Festive fare

The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is offering a ‘Turkey to Go’ feast for Christmas and the holiday period. It’s available for home delivery or pick-up until December 31.

A roast turkey with chestnut stuffing, turkey sauce, cranberry chutney, mash potato, Brussels sprouts and carrots is priced at BD80++ for eight people.

People can also opt for the roast beef meal that comes with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables and rosemary sauce starting from BD20++ per kg (per kg serves four to five people), or a honey baked spiral ham for BD45++ for up to ten people.

The hotel is also staging a few merry activities for the holidays. There will be a Festive Shop at The Lobby offering homemade chocolate truffles, Christmas cookies, fruitcake, mince pie and more until December 31 from 11am-7pm.

There is a Festive Afternoon Tea at Bay View Lounge with tasty goodies from 3pm-9pm. The afternoon tea, priced at BD15++ or BD28++ for two people, is available until January 1.

For reservations, contact 17115500.

Bahraini Chef Tala Bashmi will be the guest chef in the continuing series of hosted Chef Dinners in re/ Asian Cuisine. The event will be held on December 15 for BD47net from 8pm-11pm.

For details, call 17115046.

In the spirit of the 46th Bahraini National Day, on December 16 and 17, the hotel will serve a special National Day brunch featuring dishes prepared especially for the occasion.

It will be served from 12.30pm-3.30pm, priced at BD16++ per person. Little ones can celebrate the event with the hotel’s Kids For All Seasons programme, where they can spend time creating flags, learning more about the history of the kingdom with storytelling and quiz contests, and participating in other fun activities such as face painting and drawing competitions.

For details, contact 17115500.

The hotel is offering a special spa amenity gift to each guest as a National Day promotion from December 16 to December 20. Book a minimum 60-minute spa treatment of your choice and enjoy a complimentary 30-minute upgrade from the following selection: express facial, body scrub, reflexology, scalp massage, back massage.

There will be a four-course Christmas Eve dinner at CUT by Wolfgang Puck, featuring Wolfgang Puck’s signature soup, handmade pasta, roasted meats and fish, plus seasonal desserts. Christmas dinner will be served on December 24 and 25, from 7pm-11pm, and is priced at BD45++.

The restaurant will also be serving a lavish American Christmas Day brunch featuring traditional festive dishes such as mincemeat pies, Yorkshire pudding and croquettes on December 25 from 12.30pm-3.30pm. Priced at BD24++ with soft beverages, and BD34++ with alcoholic beverages.

For details and reservations, call 17115044.

Bahrain Bay Kitchen is serving an elegant Christmas Eve buffet of culinary delights as diners enjoy the sounds of Christmas carollers.

The buffet includes marinated salmon, succulent roast turkey, festive trimmings, tender cuts of roast beef, wild mushroom and truffle risotto, and festive sweet treats such as chocolate Yule log, panettone and Christmas fruit pudding. Christmas Eve dinner will be served from 7pm-midnight and is priced at BD35++ with soft beverages, and BD45++ with full beverage package.

The restaurant is also serving a Christmas Day Brunch on December 25 from 1pm-4pm with traditional gastronomical delights and entertainment by a live band. There will also be a visit from Santa Claus for the children. Priced at BD35++ with soft beverages, and BD45++ with full beverage package.

For reservations, call 17115500.

The Kids For All Seasons programme continues into the festive season, featuring an array of themed activities from candy hunts on the outdoor lawn to balloon art, face painting, making festive accessories, writing letters to Santa, or cookie decorating with gingerbread house building.

In addition, the hotel’s youngest visitors can look forward to meeting Father Christmas and receiving their special present on December 22 and 25 during brunch at Bahrain Bay Kitchen.

The programme runs daily for children aged four to 12 from 9am-6pm on weekdays and from 9am-8.30pm on weekends. On New Year’s Eve, it will be open from 9am-12.30am.

A New Year’s Eve buffet will be served on December 31 at Bahrain Bay Kitchen from 8pm-1am, and is priced at BD35++ with soft beverages and BD45++ for the full beverage package. Guests will be treated to the restaurant’s signature seafood offerings, as well as smoked BBQ wagyu short ribs, and a live Asian cooking station, specialties from the tandoori oven and a tempting mix of Arabian favourites. Guests will also additionally enjoy free access to the sparkling New Year’s Eve part by the Azure Pool.

