bahrainthismonth.com | JULY 2026 FIRST WORD 5 George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman bahrainthismonth.com Arts | Culture | Motoring | Sports | Interviews | Lifestyle | Dining | Nightlife JULY 2026 | BD2 / SR20 YOUR GUIDE TO A GREAT WAY OF LIFE Since 1997 Issue 347 JULY 2026 Scan to signup to our monthly newsletter Copyright Reserved 2005-2026 The concept, content, style and design of this publication remain the exclusive property of Red House Marketing (Jersey) Ltd. and must not be reproduced in any form whatsoever without prior written permission. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication. However, Red House Marketing cannot accept legal responsibility for any error or omission. • Views expressed in this magazine by journalists and writers are not necessarily those of the publishers of Bahrain This Month. Licensed by the Ministry of Information Publication Code: TA001 ISBN 1 899 348 09 3 1 Year subscription Bahrain: BD24 Gulf and international subscriptions available on request. Printing Press: Union Press, Bahrain Published monthly by: Red House Marketing P.O. Box 20461, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: (+973) 17 813-777 Email: [email protected] www.bahrainthismonth.com As the summer heat settles over the Kingdom, the island continues to offer plenty of ways to relax, recharge and enjoy the season close to home. This month, our main feature, Summer & Staycations, celebrates the best of what Bahrain has to offer without the need to board a flight. Across these pages, we round up some of the Kingdom’s most inviting escapes, from city comfort and beachside calm to family-friendly activities and indulgent hotel experiences. We check in to Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences for a relaxing city staycation, before visiting the Gulf Hotel Bahrain, an island landmark known for its history, warm service, dining variety and leisure facilities. We also explore luxury villa staycations at The RitzCarlton, Bahrain, a refreshing harbour escape at Charthouse Bahrain, a summer reset at The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa Bahrain and a seasonal city break at Barceló Hotel & Residences Bahrain. For families, our summer camps guide offers useful ideas to keep children active, engaged and learning through the school holidays, while our quick escapes feature proves that a change of scenery does not always require a long-haul flight. In motoring, we experience the extraordinary force of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric, as Kristian Harrison discovers an SUV with supercar power and luxury polish. We also highlight Al Haddad Motors’ international recognition from Mercedes-Benz and Jetour Bahrain’s latest prebooking campaign for its 2026 models. Over in Woman This Month, nominations remain open for the Woman of the Year Awards 2026 until August 31. We encourage readers, businesses and organisations to nominate exceptional women across Bahrain and the GCC who are making a meaningful impact. As ever, Bahrain This Month remains your Guide to a Great Way of Life. Stay connected with us in print, online at www.bahrainthismonth.com, and on social media @bahrainthismonth for the latest updates, news and features. Warmest regards, George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman George F. Middleton Editorial Director Kristian Harrison Contributors Noora Al Rashed, Eman Deabil, Badia Dhrari, Bill Grieve, Dr. Gurpreet Kaur, Fifi Kiwan, Dr. Jarmo Kotilaine, Shruti Ramesh Designers Deson Cunado Shahid John Photographer & Bystander Layout Editor Subeesh Kumar N S Bystander Production Sabu Sebastian Webmaster Nishad Eapen Videography Sathesh Baby Creative Partnerships Director Amna Syed ([email protected]) Media Sales Executive Karen Crasto ([email protected]) Sales Manager - Digital & Media Specialist Nibha Pandey ([email protected]) Social Content & Communication Executives Shannan Peter Vaz Shaymaa Elgayar Distributor Al Hilal Group (Hilal Direct Services) THE TEAM Administration & Finance Samson Vaz Marlyn Ragasa Distribution Team CM Abdul Rahman Gopal Arul Kumar Cover: Summer & Staycations
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