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Today (January 31)

Don’t miss The Gulf Hotel Convention and Spa’s BD10++ Taco Festival at the Margarita Mexicana Restaurant which ends tonight, featuring a live taco cart and one round of a popular beverage, plus live entertainment.

There is also a butcher’s-themed night at Al Waha restaurant tonight from 7pm-10.30pm.

The hotel will also be staging a Szechuan Promotion at its China Garden Restaurant until today headed by Master Chef Ding.

For details and bookings, call 17713000.

The Autumn Fair continues at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre from 10am to 10pm until tomorrow. Entry is BD1 with children under 12 admitted free.

For further information visit www.theautumnfair.com or call 17 550033.

Reporter Kristian goes bargaining: See Pages 12 & 13

Shop Bahrain, the largest nationwide festival in the kingdom, continues at participating shopping malls until February 10 with a full calendar of events and prizes to be won for the entire family.

Bahrain Shopping Festival is a 30-day annual promotion, organised by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority and throughout Shop Bahrain there will be chances to win valuable prizes until February 10.

An annual Taste Tour highlights more than 40 restaurants. Diners will be able to sample dishes and pick up a chance to win a Nissan Patrol as part of a raffle draw. There is also a schedule of entertaining activities at participating shopping malls and hotels.

Shoppers enrolled in the festival’s loyalty scheme when purchasing directly from any participating outlet and partner could win a wide range of gifts, including one of 20 cars and more than 80,000 instant prizes.

See below the Shop Bahrain calendar.

Shoppers and visitors can learn more by visiting www.shopbahrain.com or through the account @shopbahrain on social networking channels Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. The festival organisers have also launched a dedicated Whatsapp channel on 33480480.

Taste Tour

Date: Running until February 10  

Time: Based on each restaurant’s operating hours

Price: Set menus will cost from BD5 to BD12

The Taste Tour will return this year and will include more than 40 participating restaurants. Participants will be able to sample dishes and vote for their favourite restaurants. They will also get the opportunity to enter the raffle draw and win a prize Nissan Patrol.

Raffle Draws

The festival will offer a fun-filled schedule of entertaining activities at the participating shopping malls and hotels, allowing visitors to collect through the electronic system. Shoppers will also have the opportunity to win more than 80,000 valuable prizes. Raffle draws will take place at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism headquarters.

Activities in Shopping Malls

The participating shopping malls will stage activities for families to enjoy.

Mr. Will & Mrs. Kate

Location: Seef Mall, Muharraq

Date: Until February 10

Time: 5pm, 7pm, and 9pm

Crystal Challenge

Location: The Bahrain Mall

Date: Until February 10 (during weekends)

Time: 4pm - 10pm 

Musical Exhibition

Location: The Avenues

Date: Until February 10 (during weekends)

Time: 10am – Noon

Mirror House

Location: Dragon City

Date: Until February 10

Time: 4pm – 10pm

Snakes & Ladders

Location: Yateem Centre

Date: Until February 10

Time: 4pm - 10pm 

Traditional Game Tournament

Location: Bab Al Bahrain Mall

Date: Friday - Saturday

Time: 4pm - 10pm  

Winter Wonderland

Location: Al A’ali Shopping Complex

Date: Until February 17

Time: Weekdays: 4pm – 10pm

Weekends: 4pm – Midnight

Connect Four

Location: El Mercado

Date: Until February 10

Time: 4pm – 10pm

Giant Ludo

Location: Saar Mall

Date: Until February 10

Time: 4.30pm – 10pm

Camping Experience

Location: Saar Mall

Date: Until February 10 (during weekends)

Time: 4.30pm – 10pm

Crowne Plaza Bahrain is holding a steak night every Wednesday from 7pm at La Mosaique Restaurant, priced BD18net.