Bahrain Bay Kitchen is also hosting a lavish New Year’s Day brunch featuring their international specialties and dessert stations on January 1 from 1pm-4pm. Priced at BD25++ with soft beverages, and BD35++ with full beverage package.

For reservations, call 17115500.

CUT by Wolfgang Puck is celebrating New Year’s Eve with an optional four -course menu on December 31 from 7pm-1am. The four course set menu is priced at BD45++. Minimum spend for terrace tables is BD60net, for window tables is BD50net, and for all other tables, BD40net.

CUT Bar & Lounge is celebrating New Year’s Eve with celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck’s signature cocktails and mocktails and its resident DJ on December 31 from 6pm-2am. Minimum spend is BD30++.

For reservations, call 17115044.

RE/ Asian Cuisine by Wolfgang Puck is celebrating New Year’s Eve with a special menu on December 31 from 7pm-1am. The optional four-course set menu is priced at BD45++. Minimum spend for window tables is BD60net, and for all other tables it is BD40net.

Blue Moon Lounge is celebrating New Year’s Eve with its resident DJ and signature cocktails and mocktails on December 31 from 6pm-2am. Minimum spend is BD20++.

For reservations, call 17115046.

Baharat at Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre is hosting a Pre-National Day Brunch on December 15 from 12.30pm-4pm with a 50 per cent discount for CPR holders. The brunch costs BD22++ including soft beverages or BD32++ for selected free flow beverages.

There will also be a Pre-Christmas Brunch on December 22 from 12.30pm-4pm for the same package. Baharat’s Christmas Day Brunch, on December 25, from 12.30pm-4pm is also the same price.

There will be a Baharat’s Christmas inspired daily lunch buffet at BD12++, from December 1 to 21 from 12.30pm to 4pm.

From December 22 onwards a business lunch buffet will be priced at BD12++. There will be a soup and salad buffet for BD5.5++and kids aged six to 12 dine at half-price. This is daily, except on Saturday, from 12.30pm-4pm.

Baharat’s New Year’s Eve Bash on December 31 is from 7pm-1am for BD30++ with soft beverages or BD40++ with selected free flow beverages.

For details, contact 17171144. 

The Westin Bahrain City Centre will have a ‘Turkey to Go’ meal from FURN for people celebrating the holidays, delivered right up to December 25 from noon-10pm. 

Order a minimum 48-hours in advance and orders close at 3pm on December 24. It is priced BD80++ per Turkey and serves eight people.

FURN Bistro will host a National Day Dinner on December 16 with a 50 per cent discount for CPR holders from 7pm-11pm. The dinner will include Ouzi and other traditional dishes for BD16++, including soft beverages.

A New Year Extended Breakfast will be available from 6.30am-3pm for BD11++.

For more information, email restaurants.bcc@starwoodhotels.com or call 1717144.

Elite Seef Residence & Hotel will have a Christmas Eve Grills at Il Giardino on December 24 from 8pm-midnight with live entertainment. It’s BD12++ per person.

The hotel’s New Year’s Eve Party at Oasis Poolside will be held on December 31 with entertainment, a buffet dinner and unlimited selected beverages for BD48++ for a couple, or BD32++ per person.

For details, contact 17583388 or 38000102.

Elite Resort & Spa has a Christmas Brunch at Al Naseem on December 25 at 12.30pm priced at BD20++ per person or BD8++ per child.

There will also be a Christmas Party at Shift 7 on the same day at 7pm and entry is BD5.

There will be a New Year’s Eve party at the Noor Tent on December 31 at 8pm for BD40net or party at Shift 7 at BD15++, inclusive of bites, unlimited selected beverages and a DJ.

For details, contact 17313333 or 38884415.

Elite Crystal Hotel Christmas Eve Dinner at Waikiki on December 24 will start at 6.30pm with a five-course dinner, unlimited house beverages and a live band. It’s priced at BD12++ for food and soft drinks or BD17++ with unlimited house beverages.

A Christmas Brunch will be staged at Lotus on December 25 at 12.30pm with a multi-cuisine buffet, unlimited house beverages and entertainment. It’s priced at BD10++ for food with soft beverages or BD15++ with unlimited house beverages.

