on weekends.
It costs BD9++ for a 500g cake.
The café has also established a Valentine’s Tree of Love Photo Wall, which contains heart-shaped leaves where you can write your special love messages to stick on the Tree of Love. Furthermore, anyone who takes a photo of their message on the wall and shares it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with #WestinBahrain has a chance to win a night’s stay for two at the Westin.
The Mezzanine Lounge will be setting up private pods for an atmospheric and romantic dinner on Valentine’s Day. Each pod will be littered with rose petals, candles and have a romantic movie playing to enjoy over dinner. A four-course menu will be served, inclusive of a bottle of sparkling, rose, red or white grape beverage of your choice. Afterwards, ladies will receive a complimentary gift.
There are only five pods available, so reservations must be made ASAP. The dinner will take place between 7.30pm-11pm and costs BD79++ per couple.
Finally, the Saveur restaurant is hosting a three-course menu decorated with rose petals and candles, with romantic love songs performed by pianist Hanna. The highlight of the menu is the dessert buffet titled ‘The Room of Love’. A ‘Lollipop Cake’ and a Valentine’s gift will be given to ladies afterwards.
The menu will cost BD25++ per person.
Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa has a number of romantic dinners in store for Valentine’s Day. Book a private tent on the beach and enjoy a dinner under the stars with a butler. The tent is priced at BD205 net per couple. Only eight tents are available. La Mer seafood restaurant is also offering tasty treats for BD78 net per couple. Couples that love Italian cuisine can enjoy an authentic dinner for two priced at BD62 net. For Asian fare head to Wok, priced at BD52 net for two. Couples craving an Arabic feast can dine in Pashawat for BD56 net per couple. All packages also include beverages.
The Royal Golf Club’s Links Restaurant is hosting a special Valentine’s Day four-course dinner with appetisers on Valentine’s Day. The cost is BD34 net per person inclusive of a welcome beverage and a rose for the lady. For more details call 17751262.
The Dilmun Club, Saar, is hosting a Four Course Dinner, welcome drink and entertainment for BD29.500 per couple on Valentine’s Day. Reservations are required and tickets can be purchased in advance from reception. For more information, call 17690926.
The Oasis restaurant at The Elite Seef Residence & Hotel is hosting a special candlelit Valentine’s Dinner in its oasis garden on Saturday. There will be a BBQ buffet with a jazz band providing the entertainment. A red rose will be given to each couple. For more information and reservations, call 36020733.
The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel is holding a one-off four-course set menu for Valentine’s Day. It will cost BD22++ per person inclusive of selected beverages and BD16.900++ per person inclusive of soft drinks.
The InterContinental Regency Bahrain is hosting a Valentine’s Day dinner on Saturday. On offer will be fizzy selected beverages, premium US Black Angus beef tenderloin, fresh Gulf prawns, salmon and a homemade double-chocolate tart. There will also be a free grape beverage served after dinner. The dinner is priced at BD44++ per couple. For reservations, call 17208308.
Furthermore, Spa InterContinental is offering 30 per cent off on all couple’s treatments for February.