all that jazz THE CIGAR LOUNGE / WEDNESDAYS / 8 TO 11 PM
October sees the return of the redoubtable Doha Jazz Duo. Soak up the atmosphere with a fine cognac and a cigar, while you listen to the classic repertoire of jazz and blues classics. Entrance is free but please bring ID.
salsa and candela THE CIGAR LOUNGE / EVERY SUNDAY / 8 TO 11:45 PM / QAR 65
Get into the groove every Sunday evening with Latin sounds and one complimentary beverage. South American music from our DJ and Latin nibbles to match.
happy hour THE CIGAR LOUNGE / DAILY FROM 5 TO 8 PM
Relax with happy hour drinks in The Cigar Lounge. All regular beverages are offered at 50 percent off.
teacher’s treat THE CIGAR LOUNGE / DAILY
If you’re a teacher you’re entitled to relax and put your feet up after a hard day with the little angels. The Cigar Lounge offers all teachers 20 percent off regular drinks. Does that make us teacher’s pet?
ladies night out
THE CIGAR LOUNGE / 6 TO 11 P.M. / EVERY TUESDAY
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Fancy a night out with the girls? The Cigar Lounge is offering 50 percent off selected beverages every Tuesday. Enjoy yourself, catch up on the week’s gossip or use it as a perfect excuse for networking. Reservations: call 974-4425-6666 / email: rc.dohsq.reservations@ritzcarlton.com
sweet temptation AFTERNOON TEA IN AL JALSA 4 TO 7 P.M. / WAFFLES: QAR 75 / CREPES: QAR 75
Al Jalsa presents a treat of sweetmeats for you to enjoy in the afternoon. In October your sweet tooth will enjoy waffles and ice cream and in November crêpes and ice cream. The pastry team rustle up freshly-baked whole cakes daily. Enjoy a slice with a cup of your favourite brew or take a cake home for your family. Don’t miss this and many other homemade goodies in our gourmet shop.
fresh is best Christian Schwarzlose - Guest Chef AL DANA / OCT. 24 TO 29
German national Christian was born and bred in Berlin, where he also studied. After work experience at two historic locations: the Ganymed Brasserie in Berlin, renowned for its glamorous clientele and The Langham Hotel in London. In 2005 Chef Christian joined The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin, where he currently works. Of his cooking he says: “fresh ingredients are essential. With superb produce, everything else will fall easily into place. There is no mystery, only a choice of the best.”
seafood night AL DANA / FRIDAY & SATURDAY / QAR 215 NET
Seafood doesn’t come any fresher than this. From lobster to shrimps, snapper to squid, select your favourites from our market-style display and let our chefs get to work.
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AL LIWAN / FIRST THREE DAYS OF EID / 12 NOON TO 4 PM / QAR 290 NET (CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER ARE HALF PRICE AND CHILDREN UNDER SIX EAT FOR FREE)
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What a feast of good things we have for you during Eid Al Adha. Al Liwan throws open its doors to reveal a veritable banquet of Middle Eastern specialities and popular classics, together with freshly baked breads and pastries and a generous dessert buffet to round off your feast. There is henna for the ladies and rides for the little ones. A fun day out for young and old alike.
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a ghoulish night HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONS
OCT. 31 / AL DANA / QAR 280 (EXCL. BEVERAGES) OCT. 31 / THE CIGAR LOUNGE / QAR 50 INCLUDING A WELCOME DRINK
Get ready for ghostly pranks and ghoulish delights on the night the undead come out to play. Al Dana offers a Halloween dinner with a distinctly macabre twist, while at The Cigar Lounge, there’s an absolutely frightful Halloween
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cocktail to sip.
Sharq Village & Spa welcomes you to its Good Life Festival, a four-day celebration of the culinary arts, from November 23 to 26, 2011. This year the theme is Mediterranean and we have a fabulous line-up of chefs and original creations - truly a feast with which to indulge all the senses. Chef Ali Ronay is a young, highly creative chef de cuisine from The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul. Chef Doxis Bekris hails from Athens and is currently working
WED NOV. 23
THURS NOV. 24
as executive chef for the Kempinski Hotel, Dubai. Chef Gianluca Fusto is our resident pastry chef at Sharq Village & Spa. Beverages are not overlooked at the festival, with world-class wine makers offering their wines and expertise.
