July 2014 119 www.bahrainthismonth.com The act of fasting during Ramadan is for overall cleansing and spiritual reflection. The Holy Month is a joyful experience and one that cannot go by without enjoying the various Iftars and Ghabgas, which target Ramadan by dusk and the World Cup buzz. A five-star experience An Iftar buffet with traditional and international dishes, including a live cooking station, is in store at the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel. Served in the Awali Ballroom, the buffet is BD15.500++ on weekdays and BD16.500++ on weekends for adults, and BD8.500++ for children from four to 12 years. Kids less than four dine for free. i Call 17 533-533. Ranin, the Ramadan experience at The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel and Spa, delivers an ethnic buffet for guests. Iftar is available 6pm to 8pm and priced at BD13.500++. The Ghabga buffet starts at 9pm and runs until 11pm, with prices from BD12.500++. The World Cup games are screened at Ranin’s outdoor lounge. Shisha is available for BD6++ to BD12++. i Call 17 580-000. Make yourself comfortable at the Golden Tulip’s Al Afandi tent, which is open from 8.30pm until 2am. Enjoy playing games with the family, live entertainment and raffles during weekends. Iftar and Ghabga buffets cost BD8.500++ per person. i Call 17 535-000. For a rooftop dining experience, visit Al Fanar, located at The Diplomat Radisson Blu, Residence and Spa. Arrays of dishes are on offer throughout the month priced at BD15++ per person. The season closes with special Eid packages featuring a salsa night. Ghabgas start at 9pm. i Call 17 531-666. Figs and Olives will be serving a daily classic Iftar buffet at BD14++ at The Domain Bahrain Hotel. Meals for children between the ages of seven and 11 are at half price. Nightly Ghabga is from 8pm until 2am, offering an à la carte menu. IMARI, Txoko, Le Domain and Le Sauvage will remain closed for Ramadan. i Call 16 000-000. Step in to Khayma Al Seef at The Ramee Grand Hotel and Spa and experience Arabic flavours at a nightly buffet. Relish beverages while enjoying the live music of Lebanese singer Diana Eid and her band. Iftars and Ghabgas cost BD12++ on weekdays and BD14++ on weekends. Ghabghas are from 9pm to 2am. Children aged four to 12 years dine at BD6 and kids less than four years can dine for free. i Call 17 111-999. The Flavours of Ramadan Hotels and restaurants around town are offering their guests a joint celebration of Ramadan and the World Cup as both occasions come together this summer. diningramadanfeature
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