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Let’s start this month’s comment with what can very well be a rhetorical question: Do you need to set aside a day to celebrate women? It’s a thought most of us have pondered on at least once in our lives, but few of us have managed to get an answer to.

Editorial & Contributors David Hollywood John Ridley Maria Sorger Angela McDonough Rita Moussallem Nadine Compton Craig Heslop Abdul Wahab

We celebrate not only International Women’s Day but also Middle East’s Mother’s Day this month. While it’s great to express our appreciation and love to the special women in our life, have we, thanks to marketing gimmicks, pressured ourselves into believing that if we don’t celebrate it in the conventional way – expensive dinners and gifts – we are ingrates?

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Not all of us can afford five-star meals and diamonds. But all of us can manage to share words (and actions!) of gratitude and encouragement. Go ahead and make her a cup of tea this women’s/mother’s day, tell her how beautiful she is, do the laundry instead of waiting for her to do it, spur her on to achieve her deepest desired ambitions… you’ll have celebrated the very essence of a woman in much more fruitful way than you know!

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Contents MARCH 2016 • ISSUE 159 Online edition at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com

Fashion 44 46 47 48

Wedding Styles PINK Trending Casual & Chic Man CONFIDENTIAL

Beauty & Wellness 54 55

Season’s Skin Care

Gastro & Nightlife

74 75

Easter Specials Mother’s Day Dining

Essential Listings

Juicy Pickings 10 22

Spring Fever

100 Recommended

Events & F1 Line-up

Restaurants, Nightspots, Essential Info, Beauty Spots and Spas, Sports and Fitness Clubs, and Other Associations.

Portraits of Ladakh

Cover Story 32

Sonique - Music Icon Interview

Features & Interviews 36 40

A Day to Remember The Ninety-Nines Inc.

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For more events, brunches & parties, turn to pages 100 - 106

Bahrain’s much-awaited cultural extravaganza is here! The Spring of Culture is here to wow you with its exciting, diverse line-up of events. We will feature the events on a month-bymonth basis to remind you what you must not miss. Here is what is in store for March.

MUSIC

ART

Lebanese folklore music band, TriOrient When: March 28 Where: Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Centre for Culture and Research

Rasmi Al-Khafaji’s art exhibition “Other Homelands”. When: 1st March Where: Al Bareh Art Gallery “Identity Borders”, a group exhibition featuring the finalists of the 2015 Art Bahrain/The Nest Prize. When: 5th March Where: Al Riwaq Art Space “Sleeping Cats” by Ebrahim Busaad inspired by the unpredictable nature of cats and the artist’s own memories of growing up in Old Muharraq. When: 16th March Where: Busaad Art Gallery International artists include Jordanian artist Dr Khalid Khreis who presents his solo exhibition “Dialogue of the Dot’, which focuses on the element of “people” expressed as saturated crowds made up of varied repetitive dots. When: 24th March until 3rd April Where: The Art Centre Palestinian artist Bashar Alhroub’s exhibition “Nowhere” which draws from his country’s struggle. When: 26th March Where: La Fontaine

Weekly shows of traditional songs sung by pearl divers and seafarers performed by Mohammed bin Faris’ band When: Every Thursday Where: Mohammed bin Faris Hall (Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Centre for Culture and Research)

Symposium celebrating the poetry of Nizar Qabbani followed by a performance of his most famous works by Jahida Wehbe and Amani bin Tara to mark Arab Poetry Day.

When: 21st March Where: Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Centre for Culture and Research Multi-talented Turkish actor, Halit Ergenç, star of the popular Turkish historical drama series “Hareem Al Sultan”, will perform in a memorable music concert featuring the Cinema Symphony Orchestra led by conductor Serdar Yalçın When: 3rd March Where: Bahrain National Theatre A tribute to the music legacy of the late Lebanese diva, Sabah performed by Rima Khcheich. When: 8th March Where: The Cultural Hall

Halit Ergenç

NowhereBasher Alhroub

Egyptian singer and composer Mohamed Mohsen will perform his contemporary take on the traditional Egyptian song repertoire. When: 24th March Where: The Cultural Hall

Mohamed Mohsen

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American jazz singer Gregory Porter will perform. When: 5th March Where: Arad Fort

German production “Hotel Paradiso”, an amusing story of a busy ski resort in the Alps, will play. When: 27th & 28th March Where: The Cultural Hall

“Caesar of Arabic Music” Kadim Al Sahir will enchant his fans with past hits and songs from his new album. When: 9th March Where: Arad Fort Multi-platinum singer-songwriter, Seal will take the fort’s stage. When: 24th March Where: Arad Fort

Celebrated choreographer, Akram Khan Kadim Al Sahir will present his contemporary take on the traditional Kathak dance. When: 11th March Where: Arad Fort

Gregory Porter

Famous Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela will dazzle with their fast and furious rock, metal, and world music fusion. When: 31st March Where: Arad Fort

Multi-cultural performance of Georges Bizet’s classic work, Carmen involving 23 musicians from 10 countries. When: 17th March Where: Arad Fort

Fado concert by Liana, featuring the renowned Portuguese singer performing the sultry music of her native country. When: 4th March Where: La Fontaine

Seal

PERFORMING ARTS Performance of black theatre, mime and modern dance based on the distinguished Czech tradition in this genre.

LECTURES & SEMINARS Anne Radiesse and Iris Love will share their insights on how beauty manifests itself in culture. When: 14th March 14 Where: Shaikh Ebrahim Centre for Culture and Research

When: 11th & 12th March Where: The Cultural Hall Colloquial poet, Salah Jaheen’s greatest work “Leila El Kebira” will be performed in a new interpretation. When: 17th & 18th March Where: The Cultural Hall

A number of family-friendly shows are also on slate, including Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales. When: 18th to 19th March Where: Alumni Club

Liana

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2016 FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX

LIVE

jimmy cliff

Friday April 1, 2016

concert open to all f1 ticket holders

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Talks by prominent artists, including Abdul Karim Al-Orayyed. When: 2nd March 2 Where: Bahrain National Museum The 17th Annual Bahrain International Book Fair is set to enthrall book lovers. When: 24th March until 3rd April Where: The Art Centre

POP-UP THEATRE Pop-Up street-shows at various locations:

Dancing Graffiti When: 10th and 12th Origami Story Teller When: 24th to 26th March

CINEMA Green Caravan Festival, which includes screenings of short films from around the Middle East, international documentary films, and panel discussions. When: 17th and 18th March Where: Al Riwaq Art Space Special screening of the famous 1967 Egyptian film, Qasr El-Shouq, the second part of the classic trilogy by the late great Egyptian novelist and Nobel Prize for Literature recipient, Naguib Mahfouz starring the late Egyptian movie star, Nour El-Sherif in his first leading role. When: 22nd March Where: Bahrain National Museum

For tickets, visit the festival kiosk located near Gate 1 at Bahrain City Centre or log on to springofculture.org, and for further enquiries, call +973 3990 0630 @springofculture on

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Poetry readings by poets including Badia Kashgari from Saudi Arabia. When: 7th March 7 Where: House of Poetry Ebrahim Al-Arrayed.

Guidance in Disguise

Egyptian poet, Gamal Bekheet will perform. When: 20th March Where: Shaikh Ebrahim Centre for Culture and Research

The Yelling Kitchen Prince When: 3rd to 5th March

London-based Iraqi writer, Khalid Kishtainy will discuss his native countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heritage in his talk about the ancient civilization of Sumer and its budding democracy. When: 21st March Where: Shaikh Ebrahim Centre for Culture and Research

For more events, brunches & parties, turn to pages 100 - 106

David Hollywood asks us to consider how our ambitions change as we mature and grow older, and how important it is during life to hold onto the hopes of youth because they are unaffected by anything other than enthusiasm. Does age show wisdoms yearned for? Earned! Is life just guidance in disguise? And work is nothing more than years, Of ideals lost, to all our fears, Does time exhibit what we learned? -As wasted hopes, ambitions spurned? -In favour of deluded dreams! Envisage what tomorrow means? If sights will weep before they send, An image of the life we end. But what is left, If youth has sung, Of stories which forever long, To live in hope, because their young, And see adventures overcome the darkness, as the years appear, To sweep our lives past something flung, Into the light that glows so bright, Intensified desires, we might Just overcome! Before weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re none!

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BAHRAIN WRITERS’ CIRCLE

BSPCA QUIZ NITE DOGFATHER FUNDRAISER Don’t miss the one-time-only reunion of ‘Revival’ at the Dogfather Fundraiser this month. Guests will enjoy a dinner buffet while grooving to some great music by a live DJ. Exciting raffle prizes to be won too! Tickets BD15 per head available at the British Club. When: 11th March, 7.30pm Where: The British Club

Do you love America? The BSPCA does and invites you to celebrate all things red, white and blue with its USA themed quiz and karaoke night. Fabulous quiz prizes and a brilliant raffle are linedup. Tickets BD5 per head available at Nicole’s, Animal Welfare Centre (Askar) and BSPCA’s thrift shop. When: 24th March, 7.30pm Where: Nicole’s Mediterranean Restaurant’s rooftop

The island’s oldest formal, organised writers’ club invites you to indulge in literature. Whether you love poetry or prose, or just enjoy all things creative, there is something for everyone – new comers can try the sessions and then opt for membership if they enjoy it.

For more info, call Tel. +973 1772 8245

For more info/tickets, call Tel. +973 3312 1769

Writers’ Creative Workshop When: 21st March, 7.30 pm Where: Umami restaurant

Poetry Circle Meeting & Rehearsals When: 8th March, 7.30 pm Where: Umami restaurant Writers’ Circle Monthly Meeting When: 14th March, 7.30 pm Where: Umami restaurant

For more info, call Tel. +973 395 747 95

AL AREEN AQUATHLON A 400km swim and 2.5K run aquathlon will take place starting from Lost Paradise of Dilmun’s (LPOD) Lazy River and finishing at Al Areen Palace & Spa. Winners will win exciting cash prices of up to BD300! The event is open to men, women and kids above 12 years old. A raffle draw with prizes including one night stay at Al Areen Palace & Spa, health club memberships at the resort, LPOD passes and more is also lined up. The registration fee is just BD10. When: 25th March, 11am Where: LPOD & Al Areen Palace & Spa

For more info, call Tel. +973 1784 5081 16 Bahrain Confidential March 2016

Mickey Mouse and his band of friends, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy will be performing in a music mash-up of mega proportions when Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival debuts in Bahrain this month. Produced by Feld Entertainment in partnership with the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, the concert will feature greatest hits from the blockbuster movies, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, and Disney Pixar’s Toy Story remixed to rock, pop, reggae, hip-hop, jazz and country, among other jams. When: 15th to 19th March Where: Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre

For tickets, visit Virgin Megastore

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THE F1 BAHRAIN LINE-UP

The much-awaited Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix weekend is set to burn the tarmac in less than 30 days! Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), the home of motorsport in the Middle East, is set to host the 12th edition of F1’s only desert race. This is the third successive night race under BIC’s state-of-the-art track lighting system.

The Race Schedule

The 57-lap Bahrain Grand Prix is scheduled to flag off at 6pm on Sunday, 3rd April. Qualifying on Saturday, 2nd April, will start at the same time, while an hour-long Third Practice session will be held from 3pm to 4pm. On Friday, 1st April, Practice One kicks off the weekend’s action from 2pm to 3.30pm, and then Practice Two will be held under floodlights from 6pm to 7.30pm.

Entertainment Unlimited

Global megastar, Avicii will headline the star-studded line-up of world-class artists at the F1 weekend this year. Other entertainers will include superstar DJs Axwell ^ Ingrosso and reggae royalty, Jimmy Cliff. Following a first-ever Thursday night (March 31st) concert, internationally renowned reggae legend, Jimmy Cliff will be the opening act on Friday, 1st April. Cliff will hit the stage directly after F1 Practice Two. His show will be followed by electronic dance duo, Axwell ^

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Ingrosso. That paves the way for Avicii’s live performance on the evening of 2nd April, the Saturday of the race weekend, straight after F1 Qualifying.

Supporting Race, Porsche GT3 Cup Middle East

This local favourite has been born and bred at the BIC. It will stage an exhibition round with competitors from all over the world including the very best of Bahrain and the GCC.

F1 Village, Fun for the Family

Part of the public entertainment available at the F1 Village vending area includes theatre shows, trapeze shows, children’s workshops and roaming acts. Furthermore, an F1 Fan Zone will be on hand, giving fans an exciting inside look into the sport.

Tickets

Tickets to the Bahrain Grand Prix can be purchased for seating along BIC’s Main Grandstand, Batelco Grandstand, Turn One Grandstand, University Grandstands and Victory Grandstand. Tickets cost BD150 apiece for the Main Grandstand and BD120 for the

Batelco Grandstand. For the Turn One Grandstand, they are BD100 each, while tickets for both the University Grandstands and Victory Grandstand are BD60 apiece. Children aged three to 12 years old can get tickets for half the price, while entry is free of charge for those below three years old. All tickets are for three-day access to the Grand Prix weekend. Buy your tickets at the BIC stands in Bahrain City Centre and Seef Mall (Seef District).

