Ramadan Guide

Al Areen Palace & Spa will be opening its Ramadan Wadi Tent from tomorrow, offering traditional Bahraini food through Iftar and Ghabga buffets and live cooking stations. Singer Nejma Abdulah, also known as ‘Kawkab Al Khaleej’, will perform accompanied by an Arabian Takht band. The Wadi Tent will be open throughout the month on both weekdays and weekends with varied pricing and times.
 
For more information call 36056153.  

ART Rotana Hotel & Resort, Amwaj Islands, is holding Iftar and Ghabga buffets in its Choices restaurant for the month of Ramadan, featuring entertainment by a live Oud player. Iftar will take place from 6.15pm-8pm and Ghabga will take place from 9pm-1am. Prices for both buffets start at BD15 during weekdays and BD17 during weekends. The Thuraya Ballroom will also be available for groups of 50-900 guests for private events.

For more information call 16000111 or email res.art@rotana.com.

Bahrain International Circuit
The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), Sakhir, is hosting its annual Burnout Ramadan Festival, scheduled to start on Friday with the first round leading up to the final round on July 10. The burnout tests will be taking place at 7pm-10pm at the BIC’s car park number six. Entrants must meet specific eligibility criteria and pay an entry fee of BD7 per driver, with any passengers paying BD2. Spectators can watch for free and there will be a VIP area with special entrance and parking costing BD10 per car.

For more information call 17450000 or visit www.bahraingp.com

Bushido Restaurant & Lounge, Seef, is bringing back ‘Bushra’ for the fourth year this Ramadan. The Iftar and Ghabga buffets will offer live cooking stations and a wide selection of traditional Arabian and international dishes. The upstairs lounge will be open to those who wish to order a la carte. Iftar, starting from sunset to 8pm, is priced at BD15++ on weekdays and BD17++ on weekends. Ghabga, from 9pm-1am, is priced at BD13++ on weekdays and BD15++ on weekends. Prices are inclusive of all drinks. For reservations and more information call 17583555 or email reservations@bushido.com.bh

The Capital Club, Bahrain Financial Harbour, has launched its Ramadan tent, located in the Harbour Mall on Level 3 in the East Tower. An Iftar set menu will be available from sunset while an a la carte and buffet service will be served for Suhour. Entertainment will feature live Oud player, Mohammed Aseeri, as well as other attractions. Menu prices start at BD15 per person.

For reservations and more information call 17100100.

The Crowne Plaza Bahrain, Manama, will be serving its Iftar daily from 8.30pm in La Mosaique. Iftar is priced at BD12.500++ per person and is inclusive of all soft drinks.
For reservations and more information call 17531122.

Elite Resort & Spa, Manama, is holding its Iftar and Ghabga buffets in the Al Noor Tent. Iftar is priced at BD8.500 and BD4.250++ for children aged between six and 12. The Ghabga buffet begins at 8.30pm and is priced at BD12.900++ and BD6.450++ for children. Youngsters under six dine for free.
For more information call 17313333.

Elite Grande Hotel is hosting its Iftar celebrations at Julio’s featuring a buffet and live Arabic entertainment. Iftar on weekdays is priced at BD6++ for adults and BD3++ for children, and BD7++ for adults and BD3.500++ for children on weekends. Suhour is priced at BD4.800++ per person. Ghabga is being held in the H20 Lounge every night and is priced at BD10++ per person.

For reservations and more information call 17565888.

Elite Seef Residence & Hotel is hosting its Iftar and Ghabga buffet at Il Giardino’s poolside setting. The Iftar buffet is priced at BD7.500 net for adults and BD3 net for children. Ghabga is priced at BD10 net and Suhour is BD4 net for residents and BD5 net for non-residents.

For reservations and more information call 17583388.

The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is hosting Iftar in its Al Bahrain Ballroom overlooking the Manama skyline from sunset to 8pm. The buffet will feature a selection of traditional Bahraini fare, as well as Lebanese, Egyptian, Indian, Asian and global cuisines with a number of cooking stations. Iftar is priced at BD25++. Ghabga will be taking place from 9pm-2am and is priced at BD26++.

For more information and reservations call 17115500.

