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Letter OLDER. BOLDER. AND BREAKING BARRIERS is what the tagline to our 150th issue claimed! After that milestone, we are back with yet another entertaining, inspiring and informative edition. Before we take a look at what’s lined-up for JULY, you might want to know that we have a whole range of prizes to give away – exotic spa treatments, rejuvenating beauty products, fitness club memberships, fine dining offers and MORE are scattered throughout the magazine – so get in front of a computer or pick up your phone and message us NOW! As part of our constant initiative to highlight local and regional talent, we’ve featured musicians, racers, perfumers, artists and others this month. Talking of
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Contents JULY SUMMER 2015 ^/ISSUE 151 Online edition at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com
FASHION 44 Marks & Spencer 46 MrPorter.com 47 Oysho 48 Pull & Bear 49 StyleStalker 50 Women ‘Secret
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HOMES 42 Marina Home Interiors BEAUTY, HEALTH & WELL BEING 52 Wojooh 54 Eid Fragrances 62 Summer Health Hacks
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CARS 104 Summer-proof Your Ride
POEM 36 Between Your Times By David Hollywood
GASTRO & NIGHTLIFE 108 Sun-down Dining 116 What to do after Ramadan?
COLUMNS 106 Letter From Bahrain By John Ridley 69 Investment 101 By Angela McDonough of Compounding By 68 Power Thomas M Tholoor
ESSENTIAL LISTINGS Restaurants, 119 Recommended Nightspots, Essential Info, Beauty
FEATURES 28 Local: Oriental Carpets Dubai-based Musician, 38 Regional: Adam Baluch
Spots, Sports and Fitness, Clubs and Associations.
JUICY PICKINGS 40 In the Spotlight 66 Improve Your Child’s Future 12 What’s new in Bahrain? ART SPACE: 24 Painting Murals in Bahrain
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It is the year long gaming event where you can play and compete individually or as a group. The prize pool for the whole Gaming League is BD700. It is segmented into 5 competitions, and according to the scoreboard, only 5 participants will enter the Gaming Season Finale.
The games for this year are FIFA15 singles and doubles, Call Of Duty Advanced Warfare, DOTA2 and League of Legends.
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RAMADAN NIGHTS MARKET
Enjoy the Ramadan Night Market with stalls, food, and relaxation.
When: 2nd-4th, 9th-11th, 15th-19th July Time: 8:30pm-1am on all the days Where: The Lagoon Park, Amwaj Islands For more information, call Tel: +973 1750 0173
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SPALICIOUS & SEXY!
Nestled in the bustling Diplomatic area, is a wellness oasis that vows to rejuvenate your senses this summer! VIE Lifestyle Lab at The Domain Bahrain Hotel & Spa is not like most traditional 5-star spas. In addition to offering relaxing massages and treatments, it also offers guests an opportunity to work with lifestyle consultants and address fitness issues. Its star attraction is the Iyashi Dome, a first in the region. The treatment helps reduce body fat with just one 30-minute session! For more information, call Tel. +973 1600 0000
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05 06 KALILA WA DIMNA FABLES THROUGH TIME
Kalila Wa Dimna, is a famous collection of fables, where the characters, their relationships and lessons come to life.
The exhibit showcases digitally reproduced manuscripts from collections around the world, enriched by original illustrations, and a digital guide to these stories. The exhibition is set to travel to destinations across the United States after its premiere in Bahrain.
When: Until 30th September Where: Bahrain National Museum Time: Opens at 7pm.
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2016 SONY WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS The 2016 Edition of the World’s Largest Photography Competition is open for entries. Each year, the awards attract both emerging talent and established artists, and present the world’s best contemporary photography from the last 12 months.
New for 2016, the 14 Professional categories are now divided into two distinct genres: Art and Documentary. Both genres include new category additions, with Art presenting the new Staged and Candid categories and Documentary including Daily Life and Environment.
Competition categories: s Professional – Serious photographers, 14 categories in two genres judged on a series of work. s Art - Architecture, Conceptual, Landscape, Portraiture, Staged, Still Life, Candid. s Documentary - Campaign, Current Affairs, Contemporary Issues, Daily Life, Environment, People, Sport. s Open – Open to all, 10 categories judged on a single shot. s Architecture, Arts & Culture, Enhanced, Low Light, Nature & Wildlife, Panoramic, People, Smile, Split Second, Travel. s Youth – For young photographers aged 12-19, three categories judged on a single image. s Culture, Environment, Portraits. s National Awards – Looking for the best single shot by a local photographer from over 50 countries. s Student Focus – For emerging photographic talent studying any degree level photography course. The Sony World Photography Awards offer a range of benefits to those who enter. Shortlisted and winning photographers are given global exposure and recognition, and will also have the opportunity to promote and sell their work via the World Photography Organisation.
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Buccellati Now In Bahrain Buccellati, a luxury jewellery brand recently opened its doors to the people of Bahrain. They call themselves the Italian ‘bottega’ of Renaissance times brought into the 21st century. Combining tradition, skills, and excellence in handcrafting and creativity, Buccellati jewels and watches are a unusual yet extraordinary combination. Located in MODA Mall
2 The New Ashrafs Business Tower
The all-new Ashrafs tower is a sixstorey building that has an integrated design that houses a state-of-the-art showroom, offices and a full-fledged multi-purpose hall, which can be used for events, business meetings, product launches, seminars and parties. The newly launched tower is right beside the already existing shopping center located on the ground and mezzanine floors. If you do not know this already, Ashrafs homes some of the best brands like Sony, Nikon, Bose, Casio, Brother, Case logic, Lalique, WMF, Brabantia, Lékué and Descamps, etc. Located in Hoora
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3 Gulf Residence Amwaj Opening Soon The Gulf Residence Amwaj is a brand new property, which is part of the Amwaj Waves Development. It is a modern, contemporary style housing that focuses on family living and functionality. The ‘soon to be open to public’ property comprises of two luxury four-star hotel apartment buildings featuring a total of 173 spacious apartments made up of 2 studio units, 42 one bedroom, 102 two bedroom and 18 three bedroom apartments, in addition to 4 luxurious 4 bedroom penthouses. How luxurious is that! Located in Amwaj Islands
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All-new Car Park Guidance
City Centre Bahrain has got it covered! First of its kind in Bahrain, the new LED lighting system helps the mall visitors identify available parking spaces. Located on the ceiling of the car park, a green light indicates an available parking space; a blue light indicates a space for the disabled only and a red light means the space is occupied. Inside the mall, it’s hard to miss the car park guidance system kiosks. This helps shoppers find their vehicles easily in case you’ve forgotten where you have parked.
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Vitee App Is LIVE
Vitee is a Bahraini mobile app started by couple of young Bahraini entrepreneurs. This is a simplified events discovery app that covers all Bahrain events. Now you don’t have to rack your brain to decide what to do during the weekends. What’s cool is that the app effortlessly syncs events with your personal interests. Whoop whoop for Bahraini innovation!
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Online stores are becoming a thing now. Meet Anu Susan Varghese Dias, the owner of House of Aleya 1961. House of Aleya 1962 is an online store that she dedicated to her mother, for being a huge style inspiration. It is a concept store with eco-friendly products, fashion items all luxurious yet affordable. It specialises in the Boho sheek, gothic and gypsy styles. Most of the products are from Australia, London, Hong Kong, Macau and Shangai. Check it out! You might just end up splurging! For more information, email: houseofaleya1961@gmail.com Or whatsapp +973 39397511 Follow them on: houseofaleya1961 houseofaleya1961
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Fish For Fun
It’s the Yateem Centre’s Ramadan promotion. The main atrium of the shopping centre has been converted into a fishing pond. Every customer stands the chance to ‘fish’ from the mezzanine floor fishing lodge, into the ground floor pond. With only 60 seconds, it is a race against the clock to win one of the cash prizes of BD100, BD10 or BD1. You can also be in the running to win one of the BD1000 cash prizes in the final raffle draw.
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Goes Exploring So, every month, the team hits the road for a little bit of exploring. You would be surprised at how many new places have sprung-up in Bahrain. Here is what we discovered for this month! Bossy Kitchen
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If you are a local or you’ve been on the island for a while, the name ‘Bossy Kitchen’ should sound familiar. Known as the Healthy Urban Eatery, Bossy Kitchen serves some of the most innovative dishes on the island. Budget-friendly, tasty and well healthy, this place is a sure try if you want to earn those delicious much-needed calories.
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YQ Café
YQ Art Café is known to offer customers an artistic and creative confectionary experience with their sweet and savory food choices. This café also serves freshly brewed coffee ‘Made in Italy’, assorted tea collection along with interesting hand crafted hot and cold beverages.
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Doner Master
YES! Doner Master is now OPEN! Everyone knows what Doner Kebab is. Smile folks, Doner Master is the first restaurant that is selling the original doner kebabs in Bahrain. Doner wrap with Saj bread, chicken doner sandwich, yup all this can now be in your tummies! Located in Juffair For more information, call Tel: +973 7736 6611
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A Century Of Talent And Passion Buccellati is the Italian “bottega� of Renaissance times brought into the 21st century: Mario first, then Gianmaria, and now his son Andrea with his daughter Lucrezia. This fantastic brand brings in a touch of tradition and culture into jewellery to create a true excellence, now recognised and admired worldwide for its timeless beauty.
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sheer luxury Tradition, skills and excellence in handcrafting, creativity and the highest quality materials are the values that define the newbie in BahrainBuccellati. Buccellati is a long-established family firm that creates Italian-designed jewellery and which has preserved its stylistic identity for a century by reviving centuries-old goldsmith traditions in the top end of the jewellery market.
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ONE STEP FURTHER The New Tissot T-Touch Expert Goes Solar
The new Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar is the updated version of the first tactile powered by solar energy. This beauty has details like the new bezel with compass rose rather than numbers for very easy reading thanks to the SuperLumiNova速 arrow on the minute hand. This means that both your time and heading can be quickly distinguished even in the dark. The Velcro bracelet that comes with an extension makes it easy to wear for adventurous people. You can wear it on top of your climbing equipment, or tie it to a rucksack for those times when you need your hands free. The stylish Tissot fans on the other hand will any day appreciate the all-black version with rubber strap. Available at Rivoli- City Centre Bahrain, Rivoli- Enma Mall, Tissot- Seef Mall 20
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Quintessential Collector’s Piece The Watch Boutique, a newly opened luxury boutique in Bahrain presents a timepiece that will take you into the future- Welder, since 2075. 22
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The Italian brand, Welder, is the definition of class and elegance in a Welded manner. Welder shows that big and bold is not equal to loud and bling. Rather big and bold needs to be subtle and tough. This watch doesn’t talk about timepieces from the past; rather it provides you, in metal and movement, what timepieces in the future will look like. It speaks highly of the labour of welding and the attention to toughness. A prominent casing style in the range of Welder watches is a dash of metal-born and rugged colours that stretch across the watch case and in some models, seep into the dials, unevenly and unconfined. The core of Welder seems more welded into its brand psychology. Many models have two and more separate movements in them, which let you, wear two and more time zones on your wrist. In the single movement watches, you can find chronograph movements for accuracy in short time measurements and many models with a simple single time movement (commonly called a three-hander). Even the most plain and simple Welder watches carry beauty and details of construction in case, dial, leather and rubber straps. “Some provide the feel of a cowboy’s belt and another of a ransacked leather pouch of a medieval age.” Welder is exclusively at The Watch Boutique, Seef Mall. For enquiries call Tel. +973 1753 0329
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Finding Your Creative Expression
introduces 'The Mural Lady', Michelle Pfeiffer Your Life:
When I was about 18 years old, I remember walking into the kitchen and announcing with full enthusiasm to my parents that I wanted to be an artist. My father didn’t like the idea. I compromised and studied graphic design at Humber College in Ontario. I graduated with Honours in June 1981, after which I worked in the advertising business for about 10 years. I couldn’t let go of this deep feeling inside that I wanted to paint. So in 1989, I enrolled at the Ontario College of Art 4 year fine art and experimental art program. Simultaneously, I embarked on a spiritual journey and learned to meditate. Exploring and discovering myself through creativity and spirituality made it the best years of my life. I felt alive and full of joy like a “kid in a sandbox.” Creativity naturally poured out of me, it was then that I thought-I want to share this process with others.
Your Interest In Murals:
I have painted on every imaginable surface- from furniture to shoes. So walls are just another surface to paint on. There are a lot of walls to paint in Bahrain! I love bringing colour and beauty where ever I can. I love transforming what others would consider garbage and making it beautiful again, especially oId furniture. 24
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art space Murals represent community to me. I enjoyed painting outside at the Al Reem Centre in Riffa, (even though it was hot.) What better way to get to know a culture and connect to the community. I talked to people in everyday life, young and old. I love the conversations and reactions that I get, and how it opened up their feelings to creative conversations.
The Story Of Your Murals:
I have always loved symbols. The first mural that I painted at the Al Reem Centre in Riffa portrays the Hamsa (hand) an ancient symbol used in India, Middle East and Africa. It is a symbol of protection against evil. In this mural, the hand is giving blessings of love. The way we protect ourselves from negative energy is by always blessing people. It’s a reminder to always see the good in someone and good will come to you. In my meditation practice we call this the power of good wishes. The wings are a symbol of lightness, happiness and freedom. When you give positive energy to others, your heart will feel free and light.
The second mural was a work in progress. I had a strong intuition, so I got the idea to do a garden, but the meaning started to unfold as I painted. Each flower in the garden is one of us. We are all beautiful unique flowers in God’s garden. Then people passing started to add positive sayings and words according to how the garden made them feel. “Follow your heart.” “Success doesn’t come to you, you have to go for it.” “ Be grateful to the Creator.” “ Your own paradise inside you.” “Random acts of kindness.” “Stay calm.” Love Happiness Hope Dream July-Summer Edition 2015 25
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“I want to be remembered as someone colourful, openhearted, loving and fun. Someone who can take the most boring task and make it fun and creative. To always find a solution to any situation instead of being the source of the problem. Someone who inspired people to take creative risks and to find their own unique creative expression.” – Michelle Pfeiffer
Your inspiration:
As long as I can remember I have loved colours, light, nature, beauty, harmony, esthetics, and bringing order to chaos. I just want to make everything beautiful, sometimes I think our world is so ugly and it disturbs me so I want to paint everything. My inspiration comes from nature, travel, music, my imagination and the teachings from my meditation path. I focus on God as the light of my inspiration, as much as possible I give Him the credit for anything I do. This keeps the ideas coming and the creative energy flowing and helps my intuition guide the process. Music also really inspires me. The words of songs open my heart when I am painting.
A Challenge For The Future:
I find every project I do has it’s own challenges. I never repeat the same thing and I always wonder will an idea as good as the last one come. There is an endless flow of creative energy inside and I am learning to trust it especially when I work spontaneously in front of the public. For more information, call Michelle on Tel. +973 35937094 or email: michelle@artwithheart.net or visit www.artwithheart.net 26
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BENEATH YOUR FEET Melissa Nazareth scours the island for the oldest, authentic thread heads.
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egend has it, that Cleopatra had her first encounter with Julius Caesar when she arrived at his feet rolled up in an Oriental carpet. Eager to take advantage of Caesar’s anger toward Ptolemy, Cleopatra had herself smuggled secretly into the palace and slipped past Ptolemy’s guards hiding in the carpet that Apollodorus the Sicilian was carrying.
History & Origin
All legends apart, history suggests that Oriental rugs (‘rugs’ has been used throughout this article to mean rugs and carpets though there are differences between both in terms of dimensions) have been around for centuries. For instance, the craft of rug weaving existed in Iran – formerly known as Persia – in ancient times as evident by the 2500-year-old Pazyryk carpet, dating back to 500 B.C. Also, the first documented evidence on the existence of Persian rugs comes from Chinese texts dating back to the 224–641 AD. Again, the fragments found in ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian tombs are proof that flat weaving was well developed more than 4000 years ago. Further, historians confirm that weaving of pile rugs existed in the Middle East and other parts of central, northwest, and eastern Asia long before 2000 BC. Oriental rugs are not just adornments for floors; the ancient nomadic tribes used them as insulators for their
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tents. Today, many collect second hand rugs of great value, frame them and hang them as art on their walls. Over the years, culture and tradition has influenced rug weaving as a craft. Travellers took their designs with them to the places they went to. For instance, Chinese designs like dragons can be found on Persian rugs and these came through the silk route.; the American Saruk design came to Iran in the 1920s. ‘Oriental’ is the broad term used for rugs that are made in Asian countries such as China and Vietnam in the east, Turkey, Maghreb, Cyprus and Iran in the west, the Caucasus in the north, and India and Pakistan in the south. They are organised by origin: Persian rugs, Pakistani rugs, Arabian rugs, Anatolian rugs, Kurdish rugs, Caucasian rugs, Central Asian rugs, Turkestanian rugs, Chinese rugs, Tibetan rugs and Indian rugs.
Where in Bahrain?
The oldest shop in the Kingdom, Bradran, has been dealing in oriental rugs since 1935. Located in the lane just before Gold City in Manama souq is its wholesale shop which supplies to other shops including their branches in Moda Mall and Al A’ali Mall. Bradran sells handmade rugs including Soumak (a rug made in the neighborhood of Shemakha in Azerbaijan, distinguished by a flat, napless surface and loose
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threads at the back) and Kilim (a flat-woven rug made in Turkey, Kurdistan, and neighboring areas) which come in from Iran, Turkey, Kashmir (India) and Pakistan. If you’re a collector of Oriental rugs, you’ll know that second hand ones which are 40 years old and above fetch exorbitant amounts; some can be 100 years old or more and worth 20 to 30 million dollars! Bradran has been an avid collector for years and even has a fragment of a rug from the 16th century – it has a dragon design and originated in the Karabakh region in Iran. A couple of rugs from the 19th century are also part of their varied collection. Bradran has a tight network of rug makers who it is in close contact with for both, brand new and used rugs. In line with the many shops, once you enter Manama souq – Bab Al Bahrain - is the 2-decade old, Ali Baba Cave Antiques selling a beautiful collection of antiques including Oriental rugs. The owner here vows by his Iranian rugs and tells me that based on his experience they are more durable than those of most other origins. Typically, a traditional Iranian rug is tied with a single looping knot (Persian or Senneh knot), while the traditional Anatolian rug is tied with a double looping knot (Turkish or Ghiordes knot). The process of 'double knotting' in the latter results in a slightly more block like image compared to that in the former. Anatolian
style weaving also reduces the number of knots per sq cm. Today, it is common to see rugs woven in both Turkey and Iran using either of the two knot styles. Dotting the lane by Ferrari Center in Adliya aka 'shawarma alley', are a few more shops selling authentic, handmade rugs. These sprouted during the 1960s and have maintained their local and touristic clientele – Europeans, Americans, and high profile Arabs and Asians – to date.
How to decide authenticity and value?
Authenticity is key when investing in Oriental rugs. A thumb rule would be to turn the rug over – if the design is visible from the underside as well, it’s the real deal. The more the number of knots per square inch, the higher the value of the rug as it takes more time to make it – the best rugs have around 600 to 700 knots per sq inch. A rug which is 2x3 to 5x7 feet may take 6 months to 1 year if 1 person is working on it. Bigger ones with 2 to 3 people working on them may take up to a year and half. The value also
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depends on the material. For instance, prayer rugs always use silk and are pretty expensive compared to those made of cotton or wool. Another factor affecting value is the origin – there are many cities and tribes that make rugs. Their designs and colours vary from each other as every culture has a different influence on the craft of rug weaving. For instance, Isfahan uses black borders with colour inside, Na’in uses beige borders with either blue or green on the inside and Qum – rugs from the holy city in Iran – come only in pure silk, are 3x5 feet, and cost anything from BD700 to BD3,000.
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We take a look at a few famous celebrities who own Oriental rugs. 1 Ben Affleck and wife, Jennifer Garner choose an antique Persian rug for their Savannah home. 2 Johnny Depp has a large Persian rug in his bedroom. 3 Maroon 5 singer, Adam Levine combines his large Persian rug with a purple velvet sofa. 4 TV presenter, Ellen Degeneres is very knowledgeable about large Persian rugs and has more than one in her beautifully decorated villa. Look at the super-size Oriental rug in her dining room! 5 The blue and cream Oriental rug at the Chanel 2014-15 collection shown in Austria's rococo 18th century Castle Leopoldskron seems to add to the romantic energy! 6 John Mayer performs on a beautiful oriental rug. A lover of food, travel, culture‌ and all things lifestyle, Melissa Nazareth is also a published author, storyteller and aspirant columnist. She blogs about interesting stuff in Bahrain on bahrain-confidential.com Want to share your feedback? Drop her a line on editorial1@arabianmagazines.com @melnazareth @melissanazareth
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IWC Schaffhausen Brand Director for Middle East & India The romantic new watches for women by IWC Schaffhausen’s new collection, The Portofino Midsize Collection brings the highest level of class and romance to the crowd. Jenny Thomas sat down with Karoline Huber for her full IWC story. So Karoline, you’ve been with IWC for a while now, what has your journey been like?
My journey started a lot earlier actually, when my father gave me an IWC watch when I was young. I fell in love with the watch and here I am, years later working for the brand that drove me to love watches and its process. My IWC journey has been exciting and I’m extremely grateful for the opportunities to experience the various cultures and the various people. It has been a good journey and I love every part of it.