For more info, visit bahraingp.com or call Tel. +973-1745 0000 facebook.com/ OfficialBahrainInternationalCircuit Twitter @BAH_Int_Circuit @bah_int_circuit

profile

MY BAHRAIN

Michelle Bailey, living in Bahrain, is the founder of Feed the Need, an initiative to help feed the hungry on the island. I love Bahrain because…

Firstly, because I met my husband here and secondly, because of the welcoming hospitality of the Bahraini people. We’ve made it our home for 11 years, started our consultancy business 10 years ago and are raising our children here. Bahrain is home and so much of our family memories are woven within its rich tapestry.

My motto in life…

It is what it is. All things are difficult before they become easy.

3 things I can’t live without…

Good health, my family, my mobile phone

I’m currently reading…

The Tao Te Ching. More accurately re-reading it. Along with The Road Less Traveled. Both books have travelled with me around the world for the last 25 years.

My typical weekend is…

Michelle Bailey

Favourite restaurant on the island…

Emma Wash on Budaiya highway. Simple, wholesome Bahraini food at its best.

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Feed The Need has inspired me in this way…

Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come. Over 10,000 people have been inspired to join our group to help alleviate hunger, educate about global food wastage and above all else, help others by giving themselves the gift of giving. Spreading love is inspirational.

The weekend is the only time my husband is with us so we stay close to home. Friday is family day full of lazy mornings, family cuddles and slow breakfasts. We head out to a restaurant for a meal and return home to games or a movie with the kids. Saturdays we catch up with work for just an hour and then get back to family fun.

You can get in touch with Michelle on mbailey@ feedtheneedbahrain.com

The freshest catch from the local fishermen every Thursday night! Get hooked on seafood from the Arabian Gulf at Bahrain Bay Kitchen. The restaurant will lure all seafood lovers with an authentic seafood dinner “Fisherman’s Night” every Thursday. Featuring an extensive seafood buffet, diners are invited to choose fresh delicacies from the tempting seafood bar, the smoked fish as well as the sushi and nigiri stations. Live music, live cooking stations and the freshest catch every Thursday from 7 pm, all for BHD 21++ excluding beverages. Reservations: +973 1711 5500 fourseasons.com/bahrain

art space

Portraits of Ladakh Ladakhi woman wearing headgear made of turquoise stones which looks like a cobra

Sawsan Taher, a Bahraini photographer living on the island made a trip to the snow-peaked Himalayan paradise, Ladakh. She tells us she is one among the first Arabian female photographers to visit this destination, and shares few of her prized moments from the expedition. 22 Bahrain Confidential March 2016

art space

Forewoman from Shey village working in the farm

A man in Leh selling handicrafts

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I spent some time with the farmers while they harvested their crops. One of them, a woman, who also seemed to be the leader, motivated others to finish their work before sunset. Then they all sat down for a cup of Ladakhi butter tea with milk, and bread. I was thrilled to be invited for a cuppa. It was a beautiful gesture by these simple people because they gave out of their nothingness.â&#x20AC;?

Farmer enjoying butter tea after a long day

A little girl from Turtuk on her way to school

We also walked through the mountains to Turtuk, a predominantly Muslim town in Indian Kashmir, and open to tourists since 2009. A Ladakhi couple wearing traditional clothes

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art space Students sitting on a carpet in their classroom

“I came across a small building with just 2 classrooms for grades 5 and 6. There were no tables and chairs, only a small white board, and students sat on a carpet.”

Sawsan Taher captures the morning assembly in a Turtuk elementary school

“I noticed that the female students sat in the front row while the male students sat at the back. It was easier to communicate with the high school students because they could speak English.” A Turtuk high school classroom

“The people here speak Urdu and a little of Hindi followed by some Ladakhi. Ansar Al Hussain was one of the students who volunteered to help me. He could not speak English but convinced his friends to pose for me.”

Ansar Al Hussain (Left) with his friend in the classroom

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interview

60 SECONDS WITH RUSSIAN FASHION DESIGNER

OLGA VILSHENKO

Olga Vilshenko grew up watching her mother, who created beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces for her family. She later pursued a degree in Fashion at the Institute of Fashion and Art in Russia, eventually supplementing her study at London’s Istituto Marangoni. Bahrain Confidential caught up with the creative entrepreneur when she visited Bahrain to launch her latest Vilshenko Resort ’16 collection at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Tell us about your new collection

to bring them the Vilshenko Resort ‘16 collection.

For the Vilshenko Resort ‘16 collection, I really wanted to capture the mood of free-spirited elegance in relaxed, romantic and feminine silhouettes. Fine French cotton and lace are adorned with watercolour roses and floral embroideries in a sumptuous spring colour palette, weaving the brands signature Russian aesthetic though contemporary silhouettes and versatile separates.

What do you love about Saks Fifth Avenue?

What inspirations do you draw from Russian culture while creating your designs?

This season, my must have piece is a floral printed prairie dress, feminine, light and elegant for the summer months. My favorite is the Francois watercolour roses print dress from my Resort ’16 collection. I will also be wearing the Heather French embroidered blouse with jeans for a more casual look, or with the Marianne embroidered skirt.

I take much of my inspiration from my native Russia, including culture and art to traditional embroideries and costumes. I have always been inspired by traditional Russian folklore. We combine traditional craftsmanship with contemporary techniques to create looks that really resonate with today’s woman.

Why Bahrain?

Bahrain is a new market for us, that we are very excited to be a part of. Bahrain has such a wonderful rich heritage and culture, and Bahraini women are known for their love of style, so we are thrilled to be able

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Everything! Besides offering a beautiful store environment and top service, Saks also carries the best mix of international brands. Established luxury labels sit along side exciting new emerging designers.

Your style tips for the season?

Visit Saks Fifth Avenue in City Centre Bahrain to check out the Vilshenko Resort ’16 collection

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SAINT LAURENT PARIS BOLD CRUSH

BALENCIAGA DARING STUDS

ROSANTICA AQUA TASSEL

CHLOÉ LEATHER CHARM

GIANVITO ROSSI BEAUTIFUL HEIGHTS

MOSCHINO TRUE OMBRÉ

sheer luxury

HUBLOT'S LATEST LUXE LIST Classic Fusion "Racing Grey": Hublot further expands the Classic Fusion line with a modern, stylish look. Less harsh than black, more timeless than blue, this grey reinforces the model's versatile elegance.

Big Bang Broderie: The Big Bang Broderie Sugar Skull and the Big Bang Broderie blend confident femininity with innovation at its peak and, for the second year running, consecrate Saint Gallen embroidery on organza silk.

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Big Bang Unico Retrograde Chronograph: As the official watch of the EURO, the World Cup, the Champions League and the Europa League, Hublot stands on the touchline of the most prestigious competitions and championships.

MP-05 LaFerrari Sapphire: A sapphire setting for the recordbreaking movement.

Available at luxury stores across Bahrain Prices on request

watches

THE NEW V-RACE COLLECTION Iconic watches from the Versace Spring/Summer’16 range.

A chronograph with the attitude and energy of Versace today, it matches the contemporary design with the tradition of watchmaking. The runway look has an IP yellow gold case with an interchangeable top ring, the crown embossed with the Medusa. It comes with either an IP yellow gold bracelet, or straps to match the urban jungle prints and an additional fabric-edged black leather strap. The Swiss-made movement displays the chronograph hours and minutes in the same counter at 6 o’clock on the dial, with the big date indicator at 12 o’clock. The watch is available in IP yellow gold, as well as all-black, all-blue, all-bronze and bi-colour.

Available in Bahrain’s stores from this month Price on request

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An Icon of the Music Industry and a fan of Bahrain!

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We managed to catch up with Sonique recently, whilst in UK preparing for her return to Bahrain during the Formula 1 weekend. Always bubbly and full of fun, we decided to take the plunge and probe a little further into her life, career and to find out what makes her tick.

mixer. With Sonique going from strength to strength as a DJ, her voice broke free from behind the decks and she released a series of hit singles. The best known of these, ‘I Put A Spell On You’ and ‘It Feels So Good’ were rapidly followed by her first solo album ‘Hear My Cry’; the rest is history!

Born as Sonia Clarke and raised in North London, Sonique's formative years were infused with the sounds of her mums's record collection. Every Sunday the house would be filled with the sounds of Marvin Gaye, Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, Otis Redding and Denice Williams. "That was the day for loud music, cleaning and nice-smelling food being cooked", she recalls fondly. "Music is something you're born with," says Sonique. "I've always had this thing in me for music. The first record I bought was Donna Summer's - I Feel Love, and that was the beginning of my life and my musical experience. It reached a part of me that other things didn't. I immediately knew that this was the music I liked, and have never deserted it“, she says.

Bahrain Confidential (BC): Who has inspired your work most, male and female, and who were the most influential in helping you during your career? Sonique: From a musical point of view, it would have to be Donna Summer and Mark Moore, whilst in my DJ career, Carlos Diaz and Carl

BC: You always look like you're having such fun when you are performing. Are you? Sonique: I am lucky enough to do a job that I really enjoy and celebrate that every time I play for an audience. It becomes a happy marriage between me and the party-goers, fueling my enthusiasm which I hope transfers to those that are listening. BC: What would be your advice for our up and coming artists, DJs, singers and musicians, here in Bahrain, wanting to make a career in the industry? Sonique: My main advice would be to make sure you really love it, because it, like most artistic careers, it has its ups and downs. As long as you love music more than anything, that will keep you going when the times get hard, if not, it will just emotionally wipe you out. It’s also a highly competitive industry, so you need something to keep you motivated – just love it!

Music is something you're born with. I've always had this thing in me for music. The first record I bought was Donna Summer's - I Feel Love, and that was the beginning of my life and my musical experience.

Spending her early years training to be a pentathlete, a casual remark from a youth-worker about her beautiful voice, began to change her life. Five years later, as a struggling artist, Sonique had her first real break with Mark Moore, writing and singing in his band S‘Express. Mark, a profound influence, made the life changing gift of a set of turntables and a

Cox; both foundation stones of the Ibiza scene where I truly learnt my trade; I have a lot to thank them all for. As an influencer, I think it would have to be my great friend John Kelly, one of the top 30 DJ’s in the world every year since 1995, who taught me how to concentrate behind the decks when the world is going mad around you! BC: As one of the first well-known female DJs, did you get any hassle from your male counterparts? Sonique: I didn’t get much hassle, as you put it, but certainly got “that look”, to say what does she think she’s doing up there! But once I’d started, and they were all dancing, the look turned to a smiling acceptance!

BC: This will be your second visit to Bahrain, what did you enjoy most during your first trip here? Sonique: I just met such lovely people. The people are just amazing, the party was equally so and everyone has a place in their heart for music. I also had a lovely time being shown around the country, even visiting the Mosque. It was great to see some the local culture and understand the religion a little and I am really looking

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cover story forward to coming back during this special weekend in April. BC: You always seem to be flying all over the world and performing. What drives you to keep going at this pace? Sonique: Passion. It is hard to say no when you are doing something that you love and that people want me to do. Again, it’s more like a marriage, I need to do it. Now, let’s head for the next party! BC: What are the plans for the coming year? Sonique: Certainly to take it a little easier than last year, which was manic, and I have decided that I would like to see more of the Middle East and Asia as last year I spent so much time in Russia and it would be nice to see some sun once in a while! Throughout her life, Sonique’s philosophy has been ‘Be the best or don't bother’. With her music career, she's certainly put that into practice and, thankfully for all of us, continues to do so! Sonique will be performing at the “Speed of Sound” event at the Art Rotana in Amwaj on Friday 1st April.

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The Lunch After the spa, Nisha and Sumit dined at Keizo restaurant in Al Areen. Inspired by striking Far East flavors, Keizo features an eclectic range of Japanese, Thai and Chinese cuisines. This stunning lagoon styled restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere amidst stylish architecture and a chic interior, perfect not only for intimate dining but gatherings and entertainment too. For more highlights, watch our video on bahrain-confidential.com For more info on the spa and a detailed spa menu, and Keizo restaurant, visit alareenpalace.com To test drive the Infiniti Q50 Hybrid visit the showroom in Sitra or call, Tel. +973 1773 2732 Keizo

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interview

THE NINETY-NINES INC. When we first heard of it, we thought, intriguing name! Well, it symbolises the 99 charter members who were part of the organisation in 1931. Founded in 1929, the Ninety-Nines Inc. worked hard to grow and sustain itself, and today, is an international organisation of licensed women pilots across 35 countries. The group’s Arabian Section was founded in 1989 by twelve members based in Saudi Arabia. Currently, Alia Twal, the discovery of Yvonne Trueman, one of the founding ladies, is the Governor of the section whose sole motive is to promote the advancement of aviation through educational scholarships and mutual support while honouring the groups unique history and sharing a passion for flying. Bahrain Confidential speaks to Alia Twal about her experience.

What do you most love about flying?