The Masquerade Ball New Year’s Eve Bash will be held on December 31 starting at 8pm. There will be a big buffet, a band, DJ, and unlimited house beverages along with a raffle draw, gifts and more. Party at Waikiki for BD50-per-couple, or BD30 for singles. A Cabana costs BD200.

Guests can party too at The Lotus with tickets priced BD40 for couples, BD25 for singles or BD8 per child.   

The New Year’s Eve Glow Party 2018 at KLUB 360 on December 31 will feature an international DJ. Tickets cost BD25 for men and BD15 for women.

The New Year’s Eve Party at AWTAR will be on December 31 starting at 8pm for BD75net per person. It’s inclusive of a set menu and Arabic entertainment.

For details contact 33360300 or 66666360.

The Elite Grande Hotel Santa’s Sound Beat at H20 will be staged on December 24 from 8pm to midnight with a DJ, set menu and soft beverages. It’s priced at BD10++ per person.

Holidays Jingle will be held at The Zodiac Lounge on December 24 from 8pm-midnight at BD12++ per person. There will be entertainment, tapas, and unlimited selected beverages for all ladies.

Jingle All The Way at Julios on December 25 from noon-5pm. There will be a kid’s corner, face painting and an appearance from Santa alongside a buffet for BD10++ for adults or BD6++ for children.

For details, call 17565888 or 36020750.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain is staging a Winter Wonderland Holiday Village on Friday and Saturday and on December 22 and 23 from 3pm-6pm at its Al Khayma Tent offering a sweet and savoury festive buffet, holiday movie classics, Ritz-Kids activities and much more.

Santa Claus will also be there for a special warm and jolly welcome. For members and hotel guests, it’s priced BD18++ and BD8++ for children aged four to 12. For non-members it’s priced at BD20++ for adults and BD10++ for children.

The Ritz Gourmet Lounge’s Takeaways, which is being offered for the entire month of December, a selection of gourmet desserts and festive hampers filled with delights such as minced pies, specialty cookies, chocolates and much more. Roasted turkey to-go family dinners priced at BD99++ can also be ordered. Orders must be placed at least 72 hours in advance.

The hotel is also hosting a Festive Afternoon Tea until December 26 from 3pm to 7pm at The Lobby lounge.

Enjoy traditional scones and pastries with your favourite tea variety, complemented by a selection of festive treats for BD21++ for adults and BD13++ for children aged four to 12.

There is also a Bubbly Christmas Afternoon Tea until December 30 from 3pm-6pm at The Ritz Gourmet Lounge. It’s priced BD35++ for adults with bubbly or BD21++ with soft beverages and BD13++ for children aged four to 12.

The hotel also has a Grand Christmas Brunch on December 25 from 12.30pm-4.30pm in the Grand Foyer for BD45++ including a selection of beverages and BD25++ for children aged four to 12.

The brunch will include live cooking and carving stations, a large seafood and prime rib corner and desserts. There will be live musical entertainment, festive activities and a visit from Santa Claus.

There is a festive buffet at the Christmas Brunch at La Med on December 25 from 12.30pm-4.30pm priced at BD38net for adults including free flow of sparkling grape and BD20net for children aged four to 12.

The New Year’s Eve Celebration: Studio 54 will be held on December 31 from 8pm-2am at Al Noor Ballroom. Countdown to 2018 with a throwback to the 1970’s era of glamour and fashion with disco lights, party favours, a buffet, live entertainment and performances. Dress is black tie or festive party dress.

The hotel is offering exclusive overnight packages for stays in villas, club level or deluxe rooms, starting at BD220++ per night, which include tickets to the New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner. Individual tickets to the Gala can be purchased for BD80++ for adults inclusive of a buffet dinner and selected beverages until 11.30pm. It’s priced BD25++ for adults only inclusive of a cash bar.

There will be a New Year’s Day Brunch on January 1 from 12.30pm-4.30pm at La Med. It’s BD30net for adults inclusive of buffet and soft drinks for adults or BD35net for buffet and selected beverages. It’s BD18net for children aged four to 12.

For details and to book at the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain call 17586868 or email reservations.bahrain@ritzcarlton.com

Celebrate the Festive Season at Sheraton Bahrain Hotel with a traditional festive ‘Turkey to Go’. Invite your family and friends at home and surprise them with a full traditional turkey meal freshly prepared by its chefs. Trimmings include Brussels sprout sage butter, glazed carrots, roast potato and parsnips and more. The price starts from BD65++ for 7-8kg. Minimum 24hours required for all orders.