Tell me a little of the travelling exhibition of IWC Schaffhausen’s Portofino Midsize Collection.
Sometimes, the simplest designs tend to be the most romantic ones. The Portofino collection is slightly different than the other collections. They have smaller faces and more feminine touches like diamonds and sparkles and a moon face. The design was inspired by the glamour of the Italian Riviera during the 1950s and 60s. You can see that level of elegance through the mother-of-pearl dial and the little diamonds. All the watches in this collection are iconic. It’s a watch that isn’t complicated by functionalities, is a beauty by itself and is easy-to-wear.
The luxury industry in the Middle East is…
Ever Growing and Inspiring. The Middle East is a place where heritage and tradition are of great importance. So, mix that along with modern style. It’s a good combination to be in. The ME takes luxury and fashion seriously. So, to be in that kind of atmosphere has helped the brand evolve greatly in the region.
Plans for the future.
A lot of good things are in place for the near future. The year has definitely started off well with the re-launch of the Portofino Midsize Collection. We will be hosting a lot more interactive events, because it’s always wonderful to sit down and chat with people who admire the brand. IWC Schaffhausen is available at MODA Mall and City Centre Bahrain 32
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Behind The Perfume Christopher Chong, Creative Director of Amouage Perfumes
Early morning conversations over a cuppa in the lobby of St. Regis Doha. That is how the Creative Director of Amouage Perfumes, Christopher Chong and Jenny Thomas got to talk about their mutual love for scents. Your journey with Amouage, how did it all start?
Well mostly by luck and chance. Amouage wanted fresh blood, ones that were preferable not from the industry. They wanted a person who would focus on the art of perfumes, innovation and one who wouldn’t hesitate to take a daring path. That was when I was brought into the picture, brought in to make one perfume, and I haven’t stopped since.
What is your inspiration behind your creations?
I have a very personal process to creating a scent. A lot of my inspiration comes from my musical background and my passion and love for the Opera, which is also my inspiration behind the Library Collection. I try to convert my thoughts and feelings into a story, which then transcends into the choices and mixtures of the different smells. A lot of my choices are also based on my experiences during travels.
Tell me about the brand new addition to the Library Collection- Opus IX.
Amouage’s ninth volume in the Library Collection, Opus IX, speaks of the human nature of love and sacrifice, which as I have mentioned earlier is inspired by one of Opera’s greatest romances, Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata, an adaptation of the novel La Dame aux Camelias, ‘The Lady of the Camellias’. So, in a nutshell, Opus IX in its own way tells a story of betrayal and redemption as it is portrayed by the iconic Maria Callas in the 1958 Lisbon production of the Opera.
The structure and composition of Opus IX.
Opus IX is a beautiful interpretation of the Camellia flower (which was created especially for the fragrance as the flower in its natural form is odorless). When fused with black pepper and jasmine, the camellia accord reveals a warming, free-spirited aura in the top notes. The middle notes are gaiac wood, beeswax and leather that are combined with the woody, floral fragrance created by a base of grey amber, vetiver and civet. Opus IX’s bottle is a deep red with specks of gold. The tome-shaped box is designed with two interpretations of the Camellia flower: ^/ ?$" Z/1À( /# +/" / / /%"+ / /( 1( % / $ /7"( À / /3 7 Z/ ^/ /&( : /# +/#à +/( +/ 3 9 (/ / $ / $ (/%"+ / /( 3 / $ /+ % (À " / / betrayal. 34
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ADAM BALUCH
‘YOUR’ CONCEPT OF LIVE LOOPING. The main piece of equipment I use for Live Looping is a RC300 loop station. All my instruments (guitar, keyboard, trumpet and vocals) go through this. I essentially record sections of what I am playing and repeat them and then record different instruments over the top to create a live band sound with actually just me. It involves using my feet a lot, as I have to record the sections using a pedal on the loop station.
YOUR FIRST EP – ‘ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS’. Answers To Questions is a snapshot of 10 years of music for me. It includes tracks that I wrote way back through to this year. So it represents a lot of change and evolution, but mostly a strong identity for the Adam Baluch ‘sound’. Essentially, this is something I want to share with people and see what they think of
it. I have been playing in and outside the UAE for years and during those gigs, I have included original tracks in my sets, but I have never spent time professionally recording them. It is all about finding the right time and I figured the right time was now! It took me three months to professionally record the EP. I have been wanting to get music out for years but it isn’t a cheap thing to do if you want it done properly, and it was also important to make sure I had the right team of people around me.
PERSONAL JAM. I really do listen to everything. In my sets, I play anything from hip-hop to soul to house remixes.
PERFORMANCE MEMORIES. I enjoyed playing in Bahrain a month ago when I was on a two-week tour with The Wailers. I had never been
there, and didn’t know what to expect, but it went well and I got a really great response.
GIGS OUTSIDE THE GCC. I am looking forward to playing in Ibiza. I have 4 gigs lined up and I want to see how my music works with a young, club environment. It’s great to raise your profile as a musician. There are so many people from around the world that visit Ibiza and well, they are all generally into music.
THE DREAM COLLABORATION. Dave Matthews Band or The Roots. They are great musicians and that’s what I appreciate.
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Each month, we bring you one ordinary reader who wows you with his/her extraordinary talent. This month we put...
Tarryn Pods
In The Spotlight Standing at an international ranking of 898 out of 2872 racers after completing 3 rounds of the 2014-15 championship season, Tarryn is off to a great start! In December 2014, she competed in the Red Bull Kart Fight in the Kingdom and was the only woman in the top 40 out of 400 to qualify; she finished 12th in her heat setting (for setting personal best time). She also finished 5th in the SWS sprint race and 6th overall for the 2014-15 season (the new season started in June this year).
home. “My uncle and I were banned from playing because we hated losing!” She still hates losing and hopes to make that sentiment work in her favour when she is racing. Tarryn also spent her childhood horse riding with friends. She had her own horse and participated in a few district level competitions. “Horse riding helped me focus.” Tarryn used to love insects as a child and collected them in her lunch box for her teacher to see! She has had a short stint at a veterinary clinic too.
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Great start! But what next?
Having already done sprint races, Tarryn looks forward to compete in endurance races in the near future. “My team, the Racing Falcons, is hoping to do an endurance race in Dubai, in September this year,” she says. “I practice at least once in two weeks and hope to be more aggressive on the track because that’s what the sport demands.”
“I love art and used to be involved in it for a good 7 to 8 years back in South Africa,” she says. “I took up art design in high school.” She hopes to get back to it someday but is currently focused on her racing and teaching as it takes up most of her time. Tarryn hates being cold. “It’s one of those funny things about me,” she says, smiling. “I don’t like it when people play with the air conditioner in my classroom.”
Teacher by day…
“My heart’s with Ferrari!”
High-octane lifestyle, both on and off the track, best sums up the life of this South African racer. A teacher by profession, Tarryn spends her morning mentoring 3 year-olds. “They can be a handful and that’s an understatement,” she says. “They ask me tonnes of questions and though it’s challenging I love my job.” Tarryn has also worked in a senior position at a bank for 7 years when she lived in South Africa. When she travelled to Bahrain previously to watch the F1, she fell in love with the country and decided to make a permanent move. She believes she was lucky enough to get a teaching job.
Travel, Horse Riding & Board Games…
Tarryn loves travelling to new places and has been to Brasil, Mexico, Egypt, Dubai, Oman, France, Belgium, Holland, Austria, Germany, Italy, Greece, the UK, and the USA - NYC, Boston, New Mexico, Florida, Washington - so far. As a child, she loved board games and says that her dad used to bring many
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“When I first started following motor sport in 2004, Michael Schumacher was still driving for Ferrari,” says Tarryn. “I fell in love with everything the team stands for – it has been into motor sport for the last 60 years, is a manufacturer and has this rich history and legacy.” Tarryn loves the colour red too! “I like Fernando Alonso as a driver but my team is Ferrari,” she continues. “I like his style of driving and that he is willing to take a chance when most drivers aren’t. He drives every lap like it’s his last and has a spirit that doesn’t give up! Vettel is great too.”
Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix…
“I loved the event as a whole,” says Tarryn who thinks it’s a great idea to have a night race for a number of reasons. “But they used the V6 engines,” says a disappointed Tarryn. “Previously they used the V8 engines and 2005 was when they last used the V10 – you could hear the karts going all the way round the circuit!”
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How Fit Are You For Life? By Craig Heslop
Craig Heslop
To label you as fit, you must first look at the demands of your lifestyle. Do you sit for many hours each day? This is a particularly stressful demand on a normal body and requires conditioning to minimise its effects. If you are desk jockey, it is likely that your hips are guided up, your butt is weak and your posture is poor. Let’s do something about this before it is too late!
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component of fitness in my world is the ability to breeze through each day and still have energy left in the tank. As noted, excessive sitting is not natural, but that doesn’t mean you cannot be fit. Follow these three steps for three months and good things will happen. Please note, three months is the shortest time required to make long-term improvements. There is no such thing as a quick fix in the real world. If you cannot commit, you might as well turn the page now. Step one involves the basic principle of walkabout. This involves a thirty minute walk outside in the morning and another one in the evening. The reason for this is to open up your tight hips, wake up your butt plus improve your posture. Excuses for not walking every day include watching television, the hot summer and insufficient time. I 58
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will let you provide suitable solutions to these excuses! Step two includes breaking the sit! This means you avoid sitting for more than one hour at a time. You can break the sit by taking a five minute walk or doing the three mobility drills seen in the picture. Pro–longed, undisturbed sitting has many ill-affects on the body including unfavourable hormone release and reduced metabulisation of fat. Set yourself an alarm on your phone or computer and commit to frequent movement. Step three involves sporadic moments of bottom squatting. This can be seen in the picture above. It is critical to promote a good range of motion through the ankles, knees and hips. Ask a young child to bottom squat and they will show you that it is easy. Sitting at a desk for many years can undo this instinctual ability. Ideally, you should be able to get your hips below your knees, your
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heels on the floor and your back up straight in neutral. If you cannot achieve this, don’t worry. Just keep practising or join us at the jungle! These three steps are simple but to maintain consistency is not easy. If you can be amongst the few who can stay honest then good things will happen to you. It is as simple as walkabout, break-the-sit and bottom squads. To be fit is to move freely and have reserve energy when need. An unnatural lifestyle can disrupt the desire to be fit. Take the necessary steps to counter today’s unnatural lifestyle.
Craig Heslop is Founder of and Coach at Tribal Fitness. Visit www.tribalfitness.com
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OUR CONSCIOUSNESS Our values are demonstrated by our actions. Actions begin as thoughts, feelings and emotions. Clear definitions of the different aspects of consciousness are necessary to understand the origins and processes of our thinking. It is also necessary to establish the link between the state of human consciousness or self-awareness and the decline or rise in human values.
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he Raja Yoga Meditation provides in depth teachings about consciousness from the understanding that this is the self. The self is considered as the soul. The word soul is used interchangeably with consciousness and with spirit. All three words are also used to denote the conscious self, that is, the eternal, immortal, self-aware inner being and animating force. Although some spiritually inclined people have had visions of the soul, visions do not provide them with knowledge of it. The soul is truly a star. There are as many souls as there are human beings. The body of a person is visible with the eyes but the soul can be seen only with divine vision. People have different facial features but souls are not different in appearance. All are the same: a point of light. It is just the role of every soul that is different. Human beings are large or small whereas souls are not of varying sizes. The size of the soul is the same. A soul is eternal and imperishable. In today’s world, one moment people are living together in harmony
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and the next moment they are violently against each other, because they do not know about spiritual relationships. The ongoing task is to consider you to be a soul. Avoid getting trapped in false ego, which is also called body-consciousness. The prime obstacle in developing and cultivating human values is that globally we live in a materialist culture in which almost all individuals are strongly habituated to body-consciousness and realities experienced through sense perception. The most important fundamental concept is that the human soul is the self who is aware of existing. The human soul is only able to be conscious of its individual and separate existence when incarnated in a human body. You are either aware of yourself as a soul, or you are aware of yourself as a body. True consciousness is when the soul is aware of itself as a soul. You say, “I am the soul and this is my body”. False consciousness is when the soul is aware of itself as a body. Then you say, “I am my body”. This is an illusion because the soul is not its body. In true
consciousness positive qualities and values fuel thoughts. In false consciousness negative qualities and anti-values fuel thoughts and passions. It is essential to distinguish between “Who am I?” and “What is mine?”, between the possessor and the possession, subject and object. The following articles aims to establish the primary of the soul over the body, soul-consciousness over bodyconsciousness and spirituality over materialism. When the primacy is reversed there is unsustainable imbalance. Soul-consciousness engenders balance. The consequences of these two mutually exclusive states of consciousness are far reaching. Soul-consciousness or true consciousness prompts spiritual qualities and values to occupy a dominant position within the awareness of any individual. On the other hand body-consciousness or false consciousness prompts the reverse. Individual awareness is then dominated by negative qualities and the tendency to give greater priority to material values. Spiritual values may be missing altogether. By practicing soul-consciousness you can
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In true consciousness positive qualities and values fuel thoughts. In false consciousness negative qualities and anti-values fuel thoughts and passions.
Rita Moussallem is a meditation teacher and has been studying positive thinking and discovering her inner values through meditation.
achieve a stage of detachment, maturity and emotional balance. This evokes a higher quality of perception and response. The aim of meditation and spiritual study is to become morally and ethically able to live with others harmoniously, with love and respect. As you progress with meditation your conscience becomes gradually more refined and your inner standards or morality and ethics rise. Souls are many. Each one is individual and eternal. A soul is an infinitesimal pinpoint of self-aware, spiritual light. A soul can neither be created nor destroyed but its quality and strength are subject to change and degeneration over time. A soul is considered a divine creation because the positive energy of God, the Supreme Soul, influences and re-energises each soul when it has become totally depleted. Unlike matter, souls are conscient and therefore intelligent. They can absorb not only energy but also ideas, powers, spiritual values and qualities. A soul is incorporeal, indivisible and indestructible. During its cycle, it varies from a state of perfect purity to a condition of depletion and impurity according to both the quality of action performed through its material body and the degenerating effects of time. God is One. God is the Supreme Soul, the Omnipotent. Supreme Intelligence. God is incorporeal, eternal and indestructible, ever pure and, unlike souls, is immutable. God is the only soul who neither evolves nor degrades. God is the only soul who does not become bound to matter
and the cycle of rebirth, the only soul who remains self-aware for all time, and the only soul who dwells perpetually in the highest and most pure region or dimension beyond matter. God is the Rita Moussallem Sustainer of all souls of all religions, races and cultures. God is the source of all qualities, virtues, values and wisdom. These treasures are transferred to souls through meditation. Souls are then restored to full self-awareness and the perfection of their original purity. This transference of power, purity, values and qualities is considered the re-creation of the souls. Matter is everything that exists in the physical universe; it is the physical universe. Science has established that matter can neither be created nor destroyed. The quality of matter degenerates, known as the process of entropy, due to the effect of time and motion. The degeneration of the quality of matter also corresponds to the degeneration of the quality of human souls.
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health updates
YOUR GO-TO HEALTH
#1 Stop Troublesome Itchy Eyes With Cucumber
Are the constant dust storms making your eyes itchy and not to mention constantly watery? Once you’ve taken your antihistamine, try placing cool cucumber over sadly swollen eyes to soothe them while your tablet takes effect.
#3 Grated Cucumber For Sunburn
If you’re the type who loves basking in the sun, then this health hack is one to remember. Grated cucumber is fabulous for cooling sunburned skin. Grate this vegetable into a pulp and gently rub it into your pink bits to prevent tenderness and peeling.
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Eat Local Honey
Eating local honey can help you to build immunity to local pollens. Try a teaspoon a day in hot water, or with plain yoghurt, or on porridge. You could also include it in a sandwich.
#2 Aloe Vera To Soothe Bites
Have your crawly annoying creatures of Mother Nature bitten you? It is proven that Aloe vera gel is fantastic for soothing those infuriating itches. It should help relieve swelling and redness.
#4 Lemongrass to Scare Away Mosquitos
Avoid getting bitten entirely by burning lemongrass to scare the little buggers on warm summer nights. You can buy lemongrass candles or simply add citronella essential oil to normal tea lights or just use a lemongrass insect repellent.
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HACKS THIS SUMMER
#6 Deodorise With Lemons
Lemons are known to lighten hair( it’s like the perfect bleach), repel pests and can also be your emergency go-to deodorant. Slice lemons and then you all know what to do!
#8 Drink Cherry To Recovery Quick
Summer means more intense workouts. A bowl of cherries is definitely going to help you recover from a tough workout. You could also make cherry juice, makes it more easier.
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Crushed Garlic For Bee Stings
It’s smelly but it is definitely highly effective. If you’re the victim of a bee sting this summer, crush garlic into a paste and apply over the sting for fast relief.
#7 Take A Warm Shower Before Bed
Summer sometimes gets to us. You are lying in bed, tossing and turning because you can’t sleep. This should probably help. A warm shower is said to help almost anybody drift to sound sleep.
#9 Exfoliate With Avocado
So, avocado has so many benefits and they involve more than just eating it. Packed with vitamin E and B6, avocados make for the best deep cleansing facial. You can make one at home by combining the ripe fruit with plain yoghurt or just slather it onto your face directly.
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health
The Sense Of Touch
Last month Dr. Jamilla Al Qasser generally touched upon Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST). This month, we focus more on the effects of ‘The Touch’.
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he Sense of Touch is basically from different pressure points, which help collect information from your brain through the sensation in your fingers.
scientists call, the whole body function. The whole body system lives in a more coherent way, a new perceptive. The whole brain functioning is associated with increase in creativity and problem solving ability.
When people undergo a lot of stress, the body system tends to get congested and over activated. Undesirable habits and tension due to long time stress is undoubtedly bad for health. Many ailments are partially or predominantly caused by stress, negative emotion or emotional trauma. That is exactly what happens to majority of the patients.
Isn't it amazing that we have an effective method for integrating the whole body with its high performance and functionality!
What do BCST therapists do?
BCST practitioners, on a daily basis, reconnect bio dynamically to the patient's healthy roots. In simple terms, the therapists once again find the connection of the body that cooperates with life force. Biodynamical potency tells where the patient needs work, where and when to support regulating the patient's system, how and what to do to achieve Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) self regulation. Through practitioner principles, tools and work approach, that process will achieve a balance, which then regulates and reactivates the patient’s internal system. This process means to find and achieve body synchronisation. The more balanced body state is called synchrony or synchronisation. It means as your body becomes more balanced, you tap more into what
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With series of BCST sessions, the body creates a new way of structure that can easily handle the sense-feltperceptive touches. Now, the human life and health is dependent upon the craniosacral system, which is within the body. It is medically acknowledged as a natural, continuous body rhythm that promotes and maintains life in the body (along with the respiratory and circulatory systems). Craniosacral refers to the two ends of the Central Nervous System that we work with conventionally – the head and the tail end of the spine. The Central Nervous System (CNS ) consists of the brain, spinal cord, the spinal nerves and the related membranes and fluids that surround the nervous system. Working with and through the Central Nervous System allows the therapy to affect whole system. The craniosacral rhythm can be felt all over the body as a slow wave like motion.This rhythm is caused
by the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid, which bathes and nourishes the brain and nervous system. The fluid is enclosed in membranes, which lines the bones of the head (cranium), passes down the vertebral column and attaches again at the sacrum – hence the name “craniosacral”. By gently touching areas of the head and body, a therapist can tune into the rhythmic fluctuations of the craniosacral system, working on it diagnostically and therapeutically. Craniosacral sessions enhance the natural flow and support the inner balance of a person’s system. A session typically lasts for 30 – 40 minutes. The client lays down on a session table as the practitioner works with gentle, listening touch and receptive perception. A series of sessions are recommended for a problem to be completely resolved. Due to its gentle nature, it is received well by infants, children and the elderly, This work is also beneficial in the absence of a problem as it brings a person into deep relaxation balance with the feeling of being nourished from within.
For more information, contact Dr. Jamilla, The Health House on Tel. +973 1741 0055 Or visit www.healthhouse.me
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e all want to offer our kids the best and rightly so. But it’s imperative that we raise them correctly so they can continue to enjoy the best when they grow up. A good environment at home is the first step followed by a healthy school life. After all, your kids will spend a substantial portion of their childhood at school.
British School of Bahrain
British School of Bahrain (BSB) is a privately owned, coeducational, 3 to 18 day school, licensed by the Ministry of Education (MoE) in Bahrain through the Private Education Department. Over 2000 students from 70 nationalities of average ability or above with excellent behaviour and learning attitudes study at BSB. The school follows the national curriculum for England accommodating subjects required by the MoE: Arabic language, Islamic studies, citizenship studies and social studies of Bahrain. The school is organised into 3 schools: Infants - comprising nursery, reception, years 1 and 2; Juniors - comprising years 3, 4 and 5 and 6; Seniors - comprising years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 along with the Sixth Form, comprising Year 12 and 13.
