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Today (March 7)

Juffair’s Elite Crystal Hotel has launched a Flaming Seafood Platter promotion at Waikiki Kitchen.

Full details in Eating Out: Page 11

Buckle up for an electrifying grand finale in the 2017/2018 Bahrain Drag Racing Championship, taking place this week at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir.

Test and Tune continues today in preparation for Qualifying tomorrow and then the last head-to-head battles of the season on Friday.

l See Panel on P10 – Motorsport on Pages 22, 23 & 24

KPMG in Bahrain is hosting a seminar to shed light on the impact of money laundering-related risks at the Downtown Rotana Hotel, Manama.

For registration and more information, contact Khalid Seyadi at kseyadi@kpmg.com

The Bahrain Economic Development Board, with support from Start-up Bahrain, is hosting a two-day festival to celebrate the most innovative start-ups in the region, taking place today and tomorrow from 9am-6pm at the Bahrain International Circuit.

For more details, visit www.bahrainedb.com

The second Middle East and Africa FinTech Forum will be held in Manama today and tomorrow under the theme ‘Beyond Disruption.’ The forum brings together leading global experts and industry leaders addressing pressing issues in the evolving FinTech landscape.

Guest speakers include keynote speaker Anthony Thomson, founder and former Chairman of the UK’s first fully digital bank, ATOM, and Eileen Burbidge, the UK Treasury’s Special Envoy for FinTech, among others.

For more information, visit www.bank-abc.com

The Steppingstone Global Team invites guests to its next business event ‘Organisation Development’ to be held at Wyndham Garden in Juffair today.

This is the 28th in the team’s series of evening workshops, bringing together themes of leadership, management, strategy execution, and empowerment.

For information on how to register, email events@steppingstoneglobal.com

Catch the last day of the 44th Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition at the tent at Arad Fort, from 10am to 9pm. Admission is free.

For details, visit www.culture.gov.bh

The Swiss-Belhotel Seef Bahrain is hosting a Business Lunch Buffet every day except Friday and Saturday, from 12.30pm to 3pm at Swiss-Café. Priced BD5.5net for a two-course buffet, or BD8net per person for full buffet.

For details, call 66310000.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain’s romantic overnight packages, such as the Half Board Deluxe, starting from BD158++ per night, are available until March 31. Includes overnight accommodation in a Deluxe Room, daily buffet breakfast at La Med, 20 per cent off at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, valet parking and access to Ritz Kids.

For details, call 17586808 or email rc.bahrz.spa@ritzcarlton.com

Children aged four to 15 are welcome to join Bahrain Hockey Association training sessions at St Christopher’s Senior School in Isa Town.

For details, contact hockeybahrain@gmail.com or call 39658618.

The Gulf Hotel Convention and Spa is hosting a butcher’s-themed night at Al Waha restaurant tonight from 7pm-10.30pm.

For details and bookings, call 17713000.

Crowne Plaza Bahrain is holding a steak night every Wednesday from 7pm at La Mosaique Restaurant, priced BD18net.

The Harvesters Restaurant Pub & Terrace is offering a new Camel Burger with French fries and coleslaw.

Ask to be part of the Beast Burger Challenge, and if finished in the stipulated time your meal is free and you receive a free T-shirt and your name on the wall of fame. Runs daily from 11am to 9pm. Priced BD8.410 per person.

The hotel is also holding a South Indian Curry Promotion daily from 12pm to 11pm at Spices Indian Restaurant, available as vegetarian or non-vegetarian package. Priced BD4.840net per person.

For more details call 17531122.

Elite Seef Residence & Hotel is holding weekly ladies nights with live grills and the sounds of a saxophonist every Wednesday from 8pm to midnight at the Oasis pool area.

For details, call 17583388.

The Elite Grande Hotel is hosting a seafood night every Wednesday at H20 Lounge with live grills by the pool and beautiful city line views. Priced BD12++ per person.

For details, call 17565888.

Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre offers a daily business lunch at Baharat Restaurant with a selection of Middle Eastern and Indian fusion cuisine from 12.30pm to 4pm. Priced BD12++ for full buffet, or BD5.5++ for soup and salad buffet. Children aged six to 12 dine at half price.

