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Interview: Digital Artist Dana Baqer
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Do you really like it: Latest Single
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Hungry for More: Interview with Sara Aqel
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Interview: Royal Golf Club’s Director of F&B
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Food Review: Gunaydin
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La Reine opens in Bahrain
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Bu Maher Fort Want to discover more about Bahrain’s interesting pearling history? The Bu Maher Fort Visitor’s Center is the starting point to discovering more about that!
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uilt in 1840, Bu Maher Fort is steeped in seafaring and pearling history. The fort forms the first stop in the historical pearling path having once served as the main fishing harbor and gateway to and from the sea.In 2012, the fort was identified as part of the Bahrain pearling trail, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The center contains a three-dimensional display that guides the viewer though the history of the path and the houses which formed it from the early beginnings to the main pearling traders. The fort was constructed in 1840 although its origins likely come from a Portuguese fortification from the 16th century. An analysis of artefacts from the fort by an excavation team from Oxford Brookes University have suggested the site may have been first occupied from the Ummayad or early Abbasid era.
The fort was constructed in 1840 although its origins likely come from a Portuguese fortification from the 16th century.
There was also evidence of the site periodically being submerged underwater.The rectangular fort with four circular towers was built by Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and served as a sister fort to Arad Fort, guarding the passageway of Muharraq Bay. In 1868, the fort was destroyed by British warships intervening in the Qatari–Bahraini War. The visitor’s center can be accessed via the sea by boats that depart from Bahrain’s National Museum harbor and a pedestrian bridge in Muharraq.n
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Art
Odd Art Bahrain Confidential explores the mind of Dana Baqer, a Bahrain-based artist creating trippy and attention-grabbing digital artworks posted on Instagram. In this conversation, we talk about her creative process, inspiration, and advice for aspiring artists.
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ho are you and what motivated you to get into art? I’m Dana, just a regular 19-yearold with a big passion for art. Growing up, I’ve always been involved in creative processes, may it be music, painting, photography, orliterature. However, for the past year, my focus was on digital art. The main motivating factor that got me into art is knowing how it works. Something about taking a fragment of your imagination then creating something visible is fascinating to me. Can you describe your artistic process? I guess my artistic process starts off with an idea; even one that’s vague. I gather my references, and just start creating. It doesn’t always turn out the way I envision it to be at first, but I keep at it and layer whatever feels right. It’s mostly just impromptu work where the brainstorming happens during the process, instead of before. What themes are you exploring? The pieces I make are definitely odd and none of them really has a theme with the style I have. Nevertheless, I would say that I am drawn to exploring the ‘unusuality’ of people. If we’re talking about art movement though, I would definitely love to incorporate surrealism in my future pieces. Where do you draw your inspiration from? I draw my inspiration from other artists. Seeing the art that they put out and how dedicated they are to their work always get me going. Inspiration never really has a home; it could come from anywhere at any time without even knowing it. What does art mean to you? Art, to me, is, quite frankly speaking, everything. From the music we play in our cars, to the buildings we see outside – the world is made up of what used to only be in the imagination of man – but is now right in front of us. To be human means art. What advice would you say to aspiring artists? Keep going. It’s a struggle for many to consistentlybe involved and producing art, trust me, I’ve been there, and I still am sometimes. But if art is something you really want to build for yourself and your career, then I’d suggest to find a motivating factor and stick with it. n
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Local band
releases their first single on over a year!
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ahrain-based band, “Do You Really Like It”, announce their much anticipated latest single “Are You Lost”, the first in over a year.
Playing together since 2017 and released their first EP in the same year, the band has gone to be featured in various articles, shows, podcasts and more, cementing their already memorable mark on the Bahraini music scene, as well as transcending across the region. The band consists of Abdulla Mahmood, Debbi Francisco, and Sean Fernandes.
Lockdown has really given us the opportunity to explore new sounds, and experiment a little more with the music we want to put out.
Frontman and lead guitarist, Abdulla Mahmood announced their latest since “Long Distance” stating how the pandemic had really allowed the group to focus and take their time when recording their music. He states, “Our last since was released well over a year ago, and we felt that I really epitomised what we were all going through at the time, in fact, what the world was going through. It was at the start of the first lockdown, and everything felt like it was a “long distance”, whether it was with family or friends, or even your place of work with your colleagues. I felt like we were successful in allowing our listeners to interpret the song the way they wanted to”.