The Harvesters Restaurant Pub & Terrace is offering its new Camel Burger with French fries and coleslaw. Ask to be part of the Beast Burger Challenge, and if you finish the burger in the stipulated time your meal is free and you receive a free T-shirt and your name on the wall of fame. Runs daily from 11am to 9pm. Priced BD8.410 per person.

The hotel is also hosting a South Indian Curry promotion daily from 12pm to 11pm at Spices Indian Restaurant, available as vegetarian or non-vegetarian package. Priced BD4.840net per person.

And don’t miss the daily High Tea at Cappuccino until today from 3pm to 6pm, featuring a three-tier high tea set with savoury bites and mini cakes and pastries.

For more details call 17531122.

Elite Seef Residence & Hotel is hosting weekly ladies nights with live saxophone music and live grills every Wednesday from 8pm to midnight at the Oasis pool area.

For details, call 17583388.

The Elite Grande Hotel is hosting a seafood night every Wednesday at H20 Lounge with live grills by the pool and beautiful city line views. Priced BD12++ per person.

For details, call 17565888.

The Elite Crystal Hotel is hosting a weekly Flavours of Hawaii night at Waikiki on Wednesdays from 6pm to 1am, featuring unlimited Hawaiian snacks and selected beverages. Priced BD6++ for food package, or BD12.5++ inclusive of selected beverages.

For reservations, call 17360360.

Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre is hosting a daily business lunch at Baharat with a selection of Middle Eastern and Indian fusion cuisine from 12.30pm to 4pm. Priced BD12++ for full buffet, or BD5.5++ for soup and salad buffet. Children aged six to 12 dine at half price.

Baharat is also hosting a weekly BBQ night every Wednesday from 7pm to 11pm on the Baharat terrace with live music from South African duo, The Deux Song. Priced BD20++ inclusive of soft beverages, or BD24++ inclusive of a free flow of beverages.

Mezzanine Lounge is hosting an English afternoon tea daily from 3pm to 6pm, priced BD12++.

For details, call 17171144.

The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel is hosting a chicken promotion at Soie Chinese Restaurant daily except Saturday from 7pm to 11.30pm.

There is also a daily special lunch menu at Espressamente Illy Café daily from 7am to 11pm priced BD2.9++ inclusive of soft beverages.

For details call 17533533.

Artist Zuhair AlSaeed’s exhibition On the Road 2, hosted by The Bahrain Authority for Culture & Antiquities, concludes today at the Art Centre, from 9am to 8pm. It is a continuation of his 2015 exhibition On the Road 1, documenting a memory of roads and their relationship to growing up, through works of art. Admission is free.

The Bahrain Authority for Culture & Antiquities invites everyone to the 44th Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition, celebrating the creativity and ingenuity of artists in Bahrain. The exhibition is open daily until March 7, at the tent at Arad Fort, from 10am to 9pm. Admission is free.

For details, visit www.culture.gov.bh

Thursday (February 1)

St. Christopher’s School Bahrain will be hosting the Grand Finale of the 19th Young Musicians of the Gulf (YMOG) Competition in Bahrain this evening at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa at 7pm.

For more information, visit https://bsmeymog.weebly.com

The Gulf Hotel Convention and Spa is hosting ‘It’s Mussel Time’ in its Fusion restaurant, where you can enjoy a twist on seasonal mussels presented by the culinary team until February 28.

There is also a seafood night at Al Waha restaurant tonight from 7pm-10.30pm.

For details, call 17713000.

The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel is hosting a Malaysian Street Food Festival at Soie restaurant until February 9, except Saturday, from 7pm to 11.30pm.

The menu will include coconut milk spicy beef, pan-fried sea bass with chilli fresh garlic, plus Malaysian sour curry sauce.

The hotel is also hosting Indian Nights at Al Safir restaurant, with traditional Indian delicacies every Thursday from 7.30pm to 11.30pm.

Priced BD10++ per person.

For more information and to book online, visit https://bit.ly/SHEArabianNights or call 17533533.

Crowne Plaza Bahrain is hosting a seafood night from 7pm at La Mosaique Restaurant.