Baharat is also hosting a weekly BBQ night every Wednesday from 7pm to 11pm on the Baharat terrace with live music from South African duo, The Deux Song. Priced BD18net inclusive of soft beverages, or BD24net inclusive of a free flow of beverages.

Mezzanine Lounge is hosting an English afternoon tea daily from 3pm to 6pm, priced BD12++.

For details, call 17171144.

The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel is presenting a Szechuan Street Food promotion until Friday at Soie Chinese Restaurant from 7pm to 11.30pm, featuring street dishes like Szechuan noodles and seafood, meat, and vegetables. Priced starting BD2.500.

There is also a daily special lunch menu at Espressamente Illy Café daily from 7am to 11pm priced BD2.9++ inclusive of soft beverages.

For details call 17533533.

Thursday (March 8)

The Swiss-Belhotel Seef Bahrain is hosting a Pan Asian Dinner Buffet specialising in Vietnamese cuisine every Thursday at Swiss-Cafe from 7pm to 11pm. Priced BD12net inclusive of soft beverages, BD16net inclusive of two selected beverages, and BD22net inclusive of free flow selected beverages.

For details, call 66310000.

As part of its Art at the Harbour series, Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company would like to invite guests to visit its 22nd exhibition featuring 20 pieces by Bahraini artist Aalima Almosawi, titled Searching for the Light.

The exhibition is open at Harbour Towers East until March 15. Admission is free.

The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel is hosting Indian Nights at Al Safir restaurant, with traditional Indian delicacies every Thursday from 7.30pm to 11.30pm.

Priced BD10++ per person.

The hotel is also offering the chef’s specialty dishes every Tuesday and Thursday throughout March at Golestan restaurant.

For more information and to book online, visit www.sheratonbahrain.com or call 17533533.

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention and Spa is hosting a Seafood Night at Al Waha restaurant tonight from 7pm-10.30pm.

For details, call 17713000.

Crowne Plaza Bahrain is celebrating Mother’s Day with special cakes from Cappuccino, available to order until March 21 with 20 per cent off your order. Minimum 1kg order.

The hotel also invites guests to its Asian Food Festival at Waves restaurant, featuring authentic Asian and Asian inspired cuisine all cooked under the watchful eye of Chef Suseno, until March 31 daily from 4pm to 11pm.

There is also a seafood night from 7pm at La Mosaique Restaurant.

The Harvesters & Terrace is hosting a weekly night every Thursday of fun music, BBQ and selected beverages from 6pm onwards.

Priced BD7net for entrance, inclusive of one round of selected beverages. Entry is exclusive to those aged 21 and over.

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 BD12.

For details, contact 17845000.

Elite Seef Residence & Hotel is hosting weekly Layali Al Bazerkan Nights with live entertainment and grills every Thursday from 8pm to midnight at the Oasis pool area. Priced BD14net per person.

For details, call 17583388.

Elite Grande Hotel is hosting a Red Velvet Night every Thursday at H20 Lounge with choice of grills and selected beverages. Priced BD10++ per person.

The hotel is also hosting ‘HI Tea and Coffee’ every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Ahlan Cafe with a special coffee price with free cookies for BD3++ per person.

For details, call 17565888.

Elite Resort & Spa is staging weekly Layali Al Naseem Live Grill Nights by the pool every Thursday. Priced BD10++ per person.

For details, call 17313333.

Le Meridien Hotel Bahrain’s Seafood Night at Baharat Restaurant takes place every Thursday from 7pm to 11pm. Priced BD24net inclusive of soft beverages, or BD29net inclusive of beverages.

The hotel is also hosting a Retro Night every Thursday at its Mezzanine Lounge from 8pm onwards with retro-themed drinks and bites, and live entertainment from South African duo, The Deux Song.

For details, call 17171144.

The Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain is staging a fun Thursday Night Out for guests at its Silk’s Restaurant inclusive of live cooking stations, a buffet and music from 7pm to 11pm. It is priced BD32net per person, including selected beverages.