Science, freedom, beauty, adventure: what more could you ask from life? Aviation combines all these elements I love. There is science in each curve of an airfoil…in the color of the exhaust flame; there is freedom in the unlimited horizon; beauty in the brush treetops with the birds, leapt valleys and rivers, and adventure in each puff of the wind.

How does being a woman and trained pilot influence your role as Governor?

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It wasn’t easy reaching where I am today and the goal is to never stop. I promised myself to help other women fulfill their dream or at least teach them persistence. I want to unite women pilots; we were just 21 members when I took over and today are approaching 99 – we are the largest overseas section. Being a trained pilot has helped me to separate my emotions when I’m understanding something or acting upon something.

What challenges has the Ninety-Nines Inc. helped female aspirant pilots, overcome?

In addition to offering networking opportunities and professional guidance, the ninety nines has been a launchpad (pun intended) for many aspirant women pilots’ careers to take off. Right from helping them to obtain their licenses to educational scholarships, the organisation does it all.

How has the attitude toward women pilots evolved over the years in the Middle East and the world?

In the past, many women have had to prove themselves and the battle was twice as hard. But thanks to those, strong, determined people, young women today have the opportunity to consider aviation as a profession. The Middle East has vast talent and there are many who are headed toward change in mindset I am happy to be part of this change.

Do women build barriers for themselves, career and otherwise?

I believe, yes. Women are dreamers but often drift away from their dreams, not fighting enough or giving up too soon or sometimes, being carried away with other responsibilities. Many a time, there are culture barriers too – that said, we have fine examples of female pilots working in countries like Sudan, Iran and Saudi Arabia. The world is opening up to the idea of women pilots and so should women. When you’re up there, all you have to be able to do is perform, fly – as long as you can do that, you’re good!

A successful scholarship story you’d like to share.

In 2014, Joline Rukkab became the first Arab female to win the Amelia Earhart Scholarship from the Ninety-Nines Inc., and went on to successfully complete her flying education too.

interview A few members of the Arabian Section of the Ninety-Nines Inc. share their thoughts.

many religious and social norms that were against me pursuing my dreams.”

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Samar Osman, First Female Sudanese Pilot “I come from a traditional background where women can sometimes feel like a bird in a cage. Flying gave me my freedom and strength. I was denied line training despite passing my check ride, because I’m a woman. But thanks to my instructor’s sacrifices to the point of his resignation, I was granted my license.”

Wedad Shujaa, Syrian “My dad, a pilot too, inspired me and my older brother to pursue careers in aviation. It was not easy convincing my dad to let me do this because he knew how unforgiving this industry is. I’ve had to prove myself not only to men but even a few women that women can be successful pilots.”

“I was always unsure of whether or not I’d be able to juggle my roles as a wife and mother, and a pilot. But something kept drawing me to my dreams and here I am, Senior First Officer at Gulf Air and Vice Governor of the Ninety-Nines Inc.. It’s a challenge every day but I’m willing to take it on!

Lale Caner, German based in Qatar Tanya Bizri, Lebanese Samar Oran, Second Female Jordanian Pilot “Flying challenges me enough to keep me motivated to overcome all obstacles. Juggling family as a wife and mother, and then as a single parent, with my career has been tough. I’ve also had to fight

“My most prized moment as a pilot was the first time I was at the controls. I was zooming down the runway and all I could think was, WOW! While there have been obstacles, I’ve also met many men and women who have been supportive, so, I’d say, block out the negatives and embrace the positives.”

About Yvonne Trueman Yvonne Trueman is 80 but that doesn’t stop her from taking to the skies! She joined the NinetyNines Inc. in the early 1970's and assumed the role as Governor of the Arabian Section when it was established in 1989. Though she has currently given up her duties, Yvonne has flown to most continents in the world and has British, New Zealand and American Private Pilot license not to forget the seaplane license as well. Her late son Captain Julian Pooley - a helicopter pilot - was killed in 1984 and Yvonne started the donation of Yvonne Trueman Scholarship Foundation with $10,000 in his memory. This year, the King of Bahrain, HRH Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa awarded Yvonne Trueman at the Bahrain Air Show for her devotion to the world of aviation.

“Being in the cockpit is a daily challenge, even today, and as a woman I need to perform twice as much to prove myself. But having the freedom to escape to different places makes me feel special. I’m a big fan of the F-16 Fighter Jet and would love to fly it someday (wink!)!”

Tatiana Burge, Born & Raised in Saudi Arabia “What I love most about flying is the freedom. That said, there have been challenges like, the more successful I became, the more I was told that the reason behind my achievement is that ‘I’m a girl’ and I don’t deserve it. It took a lot of courage to drown those voices and not believe them to be true.” For more info, visit www.arabian99s.com Bahrain Confidential March 2016 41

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SKINNY TIP

The weather is changing and it’s time to step up your skin care regime. To help you with that, we bring you professional advice from Dr Noor Jameel Almozan, Dermatologist at Ibn Al Nafees Hospital. Tell us a little about yourself.

I graduated from Al-Mustansyria School of Medicine in Iraq in 2007 and did my Masters in Clinical Dermatology in the UK in 2011. I got a Fellowship in Aesthetic Dermatology from Mount Sinai Hospital in the USA in 2012. Before practicing in Bahrain’s private hospitals, I’ve worked in hospitals in the UK as well as the USA. My experience ranges treating different skin conditions including psoriasis, eczema, acne vulgaris, melasma, and bacterial and viral skin infections. I’ve also handled cases related to hair loss and facial rejuvenation with fillers, Botox, PRP, Mesotherapy and peeling.

What are the common skincare faux pas in this part of the world?

The most common skin care mistake is not using sunblock with proper SPF protection. The Middle East, specifically, has very strong summers and Bahrain too is a sunny country, which is why sun protection is a must. Not removing makeup properly or sleeping with makeup on, and not drinking enough of water are other issues.

Your tips for day-to-day skincare?

My advice to every woman is to invest in her skin and beauty by moisturising properly. Choose the right moisturiser for your skin type, use sunblock, eat healthy, and practice sports or any form of physical activity at least twice a week to have healthy, glowing skin.

What dermatological treatments does Ibn Al Nafees offer?

Ibn Al Nafees offers many skincare procedures including Hydrafacial where skin is cleansed using special multivitamins solutions along with an anti aging serum. We also have the latest laser hair removal machine where patients can get rid of unwanted hair with minimal pain and best results. In addition, we have a new peeling procedure with Nano technology for patients having melasma & uneven skin tones.

Any new and interesting developments in dermatology?

Every year there is something new with aesthetic dermatology. Recently Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy has made a new revolution in treating hair loss, hair thinning, dark eye circles, wrinkles as well as brightening and rejuvenation of the face.

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VIVA Bahrain teamed up with Alshaya Group to offer value-added benefits to its VIVA Rewards customers. Bahrain’s first telecom loyalty rewards programme, VIVA Rewards has recently been enhanced to offer greater flexibility and increased benefits to its subscribers. Through an exclusive tie-up with AlShaya Group, VIVA Rewards subscribers will now have an opportunity to redeem their earned points at more than 30 of the world’s most recognised retail brands offered by the international franchise group in Bahrain. VIVA Rewards which is a free loyalty programme that assigns prepaid and postpaid customers’ points for using their mobile or data services, also offers redemption of telecom benefits including free VIVA to VIVA calls, SMS, international minutes, as well as additional data.

offerings like Pottery Barn, Teavana, to culinary services including Starbucks, IHOP, PF Chang’s, Pinkberry etc, VIVA customers will now be able to redeem points for their diverse lifestyle and shopping needs.

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With retail choices ranging from health & beauty brands such as MAC, Bath & Body Works, The Body Shop; to fashion and footwear featuring Debenhams, River Island, H&M, Oasis, Footlocker, Payless, Mothercare; from home furnishings and lifestyle have to SMS the word ‘Points’ to 98833. The members enrolled to the programme are classified into various tiers - ‘Bronze level’ with up to 120 points; ‘Silver level’ with points ranging from 121 to 299 points; and ‘Gold level’ with points between 300 to 600 - customers can check their level by sending an SMS with the word ‘Level’ to 98833. Additionally, VIVA customers also have the opportunity to grow their tier level via their mobile or data transactions and reach the highest ‘Elite level’ by earning 601 or more points. Customers can access additional information on VIVA Rewards or sign in by visiting viva.com.bh/personal/rewards

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opinion

THE E G A U L ANG GULF

Aiste A Daubaras talks about bridging the gap.

t might be one of the most over-used clichés known to the humankind, but indeed 'time flies'. To my somewhat bewildered realisation, it has been already more than a year, since we found ourselves in this sunny, sandy and exotic part of the world. And as any beginning, it was a rather challenging, slightly shocking... and a bit lonely to start with... So what does a girl do on her birthday when all her best friends are miles away and new ones are just in the making? Undoubtedly, she seeks her other 'best friends' aka 'diamonds'. However, making the right choice on such an important matter, in an unfamiliar place, requires an extensive and timeconsuming reconnaissance. Luckily, if the girl's friends back home are as supportive and as well connected as mine, the task is much easier. Just with one phone call you are immediately supplied with reliable recommendations. And thus, Hubby was duly summoned to an expedition to a certain highly recommended Aladdin's cave (which looked like a rather ordinary jewellery boutique from outside... chmm...). As all the goodies on display were duly admired and coveted, and favourite ones chosen after much agonising decision making... one encountered a huge problem – the Language Gulf! Because as it turned out, the said Mr Aladdin spoke not a word

of English... nor French... nor any other language that we have a command of. Fair enough... it is his country, it is his cave. How very presumptions of us to expect that he should speak our language when we can hardly muster a word in his, between the both of us ... Anyway, it would have been too defeatist to give up at this stage, so off we trotted back home to regroup and rethink the strategy. Needless to say, the services of the same kind friend were called for again, to give me a crash course in Basic-DiamondPurchasing Arabic. Et voilà! A few days later, equipped with all the necessary glossary, neatly saved in my phone, along with some very professionally recorded mini-audio-clips sent via WhatsApp to help me pronounce difficult sounds... we reappeared at Mr Aladdin's cave, 'Salam Alaikum-ed' him and started our negotiations in almost fluent and flawless Arabic. Well, honestly, perhaps it sounded more like a broken and badly pronounced mumble, but nevertheless, we were aptly rewarded for our efforts with a nice tanziilaat ('discount' in English but has a much deeper meaning here), extra gifts and most unusually, even a hint of a smile on that stern gentleman's face. So, dear Reader, I trust you may have realised by now, that my story is not about material goods, but about universally accepted and appreciated currency of 'A

Knowledge of The Local Language", as it is first and foremost considered to be a sign of respect for the locals, but also equally important, a rather handy tool to get by and to be understood. We all know that out of the 1.3 million people living on this charming island, more than half of the population are expats. Although how many of them speak at least some passable Arabic... I wonder... Disclaimer: The author of this article admits that, to her shame, she falls to the category of non-Arabic speaking expats, but is putting an assiduous effort to amend this error.

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Socialite, Writer, Jewellery Brand Ambassador and Advisor for International School of Etiquette (ISE). To share your feedback with Aiste, email: aiste.anusaite@gmail.com

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HUAWEI MATE 8 LAUNCH Cooler, Faster, Longer – but is it better? Huawei revealed their latest Flagship device, the Mate 8, to the Middle East region, at the Madinat Jumeirah Dubai.

he Huawei Mate 8 is a dual-SIM handset which features a 6-inch full HD (1920 x 1080) LCD display. The 3 models offer either 3/4GB of RAM and 32/64/128GB of internal storage. The device is powered by the Kirin 950 64-bit octa-core processor and a 4,000mAh battery. The latter provides over 2 days of standard usage, which is exceptional when compared to its competitors. The Mate 8 “phablet” provides a 16-megapixel main camera with an 8-megapixel ‘selfie-snapper’ up front. Android 6.0 Marshmallow runs Huawei’s Emotion UI 4.0 on top of it. This is a little dated now, but Huawei assure us that the next release will introduce a greatly revised feature set and will run on the Mate 8. This handset is available in Champagne Gold, Moonlight Silver, Space Gray, and Mocha Brown colour. Bahrain Confidential had the opportunity to interview Ashraf Fawakherji, Vice President for the Middle East Region, to understand a little more about the device. Ashraf pointed out that the lower screen resolution was

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chosen to increase the battery life and performance. He went on to say that they had gone to great lengths to ensure that the phone ran ‘cool’, by using some advanced thermodynamics, where handset temperature is often a criticism of many of its competitors. I particularly liked the exceptionally fast fingerprint reader on the rear of the phone, which is much more accessible in general use, though it might be a drawback when the device is lying on a table top. Added to this, the Mate 8 also has a great feature called “Knuckle Gestures”, where the phone can differentiate between finger and knuckle touches on the display. You can do some cool things by simply tapping the screen with your knuckles, providing shortcuts to many features to speed up the overall usability of the device. Overall, the new Mate 8 is a big step forward from its predecessor, though it

would have been great to have the top model with a higher resolution and perhaps without the Emotion UI, sticking to Marshmallow’s stock interface, which is better, in our opinion. Looking at what Huawei achieved with the Nexus 6P, which combined great design and awesome specs, I can't help but feel the Mate 8 could have been so much better. However, the ability to spend a day with the device without having to drag around a charger is certainly a great step forward in this marketplace; something had to suffer to achieve this. In summary, it's one of the best larger phones you can buy right now and if you're looking at a phablet, but don't want anything all that expensive then this is a great choice.

