Ramadan guide

The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay invites guests 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 take place from sunset until 8pm, and Ghabga daily from 9pm until 2am during Ramadan. A live band will play 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.

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, featuring 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.

Special group packages are available for 10 guests and above.

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

This year, celebrate Ramadan at Al Murjan Ballroom in The Movenpick Hotel Bahrain, with an 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 all bookings 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 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 a 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 children.

For details, call 17565888.

Guests at Al Areen Palace & Spa Bahrain during the holy month can enjoy an 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 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.

Gallery 21 is inviting families, corporate groups and romantic couples alike in for a gastronomic Arabian experience over Ramadan. Set amidst the fashionable Adliya art district, a nightly art boutique takes place in the main art gallery and entrance, along with indulgent, aromatic buffets and traditional cuisines created by Gallery 21 chefs, until Thursday, June 14.

A buffet of hot and cold mezzes, live cooking stations, displays of desserts and gourmet ice cream abound before opening up to a warm and comfy lounge and seating area in the main atrium.

There are a variety of à la carte options to choose from, including Slow Cooked Lamb Leg Ouzi, Pan-Fried Bahraini Kingfish, Moroccan Couscous and more. Nightly entertainment also fills the air with Arabian melodies perfect for Iftar and Ghabga gatherings.

Seating starts at sunset until midnight, priced at BD15++ per person, inclusive of Arabic beverages. A mocktail menu is also available.

For more details, email reservation@gallery21bahrain.com or call 17711600.

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa is celebrating 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. Priced BD20++ for Iftar from sunset until 8pm, BD18++ for Ghabga from 10pm onwards on weekdays, and BD20++ for Ghabga from 10pm onwards on weekends. Special rates available for Prestige Club members. Children up to five years enter free of charge, and between six and 12 years receive 50 per cent discount.

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 500fils 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 Intercontinental Regency Bahrain will be serving authentic culinary dishes prepared by its award-winning chefs throughout Ramadan.

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 and reservations, call 17208308 or email convention.icbahrain@ihg.com

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 Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain will be serving an Iftar buffet followed by a Ghabga in its Ramadan tent, all throughout the month of Ramadan from sunset to 2am. Featuring traditional Arabic and international cuisine in the stylistically reimagined Massaya Ramadan tent. Priced BD25++ for Iftar from sunset to 8pm, and BD27++ for Ghabga from 9pm to 2am. Pergolas can be booked for a maximum of eight guests, priced BD300++ with silver service included.

Call 17586499 or email rs.bahrz.restaurant.reservations@ritzcarlton.com