10:00
Invite Only
briefing and breakfast buffet
Ronay, Doxis Bekris and Gianluca Fusto
Al Dana Terrace 19:00
Invite Only
with live cooking stations
Wine Dinner with Chef Doxis Bekris
Al Dana
19:00
QAR 495
4 courses with wine pairing
Chef’s Table with Chef Ali Ronay
TBD
19:00
QAR 495
6 courses excluding wine
Cognac and Cigar with Chocolate Stand
Cigar Lounge
19:00
TBD
4 courses with wine pairing
Press Conference
Al Dana
Opening Cocktail Reception with Chef Ali
6 courses excluding wine
by Chef Gianluca Fusto FRI NOV. 25
SAT NOV. 26
Wine Dinner with Chef Ali Ronay
Al Dana
19:00
QAR 495
Chef’s Table with Chef Doxis Bekris
Parisa
19:00
QAR 495
Cooking Class with Chef Gianluca Fusto
Al Dana
10:30
QAR 275
followed by Friday Brunch
Gala Dinner with all chefs
Al Dana
19:00
S&M
3-course dinner with all chefs
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soothe & rejuvenate body scrub & massage October offer: body scrub followed by signature massage: a gentle body scrub rejuvenates the skin. We then choose
the most suitable massage products and techniques - stimulating or soothing - to suit your wishes. Duration: 80 minutes; price: QR 700
personal training october Buy one month’s unlimited personal training package and receive five extra sessions. Buy three stretching sessions or a back tonic and receive an extra one with our compliments..
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Information: call 974-4425-6999 / email: wellness-sharq-spa@sixsenses.com
visiting holistic practitioners
experience the power of hot stones
GABRIELLE TURNER Every Monday Certified hypnotherapist and master hypnotist, Gabrielle’s background is in mental health, working for many years, often in units specialising in eating disorders. Since losing 18 kg herself, she has become more passionate in her aim to guide people to use their subconscious to achieve and maintain their ideal, healthy weight amongst other lifestyle choices.
November offer: hot stone massage treatment and scalp massage: the hot lava stones will induce a deep level of calmness while relaxing tight muscles, removing blockages and dissolving stress. The scalp massage that follows uses oils to nourish the scalp and massage techniques that will relive stress and tension.
Duration:110 minutes; price: QR 700
november Unlimited Partner Training package for couple is just QR 4,000; pay for ten kinesis training sessions and bring your partner along for free.
ultimate
CHALLENGE Visit Spa reception for entry forms SPINNING MARATHON: OCT. 29 Indoor cycle marathon with great music, led by our instructor. ROAD MARATHON: NOV. 26 This 16 km run will challenge your endurance skills to the hilt.
MAY-BRITT SEARTY Every Wednesday May-Britt Searty offers 18 years’ experience in complementary medicines such as cranio-sacral therapy, psychotherapy, massage, nutrition, Silva Mind Control, yoga and reflexology. Three years ago she also gained certification in naturopathy, homeopathy and kinesiology. SHIVANI ALDALJA Nov. 20 to 24 One of the leading new age well-being consultants in the Middle East, Shivani was born with the ability to see colours, aura and energy fields. She has also trained in NLP and feng shui. While at Six Senses Spa, Shivani will
offer life alignment meditations and aura scannings. DR. CHET COLLINS Oct. 16 TO 24 Dr. Chet’s passion is helping you discover freedom and relief from pain or stiffness. With an exceptional sense of touch, he can feel motion- restricted tissues and restore them to normal function. He combines fifteen years of experience in hands-on treatment methods, with an in-depth knowledge of functional orthopedics, sport performance, and pain management. DAVID MIODUSKI Oct. 24 to Nov. 22 David is a doctor of oriental medicine, specialising in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. He trained both in the U.S. and China, and his knowledge gives him a unique ability to balance the best of east and west for maximum benefit. Current specialties include acupuncture for weight loss, cosmetic acupuncture and consulting on herbal medicine, diet and exercise.
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qatar national day and khaleeji festival DEC. 15-18 / AL LIWAN / 7 PM / QAR 250 NET
This buffet-style showcase of regional and Gulf-wide cuisine offers something for everyone. Al Liwan displays traditional Arab hospitality at this three day affair. It’s a feast fit for royalty. DON’T MISS THE NATIONAL DAY CAKE CUTTING CEREMONY ON DECEMBER 15.
cooking classes AL LIWAN / QAR 220 PER PERSON INCLUDING LUNCH
Chef Hadla will be delighted to help you extend your cooking skills by imparting his great wealth of knowledge and experience in the kitchens of The Ritz-Carlton. The classes are full of practical tips and tastings, with recipes to take away. Lunch is included in the price.
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Reservations: call 974-4425-6666 / email: rc.dohsq.reservations@ritzcarlton.com
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Parisa CONTEMPORARY PERSIAN RESTAURANT
P E R S I A N F E A S T S A T PA R I S A Our newest restaurant, Parisa, is located above Al Dana, and is open for dinner only. Parisa promises a stylish and intimate ambience with a purple and grey decor enhanced by hand-picked traditional ornaments brought especially from Iran. Chef Moghadam brings his original and contemporary cooking style to Parisa, direct from the finest kitchens of Tehran.
welcomingatmosphericsharingfriendlyrelaxedcaring shimmeringcontemporystylishmysterioussumptuous innovativetantalisingoriginaldeliciousfreshsurprising
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