Events Listings

Today (November 23)

The American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain and JP Morgan are hosting a Business Networking Luncheon today from 12.15pm-2.30pm at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay’s Manama Ballroom. Tickets cost BD15 for members and BD18 for nonmembers.

ART Rotana offers a grape and cheese night every Wednesday for BD15++ from 8pm to 11pm. Its WU Asian Restaurant & Lounge stages a ladies evening tonight too from 5pm, inclusive of three drinks.

The Royal Golf Club’s Prego restaurant features a new Italian menu devised by Executive Chef Paul Gindra. A wooden terrace area overlooking the pool and gardens gives diners the options of dining indoors or al fresco. Call 17751262 to book a table.

Diners in the Royal Golf Club’s Links Restaurant can enjoy weekday special offers from midday onwards. Take advantage of the Monday three-course set menu, Tuesday all-you-can-eat ribs, Wednesday 40 per cent off steaks and Thursday surf n’ turf. For more information call 17751262.

From the land of fiesta, flamenco and fine food, the month of November features the best of gastronomic specialties from Spanish gastronomy in Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa.
Hot & Cold Tapas, Winter Paella, Calamari and Gambas are a few amongst a variety of Spanish delicacies creatively prepared from fresh produce by Chef Jordi, who will be the guest chef at Tapas Restaurant. Known for organising creative Spanish food festivals around the world, Chef Jordi will be featuring his signature dishes in Tapas Restaurant until Saturday.  For reservations call 17636412. 

Thursday (November 24)

ART Rotana is hosting a seafood extraordinaire at Choices Terrace every Thursday evening from 7pm10.30pm. Seafood lovers get ready to embark on a Mariner’s Voyage stretching to the four corners of the world. Guests can feast on a bounty of seafood offerings, refreshing island drinks and live entertainment throughout the evening. Buffet packages are priced at BD16 including soft drinks and juices or BD25 with selected house beverages.

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay are hosting a Three Course Thanksgiving Dinner at CUT by Wolfgang Puck from 7pm onwards is priced at BD35++ or BD45++ with selected beverages. For reservations call 17115044.

Four Seasons is also offering Thanksgiving Dinner To Go. The menu includes oven- roasted turkey with chestnut stuffing, turkey sauce, cranberry chutney, mashed potato, brussel sprouts and carrots. Turkey To-Go is priced at BD80++(including a dinner for 8 people). USDA roast beef is priced at BD20++/KG. To order, call 17115500.

Le Meridien’s Baharat will be hosting a Thanksgiving dinner. A scrumptious Turkey served in a luxurious ambience will make it a memorable dinner. The price will be BD16++ inclusive of water and soft drinks, BD26++ inclusive of a free flow of select beverages. The dinner will take place today from 7pm-11pm. For more information or to make a reservation contact restaurants.bcc@ starwoodhotels.com or call 17171441.

Al Areen Palace and Spa is hosting an Arabian Nights themed event every Thursday and Friday from 7pm-12pm. Enjoy the starry night desert ambience of Al Areen Palace and Spa as you dine in our traditional poolside tent. The event is priced at BD12net per person. Enjoy a selection of 2 hot and 3 cold mezzeh, shawarma, shisha and hot Arabic beverages while you are serenaded by Arabic music. Call 17845000 to book your seats!

Sushi-licious by Sofitel will be taking place at Tapas restaurant, featuring a wide selection of Sushi every Thursday night. It’s BD15 net for ‘all you can eat’ sushi, plus Japanese selected beverages. For reservations contact 17636363.

Love Asian food? Embark on a tasteful journey in the market night buffet every Thursday at Wok Restaurant at the Hotel Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa. The cost is BD18 inclusive of two selected beverages. Call 17636363 for reservations.

Friday (November 25)

Crowne Plaza will be hosting its Thanksgiving Brunch priced at BD35 with unlimited selected beverages, and BD12.750 net for children aged seven to 12. Younger children can eat for free.
Thanksgiving Brunch at CUT by Wolfgang Puck, from 12.30pm-3.30pm is priced at BD29++, BD39++/49++ with extended beverage packages. For reservations call 17115044.

The British School of Bahrain is hosting its 7th International Family Fair today from 10am3pm at the BSB Hamala Campus. There will be country stalls, a market place, games, raffle prizes, food and beverages and much more. Entrance fee is BD1 per person. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to local charities.

The Art Rotana, Amwaj Islands, is hosting a Thanksgiving Brunch from 12.30pm-4pm. It will feature traditional turkey and all the trimmings, alongside an international selection. The price is BD34 inclusive of selected beverages. For more information or reservations, contact fb.art@ rotana.com or call 16000111.

The Gulf Hotel Convention and Spa is serving a Baker Street Brunch at Sherlock Holmes. It features unlimited free flowing a la carte selections and drinks. The brunch is ideal for British pub food lovers, starting from 12pm-4pm at BD25 net per person. For more information or bookings please contact the Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention and Spa on 17273000.

Known for the endless variety of continental dishes and unlimited beverages, the Friday Brunch at Hotel Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa costs BD36 net. For reservations call 17636363.

Le Méridien Bahrain City Centre’s Baharat Restaurant has unveiled the kingdom’s ‘sweetest brunch’, priced BD30++ with selected beverages and BD18++ with soft drinks.

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.

Dragon City, in collaboration with the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities and the Chinese Embassy, will be bringing the 12-strong Anhui Acrobatic Troupe of China to Bahrain. The premiere is set to take place in the Centre Court at 7pm. Another exhibition of Chinese yo-yo, pole balancing, rope dancing , hula hoop and plate-spinning will be staged tomorrow at 8pm at the Cultural Hall, Manama.

Saturday (November 26)

The 10th Annual Charity Sale Bazaar will take place at Shahrazad Hall (behind Zait Al Zaytoon on Budaiya Highway) from 9am-7pm. Items that will be sold include clothes, books, furniture, toys, household items, electronics, plants, games, antiques etc. All proceeds will go towards supporting the Bahrain Breast Cancer Society and other charitable causes.

Swiss-Belhotel will be hosting the opening of the AWA Art and Photography Exhibition 2016 today at 9am-8pm.

BSPCA is holding its popular annual Festive Fayre from 1pm-5pm, at 6 Busheiri Gardens in Budaiya. A range of luxury branded items will be on offer including Coach, Karen Millen, Diesel, Ted Baker, LK Bennet, Paul Smith and many others. All proceeds will go towards caring for the animals at the Animal Welfare Centre (AWC) and the free CNR programme for compound cats and stray dogs. For more information contact 17593479 or visit www.bspca. org

Go all out with the seafood brunch every Saturdays at La Mer restaurant in Hotel Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa and enjoy the serene views of the Arabian Gulf. The price is BD18 net, including soft beverages. For reservations call 17636363.

Monday (November 28)

ART Rotana has launched its Desi Dish Night at its Choices restaurant, featuring a wide variety of aromatic curries from the desi region. It takes place every week and buffet packages start at BD15 net per person from 7pm10.30pm. For more information contact fb.art@rotana.com or call 16000111

Tuesday (November 29)

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