Bahrain Summer Festival

The eighth edition of the Bahrain Summer Festival, themed Your Destination Bahrain, is continuing with a line-up of activities staged at the Cultural Hall for the entire family to enjoy.

The event is part of a larger initiative aimed at promoting the kingdom as a pioneering hub for cultural tourism, both regionally and globally.

The festival wraps up on August 4 with Spanish singer and choreographer Luis de la Carrasca and his Flamenco Vivo Company. The dance and musical show, open to children aged 10 and above, is being held in cooperation with the French Embassy and Alliance Francaise. It starts at 8pm.

The Nakhool Tent, located near the National Museum, will also provide a fun environment for children and adults with a full programme of interactive workshops, events and competitions with festival mascots, Nakhool and Nakhoola.

All festival shows are free and open to the public. Full details of the festival shows and Nakhool Tent are available at www.bahrainsummer.bh and the official social media channels - BahrainSummer on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and via The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) Bahrain Culture mobile app.

The festival will run until August 7. For further details call 80008089.

The Al Hosh Kids For All Seasons Summer Camp runs until September 30 and provides children aged four to 12 with a range of activities such as cooking classes, swimming, dancing, sports and outdoor activities. It will take place at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, from 9am-6pm Sunday to Wednesday and 9am-8.30pm Thursday to Satruday. The prices vary depending on how many days and activities kids sign up for. One day is BD35, a week is BD160 with lunch, and a month is BD400 with lunch.

For details, call 17115000.

The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is offering an international buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner at its Bahrain Bay Kitchen in the Lower Lobby. Its open kitchen, active cooking stations and a sushi station add to the fun, market-like atmosphere. A children’s menu is available for our younger guests.

If you’re too busy on Friday, try the Saturday Brunch with a wide selection of Arabic favourites such as lamb ouzi, cold mezzas and more for BD18++, inclusive of non-alcoholic beverages.

For details, contact 17115500.

Indulge your sushi cravings with the new ‘all you can eat and drink’ promotion at ART Rotana’s WU Asian Restaurant and Lounge every Tuesday priced at BD21++.

ART Rotana also offers a grape and cheese night every Wednesday for BD15++ from 8pm to 11pm.

WU Asian Restaurant & Lounge also has a ladies evening every Wednesday from 5pm, inclusive of three drinks and a ladies night at Cellar 59 every Thursday offering three complimentary cocktails from 5pm.

There is a Saturday Italian Brunch at Rosso featuring fresh cuts and special imported cheeses, live pasta stations and made-to-order pizzas from noon to 4pm for BD24 net.

For details, email at fb.art@rotana.com or contact 16000111.