RAMADAN NIGHTS

THE Elite Resort & Spa Muharraq’s Al Noor Tent will be serving up a bountiful after dark buffet featuring a range of Arabian and international cuisine. Families are invited to descent on the seaside hotel’s majestic marquee to enjoy Arabian Nights-themed Iftars and Ghabgas.

The tent, which is located by the pool via a quaint tunnel of fairy lights, can accommodate more than 550 diners, and sparkles and shines with its crystal chandeliers, lanterns, silk fabrics and comfortable carpeting. Classical Arabic music will serenade the crowd, baskets filled with dates and servers handing out warm cups of coffee will further add to the ambience. Guests will be entertained by authentic tunes of Oud and Arabic Tarab and traditional games such as chess, backgammon and cards. A daily raffle draw will be conducted offering a variety of exciting prizes for the diners. The Al Noor Tent Iftar and Ghabga is priced at BD9.900++, and the venue is open between Sutoor and Suhoor. Furthermore, during the holy month, the hotel will be offering a 15 per cent special discount for corporate and large groups for both Iftar and Ghabga, plus the same reduction for Credit Max or American Express cards users too. Call 17313388 or 3888 4415 for more details or visit www.elitegrouphotels.com

During the Holy Month, the Crowne Plaza Bahrain will host its Ghabga gatherings in its Conference Centre, complete with a traditional Bahrain village ambience and specialised menus. Corporate events can also be staged for guests ranging from 30 up to 1,000 with private accommodation available.

There will also be a lavish Iftar buffet with a selection of traditional Arabic specialties served daily at La Mosaique restaurant. The hotel will donate 500fils to good causes for every diner booked.

The hotel will also be giving away daily and weekly rewards from dinner vouchers to electronic goods. Diners could also receive a Dubai stay for two adults and two children, inclusive of flights and accommodation at the InterContinental Dubai Marina with complimentary breakfast and tickets for the whole family to Dubai Parks & Resorts.

For bookings and more information, call 17531122.

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The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa will be opening it Ramadan tent, Khaimat Al Khaleej, serving Iftar and Ghabga daily during the holy month. This is in addition to an Iftar featured daily at the Persian Restaurant Takht Jamsheed.

The Iftar Buffet is priced at BD 19++ per person at both venues until 8pm. Offerings include a selection of dates, refreshing juices, as well as hot and cold mezzeh with a selection of salads, home-baked breads, shawarma and falafel. Add to this a wide variety of traditional Arabic dishes including Arabic quzi, thireed, harees and an array of Arabic desserts such as Um Ali, kunafa and mahalabiya.

For those who wish to enjoy a late evening get-together with friends and family, Khaimat Al AKhaleej will be open every night during Ramadan from 10pm onwards.

Prices are BD 17++ on weekdays and BD 19++ on weekends, featuring a buffet of traditional Bahraini and Arabic specialties, against a background of traditional Arabic music.

For more information, call 17713000, or visit www.gulfhotelbahrain.com

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa is hosting a Ramadan Iftar and Ghabga dining experience in its star-spangled Layali Al Zallaq tent. A traditional Arab band will perform from 10.30pm-1.30am. The price is BD19++ per person.

For details, call 17636363.

Experience the month of Ramadan with the InterContinental Regency Bahrain which is offering authentic culinary delights for Iftar at BD14++ cooked up by award-winning chefs.

For details, contact 17208308 or email restores.icbahrain.ihg.com

ART Rotana Hotel & Resort Amwaj Islands is staging a souq-style Ramadan Iftar at its all-day-dining Choices restaurant and terrace offering traditional Arabic drinks and dishes from the region. There will be cooking stations as well.

For the Ghabga, there will be a musical performance. Iftar starts from sunset until 8.30pm at BD19++ and the Ghabga is from 9.15pm to midnight priced at BD21++

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

The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is hosting an Iftar and Ghabga buffet at its Al Bahrain Ballroom for BD26++ (Iftar) and BD28++ (Ghabga), including a wide selection of traditional Bahraini fare as well as Lebanese, Moroccan, Indian, Turkish and global cuisine with a number of live cooking stations. Children aged six to 12 can eat for BD12.500 and those five and under eat for free.

For details, call 17115500.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain is promising a new Ramadan experience during the holy month. Executive Chef Christian Knerr’s menu will offer a large spread buffet featuring international cuisines, including Eastern Mediterranean, Asian, Mexican and European with live cooking stations of fresh breads, saj, crepes, among other delights.

The dining experience will be underpinned by Turkish and Egyptian menus by two visiting chefs who will be flown in to join the culinary team to handcraft an authentic experience.

For more information, contact 17586499 or email rc.bahrz.restaurant.reservations@ritzcarlton.com 

Al Areen Palace & Spa promises diners a special Ramadan experience this year by staging a 1,001 Arabian Nights theme at its Al Qasr Tent.

The festivities will have an Arabic atrium setting with a large Iftar and Ghabga buffet offering Arabic and international cuisine and live cooking stations. It will also include various counters and BBQ stations, a souq and entertainment.

During week days, Iftar will be BD15++ and Ghabga is BD13.5++. On the weekends, Iftar is priced at BD17++ and the Ghabga is BD15++. Iftar starts from sundown to 9pm and the Ghabga runs from 9.30pm until 2am.

Guests dining in the Al Qasr Tent will also enter a weekly raffle draw, giving them the opportunity to win multiple prizes including Gulf Air tickets and a weekday ‘Royal Staycation for two’. The raffle draw will take place every Friday and the grand raffle draw will take place during the EID brunch on the second day of Eid.

During Eid Al Fitr, there will be a BD15++ family-friendly brunch featuring Arabic and international dishes along with live cooking stations from 12.30pm-4pm.

There will also be a band, face painting, henna, a mascot, a children corner and more. Diners will have access to the swimming pool during the brunch and a ticket to The Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park.

Children up to six enter for free and its 50 per cent off on children aged between seven and 12. There are special group rates too upon request.

Call 17845000 for more details.

Experience the taste of tradition this Ramadan at Sheraton Bahrain Hotel with Iftar at the Awali Ballroom. It boasts traditional Arabic décor, palatial arches engraved with fine mosaic, carved mahogany wood panelling and a twin-tent roof with stunning wrought iron chandeliers. 

Iftar dishes include traditional Arabic fare, an international menu option, traditional Arabic juices corner, a huge variety of cold mezzah and starters, crepe station and dates and dessert corners. The buffet is served from sunset to 8.30pm, priced BD16++ from Sunday to Wednesday and BD17++ from Thursday to Saturday.

Children from four to 12 can enjoy its for BD8.500++ and those younger dine for free.

At Sheraton Bahrain, the daily ghabga will be served at the Al Safir Restaurant from 9pm until 2am, priced BD12.900++.

Call 17533533 for reservations or visit www.bit.ly/SheratonRamadan

Swiss-Belhotel Seef Bahrain is hosting a Ramadan Iftar dining experience in its Swiss Café restaurant. It will be held from sunset until 10pm. The price is BD10++ per person, and BD5 for children aged between six and 12. Children under six eat for free.

For details, call 66310041.

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