The Harvesters & Terrace is hosting a weekly night every Thursday of fun music, BBQ and selected beverages from 6pm onwards.

Priced BD7net for entrance, inclusive of one round of selected beverages. Entry is exclusive to those aged 21 and over.

For more details call 17531122.

Al Areen Palace & Spa is staging an Arabian Food Festival at its Saffron restaurant from 7.30pm-11pm. There will be live cooking stations and a buffet. The festival is being held every Thursday and Friday and tickets are priced at BD12.

For details, contact 17845000.

Elite Seef Residence & Hotel is hosting weekly Layali Al Bazerkan Nights with live entertainment and grills every Thursday from 8pm to midnight at the Oasis pool area. Priced BD14net per person.

For details, call 17583388.

The Elite Grande Hotel is hosting a Red Velvet Night every Thursday at H20 Lounge with choice of grills and selected beverages. Priced BD10++ per person.

The hotel is also hosting ‘HI Tea and Coffee’ every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Ahlan Cafe with a special coffee price with free cookies for BD3++ per person.

For details, call 17565888.

The Elite Crystal Hotel is hosting a weekly steaks and seafood night every Thursday at Waikiki from 6.30pm to 11pm, featuring an extensive steak and seafood buffet with live barbecue, unlimited selected beverages and a live band. Priced BD10++ per person for food package, or BD15++ inclusive of selected beverages.

For reservations, call 17360360.

Le Meridien Hotel Bahrain is hosting a weekly seafood night at Baharat restaurant every Thursday from 7pm to 11pm featuring a wide selection of fresh oysters, prawns, sushi, lobster, fresh fish, and more. Priced BD20++ inclusive of soft beverages, or BD24++ inclusive of free flow of beverages.

The hotel is also hosting a Retro Night every Thursday at Mezzanine Lounge from 8pm onwards with retro themed drinks and bites, and live entertainment from South African duo, The Deux Song.

For details, call 171711441.

The Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain is staging a fun Thursday Night Out for guests at its Silk’s Restaurant inclusive of live cooking stations, a buffet, a carving section, bountiful desserts and entertainment by a DJ from 7pm to 11pm. The evening is BD32net per person including selected beverages, BD16net for children aged six to 12 and free for children under six.

For details, call 17460017.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain, is hosting a weekly BBQ dining experience every Thursday at La Med from 7pm to 10.30pm, featuring tender meats, house-made sauces, salads, and a dessert buffet. Priced BD20++ with soft beverages and BD25++ with selected beverages.

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

Friday (February 2)

Al Areen Palace & Spa is hosting a Pakistani Food Festival today at Saffron to promote inter-cultural harmony through a fun night of buffet selections, authentic Pakistani delicacies and Gazal entertainment. Priced just BD12net.

A second helping will also be served up to celebrate the cuisine on February 16.

For bookings, call 17845000.

The Sri Lankan Engineering Society Bahrain will be celebrating its ninth anniversary today at Hotel Downtown Rotana. The society is open for engineers as well as other professionals in the field.

For more information on membership, contact ravidesilva@secureservices.bh

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention and Spa is hosting its Gulf Grand Brunch at Al Waha restaurant every Friday of January from 12.30pm-4pm featuring fabulous fare from its award-winning restaurants. It boasts a fun-filled children’s corner, a buffet selection offering 10 different cuisines alongside live counters, pool usage, live entertainment and an after-party at Typhoon Lounge. Price is BD32net inclusive of selected beverages, with special rates for Gulf Hotel Partners and Prestige Club members.

For details, call 17713000.

The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is hosting a winter brunch every Friday until February 9 from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at Bahrain Bay Kitchen International, featuring lavish culinary offerings. Priced BD25++ inclusive of soft beverages and BD35++ inclusive of selected beverages.

The Bay View Lounge is hosting a daily afternoon tea complete with tea and gourmet bites, from 3pm to 9pm, priced BD15++ per person or BD28++ for two guests.

