bahrainthismonth.com | MAY 2026 EID 27 Afternoon Tea at Café Gourmand The journey began with afternoon tea at Café Gourmand, also known as The Ritz Gourmet Lounge. Inspired by the golden age of César Ritz and Auguste Escoffier, the lounge carries an unmistakable old-world elegance. It is not just a place to sip tea; it is a stage where hospitality is performed with quiet confidence and timeless grace. The menu celebrates classic flavours, presented with cinematic flair. Every detail – from the clink of porcelain to the soft play of light – encourages you to slow down. Conversation naturally eases into a gentler rhythm and you begin to notice things you usually miss. A special mention must go to Concep, who crafted a personalised welcome message alongside exquisite French desserts. Her gesture was sweeter than the patisserie itself and set the tone for the rest of the stay. A Pause for Stillness: The Spa After lunch, I moved into what became the most grounding part of the day – the spa. The moment you step inside, the atmosphere shifts. It is quiet, deliberate and almost sacred. Designed around water-inspired elements, the spa features minerals from the Dead Sea and an authentic thalassotherapy pool that immediately sets the tone for deep relaxation. I opted for a relaxation massage and it was exactly that: unhurried, intuitive and deeply restorative. It was less a treatment and more a reset, the kind that leaves you lighter without realising when the weight slipped away. The spa does not try too hard; it simply knows what it is – a place to slow down completely.
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