Since the start of the pandemic and the release of their last single, the band continued to work on their music, focusing on recording new songs and material in what hopes to be their new album. Speaking on the new album, Abdulla continued to touch upon their new direction, saying “Lockdown has really given us the opportunity to explore new sounds, and experiment a little more with the music we want to put out. We hope that our fans, followers and listeners will enjoy what we have in store”. The band had also hinted on some key surprises and changes in the group, claiming to introduce some new faces, playing a huge role in the new direction, and style of music they are heading towards. “Do You Really Like It” announced that they will be coming back to their live shows, which have grown to be quite “electric, memorable and unlike any band you have seen in the local music scene”, says Abdulla Mahmood, with more announcement relating to that coming soon, which can be found on their website, or social media. Their music can be found on all streaming platforms, and on their website. n
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Hungry for More Interview with Chef Sara Aqel of Fi’lia Dubai.
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e recently had the chance to sit down with Chef Sara Aqel, one of the leading young talents on Dubai’s food scene. Sara is the 25-year-old chef de cuisine of Fi’lia, the first female-led restaurant in Dubai. Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Sara Aqel. I am a Palestinian but I grew up in Amman, Jordan. I studied culinary arts and worked in the industry at a young age. I trained under Chef Massimo Bottura and also worked at Burj Al Arab, Four Seasons Hotel Amman and in Hong Kong. I recently opened Fi’lia in here in Dubai.
It’s not about creating hundreds of textures and putting it on a plate, it’s about creating a relationship between the guest and the dish. Can you shed some light on your role atFi’lia and what you aim to bring to the table? Fi’lia is aMediterranean-Italian conceptwhich is also the first female-led restaurant in the region. What I do in Fi’lia is create a menu that is inspired by everyone that I have worked with. How was the experience of opening Fi’lia? It was great! I believe that there are no good or bad openings, honestly. It’s always full of challenges, good times, and laughter which make the experience great. Moreover, I had all the support that I needed from the
management and my team. I also fit into the place and the concept of Fi’lia very easily; it was meant to be. How do you make your dishes special? Mother nature is the true artist in my dishes. Most of our dishes in Fi’lia are extremely simple – you just need to get the right quality of the ingredients and put them all together. We are not changing the true art; we’re just framing it in a nice way. It’s not about creating hundreds of textures and putting it on a plate, it’s about creating a relationship between the guest and the dish. If one of our readers were to come here tomorrow to have dinner, what would you recommend? The Feta Al Forno which is oven baked feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, sourdough toasted bread. For the pasta, the Spaghetti al Pomodoro, and Pappardelle Al Ragu with braised veal ossobuco, tomato, orange gremolata and pecorino. As for dessert, the Pavlova and the Fi’liamisu. Is there any advice that you’d give to other aspiring chefs out there? Always be hungry for more; there’s never a point where you’re done. Whatever accomplishment you do, don’t say “I’ve got here, I’m done”. Also, don’t try to be the “next” thing. I think one of the reasons I’m here is because they saw my passion and trusted me. The world cannot resist authenticity. Do you have a particular motto or saying that you live by? Food is an expression of who we are. n
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Meet the New Director of Food & Beverage at
The Royal Golf Club! Bahrain Confidential speaks with The Royal Golf Club’s newly appointed Director of Food & Beverage, Sandeep Pandey.