State-of-the-art Campus
The stunning campus in Hamala easily provides the fabric necessary for students to learn and grow together on one site. Good parking facilities and a well-regulated bus service are available too. All classrooms have interactive multi-media whiteboards and Wi-Fi access. Other facilities include 3 specialist art studios, a food technology room, 10 science labs, a library for each school, 6 IT labs, 2 large sports halls, 3 music rooms, 2 drama studios, 2 dance studios, several multi-purpose rooms, an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, a 7 aside artificial pitch to which will soon be added a new multi66
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purpose sports hall cum performance space and a canteen with healthy eating options.
All-round Development
Teachers’ care and concern extends way beyond the classroom and this is demonstrated in the pastoral support provided to students alongside a variety of extra curricular activities. Students are also sensitised to social issues through community projects and local charity work. The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum, offering a wide range of learning opportunities tailored to meet the differing needs of all students. The curriculum offered meets all local regulations as well as international standards which includes vocational BTEC courses as well as GCSE and A’ Level courses. In order to accommodate the needs of individual students, the school is prepared to run courses with small student numbers as well. More: ^/ ( %/~/=À-# " " %/# /*; /3 7 3 ^/ A# à À#à / À (%/ (/ / # "7 / à 3"%$/%1 #: (% ^/ O A/ (#" " à ^/ +À # " /" / $ /1 ( (-" à /#( %/f %% "# +/ #(+/ / the Royal Schools of Music and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art examinations)
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THE POWER OF COMPOUNDING C ompound interest is one of the greatest mathematical discoveries. Albert Einstein is believed to have commented that compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. It is the interest earned on interest. At the end of each year interest earned is added to the original amount and the amount is reinvested. Over a period of time, it produces much higher amount than simple interest. Thus money grows exponentially through the power of compounding. To understand compound interest, let's first look at the basic of all calculations, which is called "simple interest". With simple interest you only earn interest on the principal you invested initially. For example, if you invest $1,000 at 5% simple interest per year, you will get $50 per year. If you are invested for five years, the total amount you would get is $250, which makes your total value $1,250. Now, let's see how it works under the compound interest method. F = P( 1+i)
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F = 1,000(1+0.05) = $1,276.28 You can see that your $1,000 is worth $1,276.28 after five years compared to $1,250 under the simple interest method. The final amount will be much higher if the compounding frequency is half-yearly
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or quarterly (as followed by banks in some countries on term deposits and loans). Thus, the power of compounding produces a snowball effect as earnings generate even more earnings. Time is a crucial element in compounding. Cumulative fixed deposits are a prime example of the compounding effect. Retirement accounts also provide a fine example as principal amount is allowed to grow for a long time on tax-deferral basis or without any tax incidence. The sooner you start investing, the better, as every day spent investing is a day your money is earning for you. You may wonder if the power of compounding is applicable in fixed income investments only. That's not the case. It works in any investment where compounding is applied. Hence it applies to stock market investments as well. Even though stocks do not pay annual interest as in the deposit shown in the above example, they do pay dividends on a periodical basis and their values tend to rise over time. Assume you bought stocks worth $1,000 and the value increases 5% after a year, then your investment is worth $1,050. If it rises 5% again next year the value of your investment rises to $1,102.50. The value becomes $1,157.63 at the end of the third year at the same rate of growth. The value rises to $1,215.51 and to $1,276.28 at the end of fourth and fifth year respectively at the 5% rise per year. Assuming you received an annual dividend of 5% on the stock during the investment period and you reinvested those amounts in the same stock, the total
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account value increases to $1,610.51 at the end of five years. This way the power of compounding works in stock market investments also. While this calculation is true under the given assumptions, you should also be aware that any fall in the stock's price or dividend cut during the period will significantly reduce the final account value. However, given a longer time horizon, stock prices are supposed to deliver returns much higher than fixed income returns. Remember the power of compounding can make you richer, the earlier you start saving. Don't procrastinate on starting to save. Teach your children the art of compounding and get them on the compounding bandwagon as well. They will thank you for your advice once they reach your age.
The author Tholoor M. Thomas, CFA, is a senior Investment professional. Mr. Thomas is the author of two financial books, "The Bull Run" and "Inside the Foreign Exchange Universe".
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INVESTMENT 101
Angela McDonough lists Europe's most lucrative destinations in a two-part feature.
Dinant, a town in Belgium
A country with so much to offer but with the current economic climate it’s not for the faint hearted so you won’t make a fast buck. This is definitely one for the long term and money can still be made whilst tourists are still visiting and the rental market is growing. So if you can afford to take on a bit of a risk then why not? It truly is a stunning country and fortune favours the bold!
BELGUIM No. 9
Growing in popularity with tourists and is it any wonder with so many historic towns and cities. They can also generate rental returns of at least 5.3% which is pretty impressive! Our advice is to invest in tourist accommodation with a guaranteed return and you won’t go far wrong. Some of Europe’s largest developers and best management companies are in Belgium at the moment so you have to ask yourself, why? We reckon it will move up the ranks quite quickly.
TURKEY No. 7
This country caught the eye of the keen investor a number of years ago with double digit growth surpassing the likes of China and India. However, things have definitely started to slow down which does provide more realistic returns. The risk is not too high and it’s not too late to make some money, just to do your research. Turkey is still in it’s infancy so it’s extremely important to go with a developer and management company that has a proven track record.
PORTUGAL No. 6
With beautiful green landscapes you can see why people make this both an investment and lifestyle choice. This is probably why the Golden Visa is growing in popularity. Invest €500K in property and you can obtain citizenship and free visa travel throughout Europe for your whole family. What’s not to like? The property market is fairly mature so they are totally geared up for the foreign investors that have been flocking here in their droves over the last number of years.
GERMANY No. 8
A new location for the sophisticated investor that’s looking to diversify their portfolio with net returns of at least 5% and VAT rebates from the government. Germany is still seen as a safe, stable and secure bet and as such is a firm favourite with the banks. Germans also like to rent their properties so the market is fruitful. Just keep your exit strategy in mind and select carefully. The legal system is robust and it is therefore very safe for foreigners to invest.
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GREECE No. 10
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opinion
Stories of a Trailing Spouse Maria Sorger discusses the perks and challenges of a portable company.
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very expat woman has heard it many times over “We are leaving, my company is moving me to Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Paris…” Wherever you may be going, this short and simple phrase is often welcome as you start to think of all the new places to see, new friends to make and exciting new adventures to be had. But it also means quitting your job, which was not easy to find in the first place, and starting the search all over again as you land in a new country. As an expat nomad or a trailing spouse it can sometimes be simpler to have your own business - one that is as movable as you are. I guess this is what people often refer to as a ‘portable company’. What this means is that you need to set up your business in the country you live in and do it in such a way that it can easily be moved. It all sounds very straightforward but there are challenges
“If you don’t plan on purchasing products or carrying inventory, your start-up costs can be kept to a minimum” along the way: you have to bear in mind whether the new country you will call your home is the right one for your type of business offering - will your product or service be marketable there? Will you be able to register your company? Do you need a ‘local’ partner? Will the name resonate well with the existing culture?
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Generally speaking, companies offering a range of services – interior design, coaching, marketing, catering, party planning, website design, relocation services, online business, et al – are easily movable. If you don’t plan on purchasing products or carrying inventory, your start-up costs can be kept to a minimum - you can work from a small office or a rented business office. But in order to gain credibility in a new market you have to make sure you are an expert in your field and that you have the right qualifications for the job. One of the challenges that some businesses face is finding reliable suppliers and contractors – for example if you are an interior designer, you need to source out furniture stores and hardware stores, and have a list of qualified plumbers, electricians, painters and so on. Getting clients is a challenge too and the universal way to do it is network, network, and network. Start with your friends – women are fantastic at networking and spreading the word; join various organisations such as women groups, business organisations or societies; scan the local newspaper daily to find out what's happening in town, and of course use social the media platforms. And when your business is moving along smoothly, clients have come to rely on you, your profits are rising, it’s probably time to pack up and travel to another country where you will start the whole process all over again - each time equipped with additional knowledge and invaluable experiences. Maria Sorger is a marketing professional and MBA graduate. To share your feedback email: maria.sorger@redlemonsconsulting.com
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SHOWCASING BAHRAIN’S AGRICULTURAL & CULTURAL HERITAGE Following its successful participation in the Shanghai Expo 2010, the Kingdom is participating in EXPO MILANO 2015.
“The expo runs up until 31st October and has 24 well trained, Bahrainbased volunteers representing the country” Visitors at Bahrain's pavilion
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he Kingdom of Bahrain is participating at Expo Milano 2015 in Milan, Italy. Themed ‘Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life’, the expo runs up until 31st October and has 24 well trained, Bahrain-based volunteers representing the country. In an attempt to showcase the nation’s 5000-year old rich history, the Bahrain Authority for Culture & Antiquities commissioned a 2,000sq cm pavilion at the expo which is said to attract over 20 million visitors from all over the world. The pavilion presents an interpretation of relationships that tie the country’s agrarian heritage and culture together. The Pavilion – Archaeologies of Green Titled Archaeologies of Green, Bahrain’s pavilion is among 147 official participants. Archaeologies of Green is conceived as a continuous landscape of
fruit gardens that each contain a dominant fruit tree that is native to Bahrain and are intersected by a series of closed spaces that contain in turn a reception area, exhibition spaces and a café serving local Bahraini food. The spaces all overlook and frame the gardens, which form the main exhibition component of the pavilion and recount the rich agrarian heritage of the Islands. The centerpiece of the pavilion consists of 10 distinct fruit gardens, each containing trees native to Bahrain, bearing fruit at different times throughout the 6 months. The pavilion also showcases historic artefacts daring back thousands of years, each related to the deep-rooted agrarian traditions and legends that surround Bahrain as the location of the Garden of Eden and the Land of One Million Palms.
The pavilion is designed by architect, Anne Holtrop and landscape architect, Anouk Vogel, and built out of white prefabricated concrete panels; the pavilion will be moved to Bahrain at the end of the expo and rebuilt to serve as a botanical garden. For updates throughout the 6-month expo and more images, visit these social media pages. @bahrainpavilion2015 @bahrainpavilion2015 @bhpavilion2015
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World’s Most Overlooked Buildings Sometimes the lesser-known buildings are the most beautiful ones. They are worthy structures that often go without recognition. So, with the help of Lamudi, a Global Property Network, Bahrain Confidential shows you some of these stunning, yet overlooked structures from around the world.
Pakistan Monument Location: Islamabad, Pakistan Pakistan’s stunning flower-shaped national monument represents the country’s four provinces and three territories. From the air, the monument appears in the shape of a star and crescent moon - reflecting the symbols shown on Pakistan’s flag.
Islamic Development Bank
Museo el Castillo
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Location: Medellín, Colombia
While the Kingdom Center Building is easily Saudi Arabia’s most recognisable building, the Islamic Development Bank in Jeddah is just as noteworthy. Combining Islamic design with modern architecture, the structure is actually two individual towers united under a single roof structure to give the appearance of a single office building.
A French castle is the last thing visitors to Colombia’s second largest city would expect to see. Once the home of a wealthy family, the Museo el Castillo was built in 1930 in the style of a Gothic castle encircled with French-style gardens. The building now houses the belongings of its former tenants, including artwork and furniture.
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travel Shwenandaw Monastery Location: Mandalay, Myanmar This historic Buddhist monastery is one of the best examples of traditional Burmese teak architecture and wood-carving in Myanmar. Also known as the Golden Palace Monastery, the structure is the only surviving building of the former Royal Palace built by King Mindon in the mid-nineteenth century.
Makoko Floating School Location: Lagos, Nigeria Built for the waterfront slum of Makoko in Nigeriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest city, the floating school is a pilot project that is designed to address the twin challenges of climate change and population growth in coastal Africa. The wooden school structure is built on a floatation platform made of plastic barrels and was produced using local materials and resources.
Pagaruyung Palace Location: Western Sumatra, Indonesia Pagaruyung Palace was the royal palace of the Pagaruyung Kingdom, the seat of the Minangkabau kings of West Sumatra. It is an example of traditional Rumah Gadang architecture, the style of housing built by the Minangkabau ethnic group. Originally built from timber, the palace has been destroyed by fire several times, most recently in 2007. These days it houses a museum and is a popular tourist destination.
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Museum of Islamic Arts Location: Doha, Qatar Located on the Doha waterfront, the museum houses a large collection of Islamic art, as well as an education center and a library. The building’s design by award-winning architect I.M. Pei was heavily influenced by ancient Islamic architecture and draws its inspiration from the Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo. Moulay Ismail Mausoleum Location: Meknès, Morocco The mausoleum is the final resting place of Moulay Ismail Ibn Sharif, a sultan of Meknès in the 17th Century and one of Morocco’s greatest rulers. Open to non-Muslim visitors, the building’s beautiful courtyards and inner shrine are stunning examples of Moroccan craftsmanship.
Moscow School of Management Location: Skolkovo, Russia
Designed by Tanzanian-born architect David Adjaye, the Moscow School of Management, or SKOLKOVO, is the largest private business school in Russia. The building was designed to function as an entirely independent community to protect its residents from the country’s harsh winters. José Vasconcelos Library Location: Mexico City, Mexico Named after José Vasconcelos, the philosopher and former president of the National Library of Mexico, this building is both a library and a botanical garden. The steel, concrete and glass building is offset by its natural surroundings of water and gardens. But it is the stunning interior of this building that secures its inclusion on this list.
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VIVA’s 5th MUSS VIVA Bahrain unveiled its Manchester United Soccer School’s (MUSS) Squad that will enjoy football training in the UK. The talented squad is set to embark on its international trip from 26th July to 2nd August. The team of 22 football talents including 18 boys and 4 girls will be travelling to experience a week-long training programme at MUSS’ Parrington grounds. The players will be trained based on Manchester United’s Academy programme, which is executed to help young players of all abilities ‘Learn to Play the United Way’. The training course will give each player a fascinating insight into how Manchester United prepare their youngsters enabling them to reach their optimum level of performance.
VIVA's 5th MUSS Squad
The VIVA MUSS squad includes Mohammed A.Qayoom Mohamed, Jasim Hani Ebrahim, Yaseen Mohamed Husain, Hasan Taha Zaid, Muhanad Husain Al Sardeeh, Faris Khalo, Haidar Ali Husain, Hamad Mohamed Al Namlaiti, Sayed Jafar Ali, Mohammed Aqeel Salman, Ala Maher Assaf, Husain Ali Aleker, Blair Hopkins, Yassine Benmansour, Saleh Bader Bin Hayee, Abdulla Ali Fakhroo, Ali Mohamed Hasan and Mohamed Ebrahim Al Madani among the boys. The girls on the squad are Erica Moolman, Suha Vajihe Faiz, Danielle Welkinson and Bruna Elias Vinos.
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Here is what a couple of football enthusiasts had to say about their upcoming training in the UK.
Bruna Elias Vinos, 13 year-old midfielder and striker from St. Christopher’s School: “I am extremely excited about the upcoming training and am looking forward to do three things – meet Manchester United players like Ander Herrera; learn the tricks and how to perform like Herrera from MUSS coaches; and visit the great Old Trafford so I can experience the true spirit of Manchester United.”
Ala Maher Assaf, 12 year-old leftwing midfielder from Al Hekma International School: “I have been training regularly to improve the skills that would help me display my capabilities in front of MUSS coaches and learn from them to position myself strongly on the pitch.” All the football enthusiasts
Discovering the talented trickster who joined the VIVA MUSS 2015 squad
Following the try-outs, where 21 talented youngsters were selected to comprise the MUSS team, VIVA Bahrain launched a nation-wide social media competition under the name ‘Bahrain’s First Trickster’. The competition encouraged football enthusiasts aged 12 to 15 years, to share a video of them doing freestyle football tricks on VIVA’s Instagram @VIVA_BH. Mohammed A Qayoom, who currently plays with Riffa Club, stood out with his clever football skills and caught the attention of the public. He was selected as the 22nd player to join the squad!
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The Sovereign Art Foundation Second Charity Auction Gala Dinner
The Sovereign Art Foundation Second Charity Auction Gala Dinner took place at Four Seasons Hotel, Bahrain Bay on 3rd May.
Samih, Gousoun, Mari, Father Sabo and Laila
Edma and Abdulla
Sam and Hasan
Marah and Razan
Lori, Cassie and London
The K Hotel Goes Green
The K Hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff celebrated world environment day.
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Volker Mandlowsky, General Manager plants a tree with his staff
society Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com British School Ball Night
The British School Annual Leavers Ball Night took place at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa on 24th May.
Aya and Ghizi
Tareq and Nicole Leon, Sally and Kyle
Alen and Todd
Lauren, Jessica, Mira and Alex
William and Sadie
Todd with friends
Lindsay and St John
Giovani and Izabel
Amy, Frana and Speth
Danianeel, Dania, Cloudia, Inge and Lucy
Mashreq’s Give & Gain Day
Mashreq Bahrain celebrated International “Give & Gain Day 2015“ at the UCO Day care center.
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society Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com The Italian National Day Reception
The Italian National Day Reception took place at Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel on 2nd June.
HE Alberto Vicci, HE Abdulla Abdullatif, HE Shaikh Azzam bin Mubarak Al Sabah and Dhaffer Al Omran
Rashed, SH Salah Al Khalifa and Mohammed Dadabai
HE Dr Abdulla bin Abdulmalik Al Sheikh and HE Abdullah bin Rashid Ali Al Medelwi
Dr Yahya, Dr Rushdi and invitee
Dr Ellie and HE Mohammedali Siraj
Mohammed Juma, Sh Hisham Bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa and Waleed Kanoo
Romina, HE Vichai and HE Alberto Vicci
HE Mohammadali Siraj, HE Hatun Demirer, Dr Yousif Mashal, H.E Abdulla Abdullatif Abdulla Dhaffer Al Omran, Najib, HE Dr Ahmed Nayef Rasheed Al Dulaimi and Hassan
Bridgette and Daved
Daved, Wendy, ED and HE William Roebuck
Houseboat Suhoor Menu Preview
Houseboatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Suhoor menu preview took place on 15th June.
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Khulood with Houseboat staff
society Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Bushido’s 6th Anniversary
Bushido’s 6th anniversary took place on 29th May.
Alistair and Kirsty
Jasmine and friends
Lucy and Chris
Noran and Ahmed
Jenny and Tony
Anubha, Harold, Jasmine and Cloudia
Gabriela, Sue, Andrew and Graham
Dave, Samanta, Nino, Abeer, Aziz, Paul and Alex
ARTDIVANO Exhibition “The Passion For Art“
The launch of ARTDIVANO gallery and exhibition ‘The Passion For Art’ took place at the gallery on 30th May.
Niall, Lianne and Reonhold
Abdul Aziz, Zakaria, Saud and Ahmed
Abbas, Khalil and Saeed
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society Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com St. Christopher’s School FoSC Charity Breakfast
Aniseh, Nancy and Anjali
St. Christopher’s School FoSc Charity breakfast took place at Ramee Grand Hotel and Spa on 31st May.
Layla, Saher, Aniseh, Afsana, Farzana and Noor
Najla and Dana
Nada, Nadia and Rulla
Yalda and Fati
Julie and Sue Ellen
Jehan and Mariam
Linette, Anna and Niki
Nancy with friends
Feel The Beat Campaign
City Centre Bahrain’s Feel The Beat campaign took place on 29th May.
Cheersom, Eduardo and David
Ijeoma, Henin and Mahwesh
Winner of #bccompetitioncrazy
Bentley’s Accolade
Ahmed Zayani & Sons, Bentley Bahrain Dealer, announced that Bentley’s After Sales department earned its place at the Elite Club as the League Winners for 2014 in the after sales category.
Bushra Siddiqui won a dinner for two at Lemon Tree, Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa.
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Feel The Beat
Mohamed receives the voucher for an Iftar at The Domain Bahrain Hotel & Spa on behalf of the winner, Bushra Siddiqui
society Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Call It Spring Re-Opens
The grand re-opening of Call It Spring took place at City Centre Bahrain on 28th May. Zahra and Malik
Omar, Abdulla and Saleh Naveen, Zubaida, Sashi and Eldrich
Mohsin and Kanwal Shaikhoun and Moayed Ritha and Mayank
First GCC Game Jam
The First GCC Game Jam took place ar Bahrain Polytechnic on 23rd May.
Hasan, Ameen, Mustafa, Huda and Ahmed
Amin, Mehdi, Hussain and Mohammed
Murthadha, Venket and Jibrah
Nader, Mohammed and Ahmed
Mohammed, Abdulrahman and Sayed
Launch of The 2016 Toyota Camry
The launch of the 2016 Toyota Camry took place at the Toyota showroom on 2nd June.
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Imran, Issa Kanoo, Waleed Kanoo, Ismail and Yoshitsugo
society Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Launch of The Mexican Festival
The launch of Gulf Hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mexican Festival took place on 27th May.
Rebecca and HE Jose Arturo
Rebecca and Ali
Alexandro, Marisol, Gabriela and Gerardo
Jan, Carlo, Marques and Miguel
Indian Food Festival
The Indian Food Festival took place at K Hotel on 27th May.
Bilal, Hussain Sylvester, Manooj, Mitun and Nassir
Marites, Alizel and Teoahnie
Aiswarya and Mariam Bila, Manjit and Mandeep
Rock, Anwar, James and Asif
Karl Wolf live in IBRIDA
Karl Wolf performed live at IBRIDA on 28th May. Ayline, Shijo, Dinry, Rejoy and Tina
Ahmed, Sherif, Fay, Ray and Sam Marcus and April
Hannah, Lauren and Alex
Asley, Ahmed and Alexandra
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society Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Ramadan Tent Launch
The launch of Elite Resort & Spaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ramadan tent launch took place on 25th May.
