RAMADAN SPECIAL

Banyan Tree Banyan Tree Desert Spa and Resort, Al Areen invites guests to explore its 'Ramadan CafŽ' in the Arabian-styled tower of Vertigo. Ghabgha diners can enjoy an a la carte menu including an extensive variety of local and regional delicacies as well a wide selection of juices, teas and coffees.

The Rimal restaurant takes on a traditional Arabic theme offering guests an extensive Iftar buffet of both local and regional Middle Eastern dishes priced at BD14.5 per person. Menus are refreshed daily and diners can select from hot and cold appetizers and an array of main courses as well as an assortment of customary pastries and desserts.

Banyan Tree Al Areen is also offering guests the opportunity to reserve exclusive private Iftar/Ghabga events in either Tamarind restaurant or the Ballroom. Guests can expect an elaborate Middle Eastern buffet. Enjoy these wonderful facilities with a special Ramadan package, including overnight accommodation in a luxurious private pool villa, a selection of freshly prepared fruit juices and dates at sunset, an Iftar Buffet in Rimal, a special Ramadan gift as well as a specially prepared in-villa Sohour before sunrise.

Crowne Plaza Bahrain Hotel

Guests of the Crowne Plaza can enjoy a spectacular Iftar buffet in La Mosaique restaurant, including traditional hot and cold dishes, served with classic salads. Dishes such as lamb ouzi, shawarma, and mixed grill will be served. Guests can also have Sheesha outside in the Ghagba tent whilst listening to a traditional Oud player. Private tables and menus can be arranged for larger groups or families. Call for more details or reservations on 17531122.

Diplomat Radisson SAS Hotel Residence and Spa

The Al Fanar Restaurant on the 14th floor of the Diplomat Radisson SAS Hotel Residence and Spa has been transformed to be the only 'tent' on the island with the entire Bahrain skyline as its a view.

The Diplomat will serve up an exciting array of traditional Arabic food with a grand selection from a buffet including cold mezzah featuring cucumber and tomato with feta cheese, fried cauliflower and tahina and also fatayer, kebbeh, sambousek and rakak on the hot mezza menu.

The main course selection will include dishes such as shish tawouk, lamb kofta, cous cous with vegetables and stuffed eggplant with rice.

The deserts section will carry popular sweets like baklawa, oum ali, mohalabia and mixed oriental sweets such as awamat and baleh al sham macaroona.

The Iftar buffet will be served in Al Fanar from 5.30pm - 8pm daily at BD 11 net per person. For further details contact on 17525211.

InterContinental Regency Bahrain

The InterContinental Regency Bahrain invites guests to a delightful Iftar buffet at BD11 net from 7.30pm and to the air-conditioned Liwan Tent located by the pool where diners can choose from the Arabic a la carte menu that is also available for takeaway.

The menu has a selection of hot and cold Mezzahs, hot snacks, Bahraini specialities, fresh fruit juices and hot and cold drinks as well as a barbeque station.

The tent opens from 8pm till 2am with a minimum charge of BD5.5 net per person from Saturday through Tuesday and a minimum charge of BD8.5 net per person on the weekend.

A traditional Arabic ensemble entertains during the evenings and there is a corner where you can play dominos, cards or chess. All guests participating will get a chance to win fabulous prizes and gifts in the weekly Ramadan draw.

A special carpeted and air-conditioned Majalis Tent is also available for private Ghabgha gatherings.

Intercontinental Regency Bahrain also offers a special room package with an Iftar or Sohour rate. At the end of the Ramadan season, InterContinental Regency will have a special Eid package and an Eid show featuring singers and dancers.

For further information, contact 17227777 or fax 17229929.

Mšvenpick Hotel Bahrain

The Mšvenpick Hotel Bahrain brings to its guests a delicious Iftar Buffet filled with traditional Arabic dishes and appetizers from the Middle East and Mediterranean. Iftar will be available from sunset onwards for the entire month of Ramadan at Silks Restaurant. Also, the Al Mujan Ballroom will be available for Gabgha and Iftar for groups, families and friends on prior notice.

For reservations and bookings, please call on 17460000.

The Ritz- Cartlon Bahrain Hotel and Spa

Guests at the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel and Spa can choose from a delightful Iftar Buffet including Ramadan juices served in the Arabian tent, Al Khayma. Traditional hot and cold dishes are prepared together with classic salads and deserts, including a live cooking station for fetir and manekish.

Enjoy a relaxing evening with friends and family at Al Khayma complimented with an original performance by a Lebanese band. Guests can take part in board games such as backgammon, chess or draughts and enjoy an aromatic sheesha, while listening to the live haunting melodies of the oud.

Al Khayma is open every evening during Ramadan and Eid, except for the first day of Eid. The Ramadan buffet is priced at BD21 per person from Sunday to Wednesday and BD25 per person from Thursday to Saturday. Prices are subject to 15 per cent service charge and 5 per cent government levy. Operating hours for Iftar are 5pm-8pm and Ghabgha from 9pm-2am.

For information and bookings, call 1758 6840 or send an email to rc.bahrz.banquet@ritzcarlton.com.

Novotel Al Dana Resort

Novotel Al Dana Resort has a special Ramadan tent on the beach with a capacity of approximately 400 people. The Ghabga buffet consists of Middle Eastern cuisine, sheesha, Arabian sweets, fresh juices and beverages. There will also be live cooking stations and a barbeque on the beach. The tent will be open from 8pm-2am with live entertainment from a local Arabic band.

La Perle Restaurant, Novotel's seafood restaurant, will serve Iftar every night with an international, Mediterranean and Arabic menu.

The Ghabga buffet is from BD11 per person on weekdays and from BD14 per person on the weekend.

Iftar at La Perle is from sunset to 8pm. Sohour is available upon request/reservation at the tent from 2am to sunrise.

Zytoun Restaurant, La Bellevue Lounge and Al Yacout Moroccan Restaurant will be closed during Ramadan.

Sea Loft Boutique Chalets

During the Holy Month of Ramadan, Sea Loft invites diners to its first Ramadan tent with Arabic buffet and panoramic sea views. The buffet is open from 8pm-1am and includes a variety of fresh juices and sheesha at BD9 net per person.

The Sea Loft also offers guests Ramadan special promotional room rates that include either Sohour buffet at the tent or Iftar in the chalet. A three bedroom executive chalet is from BD99 and the four bedroom imperial suite is from BD111. The offer is valid until the 25th of Ramadan.

For further information and reservations, contact 16033833 or e-mail info@thesealoft.com

The Lost Paradise of Dilmun

The Lost Paradise of Dilmun's operating hours during Ramadan will be Sunday, Monday and Wednesday from 8pm-1am at a reduced cost of BD10 for guests over 1.2m and BD5 for guests under 1.2m.

On Friday and Saturday the Park will be open from 4pm-12am at the regular price of BD13 for guests over 1.2m and BD5 for guests under 1.2m. The Park will be closed on Tuesdays.

Ladies Night will continue for another four weeks every Thursday with new Ramadan timings from 8pm-1am.

The Park will also be offering its guests a special Iftar set menu on Fridays and Saturdays. As for weekdays, the Lost Paradise of Dilmun will be offering a special Ramadan menu on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays starting from 8pm onwards. Ghabga packages for groups over 30 people are also available and will include food, drinks and a reserved area. For further information, please call the water park on +973 17845100 or visit the website on www.lpodwaterpark.com