The Golden Tulip Bahrain Hotel, Manama, is offering its Iftar dinner at Al Wasmeyyah Restaurant from 6pm onwards, with a Ramadan tent accommodating up to 500 people and Gilgamesh Ballroom open from 8pm-2am. The Iftar dinner will feature a buffet service-style, international dishes and live cooking stations. The dinner starts from BD9.900 ++ per person.

For reservations call 17535000 or 39995181.

The Gulf Hotel, Manama, is hosting Iftar at Al Waha and Takht Jamsheed restaurants for BD17++. Ghabga is being held in the Khaimat Al Khaleej tent, which can accommodate up to 400. Prices for Ghabga start at BD16++.

For more information call 17746400.

The InterContinental Regency Bahrain, Manama, is opening its Al Thurayya tent for the holy month of Ramadan sponsored by VIVA, offering both an Iftar and Ghabga buffet priced at BD13++ and BD15++ respectively.

For reservations and further information call 17208308 or visit www.viva.com.bh.

La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art, Manama, has opened its White Tent for Ramadan. Healthy fare will be on the menu as Arabic and other music is projected on the white screen for entertainment. Opening times are from 6pm-1am with a minimum charge of BD10 per person.

For more information call 17230123.

Lanterns is holding a ‘maharaja-style’ Iftar buffet for Ramadan. The buffet at its Budaiya branch is priced at BD5.900 and BD6.900 at its Adliya and Riffa branches.
 
Call 17590591 (Budaiya), 17250999 (Adliya) or 77366333 (Riffa) for more information.

Le Méridien Bahrain City Centre, Seef, is hosting an Iftar buffet and a Ghabga event in the Baharat Restaurant for the whole month.

The Iftar buffet will start at sunset and continue until 8pm, and also features a tent. The Ghabga begins at 9pm-2am and is an a la carte-style evening with live music featuring an oud player. The price for the Iftar buffet is BD16++.

For more information and reservations call 17171441.

The Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain is holding an Iftar buffet spread across its Gallery and Silks restaurant, including live cooking stations during Ramadan. The price is BD18.100 net and there are also opportunities to book a Majlis for groups of seven to 10.

For reservations and more information call 17460017.

The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa, Seef, is holding an Iftar buffet at its Moroccan-inspired Al Khayma tent throughout Ramadan from sunset to 8pm. They will also be hosting a Ghabga buffet, which will include live cooking stations with a wide selection of Arabic foods beginning at 9pm-2am. The price for the Iftar buffet is BD24++ and for the Ghabga buffet it is BD26++. Private pergolas are available for BD250++.

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

The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel, Manama, is holding an Iftar buffet with traditional and international dishes including a live cooking station at the Awali Ballroom during the month of Ramadan. In partnership with VIVA, guests will also have a chance to win prizes throughout the evening. Iftar is priced at BD15.900++ on weekdays, BD16.900++ on weekends and BD8.500 for children between four to 12. Ghabga is priced at BD14.500++ per person.

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

The Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa Hotel is hosting both Iftar and Ghabga buffets in its ‘Under the Stars’-themed tent every night for the month. A live performance by Bassem Osman band will be entertaining guests from 10pm-1.30am. Iftar and Ghabga prices are set at BD19++.
 
For reservations and more information call 17636363.

The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa, Manama, is offering Iftar in The Al Fanar hall located on the 14th floor. The price is BD16 net and will begin at sunset. Its Ghabga will be served daily at The Kontiki restaurant from 9pm-1.30am. The menu will offer a variety of options starting from a price of BD12 net per person.

For reservations and more information call 17531633.

The K Hotel is hosting its Iftar buffet at Klouds Restaurant for the price of BD8++ per person. Children from six to 12 dine for BD4 and those five and under go free. Ghabga is served a la carte or from the Ghabga menu priced at BD9++ for groups.
 
For more information call 17360000.

Trader Vic’s Restaurant and Mai-Tai Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa, Seef, is holding a Ranin Ramadan special for Iftar and Ghabga. Starters and desserts will be presented as an unlimited buffet, while main courses will be a la carte. Entertainment will feature live music by the Ahlam Trio. Prices vary from BD12.5++ to BD16++.

For reservations and more information call 17586555 or email reservations@tradervics.com.bh