Sarosh and Mohammed
Anurag, Juma, Sarosh, Avinash and Kalid
Elham, Eman, Ehsan and Zahra
Fadhi, Najib and Rudolph
Carole, Bob and Lalima
Jibelle and JV Jamila, Sarosh and Najia
Adel, Zubaida and Elham
Thaha, Anurag and Ahmed
Melissa and mum, Florine
Launch of New Ellie & Jean Products
The launch of new Ellie & Jean products took place at InterContinental Regency Bahrain on 31st May.
Waleed and Maya Misha, John and Mahed
Elias, Joni and John
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Patrick and Rami
Mosbah, Waleed, Courtney and Mishal
Enas, Nehad and Kristina
Georgette and Alain
GIPX Launch
The GIPX launch took place at The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa on 31st May.
Ulaiyan Al Wetaid, HE Kamal Bin Ahmed and Wael El Kabbany
Yota Devices Agreement Signing
Bin Hindi signed an agreement for Yota Devices at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Spa on 12th May.
Signing Ceremony
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Gold Collagen Launch
The launch of the Gold Collagen took place at Four Seasons Hotel, Bahrain Bay on 11th June.
Media representatives at the Gold Collagen launch
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society Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Embassy of Japan- Reception at Ambassadorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Residence. A reception was held at the Japan Ambassador to Bahrainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence on 17th May.
HE Kiyoshi Asako and guests
Daisuke, Nobohiro and Nancy
Nissan Ramadan Press Conference
The Nissan Ramadan press conference took place at the Nissan showroom on 14th May.
At the press conference
The Ramadan offers are exciting!
Team Building Cooking Class By Bayti
A cooking class that focused on team building, was held by Bayti Contemporary Middle Eastern Cuisine, on 5th June.
Jessica, Kamad, Safa, Monir and Yasmina
Jody, Amal, Asma and Manaf
Nisha, Zainab, Renee and Diana
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Fatima, Faika, Veronica, Raluka and Hope
society Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Launch of BUCCELLATI
The launch of BUCCELLATI Jewellery took place at MODA Mall on 7th June.
Luca and Patrick
Mounia, Luca and Waleed
Patrick, Helen and Luca
Helen and Luca
Sahar and friends
Khalid, Rebecca, Luca and Helen
Kristen, Smily, Patrick and Jenny
Luca, Mayyan and Helen
Cake Boutique Afternoon Tea party
Cake Boutiqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Afternoon Tea Party took place on 10th June. Rim and Ahmed Mimi and Anita
Smily, Jenny, Alessandra, Ryan, Urvashi and Ingrid
Sharon and Tiana
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society Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Ramadan Tent Launch
InterContinental Regency Bahrainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ramadan tent launch took place on 10th June.
Katrin and Hanna
Mohammed, Mohammed and Tareq
Winona and Blez
Marya and Ryza
David and Mohammed
Sama and Fatima
Reg, Arriette, Liz, Teia and Alexia
Lawrence, Cynthia, Regie and Qumer
Lourdes, Larissa and Melissa
Rebecca, Oana and Zena
InterContinental Regency Bahrain Raffle Winners
The winners of the raffle draw were announced at InterContinental Regency Bahrain.
Congratulations Marwan Khaled Tabbara
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society Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Launch of Uber
The official launch of Uber took place at CafĂŠ Amsterdam on 4th June. Jad and Amy Dima, Alina and Zeid
Ali, Bader, Farah and Eman
Saif and Nancy Carlota, Tanya and Mariona
Jude, Ghizlane, Reza and Kristianna
Zain and Anna
Laila and Hanoof
Hiba, Reine, Yulia, Julie, Natalie and Mauricio
Ministry of culture
Dr Ellie
Ministry of Culture announced their Ramadan Iyat and Eid events on 22nd June.
Vincent, Dominic, Giulia and Alice
Ali and William
Hashim, Marwa and Marwa
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Khalifa, Noora and Ali
SH Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa
Alaa, Reem, Dana, Franes, Safa and Dahna
Inauguration of The New Ashrafs Tower
The inauguration of the new Ashrafs tower took place in Hoora on 15th June.
HE Zayed Zayani and Farouk Al Moayyed opening the new Ashraf Tower
Mura Kami, Farouk Al Moayyed, Amal Al Moayyed, Kamal Deep and Kumaran
HE Helman Arisman, HE Bernard ReĚ gnauld, Ahmed Jawahiri and Mazen Al Omran
Mohammed Al Moayyed, Mura Kami and Kamal Deep
Mohammed Ali, Mohammed Salahuddin and Mazen Al Omarn
society Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com The Stepping Stone Event
The Stepping Stone event took place at The Capital Club on 15th June.
David, Angus and Jeff
Bandula, Ravi and William
Abbas and Stephen
Sudhir, Yousif and Kishor
Jan, Mona, Tanvi and Lalaine
Michael, David, Charl, Jean and Stephen
Radin, Michael and Blessen
Matias, Stephano, Dr Adel and Jean
DJ Antoine live in IBRIDA
Ellen, Fathi and Lucille
Khalil, William and Dr Amr
Janka, Ahmed and Lanka
DJ ANTOINE performed live in IBRIDA on 11th June.
DJ Antoine Ann and friends Goel and Claire
Aziza and Ali
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Irine and friends
society Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Dan, Mo and Ahmed
Brazil Lounge Anniversary
Brazil Loungeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anniversary took place on 4th June. Khaled and Yulia Sameera and Dan
Rasul and Galya Ryana and Victoria
Anna and Talia
DJ Swing, Becca, Anna and Mo
Partying it up!
Hed Kandi In Bahrain
Hed Kandi performed in Bahrain at Meisei on 4th June.
Grahame, Karen, Leanne, Rachel, David and Delboy
Danielle, Ryan, Stuart, Lauren and Clare
Darren and Melanie
Fifi, Daniel and Ana
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society Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Kalaam Telecom Customer Assurance
Kalaam Telecom held a Customer Assurance event at Four Seasons Hotel, Bahrain Bay.
At the Customer Assurance event
VIVA Ramadan Ghabga
VIVA Ramadan ghabga took place at the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa on 23rd June.
Karla and Rebecca
Omar, Ghazan, Hussain, Luise and Bassam
Ulaiyan Al Wetaid, CEO at VIVA Bahrain (2nd from right) with other officials
Charity Iftar
Abigail, Pearl and Heba
Zain, Jamal, Tom and Rebecca
Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa hosted a charity Iftar for Bahrain Society for Children with Behavioral and Communication Difficulties.
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society Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com RCSI Bahrain Graduation
RCSI held their graduation at the RCSI campus on 14th June. HH SH Salman bin Khalifa Al Khlaifa with HE Majed bin Ali Al Nuaim, HE Sadiq Al Shehabi and other VIPs
RCSI graduates
BBBF & BBA Corporate Golf Day
The BBBF & BBA held its first annual golf day at the Royal Golf Club. Sponsored by Citi Bahrain, EuorMotors, AXA Insurance, AECOM and Etihad Airways, 100 players took part in what was a very successful and enjoyable event. In picutres: The players & winners
Bridget, Dena, David and Steve
Simon, Alan, Steve and John
David, Paula and Steve
Matthew, Harpreet, Gabriela, Araceli, HE Iain Lindsay and Daniel
Business Networking Lunch at the Diplomat Radisson & Spa Hotel
Guest of honour and keynote speaker HE Iain Lindsay, OBE - British Ambassador to Bahrain gave his last address to the forum members. At the lunch meeting the Bahrain British Business Forum Chairman, Khalid Al Zayani presented HE with a farewell gift.
Khalid Al Zayaini (3rd from right), HE Iain Lindsay and Bridget Lindsay (4th & 5th from right) with other BBBF committee members
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society Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com The Gulf Hotel Media Iftar
The Gulf Hotel Bahrainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s media iftar took place on 17th June.
Raed, Ali, Rahim and Jan
Ryan and Leila
Abu, Rana and Khaled
Wojooh Raffle Draw
Wojooh held a raffle draw at Seef Mall on 8th June.
Wojooh staff with the management
Gerard, Shafea and Mohammed
Majid Al Futtaim Press Conference And Annual Media Dinner
Majid Al Futtaim Press Conference and Annual Media Dinner took place at Le Meridien on 16th June.
Haifa Hussain with City Centre Bahrainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s management
Hamad Jassim, Haifa Hussain, Abdulla Hajji and Duaij Al Rumaihi
Fish for Fun Promotion
Yateem Centre launched their Ramadan promotion, Fish For Fun on 15th June.
Yateem Centre management
Arabian Magazines team with Yateem Centre officials
Back On The Move Award Ceremony
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society Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com K Hotel Corporate and Media Iftar
K Hotel held an Iftar for the media and corporates on 23rd June.
Fuad, Hussain and Fahad
Binu and Reneesh
Michelle, Smily, Bilal and Kristen
Ahmed, Fatima, Momen and Mohammed
Cel, Rhiza and Jackie
Kaizad and Sanjay
Hana and Mohammed
Mia, Charito, Cherryl and Michelle
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Crowne Plaza Bahrain Iftar Crowne Plaza held an Iftar on 22nd June.
Khan, Rami, Tom, Rebecca and Kristen with the staff
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The Elite Group team
Elite’s Excellence Award
Three hotels of Elite Hospitality Group were awarded certificates of service excellence for 2014 by the region’s largest travel portal Booking. com. This recognition is based on guests’ reviews posted online and is given only to hotels that have consistently scored above guest score 8 out of maximum 10. The three outlets located at Juffair, Muharraq and Seef welcome both business and leisure guests to a customised experience who can enjoy the luxurious 2 to 3-bedroom, fully equipped suites in addition to other facilities such as specialty restaurants, nightclubs, executive lounges and bars, modern conference and banquet facilities, health clubs and wellness spas.
Banks Embracing Change
Dr Clare Beckett-McInroy, founder of Beckett Mcinroy Consultancy (BMC), was the first woman to deliver coaching at Saudi Investment Bank in Riyadh to an all-male audience. Delivered through Saudi HRD, the group bankers presently attending the ‘Pioneers’ programme were provided with a two-day programme concentrating on personal and professional goals, effective communication and feedback whilst working through the BMC Organisational Coaching model. Dr Clare with the SAIB team Basel Qabouq, Director of Marketing & Communication at Sofitel Bahrain enjoys a winning moment on behalf of his team
Sofitel Bahrain Wins Best Middle East Hotel
The 5-star Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa was announced ‘Best Middle East Hotel 2015’ at the Middle East Hotel Awards. Accor’s only Thalassa Sea & Spa in the GCC countries, other locations being France, Italy and Morrocco, beat tough competition - 50 hotels shortlisted across 21 categories. Perched on the pristine beaches of Zallaq, the seawater spa hotel and resort blends French art de vivre with traditional Bahraini styles, with 262 luxurious rooms and 28 suites, all boasting balconies and sea views. 102 Bahrain Confidential July-Summer Edition 2015
The Domain’s Employee Appreciation
An honoring ceremony was held by The Domain Bahrain Hotel and Spa for its employees, Nalaka Bandara and Eddlenn Chua. They were presented with the “D’ Star of the Month” for May 2015, which consisted of a cash prize and an appreciation certificate.
Stephen J Daniel, Assistant General Manager (first right); Amy Soon, Revenue & Reservation Manager; Sudhair Bali, Operations Manager and Nitin Bhota, Assistant Spa Manager
business Junaid Perfumes Inaugurates New Outlets
Junaid Perfumes, the leading perfumers in the region, has announced the opening of its all-new retail shop in the ground floor at Gulf mall in Doha, recently. This is the brand’s fifth outlet in Qatar and features a creative array of perfumes, oils, lotions and incense burners in addition to the best sellers for both men and women, together with its all-new and latest creations. As part of its constant efforts to fulfill its customers’ requirements, Junaid Perfumes has also announced the inauguration of two new outlets in Saudi Arabia: in Lulu Hypermarket in Jubail city which is located in the Eastern Province, and in Al-Loloa mall in Al-Khafji town north of KSA. Established in 1910, Junaid Perfumes is one of the oldest perfumers in the GCC and has significantly grown in repute and stature over the years. Today the company operates over 150 exclusive retail outlets in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Lebanon, UAE, Turkey, Syria and many other countries worldwide. Syed Junaid’s new outlet in Qatar
Gulf Air Senior Manager Sales, Yousif Saeed (centre) and representatives from three Umrah contractors: Al Mowasim, Al Sharaf and Sohaib Al Roumiseen with the selected pilgrims
Gulf Air Provides Free Umrah Packages
21 pilgrims, selected to partake in Bahrain’s national carrier’s “Umrah Packages” initiative, visited Gulf Air headquarters and met with senior airline officials alongside representatives from three Umrah contractors: Al Mowasim, Al Sharaf and Sohaib Al Roumi. The meeting followed Gulf Air’s collaboration with the local Umrah contractors to give pilgrims wishing to visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah but with insufficient funds to do so, free, comprehensive Umrah packages including flights, accommodation and dedicated guides - valid until the end of 2015.
NIIT Signs Agreement with SSG Stephen Daniel, Assistant General Manager (first left); Amy Soon, Reservation Manager; Tony Connor, Chairman Representative and Sudhir Bali Operations Manager (first right)
Another Award for The Domain
The Domain Bahrain Hotel and Spa was awarded its 2015 Certificate of Excellence for highly rated accommodations, restaurants and attractions worldwide. The Certificate of Excellence Award honors hospitality excellence, and is given only to establishments that consistently earn through guest, traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site. The Domain Hotel and Spa has achieved great guest reviews score of 4.5 this year.
Dr Adel Hamad, CEO of the National Institute for Industrial Training (NIIT) met with SteppingStone Global’s (SSG) President & Founder, Jean Nicolai and signed an agreement for both organisations to work closely together for the benefit of the business community in Bahrain. SSG’s leadership and management services will now be offered to NIIT clients. Adel Hamad, CEO of NIIT (left) with Jean Nicolai, President & Founder of SSG (right) signing the agreement Bahrain Confidential July-Summer Edition 2015 103
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The Mazda6 2016
International Motor Trading Agency (IMTA), the distributors of the Mazda range of vehicles in Bahrain, opened its second MAZDA Showroom, Service and Spare parts facility at Ma’ameer to meet rising customer needs. IMTA is a division of Khalil Bin Ebrahim Kanoo and has another showroom in Tubli.
So Stylish! So Comfortable! So Mazda!
The Mazda range of vehicles consistently offers comfort while maintaining its stylish designs, perfect for all types of customers. All vehicles boast futuristic design with latest SkyActiv Technology and Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda6, CX-5 and CX-9 – the entire range – delivers ‘Zoom-Zoom’ driving pleasure. The brand maintains it is one of the very few Japanese motoring marquees to be a 100 per cent manufactured in Japan thus keeping up quality standards associated with Japanese made products. Customers are given value for money products with affordable service costs which has created a substantial market share for Mazda in the Kingdom. Don’t miss the Pre Festive Offers! with attractive prices to suit all customers. The all-new Mazda2 will be launched shortly in Bahrain and has a leading edge with SKYACTIV technology and KODO design evolution. For your test drive visit the showrooms in Tubli – +973 1787 5777 and Ma’ameer – +973 1770 6010, or visit kekanoo.com @mazdabahrain @mazdabahrain
Summer-proof Your Ride!
A few tips on how to keep your car in good condition this season. Car maintenance is something we all know about but tend to ignore. Like any machine, your car needs to be used well and taken care off especially during the hot months. Summers in Bahrain can be merciless and so here are a few pointers that promise to offer you a smooth drive throughout!
• Keep car’s interior cool while parked: Parking your car in the hot sun can damage the interior – brittle dashboards, discoloured seat covers etc. It can also cause the engine to heat up. Consider putting a sun shade in the windshield while the car is parked.
• Park in the shade: Let’s say it’s easier to find a polar bear in the dessert than parking (let alone parking in the shade). But try to do so whenever possible. • Check the battery: Make sure your battery is in good shape to keep your car starting in high temperatures. Don’t forget to keep glancing at the gauge while you’re driving lest the engine heats up. • Check the coolant: Coolant helps prevent your engine from overheating. As high temperatures move in, make sure your coolant is properly filled.
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• If you can, avoid the heat: If the temperatures are expected to be really high, and you’re worried about your car’s performance, try to avoid driving during the hottest times of the day. Instead, try to run errands and travel during the morning or evening hours.
Pets pets
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If only animals could talk, you’d be hearing their sad, pitiful stories. But since they can’t, we are giving these adorable creatures a voice. One way or another, they have been hurt and abused in ways you would not imagine a human doing to another creature, and yet the fact remains that these animals end up abandoned and left for dead all over the If only animals could talk, you’d be hearing their sad, pitiful stories. But since they can’t, we are giving these adorable creatures a voice. One way or another, they have been Kingdom. If you’re thinking of buying a pet, please hurt and abused in ways you would not imagine a human doing to another creature, and yet the fact remains that theseone animals end up abandoned and left for dead all over don’t - instead, adopt today. the Kingdom. If you’re thinking of buying a pet, please don’t - instead, adopt one today.
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Visit the BSPCA in Animal Welfare Centre in Askar, see www.bspca.org for directions. Open for adoption viewing Sunday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm and Friday and Saturday, 9am to 1pm. Tel. +973 1759 1231. Sweep ares
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Interested in Adopting?
Visit the BSPCA in Animal Welfare Centre in Askar, see www.bspca.org for directions. Open for adoption viewing Sunday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm and Friday and Saturday, 9am to 1pm. Tel. +973 1759 1231.
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Do youhave haveanimal animal concerns? NeedNeed a vet? Call Do you concerns? Animal Clinic Care in Hamala, Tel. +973 a vet? CallCare Animal Clinic in 1761 2459 Hamala, Tel. +973Tel.1761 or or Nonie Coutts, +973 2459 1724 5515. Nonie Tel.3334 +973 1724 5515. Tails,Coutts, Tel.+973 7711 / Emergency Tel. +973 6633 4537 Bahrain Confidential July-Summer Edition 2015 105
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Letter From Bahrain John Ridley reminisces good times with his pet, Poppy.
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egular readers will know of Poppy and our life with her. Patrick, my son, was just three years old when my wife lifted him over the barn gate; almost immediately, a beautiful black and white puppy walked over to meet him - it was love at first sight. That evening she came home with us, beginning a fourteen-year loving relationship between Poppy and the rest of the family. Living with Jasper, the cat, could present a few challenges; there was a respect for each other, but also a rivalry - especially in the kitchen; on winter’s evenings, there could be a struggle to lie next to the log fire. Much to Poppy’s annoyance, Jasper would often join us on walks across the farm fields; and occasionally he’d take Poppy’s bed, whilst she would never drive him, she would reclaim the bed as soon as we intervened. Paddling and bathing in the sea were one of her favoured pastimes; she loved the coolness of the water on her chest and the smell of the salty wind blowing in her face. During summer walks in the fields, she was sure to lie down in the grass, waiting for a tummy tickle - which she always had. At home, my office is in an old farm building overlooking the garden and often Poppy would lie under my desk; otherwise, she’d lie in the cool grass outside - never more than a few feet from me. For a long time, we proudly displayed her rosette - won for coming second place in a dog show “sausage race”. This endurance challenge required her to walk 50 metres with a sausage - without eating it; she almost completed the course! Over the last couple of years she lost her hearing, very quickly we all learned a sign language, she understood everything. Sadly she became increasingly frail, arthritis left her unable to walk; today, whilst in the garden, she passed away peacefully in our arms. Naturally, we are heartbroken, but we have been privileged to share our lives, and a true and deep love with her. Some may doubt that dogs have emotions similar to us; those of us who have spent a lifetime with them will be in no doubt - dog and man can share a deep, unconditional love; we certainly did, and will never forget our life with Poppy.
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ARABIAN CAMELS BY NADINE COMPTON
Just off the Janabiyah Highway there are hundreds of camels. You can find big camels, baby camels, and camels sitting, standing, eating, and rolling around in the sand trying to scratch their back or, err hump.
Nadine Compton
Arabian Camels
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e all know that camels were once used, and in some places still are, by the Bedouin and other nomadic peoples as beasts of burden because of how well they are adapted to surviving in the desert. Just what the Royal Camel Farm is for is a bit more of a mystery. Websites claim that it was established by a sheikh and exists to maintain a camel population in Bahrain. A man who tended to the camels at the farm told us a different story. In fact the whole visit was an experience of contradictions, I guess something not too surprising when you live in this part of the world. At the entrance, a sign stated “Stop! Private Property,” but we were waved on in and there were tourists milling about. A
notice board put up by security asked visitors to please keep a safe distance from the camels, but you could see people petting them and attempting to take selfies. (Camelfies anyone? No?) As my friend and I walked between the chained male camels on one side of the farm and the calves and mothers on the other, we came across a farm worker sitting down with a couple camels who were munching away at alfalfa. And even though security warned against feeding them, he said it was fine if we did. I asked him if all these camels were for racing and he said, “No, they are for eating.” I asked him to explain and he said that the camels were slaughtered for consumption on special occasions such as Eid. How lovely. Why couldn’t there be signs warning visitors from making emotional attachments? My friend went on enthusiastically
reminding me how great he thought camel milk is because it cleans out your system, but all I could think about were the camels eating feed a stall over that dropped food on each other’s heads as they bent down to eat their feed. So innocent! But hey, one man’s camel is another man’s turkey. Next Thanksgiving, I’ll just have to think about baby turkeys and their mothers and contemplate going vegetarian. You can reach the Royal Camel Farm from Saudi Arabia by taking the first exit off the King Fahd Causeway. You will merge onto the 101 and come to Wali Al Ahd Highway. Turn right on to Janabiyah Highway. Turn left at the first intersection to come to the farm. Admission is free. The farm is open all day, every day.