For details, call 17460017.

The hotel is also offering a special wedding promotion. Book 60 days before your big day to receive 25 per cent off any wedding package, including 25 per cent off spa services at Rimal Spa and 20 per cent off bridal hair and makeup services at Elie and Jean Salon.

For details, contact the wedding and events team on 17460028.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain, is hosting a weekly BBQ dining experience every Thursday at La Med from 7pm to 10.30pm. Priced BD20++ with soft beverages and BD25++ with selected beverages.

The hotel is also staging a new weekly BBQ on the Bay at La Plage every Thursday from 7pm to 11pm with live music and an assortment of tender meats, sauces, side dishes and desserts on the beachfront restaurant. Priced BD25++ with soft beverages, and BD30++ with selected beverages.

For details, call 17586499 or email rc.bahrz.restaurant.reservations@ritzcarlton.com

Friday (March 9)

The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain is staging a new weekend brunch at Nirvana, available every Friday and Saturday from 12pm to 4pm, with an extensive range of plated brunch specialties cooked to perfection by Chef Mahipal Singh. Priced BD16++ for adults and BD7++ for kids aged four to 12.

For reservations, call 17586499 or email rc.bahrz.restaurant.reservations@ritzcarlton.com

The Swiss-Belhotel Seef Bahrain is presenting a Seafood Lunch every Friday from 12.30pm to 3pm at Swiss-Café.

The hotel is also hosting an Arabic Dinner every Friday from 7pm to 11pm at Swiss-Café from 7pm to 11pm.

Both offers are priced BD12net inclusive of soft beverages, BD16net inclusive of two selected beverages, and BD22net inclusive of selected beverages.

For details, call 66310000.

The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is also hosting a CUT Brunch every Friday at CUT by Wolfgang Puck Steakhouse from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Priced BD24++ with soft beverages, of BD34++ with selected beverages.

For details, call 17115044.

The Bahrain Bay Kitchen International, in collaboration with ARTDIVANO, invites guests to imaginative, innovative food fare with its weekly Friday Art Gallery Brunch, every Friday until March 23 from 1pm to 4pm. Priced BD25++ inclusive of soft beverages, or BD35++ inclusive of selected beverages.

For reservations, call 17115500.

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention and Spa is hosting its celebrated Gulf Grand Brunch at Al Waha Restaurant every Friday from 12.30pm-4pm featuring fabulous fare from its award-winning restaurants.

It boasts a fun-filled children’s corner, a buffet selection offering 10 different cuisines alongside live counters, pool usage, live entertainment and an after-party at Typhoon Lounge. Price is BD32net inclusive of selected beverages, with special rates for Gulf Hotel Partners and Prestige Club members.

For details, call 17713000.

The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel is hosting a Chocoholic Friday Brunch at Al Safir Restaurant every Friday from 1pm to 4pm with live cooking stations, plus an extravagant selection of desserts and crepe station with lots of chocolates. It is priced BD34net inclusive of selected beverages, BD28net inclusive of soft beverages, and BD10net for children.

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

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.

Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre’s ‘Sweetest Brunch’ takes place from 12.30pm-4pm. The price is BD26net inclusive of soft drinks or BD38net inclusive of a free flow of selected 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 BD31net and BD8.750net for children aged seven to 12.

The hotel is also hosting a weekly international themed night buffet every Friday from 7pm onwards, featuring a wide selection of dishes. Priced BD13net for food only.

For details, call 17531122.

Elite Seef Residence & Hotel holds a weekly Grill and Taarab Night every Friday from 7pm to 11pm with live Arabic entertainment and live grills. Priced at BD14net per person.

For details, call 17583388.

The Elite Grande Hotel is staging a ‘Grill to Chill Night’ every Friday and Saturday at its H20 Lounge with unlimited grills by the pool and beautiful city line views. Priced BD12++ per person.

For details, call 17565888.

The Elite Resort & Spa is staging its popular weekly Friday Family Lunch with pool access, kid’s activities and a wide variety of international food. Priced BD10++ inclusive of soft beverages.

