Ramadan Kareem

Mark the holy month with loved ones at an array of hotels boasting elaborate iftars and ghabgas for all to revel in the spirit of Ramadan.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain features a delightful feast in the elegant Masaya Pavilion Ramadan tent. Spearheaded by Yann Bernard Lejard, the five-star hotel’s director of culinary and food and beverage, the tent will feature a large buffet and live cooking stations for all to enjoy. A three-piece band lead by Eman Al Aamer will serenade people daily during the Ghabga. It isBD34 per person for iftar, from sundown to 8pm, and BD37 per person from 9pm to 2am for the ghabga. Group rates are available as well upon request but for a minimum of 30 persons.

There are also Ramadan takeaway boxes priced at BD45 good for two people or for BD80, which is good for four people.

l  Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain

 17586499.

The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay

The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay boasts an extravagant Arabesque-inspired Ramadan Tent featuring live music by lead vocalist and four members of the famous Opera House of Egypt. Oriental specialty Chef Tony El Khoury serves up a range of international dishes and a Bahraini cooking station.

There is also 18 live cooking stations including Arabic and Lebanese specialties too.

Executive Chef Leonardo Di Clemente created a range of international live cooking stations as well. Executive Pastry Chef Imad Boukly is providing traditional desserts. ice cream, chocolate fountain and a cake buffet.

Iftar will be from sunset to 8pm at BD32 net per person (including food, water, Ramadan juices, Arabic coffee and Moroccan tea). Ghabga will be served from 9pm to 2am and costs BD34.5 net per person (including food and Ramadan juices). Children aged six to 12 years will be charged BD16 for iftar and BD17 for the ghabga, while those under the age of six can dine for free.

Special rates will be available for groups of 30 people and above. There is also an iftar or ghabga takeaway set available from 5pm to midnight daily.

l  The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay

 17115500

Le Meridien City Centre Bahrain

Le Meridien City Centre Bahrain’s Baharat Restaurant features iftar from sunset to 8.30pm for BD18 net for adults, inclusive of Arabic juices, water, soft drinks and chilled juices. Iftar for children aged six to 12, is BD8net and children under the age of six dine for free. The ghabga is from 9pm to 1am on weekdays and from 9 pm to 2am on weekends, priced at BD18net per person.

l Le Meridien City Centre Bahrain

 17171000/ 33204175

Royal Saray Resort by Accor

Royal Saray Resort by Accor features an authentic iftar and ghabga experience at Al Hadiqa Pool and Beach. The buffet boasts Arabian cuisines paired with special Bahraini delicacies, a variety of desserts and traditional Ramadan beverages. There is also live oud music. Iftar is from sunset until 8.30pm, while the ghabga goes on from 9.30pm to 2am.

Both buffets cost BD30 per person.

For a more private iftar or ghabga, people can opt for Al Hadiqa Pool Cabanas from sunset until 8.30pm for iftar and from 10pm to 2am for ghabgas. Both private dining’s cost BD299 for four persons.

Alos, a suhoor-inclusive stay at the resort costs BD99++ for two guests, while one that includes both suhoor and iftar costs BD126++ for two guests. Royal Saray Hotel also has special iftar and ghabga packages for corporates. Group offers are available upon request starting from 30 persons and above.

l  Royal Saray Resort by Accor

 77707070 or 66720026