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Chef’s Corner Last month, we introduced Chef Susy Massetti, Co Owner & Head Chef at Masso. We are back this time with yet another of her flavourful creations.
Chef Susy Massetti
WHITE BAHRAINI PRAWNS & TOMATO PASTA Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: • 500gms of your favourite pasta (I love rigatoni!) • 24 large, local prawns peeled and deveined • 2tbsp olive oil • 1tbsp lemon juice • 2tbsp chopped red onions • 2tsp finely chopped garlic • ½ tsp chopped green chilli (optional) • 2 cups chopped ripe, local tomatoes • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves • Salt & pepper to taste
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• Bring a large pot (up to 6 litres) of salted water to a roaring boil and throw in the pasta - follow the packet recommendations for cooking time. • `In the meantime, heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan and add the onions and basil. • Cook for 2 minutes or until the onions are translucent and light golden in colour. • Add the garlic and stir well, paying attention not to burn it (no more than 1 minute). • Add the prawns, toss well and immediately after that add the tomatoes & chillies. • Increase the heat to maximum and cook for further 3 to 4 minutes. • Adjust salt and pepper, and remove from heat (we don’t want to overcook the prawns). • At this point pasta should be ready. Drain and reserve a cup of the cooking water. • Add the pasta to the sauce (or vice versa) and toss well. • Cook for 1 minute more, adding a little bit of the water only if the sauce seems too dry. • Serve immediately!
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Honey, This Is The Only Chocolate You Can Have GUILTY! We are such a sweet tooth and honestly not ashamed of it. So, what gets better than eating all those cookies and chocolates? THIS DOES! These can be made not only for breakfast, but also a healthy yummylicious dessert. It is definitely healthy. We checked. OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE AND MILK BREAKFAST CUPS -Yields 12 cups Ingredients ◆ 2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats ◆ 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed ◆ 1/2 teaspoon salt ◆ 1/3 cup real maple syrup / honey, ◆ 2 tablespoons peanut butter / almond butter ◆ 1/4 cup coconut oil / butter ◆ 1 very ripe banana, mashed well
◆ Divide the dough evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Starting in the middle, press down lightly with your fingers to form a bowl. ◆ Bake the cups for 10-15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden around the top. ◆ Remove from the oven and let cool 5 minutes, then run a butter knife around the edges and carefully dump the cups out. ◆ Allow the cups to cool or eat warm. ◆ Serve the cups in a bowl and pour in some milk. ◆ Garnish with fresh berries, chocolate chips and nuts. ◆ ENJOY!
◆ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ◆ 1-2 cups semi-sweet dark chocolate chips ◆ Whole milk / coconut milk / yogurt ◆ Toasted nuts / chocolate chips / fresh berries / sliced bananas, for serving Get Started! ◆ In a large mixing bowl mix together the oats, ground flax and salt. ◆ In a medium glass bowl, combine the maple syrup and peanut butter. ◆ Microwave on high for 1 minute or until the maple syrup is bubbling. ◆ Stir to combine the melted peanut butter with the maple syrup. ◆ Add the coconut oil, mashed banana and vanilla. ◆ Mix the wet mixture with the dry oats until completely combined and the all the oats are moistened. ◆ Cover the mixing bowl and place in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to chill before adding the chocolate chips. ◆ Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with butter, oil or cooking spray. ◆ Remove the dough from the freezer and fold in the chocolate chips. Bahrain Confidential July-Summer Edition 2015 109
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SPREADKINDNESS
McDonalds’s creates better communities. As part of its social efforts during Ramadan, McDonald’s Bahrain is launching a campaign to inspire people to spread kindness through simple but thoughtful deeds, significantly and positively impacting other’s lives and communities at large. Using the #SpreadKindness hashtag, McDonald’s is sharing inspirations of good deeds and encourages you to do the same. Under the same theme, McDonald’s has produced four children’s books that will be sold for charity across its restaurants in Bahrain and 30 animated stories that will run daily on MBC1 throughout the holy month. These stories highlight that a little effort can go a long way to create better communities.
To buy a book and make our world a better place, visit any of McDonald’s outlets. Books are priced at BD0.500 For more information and inspirations on how to spread kindness this Ramadan, please visit mcdonaldsarabia.com Two of the four books that McDonald’s has produced and which will be sold across its restaurants in Bahrain
Ingredients: • 1 cup oats • 1 egg • 1 cup plain yoghurt • 1/3 cup brown sugar • ¼ cup vegetable oil • 1 cup flour • 2tsp baking powder • 1 cup chopped apples • 2tbsp sugar • ¼ tsp cinnamon
What’s cooking with AHSAN? is a cook book of favourite recipes. Ahsan who stays in Bahrain has learning disabilities but that doesn’t stop him from following his dreams! Bake these healthy OATMEAL MUFFINS perfect for breakfast or even your teatime snack!
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Preparation: • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and grease your muffin pan. • In a bowl, mix the oats and plain yoghurt. Let it soak for 10 minutes, and then add the egg, brown sugar and vegetable oil. • In another bowl, blend in the flour and baking soda together, and add this mixture to the oat mixture – stir well. • Add the chopped apples and mix well. • Pour the batter into a muffin pan. • In a small bowl, blend the sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle over unbaked muffins. • Bake for 20 minutes in the oven and cool before removing them from the pan. Thank you Kay King, coach for students with learning disabilities, for making Ahsan’s dream a reality. Support autism by buying Ahsan’s book at Jashanmal stores/The Bookcase, Budaiya for BD5 only
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CRAZY FOR CHINESE FOOD David’s Stir Fry Crazy has gotten us ignoring those weighing scale numbers. We are obsessively in love with the food! We love the Adliya branch of David’s Stir Fry because it is just a couple of minutes away from our office. Hop, skip and jump! So the restaurant has a welcoming ambience, which is only the beginning of what’s in store of impressing you. This Chinese restaurant prides itself in serving only the freshest items of the day. Each and every product is fresh and every item is made one hundred percent from scratch- DAILY. David, the man himself guarantees fresh and tasty dishes, thus staying true to their motto. If you are craving genuine, fresh and tasty Chinese and Vietnamese food re-created, this should be your destination. A few of our favourite dishes are the Roast Peking Duck, which is hand carved and served with hand rolled pancakes, fresh cucumber, scallion and the David’s Stir Fry special sauce. Let’s not forget the Mongolian beef, the dumplings, the lettuce wraps with crisp chicken, and scorpion prawns. And it never is nice leave a restaurant without having dessert, which is why we recommend the Fried Bananas with ice cream. It is one of the most loved restaurants in Bahrain, which is why they were awarded this year, the Certificate of Excellence by tripadvisor. It’s a top notch Chinese restaurant a must eatery. Located in Adliya (+973 1754 0188) and Riffa (+973 1776 0780)
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Satiate those ravenous hunger pangs after a night of partying! Dig into sumptuous South of France cuisine at Le Domain 34, vibrant with Provencal herbs, olive oil, market vegetables, seafood and wine. An Art Nouveau setting and great city views add to the wow factor!
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Sun-down Dining
Al Noor Tent
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Al Khayma at The Ritz
Enjoy Iftar, Suhoor & Ghabgas at the island’s best tents. Elite Resort & Spa
end in an exquisite feast followed by a scrumptious spread for Ghabga.
Al Noor Tent:
Klouds: The Iftar buffet will feature Arabic cuisine
with traditional Bahraini Ramadan dishes including Thareed, Hareesa, Madhrooba. Arabic sweets, dates and fruits are on the menu too! You can also refresh with Ramadan beverages such as Jallab, Tamarind, Karkade, Qamer Al Deen, Laban and fresh juices. Timings from Maghreb prayer until 8pm for BD8.5++ for adults and BD4.25++ for kids
Kenza: Feast on regional and Lebanese food and enjoy a range of shisha flavours until the early hours of the morning while you enjoy live Arabic entertainment.
Iftar Indulge in a lavish international buffet along
Ghabga Enjoy live Arabic music, traditional games like Backgammon while you relax with the best shisha’s. Don’t miss the daily raffle draw and win exciting prizes. Entertainment for kids and the whole family is in store. Timings from 8.30pm until late for BD12.9++ for adults and kids BD6.45++/kids below 6 years FREE and above 12 years considered adults
Suhoor BD5.5++ for adults and kids FREE Special discounts for groups of 50+ persons. For bookings, call Tel. +973 3627 5444
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along with a selection of international dishes. Dig into some delicious tabbouleh, hammour, machboos, chicken molokhia, lamb tagine, kofta bi laban and Bahrani ouzi. Don’t miss the Arabic sweet treats like um ali, baklawa, kunafa, kallaj and more! BD9++
the hotel has prepared to date and possibly one of the largest Ramadan tent of any of Bahrain’s Luxury Hotels.
Food & Entertainment Bassem Osman’s band will perform a classic, traditional Arabic music in the Ramadan tent from 10pm to 1.30am. Sofitel Bahrain’s team of expert Chefs will serve a sumptuous Iftar & Ghabga buffet. Iftar and Ghabga prices are set at BD19++ For bookings, call Tel. +973 1763 6363
Special corporate rates and outdoor catering services available. For bookings, call Tel. +973 1736 0000 or email banquet@thekhotel.com
Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa Experience the joy and happiness of a Magnifique Ramadan with your friends and family under the stars at Sofitel Bahrain’s Ramadan Tent. The hotel is preparing to begin construction of it’s fourth Ramadan tent which at the moment is planned as the largest
Ramadan at Sofitel Bahrain
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“Ranin”, returns for the second year at Trader Vic’s, promising to deliver an innovative and surprising concept for guests to enjoy during Ramadan. Traditional dishes will be served in an avant-garde style, artistically echoing the monochrome theme of the décor: the white asparagus and deeply hued Aberdeen Angus steak of Ying & Yang, the Black Sea dish which comprises of black squid and charcoaled tiger prawns in pasta, served with white truffle foam and topped with black summer truffle shavings, in addition to a wide selection of delicious monochromatic starters, mezze and desserts. Enjoy live music by the “Ahlam Trio” as you dig into your buffet for both Iftar & Ghabga dining. A la Carte is also available. Enjoy unlimited starters and desserts PLUS beverages and shisha! Delicioius de BD12.5 includes 1 main course/ BD14.5 includes sserts at Cro wne Plaza Bah rain 2 main courses/ BD16 includes 3 main courses All prices are subject to 15 per cent service charge and 5 per cent Government tax. For bookings, call Tel. +973 1758 6555
Crowne Plaza Bahrain Enjoy the hospitality at Crowne Plaza’s ballroom in the Bahrain Conference Centre. The beautifully and traditionally decorated ambiance with a capacity to serve over 1000 guests is what best describes this Ramadan destination! Harvesters Bar & Terrace, Tracks Sports Bar, Spices Indian Restaurant and Waves Seafood Restaurant will all be closed throughout the month of Ramadan.
La Mosaique will be serving Iftar daily,
Bushido “Bushra” returns for the fourth successive year and this Ramadan will once again transform the opulent Japanese-pagoda into a modern Arabic experience. “Bushra” translates to “Good News” and there’s plenty of it for you: get ready to indulge in exciting new dishes with a Persian touch such as Duck in Pomegranate Walnut Sauce and Beef Lentil Stew. Signature dishes at Bushra like Pink Hummus and Mathrooba Balls will also be served. Those who love the Japanese and international dishes can enjoy too and there will be live cooking stations as well. Don’t miss sipping on laban and other such beverages plus your shisha fix for the season! • Iftar: until 8pm; BD15* weekdays, BD17* net weekends • Ghabga: 9pm-1am; BD13* weekdays, BD15* weekends • Shisha Lounge: until 1am; BD7* regular shisha, BD9* fresh or special fresh shisha
8.30pm onwards, for BD12.5++ per person
*All prices are subject to 15 per cent service charge and 5 per cent Government levy
For bookings, call Tel. +973 1752 1122
For bookings, call Tel. +973 1758 3555
Please be aware that timings and offers are likely to change. It is advised to call up in advance.
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Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Celebrate the Kingdom’s luxurious, rich culture and heritage, this Ramadan, at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. The Al Bahrain Ballroom Tent includes the main dining area and shisha lounge overlooking the Manama Skyline, all dressed up in a modern Arabesque theme.
For Iftar the buffet features a wide selection of
traditional Bahraini fare as well as Lebanese, Egyptian, Indian, Asian and global cuisines with a number of live cooking stations. Prices at BD25++ from sunset until 8pm.
For Ghabga there will be an array of Arabic and
internationally inspired dishes and desserts. Prices at BD26++ from 9pm until 2am.
For Entertainment professional live band will play mellow traditional tunes in the shisha lounge during the holy month. For bookings, call Tel. +973 1711 5000
Elite Grande Hotel Enjoy live cooking stations this Ramadan, from grills to shawarma and Saj, accompanied by a generous salad bar and appetizers and dessert!
Julio’s:
• Every Thursday & Friday - Iftar Buffet BD7++ per adult • During the week days - Iftar Buffet BD6++ per adult • Suhoor BD4.8 ++ per adult
H2O lounge:
• Ghabga every night for BD10++ per adult For bookings, call Tel. +973 1756 5888
InterContinental Regency Bahrain Feel the spirit of Ramadan at Al Thurayya tent this season. Share a delectable feast as you break your fast with your loved ones at our special Arabic Iftar and Ghabga. Exclusive Corporate Packages also available with international menu options.
Iftar buffet starts from BD13++ per person Ghabga buffet starts from BD15++ per person. For bookings, call Tel. +973 1720 8308
Elite Seef Residence & Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa
Il Giardino: Enjoy Iftar & Ghabga with your loved ones at Il Giardino’s beautiful poolside setting! The Ramadan buffet spread will include authentic Arabic dishes and treats.
Experience Arabic hospitality this Ramadan at Al Khayma with an extensive nightly buffet of authentic Middle Eastern specialties, contemporary décor and live Arabic music. There will be live cooking and talented Chefs flown in from Lebanon to wow you with their creations. Private pergolas are also available. Price is BD24++ per person for Iftar, and BD26++ per person for Ghabga.
Iftar Buffet for BD7.5 net for adults and BD3 net for kids
Ghabga for BD10 net Suhoor for BD4 net for residents and non-residents BD5 net
For bookings, call Tel. +973 1758 6499
For bookings, call Tel. +973 1758 3388
Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa Enjoy a wonderful Ramadan with a sumptuous Iftar buffet which will run from sunset until 9pm and a delectable Ghabga buffet which will start from 9pm until 2am. Both priced at BD14++ For bookings, call Tel. +973 1711 1999
Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain This Ramadan, spend a wonderful time with family and friends at Movenpick’s Ghabgas and Iftars. There will be a wide selection of delicious Arabic and International dishes prepared by expert chefs.
Daily Ramadan Iftar buffet
Enjoy an extensive selection the regions favorite dishes served in a beautiful and traditional setting for BD15++ at the Gallery Lobby Lounge & Silks Restaurant For bookings, call Tel. +973 1746 0017
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Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain Eid themed Friday Brunch
Enjoy a special Eid feast from 12.30pm until 4pm for BD25++ with unlimited selected beverages at the Gallery Lobby Lounge, Silks Restaurant and Flamingo bar. For bookings, call Tel. +973 1746 0017
The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa • 2nd Day of Eid Celebrate the festive spirit with your family and friends at La Med with Middle Eastern favourites and classic international dishes while you enjoy great entertainment - ALL for BD31net/BD33 net For bookings, call Tel. +973 1758 6499 Some of the dishes from Mövenpick’s delicious Ramadan buffet
Eid Mubarak!
The island’s best names in hospitality and dining invite you to the festive feast!
Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Crowne Plaza Bahrain • Eid Brunch with an extensive range of Arabic and Thalassa Sea & Spa English delights at La Mosaique on 19th July from
• 1st Day of Eid Celebrate with a special brunch at Saraya, Wok and Fiamma from 12.30pm to 4pm for BD24 net per person/BD32 net per person and live entertainment. Celebrate with a special brunch at Pashawat from 7pm to 2am for BD23++ (shisha prices start at BD6.5++) and live entertainment
• Eid Lunch with a lovely lunch buffet at La Mosaique from 18th to 20th July, 12.30pm to 3.30pm for BD13.5++
• 2nd Day of Eid Enjoy a sumptuous lunch at Saraya with international and oriental delicacies from 12.30pm to 3.30pm for BD24 net per person. An Arabian feast will be served at the Layali Al Zallaq tent with live entertainment for BD23++ (shisha prices start at BD6.5++) from 7pm to 2am
• Eid Seafood Lunch with the freshest catch from Bahrain’s seas and cooked to your liking, at Waves from 18th to 20th July, 12.30pm to 3.30pm (prices on request)
12.30pm to 4pm for BD18.5++/BD24.95++
• Eid Indian Lunch with flavours from the Subcontinent at Spices from 18th to 20th July, 12.30pm to 3.30pm (prices available on request)
For bookings, call Tel. +973 1752 1122
• 3rd Day of Eid Enjoy lunch at Saraya plus live entertainment – all for BD24 net per person from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Experience the Pashawat hospitality at Layali Al Zallaq tent with live entertainment from 7pm to 2am for BD23++ (shisha prices start at BD6.5++)
Elite Grande Hotel
For bookings, call Tel. +973 1763 6363
For bookings, call Tel. +973 1756 5888
EID SPECIAL On the last day of Ramadan enjoy Elite hospitality from 12.30am to 3.30am for BD8.5++ per adult
Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa Eid Brunch Feast your eyes on our special Eid
brunch at Lemon Tree on the second day of Eid. Guests are invited to enjoy a delectable with Middle Eastern favourites, classic dishes from around the world, with live cooking stations and live entertainment. Timings from 2pm to 4pm and prices at BD18++/half price for kids. Children will also be taken care of while they enjoy activities and entertainment designed just for them. For bookings, call Tel. +973 1711 1999
Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Eid festivities will commence in Al Bahrain Ballroom Tent with buffet, live cooking stations and a vibrant family atmosphere served from 12.30pm until 4pm and is priced at BD26. Delicious Bahraini food as well as Persian and Indian specialties will be available on the first day of Eid. For bookings, call Tel. +973 1711 5000
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Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa Arabic Brunch from 12.30pm to 3.30pm for BD18net per person/BD22net per person including house beverages. Enjoy exquisite Arabian specialties. Friday Brunch from 12.30pm to 4pm for BD32net per person including house beverages. Enjoy live entertainment while you choose from live cooking stations and relish Asian, Italian, Seafood and Arabic cuisine enhanced by a French hospitality.
What to do after Ramadan?
Brunches and Nightlife you must not miss this month. Bushido Brand New Bento Boxes Enjoy a healthy lunch from Saturday to Thursday for BD7.5 to BD12.5 net Friday Brunch Relax over the weekend with your friends and family with unlimited food and drink from noon to 3.30pm for BD22.2 net/BD29.4 net Smart Menu If you’re having a busy day at work, grab delicious lunch from Saturday to Thursday within 30 minutes from ordering – a 3-course menu for BD10 net Sunset A lovely, early dinner is always welcome after a long weekday. Get a 15 per cent discount on what you eat from Sunday to Wednesday, 7pm to 8.30pm Samurai Monday from 8pm to 11pm with 50 per cent off selected beverages and free appetizers Afterwork on weekdays from 5pm to 8pm with FREE entry for all and buy one, get one FREE drinks promotion on selected beverages W- Night every Thursday, 9pm until late with FREE entry for all and FREE drinks for ladies all night – dress to impress!