For reservations, call 17115500.

CUT by Wolfgang Puck Steakhouse is hosting a CUT Brunch every Friday from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Priced BD24++ with soft beverages, of BD34++ with selected beverages.

For details, call 17115044.

The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel is hosting a new Pop-Up Brunch at Al Layali restaurant from 12.30pm-3.30pm with live entertainment, a carvery, curry and chocolate area. It’s BD28net inclusive of soft drinks or BD34net inclusive of selected beverages.

The hotel is also hosting a Chocoholic Friday brunch at Al Safir restaurant with live cooking stations, seafood items, plus an extravagant selection of desserts and crepe station with lots of chocolates. It is priced BD34net inclusive of selected beverages, BD28net inclusive of soft beverages, and BD10net for children.

Guests can book by calling 17533533 or visiting www.sheratonbahrain.com

Don’t miss the Elite Resort & Spa Muharraq’s Carnival Friday Brunch with music, merriment, sea views and pool fun all part of the package.

BD14++ for adults and free for children under six and BD22++ with selected beverages.

Call 17313333 for more details.

Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre’s ‘Sweetest Brunch’ takes place from 12.30pm-4pm. The price is BD22++ inclusive of soft drinks or BD32++ inclusive of a free flow of selected beverages. Book for 10-plus guests and receive a 20 per cent discount.

For more details call 17171000.

The Crowne Plaza Bahrain’s popular Absolutely Fabulous Friday Brunch from 12.30pm-4pm will take place at La Mosaique Restaurant and The Harvesters.

It’s priced BD31net and BD8.750net for children aged seven to 12.

Spices Restaurant is hosting a weekly Flavours of India buffet every Friday from 7pm onwards, featuring a selection of flavours handpicked from the subcontinent to delight your palate. Priced BD10.300net for food only.

Crowne Plaza is also hosting a weekly international themed night buffet every Friday from 7pm onwards, featuring a wide selection of dishes. Priced BD13net for food only.

For details, call 17531122.

Elite Seef Residence & Hotel is hosting a weekly Grill and Taarab Night every Friday from 7pm to 11pm with live Arabic entertainment and live grills. Priced at BD14net per person.

For details, call 17583388.

The Elite Grande Hotel is hosting a Grill to Chill night every Friday and Saturday at H20 Lounge with unlimited grills by the pool and beautiful city line views. Priced BD12++ per person.

For details, call 17565888.

The Elite Resort & Spa is hosting a weekly Friday Family Lunch with pool access, kid’s activities and a wide variety of international food. Priced BD10++ inclusive of soft beverages.

For details, call 17313333.

The Movenpick Hotel Bahrain is hosting a brunch every Friday from 12.30pm to 4pm at Silk’s restaurant and Flamingo lounge, featuring an international selection of items with live cooking stations and a children’s play area with face painting and entertainment. Priced BD36net per person including selected beverage package.

The hotel is also now taking bookings for St Patrick’s Day on March 16, where you can enjoy Irish breakfast, Irish stew and many more delicacies.

There will also be an Easter themed brunch on March 30.

For reservations, call 17460017 or email hotel.bahrain.fb@movenpick.com

The Bahrain Authority for Culture & Antiquities is hosting Al Fann: Art from the Islamic Civilisation from The al-Sabah Collection exhibition until June 30 at the Bahrain National Museum. The exhibition explores the great and multifaceted nature of Islamic culture through the al-Sabah collection of Islamic art. Admission is free.

For details, visit www.culture.gov.bh

Saturday (February 3)

The Sheraton Hotel Bahrain is hosting Flashback Saturdays at An Nada Lounge for workers in the hospitality industry, working in hotels, hospitals, or airlines, every Saturday, with 90s hits from DJ John Bituin and super discounted food and beverages. These prices are only for you so don’t forget to bring your work ID card.

