Event listing

Today (July 13)
As part of the Manama Gulf Capital of Tourism 2016, the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority presents ‘Snow in Summer’ at the Bahrain Exhibition & Convention Centre until Saturday. The exhibition will feature a variety of fun-filled attractions such as a snow forest maze, an ice-cutting show, a snowball match and a frozen cinema, among other activities.

The exhibition, which is open from 3pm to 11pm, is free for children under the age of two and costs BD3 for those aged three to 14. Those over 15 pay BD5 to enter.

Friday (July 15)
Explore a variety of cuisines every Friday at Downtown Rotana Bahrain’s Flavours restaurant from noon until 4pm with live cooking stations and mocktails bar for BD24++, including selected beverages, and BD20++ with soft drinks and juices. Diners will also enjoy free pool access until 7 pm. There is also a supervised children’s room with toys and games for all ages.

For more information, email flavours2.downtown@rotana.com or call 1311 9999.

Enjoy a BBQ every Friday at the Elite Seef Residence & Hotel’s Oasis Pool area at BD12++ per person or journey to Il Giardino every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for a four-course dinner at BD12++ per person.

For details, contact 17583388.

Saturday (July 16)
Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa will be staging pastry cooking classes from 10am to noon under the guidance of French pastry chef Daniel Lajoux. The class costs BD18 net per person.

For details, contact 17636363 or visit www.sofitel.com

The kingdom’s food lovers are being given the chance to drive away in a luxury car by simply feasting at any of the Gulf Hotel Bahrain’s 16 outlets.

The five-star property is staging ‘its biggest ever’ Dine & Win competition offering guests an Infiniti QX 70 prize. For every BD20 spent a diner receives one ticket. The draw will take place on November 20.

For further information, visit www.gulfhotelbahrain.com or contact 17713000.

An exhibition continues at the Bahrain National Museum celebrating the strong civil and military aviation heritage between Bahrain and the UK.

The centrepiece is a Supermarine Spitfire, which first flew 80 years ago. The exhibition runs until October 23.

Bollywood Steps Dance Studio is organising a dance and fitness camp for children until August 31 at Ramli Mall in A’ali and at Somerset Al Fateh in Juffair. Children will learn some Bollywood moves and participate in a stage show. To sign up for 24 classes it costs BD100 and for 12 it’s BD60. Transport services are available at an additional cost.

For details, contact 39323453 or 33458390.

The Berlitz Bahrain Summer Camp runs until August 30 and provides children aged five to 15 with a range of activities such as learning a new language, taekwondo and art and cooking classes. It’s organised by Berltiz Bahrain and Bodyline Fitness Centre and the activities will take place between their locations in Budaiya and Saar. The prices vary depending on how many days and activities kids sign up for. One week is priced at BD60 and a month costs BD200.

For details, call 17827847 or visit www.berlitz-bahrain.com

ART Rotana’s Friday Brunch at Choices Terrace features a vast array of live cooking stations plus drinks stands and music entertainment. There’s even a kids club to keep the little ones entertained Friday Brunch is on from 12.30pm to 4pm and is priced at BD34 net.

Indulge your sushi cravings with the new all you can eat and drink promotion at WU Asian Restaurant and Lounge every Tuesday priced at BD21++.

ART Rotana also offers a grape and cheese night every Wednesday for BD15++ from 8pm to 11pm.

WU Asian Restaurant & Lounge also has a ladies evening every Wednesday from 5pm, inclusive of three drinks and a ladies night at Cellar 59 every Thursday offering three complimentary cocktails from 5pm.

There is a Saturday Italian Brunch at Rosso featuring fresh cuts and special imported cheeses, live pasta stations and made-to-order pizzas from noon to 4pm for BD24 net.

For details, email at fb.art@rotana.com or contact 16000111.

Keep the children entertained with a summer camp at ART Rotana on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9.30am to 3pm at BD18 net for those aged six to 14. They can splash around in the waterpark or take part in arts and crafts. Lunch is also included.

ART Rotana also offers swimming lessons Saturday to Wednesday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at BD10 per lesson.

ART Rotana Running Club is also taking on Amwaj Islands, starting from the Lobby entrance. Meet before 5.30pm on Wednesday, 9.15am on Friday and 5.30pm on Saturday. Hotel guests and Beach Club members register for free, guests pay BD5 to join for the year.

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

Every Tuesday and Wednesday there is Tarab night at Elite Resort & Spa, Muharraq’s Al Naseem poolside from 7pm with live oud performance. A BBQ station is only available on Wednesdays.

Every Friday there is Paelleras night at Al Naseem poolside from 7pm, priced at BD13.3++ per person. Thursday night is grill night at Al Naseem poolside from 7pm at BD12.4 ++ per person. Chill out on Saturday at the poolside from 7pm, priced at BD10 ++ per person.

The Friday family brunch, which includes a buffet, mezzas, grills and desserts is priced at BD12++ for adults and BD6 ++ for children under 11. There will be henna and other activities.

For details, contact 17313333

The Bahrain International Property Exhibition, BIPEX 2016, will take place on November 3-5 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre.

The Royal Country Club’s Summer Sports Camp will take place from 9am to 12.30pm on Sundays to Thursdays until July 21 and is open to all children aged between three and 14. The cost is BD75 per child for one week or BD135 for both weeks, inclusive of all activities and a light snack, and there is a sibling discount available.

To reserve a space, contact the Royal Golf Club on 17750777.

The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is offering an international buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner at its Bahrain Bay Kitchen in the Lower Lobby. Its open kitchen, active cooking stations and a sushi station add to the fun, market-like atmosphere. A children’s menu is available for younger guests, while Friday brunch offers a special dining experience for the whole family.

The brunch features five food stations serving Arabic, Western, Indian, Japanese and Chinese delicacies priced at BD26++ inclusive of non-alcoholic beverages from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

The Saturday Brunch offers a wide selection of Arabic favourites such as lamb ouzi, cold mezzas and more for BD18++ inclusive of non-alcoholic beverages.

For details, call 17115500.

The critically-acclaimed CUT by Wolfgang Puck, is offering a wide selection of beef from prime dry- and wet-aged beef to shellfis.

There is also a selection of sautéed and roasted whole fresh fish for brunch every Friday from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at BD29++ soft package.

For details, call 17115044.