The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa Seafood Night Every Wednesday and Thursday, 7pm to 11pm at La Med for BD18++ Business Lunch Sunday to Thursday, noon to 3pm at Primavera for BD15++ Thali Business Lunch Enjoy an Indian lunch packed with flavour at Nirvana for BD9++ daily, 12pm to 3pm Friday Brunch Mediterranean and Middle Eastern specialties at La Med for BD29 net from 12.30pm to 4.30pm Black & White Nights Signature Black and White Burger for BD25++/22++ respectively at Plums every Wednesday, 7pm onwards Arabic Night Middle Eastern buffet with live cooking stations every Friday, 7pm to 11pm for BD18++ at La Med For bookings, call Tel. +973 1758 6499
For bookings, call Tel. +973 1758 3555
Seasons of France Enjoy a unique and sumptuous buffet complete with French delicacies every Thursday, 7pm to 10.30pm for BD18/BD22 net at Saraya Serata Italiana – Italian Night every Monday at Saraya and Fiamma from 7pm to 10.30pm for BD18net per person. Feast on a lavish Italian buffet with homemade pizzas, pastas and traditional desserts. Sunset Chill Out from 3pm to 6pm. Sip a cocktail while you enjoy the sunset view on the terrace of Tapas Bar. Ladies get one free drink voucher! Kid’s Night Out Every Thursday from 7pm onwards, parents can enjoy dinning in one of the hotel’s restaurants while they leave their children to enjoy the activities of the Kids Club. Children can also enjoy a kid’s meal free of charge! Children under 4 years must be escorted by a parent/guardian at all times - babysitting services can be pre-arranged. Ladies Night Out Ladies can enjoy a 50 per cent discount on all food and beverages every Monday from 7pm onwards at all bars and restaurants of the hotel. For bookings, call Tel. +973 1763 6363
Crowne Plaza Bahrain • Saturday Family Brunch from 12.30pm to 4pm at La Mosaique • North Indian Thali Meals with intense flavours from the northern part of the Indian subcontinent at Spices, starting 20th June, everyday For bookings, call Tel. +973 1752 1122
Please be aware that timings and offers are likely to change. It is advised to call up in advance.
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Succulent, prime cuts of juicy US beef at Mövenpick Bahrain’s Thursday Night Out
Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain
Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa
Elite Seef Residence & Hotel
Friday Family Brunch at Lemon Tree, 12pm to 4pm with Middle Eastern favourites, kids’ entertainment and family fun for BD18++ for adults and half price for kids
• Seafood & Sushi UNLIMITED at Il Giardino every Thursday, 7pm onwards for BD25 net per couple/ BD15 net per person/BD10 net per child • Jazz & BBQ Night at Oasis pool side every Friday, 7pm to 11pm with a live jazz band and buffet PLUS live BBQ – BD12 net for adults (buffet), BD10 net kids (buffet) and FREE for kids below 3 years • Business Lunch on weekdays, 12.30pm to 3pm for BD6 net per person; Friday/Saturday from 11.30pm to 3pm for BD12 net per person – adults, BD6 net per person – kids 4 to 5 feet tall and FREE – kids under 3 feet tall
Seafood Night at Lemon Tree every Thursday for BD14++ with mouthwatering lobsters, shrimp, octopus and more! Executive Lunch Buffet at Lemon Tree on weekdays, 12.30pm to 3.30pm for BD9 net Jashn-E-Kebab at Rasoi every weekend, 12.30pm to 3pm for BD10 and biryani with free flow of soft beverages for BD15++
Seafood Night Dig into fresh, delicious fish and other seafood dishes every Monday at Silk’s from 7pm to 11pm for BD18++/22++
Rome Promotion at Rialto daily, 7pm to 11.30pm – free for kids under 10 years
Thursday Night Out Relish prime cuts of juicy US beef with more gourmet food, exotic drinks and great music across the Gallery Lobby Lounge and Silks restaurant from 7pm to 11pm for BD22++ (free flow of beverages and cocktails)
Sushi Lunch Unlimited at Ruka daily from 12.30pm to 3.30pm for BD12++
Elite Grande Hotel
Late Night Party at Ruka every Thursday, 11pm to 2am with one free drink for ladies!
• Grills Night every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7pm until 12am for BD12 net per person and succulent meat and refreshing salads to satiate your cravings • Happy Hour daily at Julio’s Restauranté & Café, H2O & Zodiac Lounge, 4pm to 8pm with a 20 per cent discount • Business Lunch on weekdays, 12.30pm to 3pm for BD6 net per person; Friday/Saturday from 11.30pm to 3pm for BD12 net per person – adults, BD6 net per person – kids 4 to 5 feet tall and FREE – kids under 3 feet tall • Business Lunch every day with Middle Eastern and international specialties and a live cooking station! Daily, 12.30pm to 3.30pm for BD4.9++ • At Zodiac Lounge – Retro Night every Saturday; Bubbly Night (Ladies Night) every Monday; Karaoke Night every Wednesday and Friday - ALL from 8pm to 2am
Friday Brunch The islands most popular brunch at Silks restaurant, Flamingo bar and the Gallery Lobby Lounge from 12.30pm to 4pm for BD25++ with unlimited Mojitos and Irish Coffees For bookings, call Tel. +973 1746 0017
InterContinental Regency Bahrain • Arabesque Menu with a choice of beef, lamb, chicken, surf & turf, mixed grills and all you want! Daily, 7pm to 11pm at Legendz Steakhouse • Business Lunch daily except Saturday at Medzo, 12pm to 3pm for BD7.5++ • Happy Hour at Downtown Bar, 4pm to 9pm with a 30 per cent discount • Daily Unlimited Beer at Downtown Bar, 8pm to 12am for BD25++ • 20 per cent Discount if you buy a bottle of premium beverages at Downtown Bar, 8pm to 2am • Chef Special Gourmet with grape pairing at Legendz Steakhouse, 7pm to 11pm with a 5-course meal for BD28++ • Afternoon Cuppa with Grandma Scones at Noor lounge with your choice of freshly brewed tea or coffee. All you need is your favorite group of girls and some catching up to indulge in! BD5++ per person • Downtown Jumbo Prawns at BD15++ with 1 complimentary selected beverage. For bookings, call Tel. +973 1720 8308
For bookings, call Tel. +973 1758 3388
High Tea at Tea Garden daily from 3pm to 6pm for BD7++
One On Me One On You at Ruka daily, 3.30pm to 6.30pm with buy one drink and get one free! Happy Hour at Red Lions, 4pm to 8pm with 50 per cent discount on selected drinks Ladies Night at Ibrida on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9pm to 1am with free flowing of selected beverages Happy Hour at Ibrida every Thursday, 7pm to 10pm For bookings, call Tel, +973 1711 1999
Elite Resort & Spa • Paelleras Night Add some Spanish zing to your week every Wednesday with a exquisite seafood buffet at Al Noor tent by the pool side and facing the gorgeous Muharraq Bay! All for BD12 net per person, 7.30 pm onwards • Thursday Night Grills Enjoy a sumptuous meat bazaar at Waikiki pool side, 7.30pm onwards for BD12 net per person • Friday Family Brunch with an array of Middle Eastern and international flavours. Enjoy the live music or take a dip in the pool while your kids enjoy special activities and games! All for BD12 – adults and BD6 – kids under 11 years • Chill Out Saturday with BBQ at Waikiki from 7.30pm onwards for BD9 net per person • Ladies Night every day except Thursday at Shift 7 • Karaoke Night every Saturday at Shift 7
For bookings, call Tel. +973 1756 5888
Elite Crystal Hotel • Finesse Nights every Sunday and Wednesday at Klub 360 with unique cocktails and foot-tapping music by resident DJ Rico Sanchez. Ladies enjoy UNLIMITED COMPLIMENTARY beverages all night long and one lucky winner wins a luxury prize! • Arabic hospitality at Awtar with live entertainment and an array of sumptuous Lebanese delicacies – a great oriental night! For more information, call Tel. +973 3336 0300
For bookings, call Tel. +973 3627 5444
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at h t f f u t s ny n u f e tial m n e d So fi n Co e h t th e n d o m ma s i e th l g g i g team Bahrain Continental’s NEW & EXCLUSIVE astrologist
Dodi Astra tells you what to watch out for every month. LEO
AQUARIUS
This is your month to shine, so turn it up a notch. If you feel stagnant, get creative and fill up on positive energy. Inventions and breakthroughs are possible.
Some of your most cherished beliefs come under the limelight this month. Educational projects are in store and in-depth conversations will find you at your mental best.
23 July - 21 August
4..3..2..1
VIRGO
PISCES
It’s important to find healthy ways to relieve an emotional situation, this month. Be practical and share all that love you have with the world and yourself.
Obligations to yourself are important and you need to focus on careful career and health analysis. State your opinion bravely even though others may disagree.
22 August - 21 September
That’s how
I was born
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I’m lovin’ it
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ARIES
Your knack for problem solving will help you put issues you’ve had to rest. Remember to keep things balanced and don’t sacrifice your well being to fit in.
You may discover something about love or adopt an unconventional value this month. Open your heart and express freely to brighten up other people’s lives.
22 September - 22 October
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21 March - 19 April
SCORPIO
TAURUS
You hate inflated ego but one might block your progress this month. The trick is to find a win-win and look out for people trying to steal your slice of the pie.
Romance is all over you this month with the sun and Mars in the fifth house. You’ll be feeling sexy but be careful it doesn’t get out of control. Spend wisely.
20 April - 20 May
SAGITTARIUS
GEMINI
An adventurous spirit will see you through this month. You have the power to make transformations that will help you in the future. Try and be patient.
Give special attention to others this month. Remind people what they mean to you and learn to value your problems for the lessons they represent.
23 November - 21 December
21 May - 21 June
CAPRICORN
CANCER
You’ve had the feeling it’s time to change your image. Try out a new hair-do or hit the gym for weight loss. Surround yourself with positive people if you feel low.
You may feel that you lack depth and so you need to quit following routine and focus on future plans. There will be a lot to learn regarding what is not essential in life.
22 December - 19 January
Why would you eat banana skins?
19 February - 20 March
LIBRA
23 October - 22 November
And then
20 January - 18 February
22 June - 22 July
listings
BAHRAIN RESTAURANT GUIDE
Bahrain Confidential’s Favourite
American
Asian
Bennigan’s 1781 3750 Al Safir Hotel, Juffair
Baan Saeng Thai Adliya, 11.30am to 3pm/6pm to 12am
Blaze Burgers 1774 4773 Adliya, 11am to 12am Brasa de Brazil 1758 2225 Seef Mall, 12pm to 11pm Burger King 1750 6070 Juffair & other locations
Bali Orchid 1718 0424 Gudaibiya, 12pm to 12am Chin Li 1771 7717 Adliya, 12pm to 3pm/6.30pm to 11.30pm Curry Country 1753 7555 Juffair, 11am to 2am
Burger Lounge 3984 2840 Amwaj, 12pm to 12am
David’s Stir Fry 1754 0188 Adliya & 1 other location 12pm to 3pm/6.30pm to 11.30pm
Burger Wisconsin 1759 4458 Sa’ar, 11am to 12am
Dajajio Chicken 1732 3244 Oasis Center, Muharraq
Chickey’s 1774 4144 Zinj & 2 other locations, 10am to 1am
Honey’s 3923 8507 Souq, Sunday to Wednesday 10am to 5.30pm/ Friday to Saturday 24 Hours
Chili’s 1758 1221 Seef Mall & other locations Dairy Queen 1750 6070 Juffair & other locations Downtown Bar 1722 7777 InterContinental Regency Bahrain, 4pm to 2am. Elevation Burger 1758 7828 Seef Mall, 12pm to 11pm Fat Burger 1713 1414 Bahrain City Centre & 2 other locations 9am to 1am Franks a Lot 1781 1970 Juffair, 10am to 1am Fuddruckers 1774 2266 Adliya & 4 other locations, 8am to 12am Grub Shack 1713 1363 Al Hamala Hard Rock Café 1729 1569 Exhibition Road, 8am to 1am Jan Burger 1771 2505 Adliya & 5 other locations Johnny Rockets 1756 6565 Al A’ali Complex & 1 other location 8.30am to 1am Melt Restaurant 1749 9900 Shaikh Hamad Avenue, West Riffa & Juffair, a place to sit back and enjoy great burgers, freshly tossed salads, sumptuous sweets, and much more! 11am to 12am
Hot Wok 1717 8083 Bahrain City Centre, 10am to 12am Kontiki Restaurant 1753 1666 Diplomt Radisson Blu Mamy Soup 3919 5343 Exhibition Road, 11am to 11pm Monsoon 1774 9222 Adliya, Saturday to Thursday 12pm to 2.30pm/7pm to 11pm & Friday 7pm to 11pm Nu Asia 1758 7171 Seef, 12pm to 12am Pan Asia 1772 1600 Umm Al Hassam, 11am to 3.30pm/7pm to 11pm Peppers Fusion 1771 7808 Adliya, 11am to 3.30pm/6pm to 12am Pong’s 1753 0800 Exhibition Road Thai Chi 1717 9747 Bahrain City Centre, 12pm to 12am Thailand 1771 7040 Block 338, Adliya, 6.30pm to 11.30pm
A Lounge 1771 0041 Adliya, 11am to 2am Al Riwaq Café 1771 7441 Adliya, 10am to 9pm Aroma Restaurant & Café 1758 2711 Seef Mall, Open for lunch and dinner Café Ceramique Al A’ali Mall, 9am to 11pm Café Lilou 1771 4440 Adliya & 1 other location Saturday to Thursday 8am to 11pm/ Friday 10am to 11.30pm Café T 1775 0777 The Royal Golf Club Café Sayah 1722 4000 Delmon International Hotel, Open 24 Hours Candles Coffee 1771 4844 Adliya, Sunday to Thursday 9am to 1am/ Friday & Saturday 5pm to 1am Caramel 1770 7087 Cyprus Gardens, Budaiya, 8.30am to 12am Columbus Café 1717 2324 Bahrain City Centre, 8am to 12am Costa Coffee 1736 9109 Juffair & other locations Crepe Café 7711 5566 Budaiya & 1 other location Sunday to Wednesday 8am to 12am/ Thursday to Saturday 8am to 1am Deli France 1769 6031 Jawad Dome Sunday to Thursday 8am to 10pm/ Friday to Saturday 8am to 11pm Dome Café 1781 0180 Juffair, Open 24 Hours Friend’s Club 1771 3732 Adliya, Saturday to Wednesday 10am to 12am/ Thursday to Friday 10am to 1am La Maison du Café 1771 7524 Adliya, 8am to 2am
The Noodle House 1766 6353 Seef Mall
Le Chocolat 1711 1144 Seef District 7.30am to 12am
Brazilian
Levante Café 1603 0393 Amwaj, 12pm to 1.30am
Brazil 1782 6686 Adliya. Authentic Brazilian Rodizio. All you can eat + beverages BD16.2++, Friday Brunch BD21++
Ric’s Kountry Kitchen 1772 5550 Juffair
Cafés
Tony Luke’s 1749 4940 Riffa, 11am to 12am
Al Bindaira Café 1774 4066 Adliya, Monday to Thursday 10.30am to 12.30am and Friday 1pm to 1am
Tony Roma’s 1787 0070 Zayed Town, 12.30pm to 1am
Al Bareh Art Café 1771 3535 Adliya, 8.30am to 11pm
BUSHIDO
Maya Chocolat Seef Mall, Sunday to Wednesday 10am to 11pm/ Friday to Saturday 10am to 12am Med Café 1771 3088 Adliya and other locations, 11am to 1am
The Way of the Warrior For reservations, call Tel. +973 17583555 or email: bushido@bushido.com.bh
PAUL Bakery & Restaurant 1717 2321 Bahrain City Centre and 1 other location Skyw@lk Café Marriott Executive Apartments, Juffair 6.30am to 11.30pm Tilly’s 1769 1358 Jawad Dome, Barbar Tea Club Amwaj Islands 12pm to 12am Tea Garden 1711 1999 Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, 7am to 11pm Veranda 1771 5868 Adliya and 2 other locations, 9am to 1am Waterlemon 1758 1785 Al A’ali Shopping Complex 10am to 11pm
Chinese Beijing Chinese 1771 7969 Block 338, Adliya, 11.30am to 3pm/6pm to 12am China Express 1771 7439 Adliya,12.30pm to 1am China Garden 1774 6423 Gulf Hotel, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm Ching 1756 4424 Seef Mall, 10am to 12am First Chinese 1771 3603 Adliya, 12pm to 3.30pm/6pm to 12am Foli 1772 2199 Um Al Hassam, 12pm to 3pm/6.30pm to 11.30pm Hong Kong 1772 8700 Adliya Kowloon 1772 5015 Umm Al Hassam,1am to 3.30pm/6.30pm to 12am Magic Wok 1769 4105 Jawad Dome, Juffair, Open Daily 8am to 11pm PF Changs 1717 9757 Bahrain City Centre
Organic Foods & Café 1333 3285 Seef Mall, 9am to 10pm
Shanghai Hut 1729 2988 Exhibition Avenue 11.30am to 2am
Patisseri Valerie MODA Mall, 7.30am to 9pm
Soie 1753 3533 Sheraton Hotel
To be included, email: info@ArabianMagazines.com or call +973 1782 2368.
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BAHRAIN RESTAURANT GUIDE MAKI
Bright Candle 1722 9076 Manama, 11am to 3pm/6pm to 12am
Fantasy Restaurant 1729 2382 Hoora, 11am to 12am
Charminar 1726 1896 Manama, 11am to 3pm/6pm to 12am
Georgia Chinese 1781 3814 Juffair, 11am to 12am Grand Royal 1772 1787 Umm Al Hassam, 12.30pm to 3.30pm/6.30pm to 1130pm
A Culinary Haven! Located at the Bahrain World Trade Centre. For more information, call Tel. +973 1752 2733
Grill Room Buffet 1769 6660 Budaiya & 1 other location 12.30pm to 3.30pm/6.30pm to 11.30pm Havana 1731 1440 Hoora, 12pm to 1am
Chocolatiers Godiva 1758 0699 Seef Mall, 10am to 10pm
JJ’s Irish Pub and Restaurant 1774 2323 Adliya, 12pm to 230am
Patchi 1725 0501 Manama and 1 other location, 9.30am to 9pm
Marmaris 1755 3825 Al Daih, 11am to 12am
Rawasi Chocola & Flowers Mahooz, 9am to 1.30pm/4pm to 9pm
Paprikas 1729 7100 Hoora & 1 other location, 10am to 1am
Al Osra 1749 1492 East Riffa & 3 other locations, 11am to 12am Atayeb Restaurant 1759 0119 Budaiya, 12pm to 4pm/6pm to 11pm Block 338 1771 0338 Adliya, 11am to 2am Bangkok International 1774 0666 Adliya & 1 other location, 10am to 1am Blue Moon 1729 7100 Hoora, 10am to 1am Bu Ali 1724 2432 Zinj & 2 other locations, 10am to 12am Camelot 1771 7745 Adliya, Block 338 12pm to 12am Caesars 1771 6955 Adliya, 12.30pm to 3pm/6.30pm to 11.45pm Century International 1771 0100 Adliya & 1 other location 7am to 2am Charcoal Grill 1721 3410 Manama & 1 other location Clay Oven 1771 7008 Adliya, 11.30am to 3pm/ 6.30pm to 11.30pm Citrus Restaurant & Café 1774 4950 Adliya, 12pm to 12am Deja Vu 1365 7770 Adliya, 4pm to 2am
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Clay Oven 1771 7008 Adliya, 11.30am to 3pm/6.30pm to 11.30pm Copper Chimney 1772 8699 Um Al Hassam, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 12am Curry Tree 1603 0662 The Lagoon & 2 other locations, 12pm to 12am Deccan Biryani Restaurant 1723 2445 Gudaibiya, Bldg 315, Rd 333
House Boat 1601 0321 Amwaj, 11am to 11.30pm
Fusion
Bahrain Confidential’s Favourite
Hyderabad House 1772 0031 Umm Al Hassam, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 12am It’s Mirchi 1772 7230 Ramee International Hotel, 12pm to 3pm/ 7pm to 12am
Paradise 1753 5306 Manama, 9am to 1am Salt & Pepper 1762 3535 Sanad, 10am to 12am Saraya 1763 6410 Sofitel Bahrain, 6.30am to 11pm Silk Restaurant 1774 9750 Adliya, 11am to 12pm Spice Nice 1771 3603 Adliya, 12pm to 3.30pm/6pm to 12am Sun & Sand 1731 1366 Exhibition Avenue, 11am to 2am Tandoor Hut 1771 3874 Adliya, 11am to 1130pm
Kalpaka 1729 7000 Windsor Tower Hotel, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 2am Khazana 1727 4767 Manama, 7am to 3.30pm/5pm to 12am
Nirvana 1758 9318 Ritz Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa 12pm to 3.30pm/7pm to 11.30pm Papadom 1756 4434 Seef Mall, 10am to 12am Rajdhani 1771 5222 Gudaibiya, 7am to 2am Rasoi 1711 1999 Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, 6.30pm to 2am Saffron Curry 1722 3014 Enma Mall, 12pm to 12am Sahar 1772 5117 Umm Al Hassam, 8am to 12am Sangeetha 1727 2768 Gudaibiya, 7.30am to 3pm/5.30pm to 11pm Shamiana 1717 8085 Bahrain City Centre, 10am to 12am Spices 1753 1122 Crowne Plaza, Diplomatic Area, 12pm to 11pm Taka Tak 1725 4848 Gudaibiya, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm
Lanterns 1759 0591 Budaiya, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 12am Now also open in Adliya
The Yellow Chilli 1758 0480 Seef Mall, 12pm to 10.30pm
Mantra 1721 1133 Best Western Plus Olive Hotel, 12pm to 2am
Vrindavan 1723 4454 Manama, 7am to 3.30pm/4.30pm to 11pm
Moti Mahal 1782 5333 Juffair, 12pm to 12am
International
Mumbai Spice Bahrain Mall, 10am to 10pm Nattinpuram 1729 0600 Ramee Baisan Hotel, 12pm to 12 am
Al Waha Restaurant 1774 6425 Gulf Hotel, Adliya, Open 24 Hours Al Wasmeyah Restaurant 1753 5000 Golden Tulip Hotel, Diplomatic Area Open 24 Hours
Dome Café
Tapas Bar 1763 6412 Sofitel Bahrain, 11.30am to 3.30pm/7pm to 12am The Food Station 1725 4007 Marina Mall & 2 other locations, 10am to 10pm Trader Vic’s 1758 6555 Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Spa 12pm to 3.30pm/7.30pm to 11.30am
Indian Aachi’s Chettinand Kitchen 1723 3110 Gudaibiya, 10.30am to 3.30pm/ 5.30pm to 1130pm Akbar 1729 6660 Ramada Palace Hotel 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 12.30am
Choose from a range of mouthwatering soups, salads, sandwiches, main course and desserts.