For more information, call 17533533 or visit www.sheratonbahrain.com

Soak up the stunning views from the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay’s 50th floor and feast on Asian delights like Korean Fried Chicken Bao Buns, Wok Fried Shrimp Dumplings and Brisket Wontons at the re Asian Cuisine by Wolfgang Puck’s Saturday brunch.

The price is BD19++ and BD37++ with selected beverages.

For reservations, call 17115046.

The Bahrain Bay Kitchen at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is staging a Saturday Brunch from 12.30pm-3.30pm offering a wide selection of Arabic favourites such as Lamb Ouzi and cold mezzehs, priced BD16++ including soft beverages. 

For more details, call 17115000.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind brunch experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain’s Cantina Kahlo which includes selected Mexican beverages, authentic dishes, a taco station and sweet treats.

The price is BD35net per person including food and beverages, and BD20net per person for food only. It takes place from 11am-3pm.

For more details call 17580000.

Indulge in a wide selection of dishes appealing to all tastes from around the world at the Crowne Plaza Bahrain’s International Theme Night at La Mosaique Restaurant. The price is BD14.550net.

The hotel is also hosting a weekly Asian Night Buffet every Saturday from 7pm onwards at La Mosaique restaurant, featuring South East Asian specialties. Priced BD13net for food only. Selected beverage package is available.

For details, call 17531122.

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention and Spa is hosting salsa classes every Saturday from 7pm to 9pm at Typhoon Lounge. Classes are priced BD10 inclusive of two rounds of selected beverages.

Every Saturday, the hotel hosts its popular The Art of Cooking classes from 10.30am to 12pm, designed for home cooks with busy lifestyles and a passion for food. It includes hands-on demonstration classes led by professional chefs. Priced BD18net, including lunch.

For details, call 17713000.

The Elite Crystal Hotel is holding a weekly Sushi Night every Saturday at Waikiki from 6pm to 10.30pm featuring unlimited Japanese sushi. Priced BD10++ for food package, or BD15++ inclusive of selected beverages.

For reservations, call 17360360.

The Westin Bahrain City Centre is hosting complimentary junior baking classes at Furn Bakery for children every Saturday from 9am to 10am, featuring hands-on experience and supervision from its master bakers. There is an optional kid’s breakfast menu priced BD2++ for bakery items, plus water and juice for children aged three to 12.

For details, call 17171441.

The Movenpick Hotel Bahrain is hosting a Swiss fondue special every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday, from 7pm onwards at Silk’s restaurant and outdoor terrace, featuring cheese fondue with a selection of breads and dip-ables and chocolate fondue to finish. Priced BD15++ for two people, set menu available upon request.

For details, call 17460017 or email hotel.bahrain.fb@movenpick.com

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The Bahrain Authority for Culture & Antiquities is hosting its Between Muharraq and Seville: A Bolza – Bussad Dialogue Exhibition until March 20 at the Bahrain National Museum from 8am to 8pm.

This collaboration between Bahraini artist Ebrahim Bussad and orientalist artist based in Spain, Elisabeth Bolza, creates an artistic dialogue that connects East and West. Admission is free.

For details, visit www.culture.gov.bh

The Bahraini Farmers’ Market is back for its sixth season and will be open every Saturday from 8am-12pm until April 1 at Budaiya Botanical Gardens. Entry is free.

For more information, visit @farmersbh on Instagram.

Sunday (February 4)

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain is hosting a two-course Business Set Lunch Sundays to Thursdays from 12pm to 3pm at Primavera by two Michelin-starred Chef Oliver Glowig. Priced BD9.5++ per person including soft beverages.

Enjoy a special a la carte menu of Parisian-inspired classics at Plums until February 15 from 7pm to 11.30pm. Priced starting from BD6 to BD30.

For more details call 17586499.

Crowne Plaza Bahrain is staging an FBI Night every Sunday Night at The Harvesters & Terrace and Tracks Sports Bar from 9pm-1am. Drinks are 50 per cent off for employees of the food and beverage industry.