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The Huawei Mate S’ touch screen control technology strikes a balance between the phone’s brilliant capabilities and its stunning visual appearance. Touch is a core of the Mate S, creating a new experience for users and enhancing their interaction with the device. For instance, when viewing photos, they can be quickly previewed and enlarged by pressing the screen with one finger. The phone is equipped with Fingerprint 2.0, which improves recognition speeds by 100 percent, as well as its onehand operations. In addition to this, the Knuckle Control 2.0 feature simplifies how users switch between app operations and take screenshots. For instance, drawing a “C” with ones knuckle activates a camera, while doubleclicking the screen with a knuckle records the screen in the form of a video. The phone is equipped with a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 800-megapixel front camera with soft, front lights to improve selfies!

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Powered by Android Wear and IOS, the first smartwatch in the Huawei wearable family is a fully circular watch, featuring a 1.4-inch touch-sensitive AMOLED display, scratch-proof sapphire crystal lens, cold-forged stainless steel frame, and comes with a built-in heart rate monitor and 6-Axis motion sensors. Powered by Android Wear, receiving SMS, email, calendar, app, and phone call notifications has never been easier! The watch includes 4GB of storage, 512MB of RAM and Bluetooth 4.1.

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Seef Mall Optical Illusion Gallery

Seef Mall teamed up with OSN to captivate Bahrain with National Geographic Channel’s ‘Entertain Your Brain’ Optical Illusion Gallery at the mall in Seef district.

Islands of Socotra Meeting

An international meeting on ‘Emergency Response Plan for Islands of Socotra’ was held at the Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage. 62 Bahrain Confidential March 2016

Land Rover Experience Anniversary Motoring enthusiasts and members of the media enjoyed a fun event hosted to mark the first anniversary of the Land Rover Experience.

BCC Winter Tales Winner

City Centre Bahrain announced the winner of its Winter Tales promotion. The winner bagged a trip for four to Walk Disney World Florida. Bahrain Confidential March 2016 63

Hublot’s Geneva Days

Hublot launched its 2016 collections during Hublot’s Geneva Days. Stunning, luxurious designs from the range were presented in Bahrain.

MotorCity Annual Appreciation Event

MotorCity organised their annual employee appreciation event at the ART Rotana Hotel & Resort in Amwaj. Over 300 employees including the company’s top management attended the event.

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MAK Lubricants Launch

Jawad Business Group hosted the grand launch of MAK Lubricants, which was followed by dinner at Ramee Grand with Mr KP Chandy, Executive Director (Lubes) from Bharat Petroleum and other VIP guests.

40 Prevention 40 Cure Cancer Walk-A-Thon Bahrain Cancer Society organised a Walka-thon to highlight the importance of regular check-ups and detecting cancer in its early stages.

Mebin Vargheseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Exhibition Mebin Varghese, an artist living in Bahrain, exhibited her work at the Amwaj Marina Market.

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VIVA Rewards Media Briefing

VIVA Bahrain hosted a media briefing to unveil major new enhancements to its VIVA Rewards Loyalty programme, and highlight the announcement of its strategic partnership with AlShaya Group, which will offer VIVA customers increased benefits.

Suzuki Vitara Launch

The new Suzuki Vitara was launched by, Mohammed Jalal and Sons, at City Centre Bahrain.

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Hussain Al Naomi Art Exhibition

Artist, Hussain Al Naomi hosted an art exhibition titled ‘The Good Life Artoholic’ at his home in Sa’ar.

Tilly’s Concept Store Opening

Tilly’s Concept, a new ‘urban concept store’, hosted its grand opening at Seef Mall in Seef district.

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THE 2016 LINCOLN MKX

lmoayyed Motors, the Lincoln importer-dealer in Bahrain, announced the arrival of the new Lincoln MKX to its showroom. The luxury cross over is designed to give you a warm, tailored driving experience.

New engine option

Active noise control enhances overall sound quality by cancelling unwanted noises, resulting in a comfortable cabin and a better environment for music listening and in-car telephone conversation. Additionally, the available hands-free power liftgate ensures height can be adjusted easily.

Leading the engine choices is the new 2.7-litre twin-turbocharged Ti-VCT EcoBoost V6, which is GSO-rated at 346hp and 542 Nm of torque. The standard 3.7-litre V6 is also GSO-rated and offers 308hp and 379 Nm of torque.

Other features: • Adaptive cruise control • Lane-Keeping System • Blind Spot Information System • Cross-traffic alert

Safer & More Effortless Ride

The MKX is the first in its class to have a 360-degree camera with an enhanced (12-sensor ultrasonic system) park assist. The camera system also offers a 180-degree split view, great for crosstraffic situations. The 360-degree view shows up to seven feet all around the vehicle, helping to make parking easier.

Available semi-autonomous features include the first Lincoln implementation of technology that may help avoid or lessen the severity of some frontal crashes: PreCollision Assist with Pedestrian Detection. If no corrective action is taken and the system detects a collision is imminent, the brakes are automatically applied. Available adaptive steering ensures optimal steering response in all situations. The new Auto Hold feature automatically releases the brakes when the accelerator pedal is pressed. Available Lincoln Drive Control, a suite of ride-enhancing technologies, customises the driving experience and optimises performance. Drivers can select among normal, sport and comfort modes.

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Enhanced Park Assist

Elegant Design

Proud, wide shoulders, dynamic side undercuts and belt lines, and clever touches such as the integrated antenna underscore a sophisticated and powerful appearance. The interior blends function with flowing forms and is both open and cocoon-like, stunning yet quiet. Rich materials and exquisite detailing add to the experience.

Warm & Tailored Experience

The patented Active Motion function is a slight continuous movement in the seat cushion – perfect for long trips or while waiting in traffic. Lincoln Experiences greets the driver within approximately nine feet. The lower LED daytime running lights gently brighten, door handles are illuminated and there is interior sequential lighting. The available panoramic VistaRoof enhances open air driving experience.

Revel Audio

Revel’s Audio makes an automotive debut with the MKX. A 13-speaker Revel system features: • Revel signature waveguides on every door • QuantumLogic Surround Sound • A 12-channel Class-D amplifier • Field-balancing shorting rings • Proprietary spectral and power management technologies • The Revel Ultima system is an optional extra available on Reserve models and features 19 speakers and a 20-channel high-voltage hybrid amplifier

For your test-drive, visit the showroom in Sitra or call Tel. +973 1773 7373

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THE 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

Nick Cooksey reviews Volkswagen's latest Passat incantation.

he 2016 Passat is available in Bahrain in four configurations - S, SE, SEL and Sport. It seems everything on this car has been changed from the previous model. The exterior design is attractive in a conservative sort of way. In fact, the styling and changes to this car can best be described as ‘evolutionary’. Volkswagen and German car brands in general rarely go for the type of major facelifts that their Japanese and Korean competitors make when introducing new models. Inside, the cockpit is, unlike the subtle changes to the exterior, completely different. There is plenty of space and the center console and dashboard have two-tone decor panels and there are a lot of soft surfaces. There’s dual-zone climate

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The infotainment system is bang up to date and allows iPhone and Android pairing, and uses a capacitive touchscreen.

control, a multifunction steering wheel, and the leather seats look like they belong in a luxury car costing several times the price. The infotainment system is bang up to date and allows iPhone and Android pairing and uses a capacitive touchscreen that allows swiping and pinching motions as used on the phones themselves. This car has a 6.0-inch screen. The 2016 Passat is powered by a 2.5-liter MPI engine which accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 9 seconds and offers 170hp. Driving around Manama the Passat performed as capably as you’d expect. Steering is tight, there was little engine noise, but overall it was a comfortable drive with forgiving suspension when driving along the bumpy dirt roads near

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The spacious interior of the 2016 Passat

the fort in the Seef where these photos were taken. On the highway I put my foot down hard on the accelerator a few times and though it was no sports car, the power was acceptable for this type of family car. Prices: Starting from BD 8,800 includes 3 years/45K free service, 3years roadside assist and 5 years/unlimited mileage extended warranty.

For your test drive, visit the Volkswagen Centre in Sitra or call, Tel. + 973 1745 9977

The 2016 Passat is powered by a 2.5-liter MPI engine which accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 9 seconds and offers 170hp.

Alternatives: Entry Price Comparison: Nissan Altima

From BD6,995

Mazda 6

From BD7,920

Hyundai Sonata

From BD7,790

Toyota Camry GL

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EASTER SPECIALS Family brunches, Easter egg hunts, fun for the kids and MORE!

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Easter Brunch at Choices on 27th March with international dishes for BD24++/17++ and kids between 6 to 12 years BD8.5++

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1600 0111

Elite Grande Hotel

Brunch at H20 with bunnies and eggs, a special buffet and giveaways for kids – fun for the whole family by the poolside on 27th March, 12.30pm to 4pm for BD12++ per person

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1756 5888

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay

Brunch at Bahrain Bay Kitchen with hot cross buns and more on 25th March and 27th March, 12.30pm to 3.30pm for BD26++

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1711 5500

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa

Eggceptional Easter Brunch for the family at Al Waha with bunnies and egg hunts on 27th March, 12.30pm to 4pm for BD31/23 net

buffet, treasure hunt, colorful Easter eggs and live music on 25th March, noon to 4pm for BD20++

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1711 1999

Swiss Belhotel

The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain

Easter Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt at La Med on 25th & 27th March, 12.30pm to 4.30pm for BD35 net

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1758 6499

Good Friday Seafood Lunch with a lavish buffet featuring fresh seafood and fish at Swiss-Café. Younger guests have a special kid’s selection too, 12.30pm to 3pm

For reservations, call Tel. +973 6631 0041

The Royal Golf Club

Easter Brunch at Links Restaurant with a range of delicious food stations as well as a giant Easter Bunny and an Easter Egg Hunt for the little ones. On Friday 25th March, noon to 4pm for BD18 net adults and BD9.5 net per child aged 12 or under. Children aged 4 years or under are welcome to eat free of charge.

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1775 1262

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1774 6421

Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain

Lunch Enjoy a lavish spread on 27th March, 12.30pm onwards for BD27 net per person with a traditional egg hunt and entertainment.

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1746 0017

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Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre

The Bunny Basket on 20th to 26th March, 11am to 10pm (Friday and Saturday, 11am to midnight) with special treats at Longitude 50 Easter Brunch on 12th February, 12.30pm to 4pm at Baharat for BD18++/26++

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1717 1441

Crazy Good, with wide variety of fresh and bold flavours. Crazy Hot, from Singapore, Cambodia to Malaysia and Vietnam, this delicious menu geographically covers quite a distance. Crazy Fresh, 100 percent made from scratch daily.

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Mother’s Day & International Women’s Day in Bahrain The Westin Bahrain City Centre

Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa

Mother’s Day at the Mezzanine Lounge on 21st March, noon to 4pm for BD13.5++ for two persons – enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling on the house

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1711 1999

International Women’s Day at Boudoir on 8th March, 8pm until late and ladies enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly and canapés

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1717 1441

The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Mothers Day Buffet at La Med on Sunday, 12.30pm to 4.30pm for BD18++ with a gift for the ladies!

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1758 6499

Mother’s Day Get your mum to enjoy a complimentary meal - on the house at Ruka, Rasoi and Lemon Tree on 21st March

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa

Mother’s Day at Zahle where you can dine for 4 and mum gets to dine FREE as well as a special gift, 21st March, 7pm onwards

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1774 6421

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay

Mother’s Day Dinner at Bahrain Bay Kitchen on 21st March, 7pm to 11pm for BD21++

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1711 5500

Elite Grande Hotel

Mother’s Day Special at Julio’s all day dining on 21st March, 7pm to 10.30pm with a 4-course dinner for BD10++ per person

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1756 5888

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Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay

Jazz Retro Night on 4th March with a 6-piece jazz band, The Swing Revue, and a 3-course dinner, beverages and an afterdinner rendezvous â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all for just BD40. Friday Brunch at Bahrain Bay Kitchen, 12.30pm to 3.30pm for BD26++/34++ Saturday Brunch at Bahrain Bay Kitchen, 12.30pm to 3.30pm for BD18++ Fiesta Mexicana at Bahrain Bay Kitchen every Monday, 7pm to 11pm for BD18++ Fisherman Night at Bahrain Bay Kitchen every Thursday, 7pm to 11pm for BD21++ CUT Brunch at CUT By Wolfgang Puck every Friday and Saturday, 12pm to 3pm for BD29++/39++/49++

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1711 5044

Elite Resort & Spa

Tarab Nights at Al Naseem poolside every Tuesday & Wednesday, 7pm onwards

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buffet and hearty Arabic buffet with a varied selection of live grills, and family entertainment for BD 14++ adult/6++ kids less than 11 years

For reservations, call Tel. +973 3627 5444

Elite Seef Residence & Hotel with live Oud music (BBQ station on Wednesdays only) Paelleras Night at Al Naseem poolside Every Friday, 7pm onwards for BD16++ per person Thursday Night Grills at Al Naseem poolside every Thursday, 7pm onwards for BD15++ per person Chillout Saturdays at Al Naseem poolside every Saturday, 7pm onwards for BD12++ per person Family Friday Brunch every Friday by the pool with a lavish international

BBQ Under the Stars at the Oasis poolside every Friday, 7pm onwards for BD12++/7++ per person Festa Italiana Oasis poolside every Thursday, 7pm onwards for BD12++/7++ per person Fun Fridays at Kids Club, 10am to 6pm for BD10++ per child (3 to 12 years) with lunch, gifts and fun Friday Family Brunch at the Oasis gardens with a lavish buffet and your kids can have fun at the Kids Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all for BD18++/10++ and for kids BD10++

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1758 3388

At Lanterns we pride ourselves with entertaining you with a mixture of ancient to modern Indian culinary influences.

