Ramadan Delights Among the highlights of The Holy Month are the exquisite culinary offerings available all over the Kingdom. Whether you want to splurge or save, BTM rounds up the best options for you. FIVE-STAR HOTELS THE RITZ-CARLTON, BAHRAIN The hotel unveils a new tradition this season with the largest and most elegantly designed Ramadan tent – Masaya – designed by renowned designer and scenographer Ammar Basheir. Iftar is priced at BD25++ and Ghabga at BD27++. Guests can also book a private pergola for up to eight persons. Enjoy nightly entertainment while indulging in the splendours of traditional Arabian cuisine and modern Mediterranean, Asian and Mexican fare. Call 17 586-499. FOUR SEASONS HOTEL BAHRAIN BAY Al Bahrain Ballroom will stage a lavish spread with a wide selection of traditional Bahraini fare as well as Lebanese, Moroccan, Indian, Turkish and global cuisine. There will also be several live cooking stations. Iftar is served between sunset and 8pm for BD26++. Ghabga is from 9pm onwards and priced at BD28++. Shisha costs an additional BD10++. Call 17 115-500. SOFITEL BAHRAIN ZALLAQ THALASSA SEA & SPA Welcome The Holy Month at Layali Al Zallaq Ramadan Tent by the sea. A lip-smacking Iftar will be on from sunset to 8.30pm and Ghabga begins from 10pm onwards. Both buffets are priced at BD19.500++. The price for Iftar includes Ramadan juices and beverages, while that for Ghabga includes food only. Call 17 636-363. THE GULF HOTEL BAHRAIN This Ramadan, the famous Khaimat Al Khaleej tent will have a modern, yet traditional, layout and kids’ play area with entertainment and games. Expect a bountiful Iftar and Ghabga buffet with live grills, freshly made savoury pastries, a selection of seven varieties of dates, a live Teppanyaki grill, chocolate fountain, crepe station, homemade Ramadan ice cream flavours and numerous, tasty new entrées. Call 17 713-000. AL AREEN PALACE & SPA Discover the grace of Arabian traditions under the Qasr Al Sultan Tent, where a sumptuous Iftar buffet awaits you for BD16++ on weekdays and BD18++ on weekends. Ghabga is a merry affair at BD15++ on weekdays and BD17++ on weekends. Early bird bookings before May 7 enjoy discounted rates for Iftar and Ghabga. Call 17 845-000. THE WESTIN CITY CENTRE BAHRAIN Satisfy your taste buds with traditional Khaleeji cuisine at Furn with a plethora of Middle Eastern delicacies. The buffet, costing BD18, will be laid out from sunset to 8.30pm. Savour authentic Ouzi, Sayadia, Arabic mixed grills, Chicken Maklouba, Marshoush Ades, Fie Qataah, Machboos and Harees. Go all out with the Tahina fountain, Turkish sweets, Ramadan juices and Arabic coffee. Call 17 171-441. SHERATON BAHRAIN HOTEL Iftar at Awali Ballroom will be a complete Ramadan experience, with typical Arabic décor and dishes. It is priced at BD16++ from Sunday to Wednesday, and BD18++ over the weekends. Al Safir Restaurant will host Ghabga from 9pm onwards for BD12.900++ per person. Call 17 533-533. THE DIPLOMAT RADISSON BLU HOTEL, RESIDENCE & SPA A superbly curated Iftar will be laid out at Al Fanar ballroom overlooking Manama’s skyline. Discover the heavenly taste of traditional Khaleeji dishes, as well as international cuisines all under one roof. Special group packages are available. Call 17 531-666. MÖVENPICK HOTEL BAHRAIN Al Murjan Ballroom will be serving a sumptuous array of authentic dishes on the Iftar buffet from sunset to 9pm, for BD19 per person. In the true spirit of charity, BD1 per Iftar guest will be donated to Muharraq Charity Fund. Group reservations of 30 people and more receive a 25 per cent discount. Call 17 460-017. ramadanhappenings 58 May 2018 www.bahrainthismonth.com
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