Ramadan listings

The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay invites guests during the holy month to break their fast at the Al Bahrain Ballroom, featuring a buffet with a wide selection of traditional Bahraini fare prepared by Executive Chef Hyung Gyu Kim and Executive Pastry Chef Imad Boukli. Iftar will be every day from sunset until 8pm, and Ghabga daily from 9pm until 2am. A professional live band will be playing traditional music in the Ramadan tent.

Priced BD26++ for Iftar inclusive of soft beverages and Arabic coffee, and BD13++ for kids between five and 12 years old. Ghabga is BD28++ inclusive of buffet beverages, and BD14++ for kids between five and 12 years old. Kids below five years old enter free, and 13 years above are full price. Groups of minimum 30 people pay BD23++ per person for Iftar inclusive of beverages and BD25++ per person for Ghabga exclusive of beverages.

A large section within the Al Bahrain Ballroom will feature a kid’s club hosting fun activities as part of the hotel’s Kids For All Seasons Club.

On the 15th day of Ramadan, children can join in spreading candies, singing traditional songs and storytelling, from sunset until 8.30pm.

For reservations, call 17115500.

The Bahrain Bay Kitchen will be hosting a three day brunch buffet during Eid Al-Fitr with brunch buffet, live cooking stations, and a vibrant family atmosphere. Priced BD28++ including soft beverages or BD38++ including selected beverages.

For reservations call 17115500.

Experience tradition this Ramadan at The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel with Iftar at the Awal Ballroom, boasting a traditional Arabic décor, dishes, juices, and a dates corner and crepe station for all guests to enjoy. Iftar 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 years old charged BD8.5++, and below four years old dine for free.

The hotel will be serving a daily Ghabga at Al Safir Restaurant from 9pm to 2am, priced BD12.9++ for adults.

For reservations, call 17533533 or book online at www.sheratonbahrain.com

The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence and Spa, is hosting a curated Iftar at Bahrain’s first rooftop venue, Al Fanar, during the holy month of Ramadan, featuring delicious Arabian dishes and an overlooking view of the skyline of Manama. Priced BD14net per person.

The hotel also invites guests to enjoy a unique dining experience with Ghabga at Blu, to enjoy a warm Bahraini hospitality ambiance. Priced BD14net per person, with an early bird discount of 20 per cent for bookings made before May 1.

Special group packages are available for ten guests and above.

For details, call 17531666 or email sales.diplomat@radissonblu.com

This year, celebrate the holy month of Ramadan at Al Murjan Ballroom in The Movenpick Hotel Bahrain, with a sumptuous Iftar buffet and live cooking stations, from sunset to 10pm.

A designated beverage station will also be serving a range of classic Ramadan juices such as tamarind, Vimto and jallab.

Priced BD19net per person inclusive of Ramadan beverages. In the spirit of the holy month of giving, BD1 will be donated from bills to a Muharraq charity fund.

Also, during this month, two lucky winners will win a round-trip ticket to any destination, sponsored by KLM.

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

The Elite Seef Residence & Hotel is celebrating the holy month of Ramadan with Iftar every evening at Oasis and Il Giardino with an unlimited international and oriental buffet with soft beverages. Priced BD7.990++ per person and BD3++ for children.

The hotel will also host a daily Ghabga with a Ghabga platter available for two or per family, and live entertainment. Priced BD14++ per person or BD16++ for two adults and two kids.

For details, call 17583388.

Enjoy Iftar and Ghabga at Elite Resort & Spa’s Noor Tent, featuring Ramadan buffet and family entertainment. Priced BD9.9++ per person for Iftar and Ghabga, and BD5.5++ per person for Suhoor.

For details, call 17313333.

The Elite Crystal hotel is hosting Iftar buffet during the holy month of Ramadan at The Lotus. Priced BD7.9++ for Iftar and BD14.9++ for a Ghabga platter for two.

For reservations, call 17360360.

The Elite Grande Hotel invites guests to its Iftar at Julio’s, featuring international and oriental buffet with soft beverages. Priced BD7.990++ per person and BD3++ for children. Suhoor is priced BD5++ per person.