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Good Times at Time Café

Ramee Rose Hotel’s NEW Sports Bar Located in the heart of Juffair, Time Café is a welcome addition to the island’s ever evolving culinary and entertainment scene. Promising to bring you a prime time…all the time, this contemporary hub offers the perfect experience for the sports enthusiast, business entertainer and traveller, local nightlife crowd, as well as families. Out with the gang to catch your favorite sporting event? Head to Times Café and enjoy matches on one of the many flat screen televisions. An exclusive VIP Player’s lounge with a private screening area and personalised service is also available. Further, a live kitchen creating an eclectic array of reinvented pub fare promises to keep your ‘time’ interesting as ever!

Opening late March and timings from noon to 2am @timecafebahrain

Al Areen Palace Hotel & Spa

Keizo Brunch Savour a lavish brunch including Arabian, Western, Indian and Far East delicacies for BD25++/ 19++, 12.30pm to 4pm. Complimentary access to pool and kids club.

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1784 5000

Elite Grande Hotel

Hot Grills Night every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7pm onwards for BD12++ per person B&B every Tuesday and Wednesday, 8pm to 11pm with varied cuts of meat grilled to perfection for BD12++ per person Poolside Brunch at H2O every Friday, 12pm to 3.30pm with a lavish buffet for BD12++ per person

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1756 5888

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa

“Nowruz” Persian New Year at Takht Jamsheed with a special lunch buffet on

18th and 19th March – promotion until 24th March for BD17++ per person (for lunch buffet) New Menu & Chef at Royal Thai: Treat yourself to a round of free traditional Thai beverages Cherry Blossom Festival at Sato with a special hanami platter for BD25++ Sherlock Holmes presents the UK's original Rolling Stones tribute band "Rollin Cones", live on 24th March, 9pm onwards Giro d'Italia Take a tour of Italy's richly diverse regions at La Pergola with a special menu and a la carte menu

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1774 6421

InterContinental Regency Bahrain

Click Post & Win Take a selfie with Chef Stefano at Medzo and win an exclusive dinner for two at the restaurant, Sunday to Friday, noon to 3pm DIY Ice Cream Kids get to whip up their own creations for dessert at Medzo, Sunday to Friday, 6pm to 11pm

Business Lunch at Medzo daily, noon to 3pm for BD7.5++ with a 2-course menu Meat Your Match on Tuesday for BD22++ at Legendz Steak House, 7pm to 11pm Bubbly, Seafood and Legendz at Legendz Steakhouse every Saturday, 12pm to 4 pm.

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1722 7777

Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain

Thursday Night Out The island’s most popular indulgence with unlimited drinks, prime cuts of US beef and more at Silk’s every Thursday, 7pm to 11pm with great music by the resident DJ for BD27 net per person Monday Seafood Night Experience an extravaganza of fresh, succulent seafood delicacies every Monday, 7pm to 11pm at Silk’s restaurant for BD27 net per person

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1746 0017

The Royal Golf Club

NEW! Links Tuesday Dining Offer, 6pm to 10pm for BD5.5 per person NEW! Links Thursday Dining Offer with "Surf n Turf Night" from 6pm onwards

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1775 1262

gastro Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa

Sushi Lunch Enjoy all you can eat sushi with soups, salads and rolls at Ruka, noon to 3pm for BD12 net Sake & Rolls Enjoy this very Japanese delight at Ruka, 6pm to 1am for BD19++ Cocktail Master Class with unique bottomless cocktails at Ruka every Monday, 6pm to 2am for BD19++ Earth Hour at Ruka with a no-lights ambiance, 100 per cent healthy set menu on 19th March, 7pm to 10pm for BD15 Throwback Holi Party at Rasoi with a set menu, live entertainment and all things colourful. Dress code is white. On 31st March for BD15

Swiss Belhotel

Fondue Classics with the traditional cheese fondue and hot pot Fondue Bourguignonne or Chinoise style daily, 7pm to 11pm at Swiss-Café Business Lunch Buffet at Swiss-Café, Saturday to Thursday, 12.30pm to 3pm for BD7 net International Dinner Buffet at SwissCafé, Saturday to Wednesday, 7pm to 11pm for BD8 net Arabic Dinner Buffet at Swiss-Café on Thursday and Friday, 7pm to 11pm for BD8 net Friday Seafood Lunch at Swiss-Café, 12.30pm to 3pm for BD12 net

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1711 1999

For reservations, call Tel. +973 6631 0041

Sheraton Bahrain

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Chocoholic Brunch Indulge in international delicacies during the chocolate-themed, family-friendly brunch at Al Safir Restaurant with special focus on chocolate creations every Friday from 1pm to 4pm with live entertainment fun for kids for BD22/28 net and BD10 net (kids) Thursday BBQ Night by the pool, 7.30pm to midnight with a selection of varied meats and seafood for BD25/18 net

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1753 3533

The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain

South American Food Fest at La Med from 4th to 31st March, 3.30pm to 11pm – a la carte Friday Brunch at La Med, 12.30pm to 4.30pm for BD32 net

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Saturday Italian Brunch at Rosso with live stations every Saturday, noon to 4pm for BD14++

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1600 0111

Bushido

Friday Brunch with unlimited food and drink, noon to 3.30pm

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1758 3555

Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre

Curry Tour every Sunday, 6.30pm to 11pm for BD12++ and kids between 6 to 12 years dine half price Butchers Night every Tuesday, 6.30pm to 11pm for BD16++ and kids between 6 to 12 years dine half price Seafood Buffet every Thursday, 6.30pm to 11pm for BD16++ and kids between 6 to 12 years dine half price Award-winning Brunch every Friday, 12.30pm to 4pm, BD18++/26++

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1717 1441

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Waikiki Hawaiian Brunch Unique buffet stations every Saturday, noon to 3.30pm for BD18.5++/24.5++ Welcome to Tahiti Traditional Polynesian culture from 22nd to 25th March, 8.30pm onwards with an exquisite Tahitian menu and dazzling dance performances on the outdoor terrace

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1758 6555 Sea Scallops at Trader Vic's

ST PADDY’S DAY Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa CHECK LIST Red Lions Enjoy Irish drinks Elite Grande Hotel H20 Join the celebrations on 17th March, 8pm onwards with BBQ and drinks for BD20++ Zodiac Lounge Enjoy St Paddy's Day celebrations on 17th March, 8pm onwards with finger bites, drinks and special Irish desserts all for BD18++ per person

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1756 5888

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa

Sherlock Homes invites you to celebrate St Paddy's Day with a range of traditional drinks

at special prices on 17th March, 7pm to 2am

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1711 1999

Ramee Rose Hotel

Kabayanz will host a bash on 17th March with resident band, Stellar, and DJ Francis. Entrance is just BD5 and BD20 for unlimited drinks Club XS invites you over for its St. Paddy’s Day weekend party with resident DJ Chunk for BD5 entrance and BD20 with unlimited drinks

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1761 6167

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1774 6421

FOOD TASTING Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa invited us to a private food tasting event at their Indian restaurant, Rasoi. This spacious but intimate dining space creates some of the most exquisite flavours of the sub continent, and its impeccable service and cosy ambiance make it a great place to dine.

Get your Indian food fix at Rasoi. For reservations, call Tel. +973 1711 1999 Chef Girish wows foodies at Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa's Indian restaurant, Rasoi Inset: Two of the many dishes at the tasting

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nightlife DJ Daniel at Ramee Rose Hotel

Interesting events hosted by Bahrain’s best hotels Elite Crystal Hotel

DJ Louise at Klub 360 on 18th March. DJ Lil’ L aka DJ Louise is an RnB and Hip Hop DJ from Scotland and Glasgow’s top commercial house DJ

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1736 0360

Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain

Ladies' Nights every Tuesday, 7pm to 11pm, with grape, sparkling and selected cocktails, and with live entertainment by the Cuban band at Flamingo Bar & Lounge

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1746 0017

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay

The Blue Hour at Blue Moon Lounge every Tuesday and Wednesday for BD5 including cocktails and bites

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CUT the Lounge to the Chase at CUT Bar and Lounge every Saturday and Sunday for BD3 including drinks and bites

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1711 5044

InterContinental Regency Bahrain Happy Hour at Downtown Bar and Elements Pool and Lounge with 25 per cent discount, daily 4pm to 9pm

Ladies' Night at Downtown Bar every Wednesday, 9pm to 1pm Arabesque Night Enjoy Arabesque tunes with DJ Detour every Friday, 7pm to midnight

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1722 7777

Meisei

Ms Meisei White Night 1st anniversary

on 2nd March, 7pm to 2am with salsa on the rooftop Arabic Fusion on 10th March with entertainment by DJ Salime and local artist, Mohamed Sami 9pm to 2am, dining from 7pm onwards Meisei's 3rd Birthday Party on 17th March, 9am to 2pm, dining from 7pm onwards with entertainment by Sarah Chandler of UK Saxation girls fame

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1700 7770

Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa Weekend DJ Relax at Ruka and unleash the dancer within you. There will be a special DJ performance too. Every Thursday and Friday, 7pm to 2am Major Lazer Live Performance The famous band in live performance of the “Lean On,” one of 'SPIN’s 63 Best Songs

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of 2015 So Far' at Ibrida Club on 31st March for BD20

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1711 1999

Trader Vic’s

Salsa Night at Mai Tai Lounge on 16th March and 30th April, 10pm until late for BD10 with welcome drink – dress to impress! Wahine Tuesday at Mai Tai, 6pm to 10pm with complimentary drinks for ladies and Trader Vic’s tid-bits. Tiki Time every Monday, 5pm to 8pm with 30 percent off selected drinks

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1758 6555

Bushido

Hed Kandi party on 25th March from 10pm until late with free entry for ladies and BD15 for gents. DJ Eibhlin from Ireland will enthrall with her popular dance music mixes Samurai Monday with 50 per cent off selected drinks and complimentary appetisers, 8pm to 11pm Afterwork on weekdays, 5pm to 8pm with Buy One Get One Free offer W-Night every Thursday, 9pm until late with complimentary drinks for ladies

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1758 3555 Trader Vic’s - Salsa Night

DJ Eibhlin at Bushido

Ramee Rose Hotel

Glow It Up beach party – the first one at the Ritz this year! Groove to the tunes of saxophonist, Franky Flowerz and the electrifying beats of DJ Sami on 3rd March, 8pm to 2am for BD20/30 net

DJ & Producer Chunk from South London will perform at Club XS from 1st March onwards

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1758 6499

Ladies Nights' daily at Club XS

Cellar 59 1st Anniversary on 10th March with a guest DJ and complimentary cocktails and bubbly for ladies, 8pm onwards

DJ Daniel Royal from UK will be at Club XS on 3rd March. Get ready to groove to some RnB, hip-hop, Latin commercial, top 40s, regaetton and EDM.

DJ Sabrina Trance, a German DJ will perform at Club XS on 25th March.

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1761 6167

Ladies’ Nights at WU Asian Restaurant & Lounge every Wednesday, 5pm onwards and at Cellar 59 every Thursday, 5pm onwards

The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain

Happy Hours at WU, Monday to Thursday, 5pm to 8pm and at Cellar 59, Saturday to Thursday, until 8pm

Ladies’ Night at Thai, every Tuesday, 7pm to 11pm with DJ Erin Campbell

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1600 0111

Happy Hour at Thai, Sunday to Wednesday, 4pm to 7pm

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Sheraton BBQ Nite Launch Sheraton Bahrain hosted guests and members of the media in an exclusive launch event for its Thursday BBQ Night by the Pool promotion. Succulent steaks and premium cuts of meat, exquisite drinks and great music kept everyone entertained.

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Sofitel Italian Fest Launch

Sofitel Bahrain invited guests and members of the media to the exclusive launch of its Italian Festival, Settimana Italiana, at Fiamma restaurant. A special buffet and drinks were served, and guests also enjoyed an inspiring Opera performance by Italian Soprano and Tenor singers from Italy.

