Event listing

Today (August 17)
Malja Bahrain has announced its first photography-focused open call exhibition. Applications are now being accepted for photographers of any skill level for a chance to showcase their work at the Malja Photography Open Call Exhibition, launching in October. The deadline for all photography submissions is September 10. Visit www.Malja.redbull.com/photography2016 for more details.

Friday (August 19)
The Golden Tulip is holding a philatelist fair starting at 7pm, where visitors can purchase stamps, coins and other collectors’ items.

ART Rotana’s Friday Brunch at Choices Terrace features a vast array of live cooking stations and music entertainment. There’s even a kid’s club to keep the little ones entertained. Brunch runs from 12.30pm to 4pm and is priced at BD34 net.

The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Kitchen’s Friday brunch offers a special dining experience for the whole family.

The brunch features five food stations serving Arabic, Western, Indian, Japanese and Chinese delicacies priced at BD26++ inclusive of non-alcoholic beverages from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

The hotel’s CUT by Wolfgang Puck restaurant is also offering a wide selection of beef from prime dry and wet-aged beef to shellfish and sautéed and roasted whole fresh fish for brunch every Friday from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at BD29++ soft package.

For details, contact 17115044

Explore a variety of cuisines every Friday at Downtown Rotana Bahrain’s Flavours restaurant from noon until 4pm with live cooking stations and mocktails bar for BD24++, including selected beverages, and BD20++ with soft drinks and juices. Diners will also enjoy free pool access until 7pm. There is also a supervised children’s room with toys and games for all ages.

For more information, email flavours2.downtown@rotana.com or call 1311 9999.

Enjoy a BBQ every Friday at the Elite Seef Residence & Hotel’s Oasis Pool area at BD12++ per person or journey to Il Giardino every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for a four-course dinner at BD12++ per person.

For details, contact 17583388.

The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel hosts its celebrated Chocoholic Brunch featuring international delicacies with a special focus on chocolate creations.

It is served from 1pm-4pm and features live entertainment, with art competitions and video games for children.

Entry is BD22 net inclusive of soft drinks, BD28 net inclusive of unlimited selected beverages and BD10 net for children.

Guests can book by calling 17533533 or visiting www.sheratonbahrain.com

The Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain hosts its Friday brunch from 12.30pm-4pm. It features an international selection of dishes and desserts, live cooking stations and entertainment.

Entry is BD36 net including free sparkling beverages, Irish coffee and more. For bookings, call 17460017.

Tuesday (August 23)
The Royal Golf Club’s executive chef Paul Gindra has introduced a new treat to the weekly dining specials available at Links restaurant. Tuesdays are now ‘all you can eat ribs’ days with unlimited succulent barbecued ribs for BD12 net per person. For table bookings, call 17751262.

A series of performing arts workshops will be staged until August 25 at the Arts Centre in Manama.

The 7th Wave workshops are open to children aged six to 16 and will cover theatre and dance from 9am to 2pm. There will also be poetry readings during the lunch-break, as well as guest artists meeting the pupils.

There will be a separate classes for dance and theatre. The programme is priced at BD100 per week or BD260 for all three weeks. A discount will apply if parents register more than one child.

For details on future events follow https://www.facebook.com/the7thwave/ on Facebook or on Instagram @theseventhwaveartscentre

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain will be hosting its biggest Oktoberfest yet on September 29.

Ali Amralla, director of business development & strategies, said: “This event promises all the authentic elements, from the décor to the outfits, and the traditional Oktoberfest buffet which will include authentic German sausages, better known as wursts, specialty sauerkraut and lots of hearty roast potatoes.”

Live entertainment will come from the Lasterbacher Musikanten Band, who have been flown in from Germany for the celebrations.

Tickets, which include unlimited visits to the Oktoberfest Buffet, are priced at BD26.00++ per person.

For more information, call 17713000.

Keep the children entertained with a summer camp at ART Rotana on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9.30am to 3pm at BD18 net for those aged six to 14. They can splash around in the waterpark or take part in arts and crafts. Lunch is also included.

ART Rotana also offers swimming lessons Saturday to Wednesday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at BD10 per lesson.

ART Rotana Running Club is also taking on Amwaj Islands, starting from the Lobby entrance. Meet before 5.30pm on Wednesday, 9.15am on Friday and 5.30pm on Saturday. Hotel guests and Beach Club members register for free, guests pay BD5 to join for the year. The camp runs until August 30.

For more information, email beach.art@rotana.com or call 16000111.

An exhibition continues at the Bahrain National Museum celebrating the strong civil and military aviation heritage between Bahrain and the UK. The centrepiece is a Supermarine Spitfire, which first flew 80 years ago.

The exhibition runs until October 23.

The Bahrain International Property Exhibition, BIPEX 2016, will take place on November 3-5 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre.

Bollywood Steps Dance Studio is organising a dance and fitness camp for children until August 31 at Ramli Mall in A’ali and at Somerset Al Fateh in Juffair. Children will learn Bollywood moves and participate in a stage show. Signing up for 12 classes costs BD60. Transport services are available at an additional cost.

For details, contact 39323453 or 33458390.

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.

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 Saturday. 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.

R&B artist Mohombi will be performing at Ibrida Lounge, Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, on August 25, from 7pm.

He is a Swedish-Congolese singer-songwriter and dancer. He grew up in Kista near Stockholm. From 2000 to 2008 Mohombi was part of the Swedish hip hop group Avalon with his brother Djo. Mohombi released his debut solo single Bumpy Ride in 2010 which wcharted Top 10 in several countries.

Tickets are BD15 if reserved or BD20 on the door. For more information, email pr@rameegrandbahrain.com

Every Tuesday and Wednesday there is Tarab night at Elite Resort & Spa, Muharraq’s Al Naseem poolside from 7pm with live oud performance. A BBQ station is available on Wednesdays.

Every Friday there is Paelleras night at Al Naseem poolside from 7pm, priced at BD13.300++ per person. Thursday night is grill night at Al Naseem poolside from 7pm at BD12.400++ per person. Chill out on Saturday at the poolside from 7pm, priced at BD10 ++ per person. The Friday family brunch, which includes a buffet, mezzas, grills and desserts is priced at BD12++ for adults and BD6 ++ for children under 11. There will be henna and other activities.

For details, contact 17313333.

The Berlitz Bahrain Summer Camp runs until August 30 and provides children aged five to 15 with a range of activities such as learning a new language, taekwondo and art and cooking classes. It’s organised by Berltiz Bahrain and Bodyline Fitness Centre and the activities will take place between their locations in Budaiya and Saar. The prices vary depending on how many days and activities kids sign up for. One week is priced at BD60.

For details, call 17827847 or visit www.berlitz-bahrain.com

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.

The kingdom’s food lovers are being given the chance to drive away in a luxury car by simply feasting at any of the Gulf Hotel Bahrain’s 16 outlets.

The five-star property is staging ‘its biggest ever’ Dine & Win competition offering guests an Infiniti QX 70 prize. For every BD20 spent a diner receives one ticket. The draw will take place on November 20.

For further information, visit www.gulfhotelbahrain.com or contact 17713000.