There is also a Ghabga by the pool at H2O rooftop lounge, with live oud performances on the weekend and free henna designer for ladies and children. Priced BD14++ per person or BD16++ for two adults and two kids.

For details, call 17565888.

Guests at Al Areen Palace & Spa Bahrain during the holy month of Ramadan can enjoy the lavish Iftar buffet, available on weekdays for BD14++ and BD16++ on weekend on the Early Bird package. The Ghabga buffet is priced BD13.5++ on weekdays and BD15++ on weekends on the Early Bird package. The regular package deal offers an Iftar buffet on weekdays for BD16++ and on weekends for BD18++, followed by the Ghabga buffet, which is BD15++ on weekdays and BD17++ on weekends. All buffets include lavish offerings, sweets, Ramadan juice, live cooking stations, and a raffle draw on weekends.

The hotel is also offering three discounted meal and spa options on its desert pool villas. The first package is for only BD140++, including desert pool villa and Iftar or Ghabga or breakfast. The second package is for BD160++, including desert pool villa, Iftar or Ghabga or breakfast, and a 30 minute massage treatment. The third package is  for BD190++, including desert pool villa, Iftar or breakfast, in-villa BBQ, and a 30 minute massage treatment.

The Wyndham Grand Manama invites guests to experience the holy month of Ramadan with friends and family at Atmosphere restaurant, with a lavish menu of amazing selections of Middle Eastern dishes and live cooking stations. Iftar is priced BD12.5++ and Ghabga is priced BD12.5++ per person.

For reservations, call 17116116 or visit www.wyndhamgrandmanama.com

The Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa is welcoming the holy month with an evening of delightful fare in its award-winning Ramadan tent, Layali Al Zallaq. There will be a selection of traditional dishes and live Arabic entertainment.

Iftar will take place daily from sunset until 8.30pm, and is priced BD19.5++ inclusive of Ramadan juices and beverages. Ghabga will take place weekdays from 10pm to 1.30am, and weekends from 10pm to 2am, and is priced BD19.5++ for food only.

For reservations, call 17636363.

A corporate early bird offer is available for those who book for Ghabga in Al Nakheel Ballroom before May 5, with a special price of BD14++.

For details, call 17636340 or email h6722-sl8@sofitel.com

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa is celebrating the holy month of Ramadan with its famous Khaimat Al Khaleej at the Awal Ballroom. Iftar and Ghabga will take place daily, and will feature live Teppanyaki grills, chocolate fountains, a date tower, and live traditional entertainment.

To find out more about the offer and special packages, call 17713000.

The Crowne Plaza Bahrain is celebrating the spirit of giving during the holy month of Ramadan. For every Iftar dinner, a donation of 500 fils will be made to children and mothers’ welfare societies. Enjoy an Iftar buffet with a selection of traditional Arabic specialties served daily at La Mosaique restaurant. Priced BD14.520net per person.

Iftar and Ghabga private packages start from BD14.520net per person, for a minimum of 30 guests and above at Bahrain Conference Centre.

For bookings and details, visit www.cp-bahrain.com or call 17531122.

The Furn Bistro & Bakery at The Westin and Le Meridien City Centre Bahrain is hosting an Iftar buffet starting from the first day of Ramadan, from sunset to 8.30pm, priced BD18net per person. The a la carte Ghabga menu will be served from 9pm to 1am.

For details, call 17171441.

The Intercontinental Regency Bahrain will be serving authentic culinary dishes prepared by its award-winning chefs throughout Ramadan. There is an Early Bird Promotion for groups with a 15 per cent discount on bookings made before May 10.

Daily Iftar buffet price is BD15++, with Ghabga priced at BD14++ at the Rifaa Ballroom, served from sunset.

Special packages include a whole ouzi and appetiser featuring a slow-cooked lamb with hot and cold mezzeh, sambousek and more, priced BD150net, serving up to 20 people. The second special includes a half ouzi and appetisers, with slow-cooked lamb, a variety of hot and cold mezzeh and more, priced BD80net, serving up to 10 people.

For details, call 17208308 or email convention.icbahrain@ihg.com