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fter 16 years of experience in hospitality in the UAE, Sandeep Panday has decided to start his new journey and explore another GCC country – Bahrain. He assumed his position as Director of Food & Beverage at The Royal Golf Club in November 2021. Congratulations on your recent appointment. What are you most looking forward to in your new role? Thank you very much; I am extremely excited to take this role outside of the UAE. As Bahrain is very new to me, understanding the market, learning a new culture, and taking steps to make The Royal Golf Club a social hub are some things I am looking forward to. What are some of the trends you see impacting the hospitality industry? The hospitality industry has gone through a rough patch last 2-3 years for obvious reasons. However, there is a strong sign of V curve recovery. People have started going out, events are getting good attraction. Customers have become very health cautious. I see that plant base, vegan, keto and healthy food with calorie intake description is a new trend. How will you evolve the hotel’s already impressive F&B offerings? I would focus on creating an experience rather
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than just focus around food & service. As I believe every hotel and restaurant has food & beverage, what matters is who provides an overall memorable experience. Are there any exciting news that you would like to share with our readers? What can we expect at the Royal Golf Club? Being new to Bahrain, it will be too early to share any plans, however, I believe in creating an experience and will focus on giving multiple reasons for golfers and non-golfers to use The Royal Golf Club F&B outlets as their social hub. Is there a motto/saying that you live by? Professionally: WIG- “Widely Important Goal” has been my 18 years of hospitality motto. Each decision made is evaluated by its impact on the three pillars of hospitality: 1. Associates 2. Guests 3. Owners Personally: “Whatever happens, I will be in my best mood”. n
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Passion for Creativity Zeynep Oden Agagil
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ot long ago, Zeynep Oden Agagil has joined Al Areen Palace & Spa by Accor as the Director of Sales and Marketing. With over two decades of experience, she will help oversee the transformation of the property to Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain. We recently had the chance to talk to her to know her better… What made you want to pursue a career in marketing? From as early as I can remember, I have been surrounded by creativity and visual art. My mother is an artist, and my childhood memories are infused with color, creativity and interpretation. This inspiration cultivated a need and desire to constantly seek fresh and innovative ways of communicating my thoughts. This assisted my career enormously as it came natural to me to think outside the box and come up with well-thought-out creative ideas for campaigns. How do you find balance between your professional and personal life? I love what I do, and I enjoy every single day meeting amazing people in a culturally diverse environment. There is no single day that I would ask for a different life.
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Being a mum three years back changed the way I interpret time. It is so important for me that every single minute that I am away from my daughter must be worth spent. Can you recommend a must-try experience when visiting Bahrain? Bahrain is so welcoming and so inspiring. I certainly recommend visiting the three UNESCO World Heritage sites here in the Kingdom of Bahrain because of their cultural value. Qal’at al-Bahrain (Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun), Pearling Trail and Dilmun Burial Mounds. Walking in the streets of Muharraq is a must-do to experience to see how the traditional architecture meets contemporary. What’s something you can never live without? Passion and positivity. Favorite book: I love to read on psychology and philosophy novels, as well as biographies. Some of my favorite authors are Alain de Botton, Kursat Basar, Dogan Cuceloglu. A saying/motto that you live by: “Be the reason someone smiles today”. n
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loward announced that its co-founders, CEO Mr. Abdulaziz B. Al Loughani and GCC Regional Managing Director Mr. Mohammed Al Arifi were selected by the 22nd International Selection Panel (ISP) to become Endeavor Entrepreneurs. Endeavor is the leading global community of, by, and for High-Impact Entrepreneurs — those who dream bigger, scale faster, and pay it forward. Driven by their belief that High-Impact Entrepreneurs transform economies. As part of Endeavor’s network, the newly selected entrepreneurs will gain access to comprehensive, strategic, global support services, including introductions to local and international business mentors, investors, and volunteers from Fortune 500 consulting firms who will help them address key needs. Floward CEO, Mr. Abdulaziz B. Al Loughani said: “We are honoured to have been selected by Endeavor’s ISP after months of going through their meticulous selection process. Being selected as Endeavor Entrepreneurs is a true testament to the efforts the Floward team has put into making the company one of the fastest growing and most successful e-commerce companies in the region. We would like to thank the panel for selecting us and we look forward to working with this amazing global community of experts and mentors to further better Floward’s offering and provide the best experience to our clients.”
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Floward GCC Regional Managing Director Mr. Mohammed Al Arifi Floward GCC Regional Managing Director, Mr. Mohammed al Arifi said: “We are proud to have been chosen as Endeavor Entrepreneurs, this is definitely a step in the right direction of our journey with Floward. I would like to thank our team for all their hard work, commitment and innovation, which paved the way for us to be selected by Endeavor. We look forward to gaining more expertise from this global community of amazing entrepreneurs and to also give back to our local ecosystems.” The ISP is the culmination of a rigorous multi-step selection process to identify high-impact entrepreneurs who demonstrate the potential to leverage Endeavor’s resources and mentorship to create large-scale wealth and jobs and are committed to reinvesting their time and money in their local entrepreneurship ecosystems to help others take off. Established in 2017, Floward is a full-fledged e-commerce solution that offers prime fresh-cut flowers sourced from the best growers and farmers around the world and arranged locally by a team of florists and designers. Floward also offers cakes, chocolate and perfumes curated by the region’s most exciting designers bundled with its flower arrangements and manages last-mile same-day delivery to ensure the best customer experience. n
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A Culinary Journey This culinary arts institute will sponsor 50 Bahraini students!