Asha’s 1717 9751 Bahrain City Centre
Dôme Juffair: +973 1781 0180 Dôme Seef: +973 1758 1824 Dôme Riffa: +973 1700 2221
To be included, email: info@ArabianMagazines.com or call +973 1782 2368.
listings
BAHRAIN RESTAURANT GUIDE
Bahrain Confidential’s Favourite Bambino 1753 3336 Sheza Tower Hotel, 24 Hours Café Marisol 1770 1201 Al Bander Hotel & Resort, 7am to 11.30pm Cyprus Taverna 1771 6316 Adliya, 11am to 2pm/4pm to 2am DownTown Lounge 1720 8308 InterContinental Regency Hotel, 5pm to 2am East West Cuisine 1721 0012 Bahrain Financial Harbour, 8am to 5pm Figs & Olives 1600 0000 The Domain Bahrain, 10am to 12am Fusions 1771 3000 Gulf Hotel Ginger Lounge 1737 0037 Majestic Arjaan by Rotana, 6.30am to 11.30pm Healthy Calorie 1736 9399 Juffair, 8am to 12pm Jim’s Restaurant 1771 0654 Adliya, 11am to 3pm/6pm to 12am La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Arts 1771 3000 Ras Ruman, 9am to 10.30pm La Med 1758 0000 The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa Le Bistro 1722 7777 InterContinental Regency Hotel Lemon Tree 1711 1999 Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, 6.30am to 11.30am Links Restaurant 1775 0777 The Royal Golf Club Little Chef 1759 5950 Budiaya, 12pm to 12am Mei N Yu 1601 0160 The Lagoon, 12pm to 3pm/6.30pm to 12am Muju Restaurant & Lounge 1603 9800 Open 24 Hours Nando’s 1782 5100 Juffair, 11am to 2am Prego 1775 1263 The Royal Golf Club, 11.30am to 12am Primavera 1758 0000 Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm Rendezvous 1758 7708 Seef Mall, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm Rimal 1784 5000 Al Areen Palace & Spa, 6.30am to 11pm Salad Boutique 3666 4427 Adliya, 8am to 12am
Selections 1722 7777 InterContinental Regency Hotel 6.30am to 11.30pm Silk’s 1746 0000 Mövenpick Hotel Tamarind 1784 5000 Al Areen Palace & Spa Wednesday to Saturday 12pm to 3pm/ 6pm to 11.30pm & Sunday to Tuesday 12pm to 3pm The Gallery 1746 0000 Mövenpick Hotel Upstairs Downstairs 1771 3093 Adliya, 7am to 11am/12pm to 3pm/7pm to 12am Vins Bistro 1771 7101 Adliya, 10am to 2am Yamin Jana Mediterranean Sea Front Lounge 1603 3800 Dragon Hotel & Resort, Amwaj Open 2pm onwards Zodiac Restaurant 1781 3366 Al Manzil Suites, Juffair, Open 24 hours All day dining offering a wide selection and panoramic views of Juffair from the 15th floor. Zoe 1771 6400 Adliya, Block 338, Saturday to Tuesday, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 12am & Wednesday to Friday 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 2am Zytoun 1729 8008 Novotel Al Dana Resort 6.30am to 12am
Italian
La Pergola 1771 3000 Gulf Hotel
Margherita Pizza & Pasta 1772 3133 Umm Al Hassam, 12.30pm to 3.30pm/ 5.30pm to 12.30am MASSO 1772 1061 The Palace Hotel, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11.30pm Medzo 1722 7777 InterContinental Regency Hotel Open for lunch and dinner Metro Pizza 1779 4000 Sa’ar, 12pm to 12am Mia Mia 1756 4414 Seef Mall, 10am to 12am Mino’s 1774 4777 Adliya, 11am to 12.30am Mondo Restaurant 1753 1666 Diplomat Radisson Blu Ninos 1756 6555 Al A’ali Complex, Seef Papa John’s 1750 6070 Juffair and 18 locations Pasta Art 1700 1750 Zamil Tower, 8am to 6pm Pastarito 1717 9300 Bahrain City Centre & Durrat Al- Bahrain 11am to 12am
BICE 1755 3666 MODA Mall, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11.30pm
Pick a Pizza 1772 0929 Umm Al Hassam & 1 other location 12pm to 1am
Café Spasso 1782 2274 New Zinj, Open 830am onwards
Pizza Empress 1774 2299/1771 7422 Adliya, 12pm to 12am/Fridays 3pm- 12am
Café Italia 1774 4774 Adliya and 1 other location 12pm to 3.30pm/7pm to 11.30pm
Pizza Express 1601 0524 The Lagoon Amwaj, 11am to 12am
Carino’s Italian Grill 1758 7878 Seef Tower, 11am to 12am Coco’s Café 1771 3710 Adliya, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm Cucina Italiana 1700 1317 Al Safir Hotel, Juffair, 6am to 2am Fiamma 1763 6363 Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa 12.30pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm Gusto Pizzeria 1769 5556 Budaiya,12pm to 11pm Italiano 1758 1919 Al A’ali Complex, 11.45am to 11pm JustaPasta 1716 2896 Bahrain Mall
MEISEI
Little Caesars 1717 9400 Bahrain City Centre & 4 other locations 11am to 12am
Pizza Hut 1771 1113 Manama & 10 other locations, 11am to 1am Pizza Inn 1781 1666 Juffair & 1 other location, 10am to 12am Pizza Bella 1782 7133 Juffair & 1 other location, 11.30am to 11.30pm Pizza Company 1781 1830 Juffair & 1 other location, Open 24 Hours Pomodorino 1700 0121 Adliya, 12pm to 1am Prego 1775 1263 The Royal Golf Club, 11.30am to 12am Primavera 1758 0000 Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm Rialto 1711 1999 Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, 12pm to 11.30pm
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Rolandos 7732 2222 Juffair 12pm to 12am Roma 1772 5885 Um Al Hassam, 12pm to 2.30pm/7pm to 11.30pm Romano’s Macaroni Grill 1772 3818 Juffair & Bahrain International Airport Vapiano 1749 1391 Bahrain City Centre, 10am to 10pm Wood Pizza Pasta 1746 3003 Hidd Mall
Japanese Bushido 1758 3555 Seef, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 2am EDO 1729 0945 Exhibition Avenue, 11,30am to 12am Fuji Sushi Bar 1753 3336 Sheza Tower Hotel,12.30pm to 12am Frangipani 1758 2422 Seef Mall, 10am to 12am HakiSushi 1772 5638 American Alley, Juffair, 11am to 11pm Imari 1600 0000 The Domain Bahrain, 6pm to 12am Kei 1753 5000 Golden Tulip Hotel, 12.30pm to 3pm/ 7.30pm to 11pm Maki 1752 2733 MODA Mall, 12pm to 12am Meisei 1700 7770 Adliya, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 12am Mirai 1771 3113 Adliya, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm Ruka 1711 1999 Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, 12.30pm to 2am Sato 1771 3000 Gulf Hotel
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BAHRAIN RESTAURANT GUIDE MAI-TAI
Chakmagia 1755 8500 Dana Mall, 10am to 10pm
Tarwe’a 1724 0046 Manama, Open 24 Hours Taza 1778 4997 Tubli, 12.30pm to 12.30am
Dalaona Restaurant 1733 0930 Muharraq, 9am to 12am
Takht-e Jamsheed 1774 6431 Gulf Hotel, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm
Fakhruddin 1769 5949 Sa’ar, 11am to 11pm
Aloha Life! Located at Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel and Spa For more information, call Tel. +973 1758 6555
Sumo Sushi & Bento 1771 8090 American Alley, Juffair, 12pm to 12am Sushi 101 1782 2274 New Zinj Saturday to Thursday, 12pm to 3pm/6pm onwards & Friday 1pm to 4pm/7pm onwards Yo Sushi 1758 3373 Al A’ali Complex, Seef Saturday to Wednesday 12pm to 12am/ Thursday to Friday 12pm to 2am
Middle Eastern
Bahrain Confidential’s Favourite
Golestan 1753 3533 Sheraton Hotel Sunday to Friday 12.30pm to 2.30pm/7.30pm to 11.30pm Isfahani 1755 0567 Hoora and other locations, 12pm to 12am
Wafi Gormet 1779 999 Bahrain City Centre, 9am to 12.30pm Yalla Yalla 1782 7999 Al Safir Hotel, 6.30pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm Yamin Jana 1600 3380 The Dragon Hotel & Resort, 7am to 2am
Kenza 1736 0000 The K Hotel, 7pm to 2am
Yas-e Isfahani 1758 1151 Seef Mall, 10am to 10pm
Kosebasi 1717 2322 Bahrain City Centre
Zahlawiya 1771 0051 Adliya, 7am to 2pm/4pm to 4am
Laialy Zaman 1729 3097 Fateh Corniche, 11am to 4am
Zahle 1774 6417 Gulf Hotel Monday to Tuesday 7pm to 1am/ Wednesday to Friday 7pm to 2am
Leewan Al Khor 1601 0666 Amwaj, 1pm to 11pm
Zayt Zaytoon 1731 2222 Manama & 2 other locations, 7am to 12am
Al Abraaj 1759 5656 Budaiya and many other locations, 12pm to 12am
Leila 1756 6556 Seef, 9am to 12am
Al Arisha 1772 5414 Um Al Hassam, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 12am
Marmaris 1755 5909 Sanabis, 11am to 12am
Al-Bokhari 1731 1186 Hoora & 2 other locations, 12pm to 2am
Marash 1732 2277 Oasis Center, Muharraq
Al Fanar 1753 1666 Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Open Monday to Saturday 9.30pm to 2am
Melh Al Zad 1731 1170 Hoora, 12.30pm to 1am
Al Hamra 1722 4000 Delmon International Hotel, Open 24 Hours
Momo 1718 0659 Adliya, 8am to 2am
Al Mukhayam Ramada Palace Hotel 8pm to 1am
Pashawat 1763 6413 Sofitel Bahrain, 7pm to 12am
Asia Sea Food 1722 4466 Mashtan Hotel, 6am to 11pm
Al Shama 1729 7000 Windsor Tower Hotel, 9pm to 2am
Persian 1781 1511 Adliya, 12.30pm to 3.30pm/7.30pm to 12am
Far East Sea Food Market 1772 7230 Ramez International Hotel, Juffair Daily, 12.30pm to 11.30pm
Persian Room 1601 0166 Amwaj Islands Saturday to Wednesday 12pm to 12am/ Thursday to Friday 12pm to 1am
Fish Market 1770 1201 Al Bander Hotel and Resort, 12.30pm to 11.30pm
Al Yacout 1729 8008 Novotel Al Dana Resort, 8pm to 2am Abd El Wahab 1713 1111 MODA Mall, 12pm to 12am
Zeitouna 1736 5055 Juffair & 4 other locations, 8am to 12am
Mexican Casa Mexicana 1771 5521 Adliya, 12pm to 3pm/6pm to 12am Margarita Mexicana 1774 6462 Gulf Hotel, Adliya, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm Senor Paco’s 1772 5873 Adliya, 12pm to 3pm/6.30pm to 12am
Sea Food
Badawi 1729 7799 Manama, 10am to 11pm
Qasr Al Sultan Grill 1774 4144 Bahrain City Centre & 1 other location 11am to 12am
Baharat 1717 1000 Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre A la carte dinner daily from 7 pm – 11 pm
Rayes 1731 2700 Fateh Corniche, 12pm to 1230am
Café Blanc 1710 0069 Al A’ali Complex, 8am to 12am
Shawarma Express 1772 9922 Juffair & 5 other locations, 7am to 3am
Carla’s 1769 7687 Cyprus Gardens, Sehla, 12pm to 12am
Shoo Fee Ma Fee 1731 1280 Adliya, 10am to 12am
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La Mer 1763 6411 Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa 7pm to 11pm La Perle 1729 8008 Novotel Al Dana Resort, 7pm to 12am Sea Chef 1729 2911 Hoora, 12pm to 1am
Steak Houses Brazil 1782 6686 Adliya, 12pm to 3pm/6pm to 11pm Butcher’s Shop & Grill 1717 2323 Bahrain City Centre, 12pm to 11pm Klouds 1736 0000 The K Hotel, 6.30am to 2am Legendz Steakhouse 1722 7777 InterContinental Regency Hotel Open for lunch and dinner Le Sauvage Meat + Fire 1600 0000 The Domain Bahrain 6.30am to 3pm/6pm to 12am L’lle 1784 5000 Al Areen Palace & Spa, 6pm to 11pm Mezzaluna 1774 2999 Adliya Sunday to Wednesday 7pm to 11pm/ Thursday to Saturday 7pm to 11.30pm Plums 1758 0000 Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa 7pm to 11.30pm Ponderosa Steakhouse 1758 0552 Seef, 11am to 1am Sizzlers Restaurant 1771 6999 Mansoori Mansions Hotel, Open 24 Hours The Meat Co 1774 2080 Block 338 Saturday to Wednesday 12.30pm to 3.30pm/ 7pm to 11.30pm and Thursday to Friday 12.30pm to 12am
Thai Banana Leaf 1774 4171 Adliya, 11am to 11pm Hash House 1771 5094 Adliya, 12pm to 4pm/6pm to 12am Muay Thai Quick Meal Restaurant 7704 0454 Juffair, 12pm to 12am Orchid Thai 1729 6660 Ramada Palace Hotel, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 1am Royal Thai Sea Food Restaurant 1771 3000 Gulf Hotel Shada 1772 1155 Zinj, 11.30am to 3.30pm/6.30pm to 12am Thai Express 1769 3595 Jawad Dome-Barbar, Juffair, 10am to 11.30pm
Sheza Seafood Market 1753 3336 Sheza Tower Hotel, Diplomatic Area 12.30pm to 12am Waves 1753 1122 Crowne Plaza Hotel, 12pm to 4pm/7pm to 12am
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BAHRAIN CONFIDENTIAL’S
LITTLE BLACK BOOK A mini-directory, we like to call it. All you need to know is right here! PARTY PLANNERS Arabian Events ................................................. +973 3331 7168 Hulla Baloo ...................................................... +973 3887 6086 Silly Billy Party Games & Suppliers ...................................... .............................................................................. +973 3939 3950 Noah’s Events ................................................. +973 3961 6463 D Party Designs ............................................ +973 3330 6955 Fatoom Events .............................................. +973 3900 4465 The Party People of Bahrain ......................... +973 1711 1005
THEMED PARTY VENUES Little Princess ................................................. +973 1756 4585 Life-fit Sports Parties ................................. +973 1769 2424 Artology ............................................................ +973 3978 9878 Mad Science ........................................................ +973 1759 1136 My Gym Parties ................................................ +973 1756 6566 PLAY ..................................................................... +973 1756 4900 Sticky Fingers ................................................. +973 3643 7418 Studio Ceramics .............................................. +973 1759 9026
PARTY ENTERTAINERS Snap a pose (Entertainment photo booth) ......................... ................................................................................ +973 3621 6267 Bookworms ................................................... +973 3606 3666 Lights, Sound System & Music .............. +973 3358 9868 Music & Lights – DJ Ralph .......................... +973 3979 7373 AR Sound & Lights ........................................... +973 3918 4110
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TAXIS & TRANSPORTATION Airport Taxis .............................................. +973 1726 0208 Bahrain Limos ........................................... +973 1726 6266 London Taxis ................................................ +973 1746 1746 Speedy Motors ........................................... +973 1768 2999 Saudi Bahraini Transport Co .................. +973 1732 1218
MUSIC & DJS DJ Mysterioo .................................................... +973 3777 7845 DJ Andy ........................................................ afd350@yahoo.com
PARTY COSTUMES & DECORATION Bloom-n-Fantasy .......................................... +973 1758 0393 Costume Chest .............................................. +973 3840 2099 Party Daze .......................................................... +973 1782 5523 Party Mania ........................................................ +973 1766 0515 Razmatazz ......................................................... +973 1759 4404 Special Moments ............................................. +973 1759 2227 Celebrations ....................................................... +973 1759 5791 Carousel .............................................................. +973 1768 5012
HOME CATERING Caesars Confectionery .............. +9731729 1761/1734 2694 Raffles Cake & Pastries ....... +973 1728 1481/6660 5000 Eastern Delights ............................................. +973 3531 5785 Lilou CafĂŠ ............................................................ +973 1771 4440 Le Chocolat ....................................................... +973 1758 2259
PHOTOGRAPHERS Mark Garcia ..................................................... +973 3688 5899 EK Tsubasa ........................................................ +973 3910 4397 Parvathi Ramanandan Photography ..................................... ................................................................................ +973 3664 4491 Essencia ............................................................ +973 3331 0693 Summer Weeks Photography .................. +973 3993 9445 Ali Sharaf ........................................................... +973 3663 9311 124 Bahrain Confidential July-Summer Edition 2015
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THERAPY & WELLNESS
PHARMACIES
Ruyan Pharmacy ........................................... +973 1773 1316 Art of Living ................................................... +973 3988 8760 Jaffar Pharmacy .......................................... +973 1729 1039 Bahrain Meditation Centre .......................... +973 1779 5961 Indian Ayurvedic Medical Centre ............ +973 1772 2060 Life@Ease (Hypnotherapy) ...................... +973 399 72 707 Fiona Andrews (Hypnotherapy) ................ +973 39661724 Back On The Move (Oesteopathy) .......... +973 7730 0600
LOCAL BAKED GOODIES O-Bun ................................................................ +973 3653 3065 Macaron Bahrain .......................................... +973 3688 4848 Just Baked ........................................................ +973 3632 5757 Moustachio Cupcakes ................................ +973 3990 8470 Nom Nom ............................................................ +973 3374 1345 Cookie Jar ......................................................... +973 3947 6222 The Farrel’s Confectionary ....................... +973 3363 6583 Frosted by Rosh ............................................. +973 3999 6977 Retro Mama ...................................................... +973 7770 0222 A Piece of Cake ................................................. +973 1777 7909 Bakelicious ...................................................... +973 3351 9050 Clever Cupcakes .......................................... +973 3620 0680 Cake Boutique ................................................. +973 3919 2890
MASSAGE & TANNING COSMETICS & DENTAL The Gulf Dental Specialty Hospital ......... +973 1774 1444 Al Alawi Dental Centre ................................. +973 1725 5657 Dr Ali Mattar Dental Centre Consultants Group .............. .................................................................................. +973 1771 4877 Royal Aesthetic Centre (Dr Dean Gomes) ........................... .......................................................... +973 1724 6857/1724 6856 Ibn Al Nafees Hospital (Dr Raj Kumar Gang) ...................... ................................................................................ +973 1782 8223
CHOCOLATIERS Leaves Bahrain ................................................ +973 1759 9055 Godiva ................................................................. +973 1758 0699 Patchi ................................................................. +973 1749 0800 Le Chocolate ........................................................ +973 1717 9779 Maya ..................................................................... +973 1758 3368
Felda Cut & Style ....................................... +973 1722 4077 Bellacura Lounge & Salon ...................... +973 1736 4955 Profile Beauty Salon ................................... +973 1771 3155 N Spa ................................................................. +973 1781 1633 Joz Salon & Spa ............................................ +973 1736 9133 Lei Garden Skin Care .............................. +973 1729 0008 Cartel Men’s Salon ..................................... +973 1753 0876 Johnny & Co. ............................................... +973 1758 3362 Al Areen Palace Spa ................................. +973 1784 5000 Coral Spa ...................................................... +973 1729 0946 La Fontaine Spa ........................................... +973 1723 0123 Sherry Spa .................................................... +973 1782 4070 Sparadise, Elite Resort & Spa .................. +973 1731 3131 Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa ......................... +973 1711 1999 VIE Lifestyle Lab, The Domain Bahrain ........................... ......................................................................... +973 1600 0000 Rimal Spa, Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain ............................... .......................................................................... +973 1746 0000 Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa Hotel ....... ........................................................................... +973 1763 6363
HAIR EXTENSIONS Hair By Becca .............................................. +973 3618 8122
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HOME ESSENTIALS Gas
Bahrain Gas ......................................................... +973 1770 2811
Pest Control
Bahrain Pest Control .................................. +973 1771 3408 Awal Pest Control ....................................... +973 1762 5530 Al Sherooqi Services .................................. +973 1753 2210
Home Furnishings
Debenhams .................................................... +973 1717 9887 Marina Home Interiors .......................................................... ........................................................ +973 1758 2752/1717 9509 Aqua Cool ............................................................. +973 1778 4101 ID Design ................................. +973 1759 2400/1773 2919 Home Basics ................................................ +973 1758 7701 Local Call Assistance Home Center .............................................. +973 1725 0034 100 Jashanmal ................................................... +973 1758 2424 Pottery Barn ................................................. +973 1717 8969 Local Directory Enquiries Dream Home Furniture ......................... +973 7701 6600 100
Water Suppliers
International Directory Enquiries 191
Weather Line
Maintenance
Pool Safety Middle East ............................ +973 3946 4119 Liverpool Services Window Cleaning ............................... .............................................................................. +973 1761 3244
+973 1723 6236
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GYMS Al Safir ................................................................... +973 1781 3815 Fitness First ...................................................... +973 1332 2200 Al Gosaibi ............................................................. +973 1729 3221 Profile Fitness Centre .................................... +973 1772 7766 Oxygen Gym ......................................................... +973 1761 6165 Bodyzone ............................................................ +973 1774 6289 Bodyline .............................................................. +973 1779 3932 Life-fit .................................................................. +973 3309 1261
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SPORTS, FITNESS AND KIDS Fitness/Aerobics/Spinning Al Safir Fitness First The Regency The Diplomat Radisson Blu Curves (Budaiya) Ez Fit Sports Complex Image Spa & Leisure (Sheraton Hotel) The Health Club (Gulf Hotel) Nautilus (Crown Plaza) Sports Club & Spa, Ritz-Carlton Al Gosaibi Gym Ghassan’s Gym (mat and private classes available) La Fontaine Centre World Beat Fitness Centre
1723 0123 1761 2576
Badminton Bapco Club Telgu Kala Samithi The Indian Club
1775 3666 1727 6300 1725 3157
Basketball EZ Fit Sports Complex Bahrain Basketball Association
1769 2378 1774 1010
1770 1201 1775 3666 1782 2077 1775 3666 1729 2313
Cricket EZ Fit Sports Complex Bahrain Rugby Football Club SLC Grounds, Riffa Thursdays, Training 3pm to 5pm
1769 2378 1769 5809 1727 6134
1765 0079
Dance Bahrain Ballet Centre Indian Institute for Performing Arts Latin Dance Bahrain Sampaguita Club Sayaw Unlimited Dance Club Victoria Dance Centre World Beat Fitness Centre Profiles Fitness Centre Pineapple
1769 3232 1723 1717 3967 6349 3910 6589 3982 7096 3987 6215 1761 2576 1772 7766 1771 2000
Football Al Ahli Sports Club Al Hala Sports Club Bahrain Rugby Football Club British Club Dilmun Club EZ Fit Sports Complex Arsenal Soccer School
1727 7712 1734 2182 1769 5809 1772 8245 1769 2986 1769 2378 1756 1615
Golf Awali Club Royal Golf Club
1775 6770 1775 0777
Go Karting/Racing Rally Town BIC Silver go-Karts (Tubli) Gulf Speed One (Seef)
1753 1165 1745 0000 1778 0011 3944 4137
Ice Skating Funland Centre
Paint In Space 1762 6232 Chaoss 1759 2096 Dar Albareh 1771 3535/3906 9016 Celebrations 1759 5791 Bahrain Art Society 1759 0551 Indian Institute for Performing Arts 1723 1717 The Studio 3975 4863 Studio Ceramics 1759 9026 Things to Do 1759 0409
Drama Film-making workshops
My Gym, www.my-gym.com EZ Fit World Beat Fitness Centre Chaoss
Awali Library (BAPCO, Awali) British Club (Times vary) Iqra’s Children’s Library Muharraq)
Bahrain Snooker Association Jimmy’s Snooker and Billiards Club
1782 5301 1771 6147
Snooker
1729 2313
Martial Arts Japan Karate Association 3944 9628/3667 2204 Profiles Fitness Centre (Boxing for ladies) 1772 7766 Zen-Do 1761 1909 Bahrain Karate Centre 3947 7709 Goju Karate Club 3965 9510 World Beat Fitness Centre 1761 2576 Bahrain Karate-do Academy 3665 7059
Bahrain Badminton and Squash Federation The Country Club Al Bander Resort Nautilus (Crowne Plaza) The Diplomat Radisson Blu
Chakazoolu Indoor Theme Park www.danamall.net Chaoss Funland Centre (bowling, ice skating, pool) www.funlandcentre.com Mad Science Magic Island, www.seefmall.net My Gym, Softplay at Dilmun Club Lost Paradise of Dilmun Waterpark www.lpodwaterpark.com
1759 3593 1770 1201 1753 0764 1753 1666
Horse Riding 1775 6525
1769 0448 1769 2986 1759 1103 1759 3593
Swimming Lessons British Club Dilmun Club Ritz Carlton Sports Club The Diplomat Radisson Blu
1772 8245 1769 2986 1758 0001 1753 1666
Watersports Bahrain Sailing School Coral Beach Club The Marina Club The Sailing Club The Yacht Club Aquatique - Organised pearl diving Al Bander Resort Bahrain Swimming Association Dilmun Club
1731 0252 1721 2700 1729 1527 1783 6078 1770 0677 1727 1780 1770 1201 1768 0867 1769 0926
Tennis Bahrain Tennis Club The British Club The Country Club Dilmun Club Gulf Hotel Marina Club The Diplomat Radisson Blu Bahrain Tennis Club Filipino Club Tennis Group
1772 9561 1722 8245 1759 3593 1769 2986 1771 3000 1729 1527 1753 1666 1772 9561/1772 9756 3952 7587
Adhari Park
1783 6116 1740 7300
North of the Shaikh Isa Bin Sulman Highway Fun for all ages, includes a sports camp, groovy town, discovery village and indoor entertainment Children’s Health Academy of Specialised Sports
Chaoss 1759 2096 Swimming, gymnastics, dance and Taekwon-Do for children and teenagers. 1729 3109
Corniche next to Marina Club One hour marine mammal show.