Order online at www.sheratonbahrain.com

There will be a Christmas Eve Dinner at Al Safir Restaurant from 7.30pm-11.30pm, which costs BD13++ or BD21++ inclusive of selected beverages. 50 per cent discount for kids between four to 11 years and free for kids below three years old. Christmas Eve Dinner is also served at Soie Chinese Restaurant from 7pm-11.30pm. Price is BD14++ or BD19++ inclusive of selected beverages.

Enjoy Christmas Day Lunch with children’s party from 12.30pm-4pm for BD17++ or BD25++ inclusive of selected beverages. There is a 50 per cent discount for those aged four to 11 and it’s free for younger children.

There is also Christmas Day dinner at Al Safir Restaurant from 7.30pm-11.30pm for BD12++, and a Christmas Day dinner at Soie Chinese Restaurant from 7pm-11.30pm for BD14++ or BD19++, inclusive of selected beverages.

Bring in the New Year and savour favourite festive dishes with live entertainment at Al Safir Restaurant’s New Year’s Eve Dinner from 7.30pm-1am for BD22++.

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa is hosting a variety of offerings this festive season. This season the hotel is collecting festive wishes for the Smile charity which helps children with cancer make their dreams come true.

On December 24 there are three yuletide options for Christmas Eve dinner. From the traditions of the Vigilia di Natale in Italy at La Pergola, to the panoramic view of the Huffair Skyline at Fusions restaurant, to the lavish buffet in Al Waha. The dinner finishes with a dessert spread of mince pie, panettone, stolen, Dundee Cake and traditional Christmas cookies.

Christmas Day brunch features all the traditional Christmas trimmings and a treat for all ages at The Gulf Convention Centre for BD32net. The brunch features the festive spread of the 10 award-winning outlets, and will be accompanied by music from the QBA band.

There will also be a kids fun area with face painting, games, Christmas carols and a surprise visit from you know who.

Christmas plum puddings and turkey are also available to order for those planning to celebrate at home.

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain will host a New Year’s Eve celebration at The Gulf Convention Centre, with entertainment from Beauty and the Beats, an internationally-renowned all-female group. The night will feature music from the 70s, 80s, 90s, top 100 hits, deep house, house and pop. BD55net per person, inclusive of a buffet spread of desserts.

In addition, visitors can celebrate the New Year from any of the other award-winning restaurants, including Al Waha restaurant, Royal Thai, China Garden, Sato and Takth Jamsheed.

For a more pub-style New Year’s welcome, dance your heart out with our DJs famous tracks at Sherlock Holmes and Typhoon.

For those who want to celebrate and bring their children with them, the hotel is providing a special New Year’s Eve children’s fun area, where youngsters can play, dine and even sleep under supervision. Children under four will require a nanny or relative to be with. Priced at BD20net.

For further information or bookings, call 17713000.

The Movenpick is hosting its ‘Around The World’ New Year’s Eve event on December 31, including unlimited drinks, and an open buffet. The Gallery Lounge has a DJ, three musical sets by a New Year’s performer and the countdown, priced at BD80net per person.

Silks restaurant will have one musical set by the visiting artiste and one musical set by the house band, priced at BD75net per person.

Flamingo Bar will feature a DJ and three musical sets by the house band and is priced at BD70net per person.

New Year’s Eve room packages are also available. 

For reservations and more details, call 17460000.

The Movenpick Hotel Bahrain hosted its gingerbread house making event last Saturday, inviting children and parents to come along and decorate their own freshly baked gingerbread house with unlimited frosting, candy, and chocolate. Each child also received an exclusive set of an apron and hat in festive colours, as well as their decorated gingerbread house. In addition, the kids enjoyed dancing to performances by the Christmas choir, which was made up of the hotel staff.

The Movenpick Hotel Bahrain is hosting an extravagant Christmas Day brunch with all the trimmings on December 25, from 12.30pm-4pm. This will include turkey, a special buffet, beverages, an in-house DJ, and a visit from Santa for the children. Price is BD43net per person.