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The Meat Cos Media Preview

The Meat Company over in Adliya invited guests and members of the media to preview its renovated rooftop, just in time for the season! The ambiance was lively with great music, drinks and not to forget, an awesome variety of bite sized, brand new Meat Co creations.

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DJ Helixi at Klub 360

Klub 360 hosted a valentine’s party on 12th February with DJ Helixi. There was a live violin performance as well and Bahrain’s party goers enjoyed a night of fun and dancing.

Four Seasons Menu Pre-tasting

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay hosted guests and members of the media in an exclusive and intimate pre-tasting event for its Chinese New Year menu. Everyone enjoyed the sumptuous lunch as well as the Chef’s briefing on the creativity behind the dishes. 92 Bahrain Confidential March 2016

Elite Crystal’s New Outlet Waikiki Kitchen opens its doors this month!

RCSI Bahrain Winter Ball

400 students and staff from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) enjoyed the college’s annual Winter Ball at the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain.

Waikiki Kitchen’s poolside

Enjoy the Mediterranean spirit at Bahrain’s new Polynesian specialty restaurant, Waikiki Kitchen. Elite Crystal marks the grand opening of this new outlet with a wild and hot party by the pool! Enjoy fresh and flavourful seafood at the opening of one of the best seafood restaurants in town! The hub is conveniently located at Elite Crystal Hotel in Juffair and offers guests a fantastic poolside and open-air ambiance with a sunken bar in the pool! A line-up of popular DJs vow to keep partygoers grooving to some of the best tunes of the season!

The Grand Opening Party!

When: Friday, 11th March, 1pm to 11pm Where: Waikiki Kitchen at Elite Crystal, Juffair

For tickets and reservations, call Tel. +973 6666 6360 @Waikiki-Kitchen-Bahrain @waikikibahrain The Latin band which will perform

DJ Kesha

DJ Swift

DJ Swing

Watch our online space for Elite’s most happening party during the F1 weekend!

Mövenpick’s Havana Nights

Guests enjoyed the perfect Valentine’s Day at Flamingo Bar & Lounge during a steamy Havana love affair. A delicious fivecourse menu with paired grape and Cigarellos, and live Cuban entertainment kept everyone happy and entertained.

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Internations Meeting

Internations Bahrain hosted its monthly meeting.

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Congratulations, Winners!

Andrea (left) won a dinner with hubby at Lemon Tree (Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa), and Ruchi (Right) won the Italian brunch with family at Rosso (ART Rotana Amwaj).

Club XS Beauties and the Best

Club XS over in Juffair hosted its ‘Beauties and the Best’ party where Bahrain’s best party goers enjoyed some great music, exotic drinks, entertaining performances by gogo dancers…the works!

BSPCA Come Strut Your Mutt

Families in Bahrain joined the walk with their four-legged furry friends during the BSPCA’s annual dog walk event. This year was special because former shelter dogs were invited for a reunion at the Animal Welfare Centre in Askar.

BSPCA Farewell to Joyce Hughes

The BSPCA bid a sad farewell to Joyce Hughes and husband Nigel, who are relocating to Spain after 17 years in Bahrain. Joyce has been a proactive member of BSPCA’s Executive Committee since 2007. 98 Bahrain Confidential March 2016

Asha’s Food Tasting

Asha’s restaurant in City Centre Bahrain invited guests and members of the media to try out the varied dishes from its ‘Live Like a Maharaja’ promotion, which runs up until the end of May. Rich Indian flavours with signature mocktails to wash them down were the course of the day!

Cucina Italiana Master Chef Grand Finale

Cucina Italiana hosted the final round of its very popular master chef competition in the restaurant. The Italian Ambassador to Bahrain, HE Alberto Vecchi graced the event along with eminent food experts on the island who were the judges for the evening.

Cucina Italiana Master Chef Semi Finals

Season 3 of Bahrain’s favourite, Master Chef hosted its semi finals in the restaurant. Participants had a gala time preparing their creations in the presence of Cucina Italiana’s Head Chef and staff. Bahrain Confidential March 2016 99

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Hotels

- best on the island 5 STAR HOTELS Al Areen Palace & Spa Close to F1 circuit, Tel: 1784 5000 alareenpalace.com ART Rotana Hotel & Resort Amwaj, Tel: 1600 0111 rotana.com/ARTRotanaBahrain Crowne Plaza Diplomatic area, Tel: 1753 1122 cp-bahrain.com Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Diplomatic area, Tel: 1753 1666 radissonblu.com Downtown Rotana Manama, Tel. 1311 9999 rotana.com The Domain Bahrain Hotel & Spa Diplomatic area, Tel: 1600 0000 thedomainhotels.com Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Manama, Tel: 1711 5000 fourseasons.com/bahrain Golden Tulip Diplomatic area, Tel: 1753 5000 goldentulipbahrain.com

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq, Tel: 1763 6363 sofitel.com

5 STAR APARTMENT HOTELS Fraser Suites Diplomatic Area Tel: 1616 1888, diplomaticareabahrain.frasershospitality.com

RUGBY - Bahrain Rugby Club Tel: 17 695 809 RUNNING - Bahrain Road Runners Tel: 36 876 876

Sports - for those feeling energetic!

SAILING - Bahrain Sailing Club Tel: 17 836 078 Bahrain Yacht Club Tel: 17 700 677

Marriott Exec. Aprts. Juffair Tel: 1736 3999 marriott.com

SQUASH - Dilmun Club Tel: 3725 5772

PREMIUM 4 STAR HOTELS Al Safir Juffair, Tel: 1782 7999 alsafirhotel.com Asdal Gulf Inn Seef, Tel: 6631 1311 Elite Crystal Juffair, Tel: 1722 4000 Elite Resort & Spa Muharraq, Tel: 1731 3333 elitegroup4u.com K Hotel Juffair. Tel. 1736 0000 Mercure Grand Seef Tel: 1758 4400 mercurebahrain.com

Premier Juffair, Tel: 1781 1811 infoatirampremierhotel.com

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Elite Group - various locations, Tel: 1722 4000 elitegroup4u.com

MOTORSPORT - Test your car + driving skills on an F1 circuit + 4x4 off-road instruction. Bahrain International Circuit. Tel: 17 450 000

SCUBA DIVING - Awali Divers at Dilmun Club Tel: 17 690 926 Coral Bay Tel: 17 312 700 Scubamaster Tel: 17 292 154

InterContinental Regency Diplomatic area, Tel: 1722 7777 icbahrain.com

Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa Seef, Tel: 1711 1999 rameegrandbahrain.com

Al Manzil Juffair, Tel: 1781 3366 almanzilhotelbh.com

KITESURFING - Skate Shack Tel: 17 697 176

The Diplomat Residences Diplomatic Area, Tel: 17 531666, radissonblu.com/ diplomathotel-bahrain

Novotel Al Dana Resort Muharraq, Tel: 1729 8008 novotel.com

Mövenpick Next to airport, Tel: 1746 0000 moevenpick-hotels.com/bahrain

4 STAR APARTMENT HOTELS

The Westin Bahrain City Centre Seef, Tel: 1717 1000 westinbahraincitycentre.com

Gulf Hotel Adliya, Tel: 1771 3000 gulfhotelbahrain.com

Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre Seef, Tel: 1717 1111 lemeridienbahraincitycentre.com

Swiss-Belhotel Seef, Bahrain Tel: 6631 0000 www.swiss-belhotelseef.com

Palace Hotel Adliya, Tel: 1772 5000 thepalace.com.bh Ramada Bahrain Adliya, Tel: 1774 2000 ramadabahrain.com Ramada City Centre Manama Seef, Tel. 1710 4000 ramadamanama-citycentre.com Ramee Rose Juffair, Tel: 1761 6167 www.rameehotelsbahrain.com

BOWLING - Bahrain Bowling Association Tel: 17 701 201 CRICKET - Bahrain Rugby Club Tel: 17 727 727 FOOTBALL - For organized games, 5-a-side, and kids training contact Bahrain Rugby Club Tel: 17 695 809 Dilmun Club Tel: 36 342 862 GOLF - Royal Golf Club Tel: 17 750 777 Awali Golf Club – 18 hole desert course. Tel: 17 756 770 HORSE RIDING - Dilmun Stables Tel: 17 693 766 Shakhoora Stables Tel: 17 591 103

TENNIS - Bahrain Tennis Club Tel: 17 729 5610 Dilmun Club Tel: 17 692 986 Country Club Tel: 17 593 593 TRIATHLON SWIM TRAINING Bahrain Rugby Club. Tel: 17 695 809 WATERSPORTS – Gypsea Watersports Tel: 7736 3677

Family Clubs - for networking, and fun.

ICE SKATING - Funland Tel: 17 292 313 JETSKIS - Coral Bay Tel: 17 312 700 KARATE - Bahrain Karate Centre Tel: 38 449 994 KARTING - Tel: 13 101 310 KAYAKING - Bahrain Sailing Club Tel: 17 836 078

Bahrain Beachcombers – Friendly group meets twice monthly to clean beaches. Check their Facebook page for details Bahrain Rugby Club Tel: 17 695 809

listings ASIAN British Club - Tel: 1772 8245 Country Club - Tel: 17 593 593 Dilmun Club – Tel: 17 690 926 Indian Club - Tel: 1725 3157

CHINESE China Garden Gulf Hotel, Tel: 1774 6423. D 25, L 12 David’s Stir Fry Crazy Tel: 1754 0188 D 18 L 12

Professional Clubs - for networking, and fun.

Hong Kong Um Al Hassan, Tel: 1772 8700. D 10, L 6 Rauchi at Ramee Rose Hotel, Juffair. Asian fusion restaurant with live ktchen. Tel: 1761 6167 D 15, L 10 Soie Sheraton Hotel, Tel: 1753 3533 D 24

American Chamber of Commerce – Tel: 17 522 777

INDIAN

Australian Association – gaylehumphreys@gmail.com

Clay Oven Adliya, Tel: 17 717 008

Bahrain British Business Forum – Tel: 17 813 488

Copper Chimney Um Al Hassan, Tel: 17 728 699

Bahrain French Business Club – Tel: 17 748 999

D 10, L 7

Bahrain Irish Society – bahrainirishsociety.com Biz-Ladies – Tel: 38 442 727 Indian Ladies Association – ilabahrain.org. Tel: 17 531 468 Internations – internations.org Palm Association – Ladies group Tel: 39 967 896 Rotary Club – Tel: 17 740 146

D 14, L 7

Lanterns Several locations. Tel: 1724 6777. D 20, L 10 Nirvana High class intimate setting. Ritz-Carlton, Tel: 17 580 000. D 60, L 21 Rasoi Ramee Grand, Seef, Tel: 1711 1973. D 24, L 12 Rasoi by Vineet Gulf Hotel, Tel: 1771 3000 D 26, L 14

Dining ICONS EXPLAINED:

Fine Dining No Alcohol Live music Outdoor seating D - DINNER - average price in Bahrain Dinars L - LUNCH – average price in Bahrain Dinars

Spices Indian fine dining at the Crowne Plaza, Diplomatic Area, Tel: 1753 1122. D 50, L 12.5

JAPANESE Akiko Adliya, Tel: 1771 7080. D 14, L 7 Imari Domain Hotel, Tel: 1600 0000. D 28, L 11 Kei Golden Tulip, Tel: 1753 5000. D 20, L 9 Maki Moda Mall, Tel: 1752 2733.

D 45, L 15 Mirai Adliya, Tel: 1771 3113. D 22, L 9 Ruka Ramee Grand, Tel: 1711 1999. D 28, L 11 Sato Gulf Hotel, Tel: 1771 3000. D 27, L 12

THAI Royal Thai Emphasis on seafood. Gulf Hotel, Tel: 1771 3000. D 27, L 14 Thai Lounge Ritz-Carlton, Tel: 17 586 499. D 40, L 11 Thailand Adliya, Tel: 1771 7040 D 15, L 7 WU Asian Restaurant & Lounge ART Rotana Amwaj, Tel: 1600 0111.

ASIAN - VARIOUS Bambu Adliya, Tel: 1726 2555. D 15, L 8 Bushido Seef, Tel: 1758 3555. D 30, L 12 Keizo Al Areen, Tel: 17845000 Ext. 250 D 30, L 12 Meisei Adliya, Tel: 1700 7770. D 28, L 11 Monsoon Adliya, Tel: 1774 9222. D 29, L 12 Nu Asia Al Ali Mall, Tel: 17 587 171 D/L 15 re Asian Cuisine | Wolfgang Puck 50th floor of Four Seasons, Tel: 1711 5046. D 90, L 35

D 24

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listings CAFES with outdoor seating

EUROPEAN + AMERICAN AMERICAN Bennigan’s Al Safir Hotel, Juffair. Tel: 1781 3750. D/L 9

Bay View Lounge Four Seasons, Tel: 17115000 Café Lilou French themed café serving light meals. Adliya, Tel: 1774 1440. Coffee World Specialty coffee house, Reef Island. Tel: 17564750 Coco’s Adliya, Tel: 1771 6512.