Funland
1729 2313
Corniche next to Marina Club Bowling and Ice Skating everyday.
Hawar Island
1731 1770
Day trips to Hawar Island, boats depart from Ad Dur Jetty at 10am daily
Kid’s Kingdom 1772 1999 1761 3144/3925 6904 1761 1785 3535 6358
Play Centres
1729 2662
Awali Riding Club Saturdays to Thursdays, 7am to 7pm. Fridays 7am to 6pm. Desert rides. Qualified instructors Bahrain Riding School Daily rides 4pm to 6pm Dilmun Club Sundays to Thursdays. 8am to 11am and 3pm to 7.30pm Shakhoora Riding School Sundays to Thursdays, 8am to 12noon, 3.30pm to 7pm The Country Club Fridays Horse riding in paddock, 1pm to 4pm Twin Palms Riding Centre 1759 1668
1775 3666 1772 8245 1732 0955
Music Lessons Bahrain Music Institute Kindermusik Bahrain Room to Rock Jelena Piergiovanni
Al Areen Wildlife Park
Dolphin Park 1756 6566 1769 2378 1761 2576 1759 2096
Libraries
Bahrain Rugby Football Club 1769 5809 (Thurs) 4.45pm for girls; (Sun) 7.30pm for women Riffa Views Netball League 3630 6946
1769 5809
3600 1777
Kids Gyms/Gymnastics
Netball
Bahrain Rugby Football Club
Where To Go
Art Classes
Squash
Cycling Bahrain Cycling Association
Art of Living 3988 8760 Dessange 1771 3999 (Yoga classes offered several times a week) Bahrain Meditation Centre Bahrain 1779 5961 (Wellness Resort) Saturdays and Wednesdays. 7pm to 8.30pm, Mixed yoga classes. Sundays and Tuesdays (Ladies Only), 10am to12pm Bayoga Centre 1772 5027 Daily yoga classes, relaxing yoga and meditation for beginners and advanced students. Herbal Massage Center, Riffa 1749 1958 3977 6882 World Beat Fitness Centre 1761 2576 The Diplomat Radisson Blu 1753 1666 Reiki Master And Teacher Melanie 3933 0911 offers Reiki sessions and courses or www.reikibahrain.com Anubhaa Sharma anurays@yahoo.co.in
Rugby
Bowling Al Bander Hotel & Resort Awali Bowling Centre Bahrain Bowling Association Bapco Club Funland Centre
Creative Kids
Meditation/Yoga 1781 3815 1332 2200 1722 7777 1753 1666 1769 1496 1769 2378 1752 4570 1771 3000 1753 0764 1758 9380 1729 3221 1769 5911
1755 8500 1759 2096 1729 2313
1759 1136 1758 2898 1756 6566 1769 0926 1784 5100
Play Groups Chaoss, Off Budaiya Highway 1759 2096 Kindermusik 3925 6904/1761 3144 Ajyaal Montessori Pre-School Mini Storytellers, British School 3912 9585 (4 to 7 year olds) Musical Babies, Nadeen School 1772 8886 My Gym, Seef District 1756 6566 Rhymes & Chimes, Dilmun Club 3929 6848 Soft Play, Off Budaiya Highway 3965 3678 Sticky Fingers 3961 8340 Storytellers, British School 3912 9585 (7 to 11 year olds) Tots & Toddlers Group, 1772 8245 The British Club Wriggly Readers, British School 3912 9585 (for pre-schoolers) www.mumsinbahrain.net
Corniche, next to the Hawar reservation office A small outdoor playground. Good fun for young children. Open until late.
Magic Island Seef Mall Over 120 different games and attractions and Bahrain’s only indoor Roller Blade Arena.
Playland
1774 2266/1762 0999 Above Fuddruckers in Adliya An indoor centre full of games. Each ride costs 100 fils. Tokens available.
Soft Play
3965 3678
Future Shape Dance Studio, Garden City Every Monday and Wednesday from 9.30am to 11.30am Children under the age of six months attend for free. www.softplaybahrain.com
Studio Ceramics
1759 9026
Budaiya Highway Pottery painting and more. Open 9.30am to 6pm Sunday to Thursday, or by appointment. Birthday parties and private group bookings possible.
Water Garden Salmaniya
1726 2034 Near Dairy Queen roundabout A semi-filled lake with paddleboats and birds. School & Nurseries
Wahooo! Waterpark Bahrain
1717 3000
Bahrain City Centre Opening Hours: Saturday to Tuesday: 11am to 8pm Wednesday: 11am to 10pm (Ladies Night 5pm to 10pm) Thursday and Friday: 11am to 9 PM
Things to know exchange rate of BD1=SR10 (less in hotels) and you may be given Saudi money as change.
The Tourist Department (Tel. 1721 1717) is located in the gate to Manama’s souq, Bab al-Bahrain, on the ground floor next to the tourist shop, Times: 8am to 12 and 4.30pm to 6pm, closed on Friday.
Currency
Business Hours Friday is the Islamic equivalent of the Christian Sunday. The weekend falls on a Friday and a Saturday. Most shopping malls and commercial centres are generally open seven days a week.
The Bahrain Dinar (BD) is pegged to the US dollar at the rate of USD1=BD0.377 - in other words a dinar is worth about USD2.65. It is a convertible currency with no restrictions on its import or export. Tip: the Saudi Riyal (SR) is also accepted in shops for purchases at an
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CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS
Other Private Schools
Al Hekma International Tel. 1762 0820/1762 3999 Modern Knowledge Schools Tel. 1772 7712 Riffa Views International School Tel. 1656 5000 The Bahrain School Tel. 1762 0820
Al Noor International School Tel. 1773 6773 Ecole Francaise de Bahrain Tel. 1732 3770 Ibn Khuldoon National School Tel. 1778 0661 Shaikha Hessa Girls’ School Tel. 1775 6111
British Curriculum
Special Needs
Al Mahd Day Boarding Tel. 1779 2422 British School Tel. 1761 0920 Budaiya Preschool Tel. 1779 1491 Dilmun School (elementary) Tel. 1771 3483 KG Kids Tel. 1766 3556 St Christopher’s School Tel. 1778 8108 Sacred Heart School Tel. 1768 4367 Talent International and The Infant School Tel. 1725 2346/1777 0078
Disabled Sports Federation Tel. 1778 9191 Hope Institute Tel. 1768 0815/1768 0500 R.I.A. Institute Tel. 1771 6871 The Children’s Academy Tel. 1761 3234 UCO Parents Care Centre Tel. 1767 7717
Taxis
Art Societies
Things to know
Confidential Tip: BD1 per five minutes in the cab is the most you should pay for an un-metered journey. If traveling from the airport or busy taxi rank, add BD2/after midnight add BD1 to the total e.g. a 10 minute drive from the airport after midnight should cost you no more than BD5 (BD2 + BD2 + BD1= BD5). Taxis do use meters and companies may use similar rates.
Al Dana Nursery Tel. 1725 3541 Dana Pre-school, Riffa Tel. 1777 0180 Lilliput, Budaiya Tel. 1769 4947
Avoiding Offence
Generally speaking, very short skirts and tight midriff tops are frowned upon in public, although acceptable by hotel pools, in private clubs and on the beach. If visiting a mosque, cover the body well (women should ensure that arms and legs and hair are fully covered). Shoes should always be left outside the entrance.
ESSENTIAL INFO 24-Hour Pharmacies Jaffer Pharmacy Tel. 1729 1039 18, Tarfah bin Al Abid Avenue, Manama 319 Nasser Pharmacy Tel. 1774 0900 63-B, Qadisiya Avenue, Manama 332 Awal Pharmacy Tel. 1777 2023 30 Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Avenue, East Riffa 901 Muwasaa Pharmacy Tel. 1733 5666 Shaikh Mohd bin Salman Avenue, Road 205, Muharraq.
Courier & Express Delivery
Tel. 1733 0434
DHL
Tel. 1736 4100
TNT
Tel. 1734 9199
Car Hire An International Driving Permit (IDP) is required to drive in Bahrain except for visitors from Gulf Co-operation Council states, U.S.A., Canada, countries in the European Union, Australia and New Zealand. The offices of carhire companies are easily encountered at the airport. Recommended principal rental firms include: Budget Rent A Car National Car Rental Avenue Car Rental and Leasing Avis Rent A Car
Tel. 1753 4100 Tel. 1723 1156 Tel. 1771 3181 Tel. 1756 9191
Embassies & Consulates Embassies generally open from 8am to 1pm from Saturday to Wednesday and some Arab embassies also open on Thursday. Many embassies have a number of staff on call outside these hours for emergencies. Algeria 1771 3669 Bangladesh 1771 4717 China 1772 3800 Denmark 1772 5119 Egypt 1772 0005 France 1729 8660 Germany 1753 0210 India 1771 2785 Iran 1772 2400 Iraq 1774 1472 Italy 1725 2424 Japan 1771 6565 Jordan 1729 1109 Kuwait 1753 4040 Lebanon 1778 6994
Malaysia Morocco Netherlands Oman Pakistan Palestine Philippines Portugal Qatar Russia Saudi Arabia Switzerland Syria Trade Mission of Taiwan Thailand Tunisia Turkey UAE UK UN Info Centre USA
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Flight Information Airline offices are normally open from 8am to 12.30pm and from 3pm to around 5pm, Saturday till Wednesday. Flight Info 1733 9339 British Airways 1758 7777 Turkish Airlines 1751 6100/1731 2233 Air India 1729 6444 Cathay Pacific 1722 6226 Emirates 1758 8700 Gulf Air 1733 5777 Jet Airways 1722 7114 KLM 1722 9747 Kuwait Airways 1722 3300 Lufthansa 1782 8762 Qatar Airways 1721 2202 Saudi Airlines 1721 1550
Hospitals & Clinics Emergency American Mission Hospital (AMH) Saar Medical & Dental Clinic (AMH) Bahrain Specialist Hospital Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital Salmaniya Hospital Gulf Dental Speciality Hospital
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Charitable Organisations Alia for Early Intervention 1773 0960 Bahrain Cancer Society 3960 3489/1723 3080 Bahrain Charity Society 1729 3363 Bahrain Disabled Sports Committee 1778 9191 Bahrain Human Rights Society 1753 1822 Bahrain Red Crescent Society 1729 3171 Friendship Society for the Blind 1762 4496 Hope Institute for the Handicapped 1768 0815 Islamic Enlightenment Society 1772 0053 Lions Club of Bahrain 3908 0097 Manama Rotary Club 3939 4522 Migrant Workers Protection Society 3946 5378 Overseas Workers Welfare Admin. 1721 3825 Palm Association 1779 0826/3964 3211 Riffa Cultural and Charity Society 1777 5444 Think Pink 3907 6717 BSPCA 1759 1231/1759 3479
Gallery/Crafts Al Riwaq Art Space 1771 7441 Al Jasra Handicrafts Centre 1761 1900 Art Lounge 1758 0522 Traditional crafts including palm weaving, pottery and woodwork. Bahrain Arts Society 1759 0551 Thursdays drawing and painting for Children, 18 hours @ BD25, 10am to 12pm Saturdays and Mondays drawing and Painting for adults, 18 hours @ BD30, 3pm to 7pm. Bahrain Pottery Society 1778 6898 Clay pottery, ceramic and painting lessons - Saturdays and Mondays, 5pm. Crafts Centre Gallery and Workshop 1756 8032 Arabic calligraphy Caravan Galleries 3996 5853 Kerala Arts and Cultural Association 3963 9319 The Studio 3975 4863 Pottery painting and more for adults and children, open 9.30am to 6pm Sunday to Thursday or by appointment. Birthday parties and private group bookings possible. Shaikh Ibrahim Cultural 3940 2302/1732 2549 and Research Centre Studio Ceramics 1759 9026
“Help” 24-Hour Helpline for Distressed Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous
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Bahrain Bridge Club Bahrain Bridge Committee
3960 7219 3968 7190
Darts Balouch Club Sri Lanka Club
1729 2231 1729 7878
Chess Bahrain Chess Federation
1725 2133
Photography Awali Photo Society Bahrain Arts Society
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Speech & Drama
Bahrain Cinema Club Dilmun Amateur Dramatics Society Folk Poetry Society Manama Theatre Club Manama Toastmasters Club
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Ladies Clubs American Association of Bahrain 1756 4170 American Women’s Association 1775 6075 Australian Association of Bahrain 3910 1348 Awali Ladies Association 1767 8947 Bahrain Business Women’s Society 1772 1188 Bahrain Garden Club 1772 7625 Bahrain Women Society 1782 6777 Bahrain Young Ladies Society 1727 3508 BYLS-Toastmasters Club 1762 6237 Get together for Ladies 3917 4247/3902 7892 Indian Ladies Association 3980 5372 International Ladies Group 1772 9128 Madinat Hamad Women Society 3964 3396 Contact person Amal 3987 8758 Pakistani Women’s Association 1771 0944 Second Sunday Newcomers 3927 0413/3641 1368
Language Schools Al Quran Translation 1764 5156 Bait Al Taleem 1764 3199 Berlitz 1782 7847 British Council 1726 1555 Carousel 3967 3635 Lingua English Saturdays. Mondays and Wednesdays. English Language Classes, 4.30pm to 6pm, 4pm to 5.30pm. English Language Centre 1770 0040 Lingo - Ease Language Centre Budaiya Highway 1759 0895
Social Clubs Alliance Française 1768 3295 Assamese Community 3909 1959 Awali Caledonian Society 3636 6458 Bahrain Caledonian Society 3944 0658 Bahrain Hash House Harriers 1786 2620 Bahrain Irish Society info@bahrainirishsociety.com Bahrain Kannada Sangha 1727 1257 Bahrain Round Table 3960 8568 Bahrain Rugby Football Club 1769 5809 Bahrain Welsh Society 1772 7127 Balouch Club 1729 2231 British Club 1772 8245 ext. 32 Bhatia Mitra Mandal 3960 1789 Country Club 1759 3593 Dilmun Club 1769 0926 Filipino Club 1726 2143 Indian Club 1725 3157 Karnataka Social Club 1725 4257 Pakistan Club 1725 8520 Pakistan Association 3941 5200 Royal Society of St. George 3972 6329 Saar Cultural & Sports Club 1779 0335 Shree Nayrana Cultural Society 1725 5517 Shri Gujarati Samaj 3962 4285 Sri Lanka Club 1727 6134 Wisdom Home Society 1772 7575
Wellbeing
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Telephone Helpline Intl. calls via operator Directory enquiries Directory enquiries - Intl. Other phone enquiries Speaking clock
Scrabble Bahrain Scrabble League Bahrain Kannada Sangha Saturdays. 6.30pm.
Elham La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art The Bahrain Contemporary Art Society
Taxis are easily available in the capital, Manama, and have meters but be sure to make the driver use the meter. 99% of drivers won’t switch on the meter and will try to charge you double the legal fare. Beware!
Nurseries and Creches
Animal Welfare Al Ahli Animal Centre 1762 2102/3965 4343 BSPCA 1759 1231 Delmon Kennels & Training 3971 7609 Jassim Veterinary Centre (Sugaya) 1723 1242 Modern Animal Health Centre (Budaiya) 1759 0908 Nonie Coutts Surgery, (Manama and Saar) 1724 5515 Pet Arabia 1759 2288 Saar Kennels 1779 2064
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Kelly Armatage Inc. Offering counselling, life coaching and cognitive behavioural therapy sessions Mob: 3993 1399 Email: info@kellyarmatage.com www.kellyarmatage.com Bahrain Meditation Centre Tel: 1771 2545 Email: meditate@batelco.com.bh www.bahrainmeditationcentre.com
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