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Today (November 29)

The Bahrain Light Festival is being hosted by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority at Bahrain Bay. The event will introduce the latest lighting innovations by international contemporary artists. The festival will feature the work of artists from France, Japan and the US with artistic performances. It is being hosted every night from 6pm-11pm until Saturday.

For more details visit www.calendar.bh/light-festival

There will be a fun Zumbathon event at the Gulf Hotel Convention Centre today in support of Think Pink Bahrain and the Smile charity.

For more information, contact event organiser Fatima Bader on 39113333 or Think Pink Bahrain on 39076717.

Bahraini artist AbdulRasool Al-Ghayeb is staging his second art exhibition entitled ‘Expressing and Modelling in Sculpture’ at Hend Gallery in Muharraq. It runs until tomorrow. Entry is free.

For details, visit @rasool_alghayb on Instagram.

Crowne Plaza Bahrain is holding a steak night every Wednesday from 7pm at La Mosaique Restaurant.

For more details call 17531122.

The Swiss-Belhotel in Seef’s Swiss-Café offers a business lunch buffet from 12.30pm-3pm every day, except Friday. The price is BD8 including soft beverages, and features a wide selection of salads, cold appetisers, mains, fruits, cheeses and pastries.

For more details call 66310000.

SRJ Events, in collaboration with Akkas Gallery, is proud to present its art exhibition ‘Between Man & Space’ featuring artists Omar Al Rashed and Jaffar Al Oraibi. The exhibition will take visitors on an exploration of the relationship between humans and the universe through a vibrant use of colour and semi-abstract expression. It will be open to the public at Akkas Gallery in Saar until December 22.

For more information, call 33460450 or 39316077 or email akkasgallery@gmail.com

Thursday (November 30)

Sweet Jilly Designs is launching her new collection in Bahrain at the RePassion Fashion pop-up shop. This year’s clothes are a mixture of new Kaftans and Sari jackets and re-loved shirts and kaftans made with vintage scarves. The pop up shop will also have earrings from the Drop Earrings not Bombs collection, hand made by Syrian refugees. The peace heart initiative will be raising funds for the ‘Have a heart, Fund a meal’ campaign. It opens at 6pm tand runs until 3pm on Saturday, at More Words, behind Words Bookstore Café.

For more information contact Jill Boggiss at 36044100.

The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel will be serving traditional Arabic dishes and cold mezzeh from 7.30pm-11.30pm for BD14++ per person.

For more information and to book online, visit https://bit.ly/SHEArabianNights or call 17533533.

Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre will be hosting a seafood buffet from 6.30pm-11pm. The price is BD20net, inclusive of soft drinks, and BD34net, inclusive of a free flow of select beverages.

For more details call 17171000.

Crowne Plaza Bahrain is hosting a seafood night from 7pm at La Mosaique Restaurant.

For more details call 17531122.

Al Areen Palace & Spa is staging an Arabian Food Festival at its Saffron restaurant from 7.30pm-11pm. There will be live cooking stations and a buffet. The festival is being held every Thursday and Friday and tickets are priced at BD12.

For details, contact 17845000.

Friday (December 1)

Bradley Smith, KTM Factory MotoGP Rider, will be making at guest appearance for the launch of the MSK-KTM Racing Academy at the Bahrain International Circuit.

It coincides with Round 3 of the BMR600 Championship and the motorcycle race ace will be available for photographs and autographs throughout the day.

Tickets to a private paddock area are priced BD10 for adults and BD2 for children.

Practice and qualifying for all National Race Day championships will start at 1pm and the racing from 4pm.

The British star will also be guest of honour at a private corporate lounge dinner event with beverages after the track action and guests will have the opportunity to talk to him at their table. Tickets are priced BD40.

For details call 39999900 or email mohammed.alkh@gmail.com

Women footballers and basketball players will be competing in ‘The Bahrain Women’s Day Sportsfest 2017’ today at The Umm Al Hassam Sports Stadium.

Teams will compete in futsal and 3-on-3 basketball for a range of trophies. Alongside the sporting action, there will be a market with stands showcasing arts and crafts from a number of female entrepreneurs, a range of children’s activities and food stalls.