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he Gulf Institute for Culinary Arts (GICA); a specialized institute in the field of culinary arts, launches a national campaign to sponsor and enroll 50 Bahraini students for their international culinary program in partnership with the Australian College of Trade (ACOT) .
GICA is regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), and offers various professional training programs accredited by ASQA.
The campaign will offer Bahraini culinary enthusiasts an opportunity to receive a professional certificate with guaranteed employment. Potential candidates will be enrolled in “Level III Commercial Cookery Program”, which is an international culinary program. The program is open to all Bahrainis between the age of 18 – 30 years. The candidates will need to complete their course, which lasts for 13 months. They will also need to work for a minimum of 2 years with the employer during the period of the program. The Gulf Institute for Culinary Arts (GICA) was launched in February 2020. GICA is regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), and offers various professional training programs accredited by ASQA. n For more information, contact the institute at 1366 06060 or email: admin@gicame.com
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Farmers Market The Bahraini Farmers Market is back after a oneyear break!
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he Bahraini Farmers Market returns in its ninth edition in December following a one-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.The ninth edition of the Market attracts 37 farmers and four farming companies. The Farmers market is organized at the Budaiya Botanical Gardens. The ninth edition will be limited to shops selling local agricultural produce, and to a number of restaurants without the accompanying recreational activities. Market doors are open from 7:00AM to 1:00PM every Saturday until the 27th of March 2022. n
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Blazing Cuts I
f you’re looking for authentic Turkish taste straight from Istanbul, Gunaydin is the legit go-to destination in Bahrain. The restaurant located at the Terminal Building inBlock 338has had non-stop praise from its customers ever since its recent opening. Bahrain Confidential got the chance to visit and see what the talk was all about. Right after entering the meatery’s large ornamental doors, Gunaydin’s spacious banquet starts the experience. Numerous windows allow light around the spacious hall, showcasing the various prized cuts and aged meats available for every customer. As the enthusiastic staff takes us to our tables, the only thing you hear isthe sizzle of grills being worked and smell the various meats and spices being cooked. For starters, baked bread straight from the oven so good you’ll forget to make space for the main course and fresh salads paired with a variety of dressings and mezza dips. And then the show
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Feature starts, be prepared for heat and fire as Gunaydin prepares your meals right in front of you. We were left in awe of the theatrical preparation of our main course. It builds up to a mouth-watering anticipationof havingthe cooked, cut and seasoned meat go straight to the table. We got to enjoy lamb cooked to perfection that the meat slips from the bone, an amazing rack of beef ribs, and meat grilled to yourpreference, sliced and plated straight to your table. We also got to try different kebabs and were
Great place, great service, and an allaround amazing experience that feasts all of your senses at Gunaydin.
assisted by staff in making our own doners. For desserts, the show continues, as we indulged the delicious “katmer”, a traditional phyllo dough filled with ground pistachio and served with ice cream. Great place, great service, and an allaround amazing experience that feasts all of your senses at Gunaydin. The restaurant is perfect for any occasion and any number of people, be it family lunches or intimate evening dinners overdrinks. It’s a great place to try for everyone, but a must for genuine meat lovers. n
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La Reine La Reine Pâtisserie just launched its first outlet in Riffa!
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La Reine boutique is an authentic French Pâtisserie with the 1700s Parisian touch. It infuses the delicious taste of French bakeries with the exciting modern touches of elegance, to top off the look and taste of each and every French baked good. La Reine boutique has both indoor and outdoor seating spaces… A cup of coffee along with Parisian sweet makes the perfect cosy choice during the winter season! La Reine Pâtisserie has advanced chefs onboard who have worked many years in the French gastronomies and kitchens – bringing the genuine French taste to the Kingdom. They are very passionate to keep the taste as candid as possible, Group Marketing Manager Batool Redha said.