The hotel is offering a Business Lunch at Waves Seafood Restaurant every Saturday to Thursday from 12pm-4pm. The price is BD8net per person for three courses. A Business Lunch is also available at La Mosaique Restaurant every Saturday to Thursday from 12.30pm-3pm.

The price is BD8net for three courses or BD6net for two courses.

The hotel is also staging a weekly Italian Night Buffet every Sunday from 7pm onwards at La Mosaique restaurant, featuring authentic pastas, fresh sauces, pizzas and more. Priced BD13net for food only. Selected beverage package available.

For more details call 17531122.

The Elite Grande Hotel is hosting a Taste of Italy offer at Zodiac and H20 Lounge with a choice of Italian pasta or pizza and one soft beverage. Priced BD5++ per person.

For details, call 17565888.

The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel invites guests to enjoy performances by its new Filipino band Ekzlusiv, daily except Saturdays, at its An Nada Lounge from 9.15pm to 12.45am during weekdays and from 9.15pm to 1.30am at the weekend.

For details, call 17533533.

Monday (February 5)

Enjoy smooth Midweek Monday Music at Coda Jazz Lounge in Adliya with the sultry sounds of Dihann Moore & The SheGroovee Band while tasting bistro-style food.

For details, contact 34342828.

CUT by Wolfgang Puck at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain offers business lunch every day from noon to 3pm. Enjoy a two-course meal in 60 minutes with your choice of tea or coffee, priced BD14++ per person.

CUT Bar & Lounge is also hosting ‘CUT The Lounge To The Chase,’ featuring Wolfgang Puck’s signature bites and drinks with chic music every Monday to Thursday from 5pm-7pm, and Friday and Saturday from 4pm-7pm.

Priced BD3 for entrance.

There is also an Afternoon Tea at Bay View Lounge every day from 3pm-9pm priced at BD15++ per person, or BD28++ for two guests.

For details, call 17115044.

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention is hosting a Chinese New Year promotion from today until February 16, at award-winning restaurant China Garden.

The 12-day celebration starts today and will feature special lucky traditional dishes and creative New Year signature dishes from Chef Ding.

For details, call 17713000.

The Elite Grande Hotel is hosting a Dish of the Day every Monday night at H20 Lounge with a selection of special dishes prepared by the chef. Priced BD10++ per person.

For details, call 17565888.

The Crowne Plaza Bahrain Hotel is hosting a weekly French Night every Monday from 7pm onwards at La Mosaique restaurant featuring beef bourguignon, fresh salads, cheese and more. Priced BD13net for food only and a beverage package is also available.

For details, call 17531122.

The Movenpick Hotel Bahrain is hosting a Seafood Night every Monday from 7pm to 11pm at Silk’s restaurant, featuring a unique medley of seafood delicacies such as sushi, seafood dim sum, oysters, lobster and tiger prawns. Priced BD24net per person and BD29net per person with selected beverage package.

For details, call 17460017 or email hotel.bahrain.fb@movenpick.com

Tuesday (February 6)

The Crowne Plaza Bahrain Hotel is hosting a weekly Catch of the Day Seafood Night every Tuesday from 7pm onwards at La Mosaique restaurant. Priced BD18net for food only. There is also a selected beverage package available too.

For details, call 17531122.

The Movenpick Hotel Bahrain is hosting a Kababna Night every Tuesday from 7pm to 11pm at Silk’s restaurant, featuring mixed grills, signature salads, and freshly-squeezed refreshments. Priced BD18net per person.

For details, call 17460017 or email hotel.bahrain.fb@movenpick.com

As part of its Art at the Harbour series, Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company would like to invite guests to visit its 22nd exhibition featuring 20 pieces by Bahraini artist Aalima Almosawi, titled Searching for the Light.

The exhibition will be open at Harbour Towers West until February 15, after which it will move to Harbour Towers East where it will be open for another month. Admission is free.