For details for futsal, contact Ali on 39454403 and for basketball, contact Jalil on 33266625, or call Sarva or Godwin on 36677719 or 36677019. 

Don’t miss the Elite Resort & Spa Muharraq’s Carnival Friday Brunch with music, merriment, sea views and pool fun all part of the package.

BD14++ for adults and free for children under six and BD22++ with selected beverages.

Call 17313333 for more details.

The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel is staging a new Pop-Up Brunch at Al Layali restaurant from 12.30pm-3.30pm with live entertainment, a carvery, curry and chocolate area. It’s BD28net inclusive of soft drinks or BD34net inclusive of selected beverages.

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

Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre’s ‘Sweetest Brunch’ takes place from 12.30pm-4pm. The price is BD18++ inclusive of soft drinks or BD30++ inclusive of a free flow of select beverages. Book for 10-plus guests and receive a 20 per cent discount.

For more details call 17171000.

The Crowne Plaza Bahrain’s popular Absolutely Fabulous Friday Brunch from 12.30pm-4pm will take place at La Mosaique Restaurant and The Harvesters.

It’s priced BD31 net and BD8.750 net for children aged seven to 12.

Call 17531122 to book a table.

Saturday (December 2)

The Elite Seef Residence & Hotel is hosting its Christmas tree lighting today at 6:30pm.

Soak up the stunning views from the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay’s 50th floor and feast on Asian delights like Korean Fried Chicken Bao Buns, Wok Fried Shrimp Dumplings and Brisket Wontons at the re Asian Cuisine by Wolfgang Puck’s Saturday brunch.

The price is BD19++ and BD37++ with selected beverages.

For reservations, call 17115046.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain is staging a Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Saturday at the hotel garden starting at 6pm while listening to the choir sing. See Festive

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind brunch experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain’s Cantina Kahlo which includes selected Mexican beverages, authentic dishes, a taco station and sweet treats.

The price is BD35net per person including food and beverages, and BD20 net per person for food only. It takes place from 11am-3pm.

The Bahrain’s Bay Kitchen at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is staging a Saturday Brunch from 12.30pm-3.30pm offering a wide selection of Arabic favourites such as Lamb Ouzi and cold mezzes, costing BD18++ excluding beverages. 

The hotel is also staging a Saturday brunch at Re/Asian Cuisine by Wolfgang Puck from 12.30-3.30pm.

For more details, call 17115000.

Indulge in a wide selection of dishes ranging from different dishes appealing to all tastes from around the world at the Crowne Plaza Bahrain’s International Theme Night at La Mosaique Restaurant. The price is BD14.550net.

Call 17531122 for more information.

Sunday (December 3)

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain is hosting a Thali Business Lunch every Sunday to Thursday from 12pm-3pm at Nirvana. The price is BD12++ per person.

For more details call 17580000.

Crowne Plaza Bahrain is staging an FBI night every Sunday Night at The Harvesters & Terrace and Tracks Sports Bar from 9pm-1am. Drinks are 50 per cent off for employees of the food and beverage industry.

For more details call 17531122.

Crowne Plaza Bahrain is hosting a Business Lunch at Waves Seafood Restaurant every Saturday to Thursday from 12pm-4pm. The price is BD8net per person for three courses. It is also hosting a Business Lunch at its La Mosaique Restaurant every Saturday to Thursday from 12.30pm-3pm. The price is BD8net for three courses or BD6net for two courses.

For more details call 17531122.

Monday (December 4)

The Elite Resort & Spa is hosting its Christmas tree lighting today at 6:30pm.

See Festive Panel for details.

Enjoy smooth Midweek Monday music at Coda Jazz Lounge in Adliya with the sultry sounds of Dihann Moore & The SheGroovee Band while tasting bistro-style food.

For details, contact 34342828.

Tuesday (December 5)

The Gulf Night Out is back featuring cuisines from the Gulf Hotel’s 10 fine dining outlets and live cooking stations, with live appearances from the hotel’s dancer from the Lebanese outlet, Zahle.     

The pool party also boasts a BBQ station with ‘smoky
 surprises’ from the grills.
Priced at BD19++, the buffet starts from 8pm.

For reservations, please call 17713000.