Al Areen Palace & Spa Bahrain is hosting a pre-Christmas brunch at the Hydrovitality pool at Al Areen Spa from 12.30pm-4pm on December 21 with an international culinary spread, healthy corners, special detox drinks, a raffle draw with prizes, and various spa activities for BD15net per guest. A special 15 per cent discount is offered for groups of six or more women, and to women’s associations in Bahrain as well.

There will be a Christmas Eve dinner at Keizo, with a five course set menu, featuring a selection of festive delights and live Jazz music to serenade you on December 24 from 7.30pm-11pm for BD18++.

The hotel is also hosting a Filipino Christmas Brunch ‘Paskong Pinoy’ at Keizo on December 25 from 12.30pm-4pm, featuring classic Filipino dishes, international favourites, and special mocktails for BD10++. There will also be a live Filipino band and fun games and activities.

The hotel will be celebrating New Year’s Eve at its Al Qasr Tent, with a buffet spread and celebrative entertainment, including a live show of music with a world-renowned artist and DJ. It’s priced at BD14++.

For details and reservations, call 17845000.

The Swiss-Belhotel Seef will be hosting a Christmas Eve dinner buffet on December 24 from 7pm-11pm at its Swiss-Café restaurant.

The event will feature live music, traditional festive dishes, a Christmas market and guests will receive a free welcome drink on the outdoor terrace. It’s priced BD15net inclusive of soft beverages, and BD25net inclusive of selected beverages.

The hotel is also hosting an evening of selected beverages and artisanal cheeses from Switzerland, France, and Italy, on December 24 and 25 from 8pm-11pm in the B28 Bar Lounge. There will also be a live singer and freshly baked breads. It’s priced at BD20net inclusive of a bottle of selected wine.

The Swiss-Café restaurant is celebrating Christmas with a Family Lunch buffet on December 25 from 12.30pm-3.30pm, featuring a festive buffet, live music, and a visit from Santa for all the children. Priced at BD15net, inclusive of soft drinks and BD25net, inclusive of selected beverages.

The Swiss-Café restaurant is also hosting a Christmas Dinner buffet on December 25 from 7pm-11pm, featuring an international dinner buffet, live cooking stations, delicious desserts, and live entertainment. Priced at BD15net inclusive of soft drinks and BD25net inclusive of selected beverages.

The Swiss-Café restaurant is also hosting a New Year’s Eve Countdown celebration on December 31 from 8pm-2am, featuring a sumptuous buffet, DJ music, and a chill-out area for the children. Priced at BD18net inclusive of soft beverages and BD30net inclusive of selected beverages.

The B28 Bar Lounge is celebrating ‘New Year’s Eve In The Sky’ on December 31 with live entertainment and midnight snacks. Priced at BD10net inclusive of a glass of sparkles and entry is free for ladies.

The hotel is also hosting a ‘One Thousand And One Nights Party’ on December 31 from 7pm-2am on the 27th Floor, with an Oriental atmosphere offering a buffet with authentic Arabic dishes and beverages. There will also be a belly dancer. Priced at BD18net inclusive of soft drinks and BD25net inclusive of selected beverages.

The Swiss-Café restaurant is hosting a New Year’s Day Festive Lunch Buffet on January 1 from 1pm-4pm, featuring a festive lunch for friends and family and a live singer. Priced BD15net inclusive of soft drinks and BD25net inclusive of selected beverages.

For reservations, call 66310039.

The InterContinental Regency Bahrain is celebrating New Year’s Eve on December 31 from 8pm-2am with a Disco and Masquerade House Party. The party will feature live house music by an international DJ and dance performances. Pre-sale tickets are priced at BD10, on-the-door tickets are priced BD15, and ladies receive free entry.

For details, call 17227777.

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa Hotel is celebrating this New Year’s Eve with a glamorous affair inspired by the decorative arts era with its grand 20s Jazz Ball on December 31 from 8pm-2am at Al Nakheel Ballroom.

The entertainment will include the internationally-acclaimed Electric Swing Circus. Tickets for the 20s Jazz Ball are priced BD75net per person, inclusive of an appetising buffet with selected beverages.

There is an early bird offer for the first 30 to book a Luxury room with sea view for BD199net inclusive of breakfast buffet and two New Year’s Eve 20s Jazz Ball tickets. After the early bird promo, the room package will be BD229net per room.

Special packages are subject to availability and for a limited number of rooms only.

There will be a kids’ corner for children under 12 years of age priced at BD10net.

For details and reservations, call 17636363.