For details, call 17313333.

The Bahrain Authority for Culture & Antiquities is hosting Al Fann: Art from the Islamic Civilisation from The al-Sabah Collection exhibition until June 30 at the Bahrain National Museum. Admission is free.

For details, visit www.culture.gov.bh

Saturday (March 10)

The 3rd edition of the Bahrain Food Festival continues at The Avenues until today, daily from 5pm to 11pm, featuring a wide selection of local food and beverage vendors.

For more information, visit www.bahrainfoodfestival.com/en/

The Swiss-Belhotel Seef Bahrain invites guests to its Saturday Family Lunch every Saturday from 12.30pm to 3pm at Swiss-Café. Priced BD8net per person, children below 12 years old eat for free.

For details, call 66310000.

The Sheraton Hotel Bahrain is hosting Flashback Saturdays at An Nada Lounge for hospitality industry staff members working in hotels, hospitals, or airlines, every Saturday, with 90s hits from DJ John Bituin and discounted food and beverages. Bring work ID cards for entry.

For more information, call 17533533 or visit www.sheratonbahrain.com

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 Bahrain 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 mezzehs, priced BD16++ including soft beverages. 

For more details, call 17115000.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain’s Cantina Kahlo’s popular Mexican Brunch is priced BD35net per person, including food and beverages, and BD20net per person for food only. It takes place from 11am-3pm.

For more details call 17580000.

Crowne Plaza Bahrain is hosting an International Theme Night at La Mosaique Restaurant. The price is BD14.550net.

The hotel is also hosting a weekly Asian Night Buffet every Saturday from 7pm onwards at La Mosaique restaurant, featuring South East Asian specialties. Priced BD13net for food only. Selected beverage package is available.

Call 17531122 for more information.

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention and Spa is holding salsa classes every Saturday from 7pm to 9pm at Typhoon Lounge. Classes are priced BD10 inclusive of two rounds of selected beverages.

Every Saturday, the hotel’s The Art of Cooking classes take place from 10.30am to noon, designed for home cooks with busy lifestyles and a passion for food. It includes hands-on demonstration classes led by professional chefs. Priced BD18net, including lunch.

For details, call 17713000.

The Elite Crystal Hotel is holding a weekly Sushi Night every Saturday at Waikiki from 6pm to 10.30pm featuring unlimited Japanese sushi. Priced BD10++ for food package, or BD15++ inclusive of selected beverages.

For reservations, call 17360360.

Enjoy live cooking counters including saj, burgers, shawarma and oriental pizza at the Elite Resort & Spa every Saturday night, with live oud performances. Priced starting BD3++.

For details, call 17313333.

The Westin Bahrain City Centre is holding complimentary junior baking classes at Furn Bakery for children every Saturday from 9am to 10am, featuring hands-on experience and supervision from its master bakers. There is an optional kid’s breakfast menu priced BD2++ for bakery items, plus water and juice for children aged three to 12.

For details, call 17171441.

The Bahrain Authority for Culture & Antiquities is hosting its ‘Between Muharraq and Seville: A Bolza – Bussad Dialogue Exhibition’ until March 20 at the Bahrain National Museum from 8am to 8pm. Admission is free.

For details, visit www.culture.gov.bh

The Bahraini Farmers’ Market is back for its sixth season and will be open every Saturday from 8am-12pm until April 1 at Budaiya Botanical Gardens. Entry is free.

For more information, visit @farmersbh on Instagram.

Sunday (March 11)

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) and Bahrain Polytechnic are teaming up to host an Employability Summit at the RCSI Bahrain campus in Busaiteen.

For further details, contact Fadi Ghosn at fghosen@rcsi-mub.com

The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is hosting a Red Carpet lunch at CUT by Wolfgang Puck to celebrate the movie industry’s biggest event. Join Executive Chef Brian Becher and his team, walk the red carpet, and savour signature dishes to feel ike a true Hollywood star. The lunch is available daily until today, from 12pm to 3pm. Priced BD14++ for two course menu with tea or coffee.

For reservations, call 17115044.