D/L 16

Crust Crema A true coffee experience. Saar Avenue, Tel: 1721 4155 Dome Café Part of the London chain of trendy yet cozy bistros. Juffair and Seef, Tel: 1781 0180. La Patisserie Flavoured teas, fresh savouries, and desserts. Ramee Rose Hotel, Juffair. Tel: 1761 6167 Le Chocolat Famed for specialty dishes including their chocolates (of course)… and people rave about their burgers and pizzas. Seef, Tel: 1758 2259. Senses Lounge Freshly baked goodies, and a special selection of teas and coffees. Al Areen Palace & Spa, Tel: 17 845 000 Veranda Interior garden themes and interesting knick knacks to buy. There are now 3 in the chain located in Adhari, Amwaj, and Adliya, Tel: 1771 5868.

Johnny Rockets Al Ali Mall and Amwaj Lagoon, Tel: 17 566 565 D/L 10 Ric’s Kountry Kitchen with a lively karaoke night and separate bar that’s very popular with Americans, Juffair. Tel: 1772 5550.

Oliveto’s beautiful seating around a pool. Adliya, Tel: 1771 6747.

Masso Strong focus on organic ingredients. Palace Boutique Hotel, Tel: 1772 1061.

La Med Popular for its buffet, Ritz Carlton, Tel: 1758 6499. D 40, L 16 Neyran Mercure Grand, Seef, Tel: 1758 4400. D25 Nicole’s at Block 338, Tel: 1728 0700. D 35, L 7 Saveur Westin, Tel: 1717 1000.

Mondo Diplomat Radisson Tel: 1753 1666. D 30, L 11 Pasquale “Trattoria” style Italian restaurant on waterfront terrace. Reef Island. Tel: 1332 0617

D/L 10 T.G.I.Friday American diner and steakhouse offering a family friendly experience. Bahrain City Centre, Juffair & others, Tel: 17 179 041

FRENCH Camelot located in a faux castle. Live singer. Adliya, Tel: 3997 7540. D 25, L 12 La Fontaine A spectacular and romantic restaurant hidden away amongst small streets, Manama, Tel: 1723 0123. D 38, L 20 Le Sauvage Masculine, leatherbound grilla room on the 36th floor with great views. The Domain, Tel: 1600 0000. D 45, L 14 Le Domain [34] Chic restaurant with great views. The Domain, Tel: 1600 0222. D 40, L 13

ITALIAN Bice Moda Mall, Tel: 1753 3666. D 28, L 11 Café Italia Adliya, Tel: 1774 4774. D 25, L 9 Cico’s Adliya, Tel: 1771 3710. D 22, L 10 Cucina Italiana Al Safir Hotel, Tel: 1700 1317.

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D 28, L 10

D 35, L 12

D 29, L 12

D/L 10 Cream & Fudge Ice creams, candies, fudge and more. Reef Island. Tel: 17564740

La Pergola Gulf Hotel, Tel: 1774 6419.

D 35, L 14

Hard Rock Café Exhibition Road, Tel: 17 291 569 Aroma Shisa café, Popular with all nationalities. Seef Mall, Tel: 1758 2711.

D 15, L 7

Prego Family friendly. Royal Golf Club, Tel: 1775 0777.

D 20, L 15 Tapas Serves tapas and cocktails on the seafront. Sofitel. Tel: 1763 6363. D 37 Txoko A Basque-inspired sky lounge serving tapas. The Domain, Tel: 1600 0000.

D 25 Primavera Overlooking the hotel gardens and out to sea. Ritz Carlton. Tel: 1758 0000. D 35, L 18

INTERNATIONAL - VARIOUS Al Wasmeyyah Golden Tulip, Tel:1753 5000. D 15, L 9

Rialto Ramee Grand, Tel: 17111974. D 27 Roma Live music every night. Um al Hassam, Tel: 1772 3818. D 20 Rosso – Bar, Enoteca, Restorante ART Rotana Amwaj. Tel: 16000111.

Vapiano Bahrain City Center, Seef Tel: 1749 1391 D 18 L 16 Vento Open-air poolside restaurant Four Seasons, Tel: 1711 5500. D 45

EUROPEAN - VARIOUS Brasa De Brazil Churrascaria Seef Mall, Tel: 1758 2225 D 25 L 20 Café Amsterdam and Vino Teca Barcelona 2 restaurants joined to one another and sharing a garden. Adliya, Tel: 32 000 177.

Bahrain Bay Kitchen Indooroutdoor restaurant, features an international buffet. Four Seasons, Tel: 1711 5500. L 22 Fusions Great views of Juffair, Gulf Hotel, Tel: 1771 3000.

Lemon Tree Ramee Grand, Tel: 17 111 999. D 35, L 9 Level 34 34th floor. Great views. The Domain , Tel: 1600 0000 D 50, L 14 Me and You One of the few licensed restaurants in Amwaj lagoon, Tel: 1601 0160. D 35, L 9 MUJU Outdoor seating area with a pleasant sea view. Dragon Resort, Tel: 1603 9800. D 30, L 18 Upstairs Downstairs Adliya, Tel: 1771 3093.

listings D 30 Zoë with rooftop and basement lounges. Adliya, Tel: 1771 6400. D 35

MEXICAN Casa Mexicana Adliya, Tel: 1771 5521 D 25 Margarita Mexicana First finedining Mexican restaurant in Bahrain. Gulf Hotel, Tel: 1771 3000. D 32 Senor Pacos Popular lively Mexican themed restaurant. Adliya, Tel: 1772 5873. D 20

POLYNESIAN Kontiki Diplomat Radisson Blu, Tel: 1753 1666.

music & kids’ entertainment, BD29. Tel: 16 000 111. Golden Tulip Free transport for groups of 10+, Live music & kids’ entertainment. Lively crowd. BD25. Tel: 17 535 000. Klouds The K Hotel Live music. BD24. Tel: 17 360 000. La Med Ritz Carlton Hotel, Seef, Live music & kids play area. BD29. Tel: 17 586 499. Lanterns Indian Restaurant, Adliya, Access to garden. Live music inside, BD26. Tel: 17 250 999. Legendz Intercontinental Regency, BD25. Tel: 17 227 777. Le Sauvage Domain Hotel, Adults only! BD32. Tel: 17 360 000 Lemon Tree Ramee Grand, Live music & kids’ corner, BD18. Tel: 17 111 999.

Trader Vic’s Sit outside to enjoy one of the most beautiful settings in Bahrain. Ritz Carlton, Tel: 1758 6555. D 30

Friday Brunches Prices include unlimited food & beverages. All eateries offer discounts for kids. Timings typically 12 - 4pm. Crowne Plaza Live cooking stations across three restaurants. Live band, henna, & face painting. Lively crowd. BD30. Tel: 17 531 122. CUT Brunch at CUT By Wolfgang Puck from 12pm to 3pm, Four Seasons, BD 29++/ 39++/49++, Tel: 1711 5044 Bahrain Bay Kitchen Four Seasons Friday Brunch, 12.30pm-3.30pm for BD25++/32++. Tel: 1711 5000. Brazil AdliyaLive music, BD21. Tel: 17 826 686. Bushido Seef, DJ & kids’ entertainment, BD30. Tel: 17 583 555. Choices ART Rotana, Live

Masso Palace Hotel, Nuevo cuisine options. BD30 Tel: 17 721 061. Moevenpick Live music & kids’ corner. Lively crowd, BD31. Tel: 17 460 000. Muju Dragon Hotel, Live jazz, sea views, adults only. Lively crowd. BD25. Tel: 16 039 800. Rauchi, Ramee Rose Hotel Asian fusion restaurant. Every Friday BD10/15. Tel: 17616167 Ric’s Kountry Kitchen Juffair, Live band. BD18. Tel: 17 725 550. Upstairs Downstairs Adliya, Live music/pianist. BD21. Tel: 17 713 093.

STEAKHOUSES

CUT by Wolfgang Puck Bahrain’s newest steakhouse located at the Four Seasons, Tel: 1711 5044. D 140 Flames Steak & Seafood Serving modern contemporary cuisine with rooftop dining. ART Rotana Amwaj. Tel: 16000111.

Legendz at the InterContinental Regency, Tel: 17 227 777. Links overlooking the golf courses. Royal Golf Club, Tel: 1775 1262.

SEAFOOD La Mer Select your meal from the display and watched it cooked before your eyes. Sofitel, Tel: 1763 6363.

Rauchi Ramee Rose Hotel, Fresh seafood prepared to your own taste. Tel: 1761 6167.

Reef Fish Market Reef Island. Tel: 17564730

L8 Brazil Rodizio Grill and Lounge Brazilian-themed steakhouse offering the churrascaria dining style. Adliya, Tel: 1782 6686. D 20 Butcher Shop & Grill South African family chain. Non alcohol. City Centre, Tel: 17 172 323

The Meat Co. South African restaurant with roof bar. Adliya, Tel: 1774 2080.

Waves Crowne Plaza, Tel: 1753 1122. D 40, L 10 Also see Royal Thai (Thai)

Plums Fine dining steakhouse. Ritz-Carlton, Tel: 1758 0000. D 72 Also see Le Sauvage (French)

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listings MIDDLE EASTERN BAHRAINI

Rayes Lebanese food with outdoor seating looking across a small marina. Fateh Corniche, Manama, Tel: 17 312 700 D 15, L 5

Saffron AlAreen Khaleeji cuisine. Al Areen Palace, Tel: 1784 5000.

Shoo Fe Ma Fee Adliya, Tel: 17 311 280

Villa Mamas Opposite Saar Cinema, Tel: 17 305 031

Zahle Lebanese cuisine, belly dancing. Gulf Hotel, Adliya, Tel: 1774 6417.

IRANIAN

MIDDLE EASTERN - VARIOUS

Golestan Iranian fine dining at Sheraton Hotel, Tel: 1753 3533.

Bahart Dishes from across the Arab world, accompanied by sounds of live Oud player. Le Meridien, Tel: 1717 1111.

Takht Jamsheed Iranian specialties Gulf Hotel, Tel: 1771 3000.

LEBANESE Al Fayez Lebanese upscale fine dining with produce delivered directly from Lebanon. Reef Island. Tel: 13320612

D 25 Reef Garden Reef Island. Tel: 17564730.

Rimal Restaurant All-day dining. Al Areen Palace & Spa, Tel: 17 845 000

Bey Route Lebanese restaurant and deli. Budaiya Tel: 1728 0111.

Kenza Lebanese and Iranian fare. K Hotel, Tel: 17360 000. La Mosaique International buffets and a la carte menus. Crowne Plaza, Tel: 1753 1122.

Takasim Arabic specialty restaurant with live performances and gourmet cuisine. Ramee Rose Hotel, Juffair, Tel: 1761 6167.

HIDDEN GEMS

Some of our favourite family places where you can enjoy a feast for less than BD5. MIDDLE EASTERN - Under BD5

No Alcohol Live music Outdoor seating D - DINNER - average price in Bahrain Dinars L - LUNCH – average price in Bahrain Dinars

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Bu Ali Traditional Middle Eastern and Asian dishes. Several branches throughout the island, Tel: 1724 2432 Iskenderun Grill Excellent for tikka or lamb chops. Generous portions too! Hoora, Exhibition Road, Tel: 1729 3334 Lebanese Restaurant Aka ‘Shukri’, they serve mutton shawarma, hummus, Iranianstyle lamb chops, and traditional arayes. Gudaibiya, Tel: 1724 2333

Uruk Restaurant Famous for its grills and fresh bread. Hoora, Exhibition Road, Tel: 1729 1500 Alexandria Grills Tables set-up on the sidewalk! As you watch the buzzin’ streets, they’re grillin’ delicious meat & chicken tikka in front of you! Old Palace Rd. (across from Daiso).

Aryas Bhavan Vegetarian restaurant serves South Indian and Punjabi dishes, including vegan options. Manama, Isa Al Kabeer Avenue, Tel: 1726 3171

D 30, L 11

Fine Dining

Badawi Authentic Lebanese dining experience in Bahrain. Hoora, Exhibition Road, Tel: 1729 7799

INDIAN - Under BD5

Mawal Lebanese cuisine, set menu, live Lebanese and Iraqi singers and belly dancers. Golden Tulip, Tel: 17 535 000 ext. 8543

ICONS EXPLAINED:

OK – this isn’t a single outlet, but a whole road of cafes and shawarma stands, the so called ‘Shawarma Alley’ is your go-to place not just for a simple snack, but also for some people watching. Typical price for a shawarma – 300 fils! Adliya, Osama bin Zaid Avenue.