La Reine boutique is an authentic French Pâtisserie with the 1700s Parisian touch.
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a Reine Pâtisserie (@lareine.patisserie) recently launched its first of two outlets – La Reine boutique, the taste of authentic French Parisian Pâtisserie!
After being an online café for the past year, La Reine Pâtisserie has announced the opening of its new boutique in Al Reem Centre, Riffa.
One of many specialties the boutique offers include macarons, financiers, entremets cakes, ice creams & many more! They aim to bring the touch of a Parisian tea time to the Island of Bahrain. But La Reine aren’t just stopping at the opening of the boutique – they are soon opening another café and restaurant branch at El Balcon Mall. This will be the Parisian expansion with a wider menu variety of both bakeries and hot meals. To have a look at the yummy delights & the menu, visit @lareine.patisserie on Instagram. n La Reine is still available for delivery as well as dinein. Deliveries can be made through their website, WhatsApp +973 38998844 and talabat.
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tdine Dining out just got even better with talabat’s tdine!
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ust recently, talabat launched their new membership service, “tdine”. It is meant to elevate the experience of eating at restaurants by offering privileges. The newly launched service allows customers to claim offers and discounts when dining out. tDine offers a three-month free trial for any foodie who would like to try out the service to experience all the benefits for themselves. The subscription after the free period will cost BD 9.9 per six months, a small price for all the savings you can rack up from their offers and promotions. You can check the list of participating restaurants with just a tap of tdine at the talabat app homepage. For now, over 60 restaurants are available, like Akaya Bistro, Buffalo Wings and Rings, Kyro, Satal, and much more. talabat will continue to add in all your favorite restaurants around Bahrain. Always open the app to check on their hottest offers as they update regularly. Welcome 2022 with your friends and family ready to take on Bahrain’s rich food scene at discounted prices! The free 3-month subscription is only available until the end of December 2021, register now to not miss out. Everyone can subscribe to tdine by downloading the talabat app through the iOS appstore or Google Play. n
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New Year, the ‘Elite’ way!
Elite Hospitality promises to glitter your life this coming year with a memorable time for you and your loved ones.
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efresh your weekend with an unforgettable family stay at Elite Resort & Spa Muharraq. Breathtaking sea view suites will lighten your senses. Guests will enjoy the packages which include a complimentary breakfast buffet for two persons at one-bedroom suites starting at BD 36 net including all taxes and service charges subject to 10% VAT with special VIP amenities and free late checkout. Guests are invited to relax with the sound of the sea while enjoying “Tarab Nights” with live grills buffet, every Thursday & Friday at Al Naseem. The themed night is priced at BD6++ per child and BD12++ per adult, and is available starting from 8pm till 11pm.
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Feature Elite Seef Residence Hotel will embrace your world with a warm relaxed home feel away from home. The winter promotion features spacious suites with one and two bedrooms at BD 55 net subject to 10 % VAT. The suites are fitted with a fully equipped kitchenette along with a living room and dining area which creates an ideal accommodation for short or long-term stay guests, with complimentary Wi-Fi services and a breakfast buffet for two persons. Guest will explore a variety of open sky roofed nights to unwind and relax under the stars of Captain Jack’s poolside. The Captain Jack’s daily Happy Hour starts from 11am to 8pm with 20% discount on all beverages except promotion items. Additionally, taco and nachos are available every Tuesday from 7pm to 1:30am at BD15 net per person.
Elite Seef Residence Hotel will embrace your world with a warm relaxed home feel away from home.
Enjoy a live Arabic music performance every Thursday and Friday night from 8pm till midnight on Khaleeji Nights. Here you can indulge in lavish Arabic and international food that will refresh your senses. Elite Grande Hotel will make each guest’s dream a reality. The city view hotel offers a daily Meal Deal promotion with a wide range of delicious 3 courses set menu for BD 6.5 net only! Aside from that, H2O poolside offers a Hubbly Nights promotion every Wednesday from 5pm onwards. Finally, enjoy a 20% room service discount on all food orders from Saturday till Wednesday with a wide selection of Arabic and international menu prepared by the chefs. Elite Hospitality Group has all your needs covered!n To view more on the hotels, please visit: www.elitegrouphotels.com
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