The hotel’s Chef Ravneet Manchanda will be leading an Indian Cooking Class and inspiring class attendees as he reveals all of his secrets while teaching you to prepare several classic Indian favourites today from 4pm to 6pm. Priced BD20++ per person.

For reservations, call 17115500.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain is hosting a two-course Business Set Lunch Sundays to Thursdays from 12pm to 3pm at its Italian-signature restaurant Primavera. Priced BD9.5++ per person including soft beverages.

For more details call 17586499.

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.

The Harvesters is also hosting a new Think & Drink night every Sunday night. A fun night of trivia, join for a night of brain draining fun at the new trivia evening starting from 9pm onwards. Entry exclusive to those aged 21 years and above.

The hotel is offering a Business Lunch at Waves Seafood Restaurant every Saturday to Thursday from 12pm-4pm. The price is BD8net per person for three courses.

A Business Lunch is also available at La Mosaique Restaurant every Saturday to Thursday from 12.30pm-3pm. The price is BD8net for three courses or BD6net for two courses.

The hotel is also staging a weekly Italian Night Buffet every Sunday from 7pm onwards at La Mosaique restaurant. Priced BD13net for food only. Selected beverage package available.

For more details call 17531122.

The Elite Grande Hotel is hosting a Taste of Italy offer at Zodiac and H20 Lounge with a choice of Italian pasta or pizza and one soft beverage. Priced BD5++ per person.

For details, call 17565888.

The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel invites guests to enjoy performances by its new Filipino band Ekzlusiv, daily except Saturdays, at its An Nada Lounge from 9.15pm to 12.45am during weekdays and from 9.15pm to 1.30am at the weekend.

For details, call 17533533.

Monday (March 12)

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

For details, contact 34342828.

CUT by Wolfgang Puck at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain offers business lunch every day from noon to 3pm. Enjoy a two-course meal in 60-minutes, with your choice of tea or coffee, priced BD14++ per person.

CUT Bar & Lounge is also hosting ‘CUT The Lounge to the Chase’ featuring Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck’s signature bites and drinks with chic music every Monday to Thursday from 5pm-7pm, and Friday and Saturday from 4pm-7pm.

Priced BD3 for entrance.

There is also an Afternoon Tea at Bay View Lounge every day from 3pm-9pm priced at BD15++ per person, or BD28++ for two guests.

For details, call 17115044.

The Elite Grande Hotel is hosting a Dish of the Day every Monday night at H20 Lounge with a selection of special dishes prepared by the chef. Priced BD10++ per person.

For details, call 17565888.

The Crowne Plaza Bahrain Hotel is hosting a weekly French Night every Monday from 7pm onwards at La Mosaique restaurant. Priced BD13net for food only and a beverage package is also available.

For details, call 17531122.

The Movenpick Hotel Bahrain is staging a Seafood Night every Monday from 7pm to 11pm at Silk’s restaurant priced BD24net per person and BD29net per person with a selected beverages package.

For details, call 17460017 or email hotel.bahrain.fb@movenpick.com

Tuesday (March 13)

The Crowne Plaza Bahrain Hotel is hosting a weekly Catch of the Day Seafood Night every Tuesday from 7pm onwards at La Mosaique restaurant. Priced BD18net for food only. There is also a selected beverage package available too.

For details, call 17531122.

The Movenpick Hotel Bahrain is hosting a Kababna Night every Tuesday from 7pm to 11pm at Silk’s restaurant, featuring mixed grills and freshly squeezed refreshments. Priced BD18net per person or BD30net inclusive of selected beverages.

For details, call 17460017 or email hotel.bahrain.fb@movenpick.com

The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain invites guests to its afternoon tea experience at Lobby Lounge, daily from 3pm to 5pm, with new menu items such as foie gras terrine, organic chicken with espelette chilli, and pistachio and spiced pineapple cake. Priced BD21++ per set.

The hotel is also inviting guests to enjoy a special a la carte menu of artisanal cheeses at Plums restaurant until March 16, daily from 7pm to 11.30pm. Starting from BD6 to BD30.

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