Tehran Grills Iranian food, Sanabis, opposite Bahrain Mall, Tel: 1755 5989

D 32, L 14

Olivos Brasserie Diplomat Radisson, Tel: 17 531 666. D 35

“Shawarma Alley”

Al Hantoor Grills One-of-a-kind Turkish restaurant, running for 18 years. The regular customers swear by their grills and shawarma,Tashan, Tel:1740 1084 Al Shoala Popular Turkish spot – among the locals and expats alike. Expect some delay with your order during peak times. Jidhafs, Jid Ali, and Muharraq, Tel: 1733 3676 (Muharraq branch)

Govindas Authentic Hindu vegetarian cuisine. Mannai Mansions, Juffair (opposite Al Jazzera supermarket), Tel: 17 827 127 Vrindavan All-vegetarian outlet serving authentic South Indian thali. Manama, next to American Mission Hospital, Tel: 1723 4454, 1727 2320

“American Alley” So called because it is close to the US Navy base and popular with Americans. This is not a restaurant but a long street full of family food outlets and restaurants - mostly international franchises. Juffair.

INTERNATIONAL - Under BD5 Grill Room Buffet A great variety of Chinese, Continental, and Pakistani dishes. Budaiya, Tel: 1769 6660 Paradise Café This veteran eatery has a loyal customer base. Famous for its chicken tikka and cream caramel. Manama, Government Avenue, Tel: 1753 5306 Salt’n Pepper Chinese, Indian, Pakistani, and Middle Eastern dishes as well as sandwiches, fast food, seafood, steaks, and vegetarian options. Sanad, Tel: 1762 3535 Yum Yum Tree Different cuisines cooked in separate kitchens all under the same roof. Great food, wide selection – Arabic, Italian, Chinese, Thai and more several branches throughout the country, Tel: 1753 7900

FAR EASTERN - Under BD5

Barbecue Delights Pakistani, Afghani, and North Indian cuisine. Seef Mall, Tel: 1756 4282

Swan Lake Genuine Filipino dishes, with a pinch of Thai cuisine, always served fresh and in generous portions. Manama, next to Bab Al Bahrain, Tel: 1722 7761

Charcoal Grill Known forits tandoori chicken, this small family restaurant offers Indian, Chinese, and grills. Umm Al Hassam, Tel: 17729115

Baan Saeng Thai – authentic Thai cuisine, Adliya Tel: 1771 0467

Spice Nice Goan cuisine. Chinese dishes also available. Adliya, behind Gulf Hotel, Tel: 1771 3603 Swagat A charming vegetarian small-hole-in-the-wall, offering all things South Indian. Manama Souq, Tel: 1722 5137

SEAFOOD - Under BD5 Fish House A must try for seafood lovers. Budaiya, opposite the International Hospital, Tel: 1759 4040

listings

Nightlife

Camelot Friendly bar and restaurant located in a faux castle. Live singer. Adliya, Tel: 3997 7540. Club XS Non-stop music mixed by in-house DJ. Ramee Rose Hotel, Juffair. Tel: 1761 6167 CUT Bar & Lounge Signature bites and drinks every Saturday and Sunday for BD3. Four Seasons, Tel: 17115000

LIVELY AT WEEKENDS Bora Bora A Caribbean themed rooftop venue with a sunken bar and poolside lounge. Juffair, Elite Crystal Hotel, Tel: 1755 8200. Brazil This intimate club has a friendly vibe and hosts some of Bahrain’s niche music genres. Adliya, Tel: 3616 1650. Bushido Enormous Samuraithemed Japanese restaurant by day, and offshoot of Buddha Bar by night. Seef, near RitzCarlton. Tel: 1758 6555. High $$$

FAMILY Children friendly, soft drinks only! Al Abraaj Arabic and International cuisine at reasonable prices. Branches throughout Bahrain. Tel: 17 595 656 Burger Lounge Gourmet burgers, salads and side dishes in a venue as trendy as any nightspot.Amwaj Lagoon. Tel: 7705 5772.

Davy Crockett’s restaurant and bar with live band. Very busy at weekends. Hotel Diva, Juffair, Tel: 3992 2583. Downtown Jam Night on Sundays where you receive a complimentary drink if you participate with the resident band. Central Business District InterContinental, Tel: 1722 7777. Elements Offers a poolside lounge in an open white room. Central Business District, InterContinental, Tel: 1722 7777. Fiddlers Green Irish themed pub. Diplomat Radisson Blu, Diplomatic Area, Tel: 1753 4666. Harvesters Large pub with outside seating. Live band. Crowne Plaza, Diplomatic Area, Tel: 1753 1122. Ibrida The biggest club in Bahrain with resident band and other stage events. Seef, Ramee Grand Hotel, Tel: 1711 1999. JJs popular Irish bar and restaurant, host to Bahrain’s Karaoke Idol. Adliya, Tel: 3932 9083.

El Gringo Mexican Al Hamala Tel: 17 00 14 60

Klub 360 Large club that hosts many international DJ nights. Juffair, Elite Crystal Hotel, Tel: 1736 0300.

P.F. Chang’s Asian-themed diner located in Bahrain City Centre Tel: 1717 9757.

Muju Indoor and outdoor setting that overlooks the pool and the lagoon. Amwaj, Dragon Hotel, Tel: 1603 9800.

T.G.I Friday’s Bahrain City Centre and Juffair Tel: 1717 9041 The Grub Shack American style Al Hamala Tel: 17 13 13 63 Nando’s Portugese/South African peri peri chicken. Juffair and Zayad town. Tel: 17825100 Also see: Butcher Shop & Grill (Steakhouses) Listed under Chili’s (American) Listed under Johnny Rockets (American) Listed under

Great Value

Pulse Lively Arabic nightclub, Al Safir Hotel, Juffair, Tel: 1782 7999 Ric’s Kountry Kitchen A popular American venue with a lively karaoke night. Juffair, Tel: 1772 5550. Sherlock Holmes large English themed pub with live band. Gulf Hotel, Adliya, Tel: 1771 3000 Sky Bar Rooftop experience. Closes when the summer gets too hot. Juffair, Hotel Diva, Tel: 3971 8101.

email: ramada@ramadabahrain.com www.ramadabahrain.com

Tapas Bar A vibrant blue interior reminiscent of the sea outside, offering cocktails, live music, DJ’s, and hosts a Friday brunch. Zallaq, Sofitel. Tel: 1763 6363. Takasim Arabic night club with live Performances and gourmet cuisine. Ramee Rose Hotel, Juffair. Tel: 1761 6167 Trader Vic’s Sociable atmosphere. Sit outside to enjoy one of the most beautiful settings in Bahrain. Ritz Carlton, Tel: 1758 6555. High $$$ The Blue Hour Signature cocktails & bites at Blue Moon Lounge on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for BD5. Four Seasons, Tel: 17115000 The Warbler Sports bar with an international size pool table and darts section. Manama, Tel: 1729 0600. Txoko A bar that’s almost the entire length of the club, and a raised VIP area. Diplomatic Area, The Domain, Tel: 1600 0000. Upstairs Downstairs Bahrain’s favourite jazz venue, renowned for its live music Dinner

Shows. Adliya, Tel: 1771 3093. Wrangler A very wild Wild West Saloon, playing RnB. Juffair, Tel: 1729 0600.

COZY Burlington Club Cigar lounge in the style of an English gentlemen’s club. Ritz Carlton, Seef, Tel: 1758 0000 Cellar 59 A wine bar and cellar at the newly opened ART Rotana, Amwaj. Tel: 1600 0111. Flamingo Bar Classy cocktail and cigar lounge by the pool. Moevenpick Hotel, near Airport, Tel: 17460 000. Lagoon Has a central pool bar that you can swim up to. Zallaq, Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea and Spa, Tel: 1763 6363. Level 34 Great views over Bahrain. Diplomatic Area, The Domain, Tel:1600 0000. Mai-Tai Trader Vic’s little sister, the Polynesian theme remains, Seef, RitzCarlton. Tel: 1758 6555.

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listings Shift 7 Formula 1 inspired bar and lounge. Indoor and outdoor seating and excellent view of Bahrain. Muharraq, Elite Resort & Spa, Tel: 1731 3333.

Bambu, Adliya, Every Wednesday from 11am-3pm including house cocktails for BD10 (guys pay BD19.6). Tel: 17 262 555

Davy Crocketts, Hotel Diva, Juffair, Tue & Wed. 5 free drinks 8pm1am. Live music. Tel: 36 089 534.

The K Lounge Art Deco feel, with contemporary art on display. Juffair, The K Hotel, Tel: 1736 0000.

Brazil, Adliya, Every Tuesday from 6pm-11pm including unlimited food & drinks for BD12 (guys pay BD20). Live music on Wed. Tel: 17 826 686.

Downtown, Intercontinental Regency Hotel, Sat, Wed, Thurs. Various offers. Live band. Tel: 35 034 768.

Bushido, Seef, Thursdays only. Free drinks from 9pm-1am. LIVE DJ. Tel: 17 583 555.

Dublin, Ramee Palace Hotel, Sun, Tue, Wed, Fri. Unlimitedfree drinks 9pm - 1am. Live band. Tel: 39 610 405.

Typhoon Cocktail lounge with option to sit outside set next to the gardens of The Gulf Hotel, Adliya, Tel: 1774 6434.

Camelot, Adliya, Unlimited cocktails BD5 from 7pm, Wednesdays only. Live music. Tel: 39 977 540.

Ladies Nights

Cellar 59, ART Rotana, Thursday, Amwaj, 3 free drinks. 5pm2am. Live DJ. Tel: 1600 0111. Club XS Ramee Rose Hotel, Juffair. Every night, Selected free drinks. Tel: 1761 6167 Club Buffalo EVERY NIGHT (except Thursdays). Various offers. Live band. Tel: 39 508 403.

- Offers apply to LADIES ONLY Barrel Crystal Palace Hotel, Juffair, EVERY NIGHT - 3 free drinks 9pm1am. Live band. Tel: 66 901 323.

Wrangler, Juffair Grande Hotel, Sun, Tues, Fri. Free drinks 8pm-2am! DJ. Tel: 39 831 380.

The Ritz-Carlton

Fraser Suites (Apartments)

Seef Mall

Le Meridien The Westin

Mercure Grand

Mövenpick Art Rotana Bahrain International Airport Dragon Hotel

Fraser Suites

World Trade Centre

Diplomat Radisson Blu

Amwaj

Golden Tulip The Domain Sheraton

Muharraq

Novotel

(Apartments)

Moda Mall

Diplomatic Area

Downtown Rotana

Holiday Inn Express

InterContinental Yateem Regency Centre

Manama

Central Business District

Al Areen Palace & Spa

WU Asian Restaurant & Lounge. Sip on 4 elegant cocktails from 5pm every Wednesday. ART Rotana, Amwaj. Tel: 1600 0111.

Elite Resort

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Warblers, Ramee Baisan Hotel, Hoora, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues. 3 free drinks 9pm-1am. Live band. Tel: 38 381 631.

Crowne Plaza

Four Seasons

Ramada City Hotel

Al Aali Mall

Upstairs Downstairs, Adliya, EVERY NIGHT, BD6 for six selected drinks. 7.30 pm - midnight. Live music. Tel: 36 869 843.

JJs Irish Restaurant, Adliya, Sat, Sun, Tue, Wed. Unlimited drinks for BD4. Live DJ. Tel: 39 329 083.

Swiss-Belhotel

Ramee Grand

Txoko, 36th floor, Domain Hotel, EVERY NIGHT, except Fri. Unlimited selected drinks 4pm2am. Live DJ. Tel: 66 395 608.

Ibrida Ramee Grand Hotel, Seef, Tuesday to Friday. Unlimited drinks 9pm -1am. Live music. Tel: 36 897 378.

Bahrain Financial Harbour

Seef

The Hub, Ramee Monroe Hotel, Wed only. Unlimited free drinks 9pm-2am. Live music Tel: 39 175 424.

Harvesters, Crowne Plaza, Mon & Fri. Different offers. Live band. Tel: 39 257 876.

Bahrain Bahrain

Asdal Gulf Inn

Meisei Wed only. Free wine 7pm -11pm. Live music. Tel: 1700 7770

Finesse Klub K360, Elite Crystal Hotel, Juffair, Sun & Wed. BD5 for unlimited drinks all night from 9pm – 2am! Live DJs. Tel: 36 025 360.

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Kabayanz, Ramee Rose Hotel Selected complimentary drinks. Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Tel: 3354 4276/6695 0526

Ramada Palace

Sofitel Zallaq Thalassa

Monroe

Tulip Inn

Bahain International Circuit

(Apartments)

Royal Golf Club

Ibis

Dana Mall Grand mosque

Adliya

Bahrain Mall

Ramada Bahrain

Budaiya Saar Saudi Causeway

“Shawarma Alley”

Marriott (Apartments)

Gulf Hotel Block 338 (Restaurant district)

Premier Ramee Rose

Al Safir Al Manzil (Apartments)

Elite Crystal

Juffair

Map of Manama

Tubli

Palace

Juffair Grand Ramee “American Alley”

5 Star Hotels

Isa Town Riffa

4 Star Hotels Malls

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Sitra

Al Bander Resort Bahrain Sailing Club Bahrain Yacht Club

Hidd

K Hotel

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