CHIC Eats

appetiser, combined with spicy, fragrant Thai salads and Chinese Bouchee steamed in bamboo baskets. The Asian corner was a real treat for the senses. Middle Eastern grills and kebabs are an addiction for many but the stations within the Gulf Hotel encourage diners to indulge their wanderlust and venture into the realms of Mexican Street food or the very finest ‘prelibatezze’ (delicacies) from continental Europe. The presentation draws you towards the vibrant platters which can form as small or as large a plate as you desire in order for you to sample everything Al Waha has to offer. Many people are hesitant to sample new cuisines when dining out as they may order something unfamiliar which turns out to be a real disappointment. The Gulf Brunch affords you the opportunity to ‘test drive’ the very best of global cuisines which may inform future dining experiences.

Just as your waistband is beginning to pinch a little you should turn your attention to the sweet treats on offer, in abundance. As if Arabic sweets drenched in rose syrup aren’t satisfying enough the chef’s raise the bar with their pastries, mousses and beautifully decorated cakes. White spoons tempt you with the perfect fruity mouthful which can only be followed by the fragile tarts heaped with berries and crème anglaise. It was fortunate that I had been fore-warned about the decadent beauty, the piece de resistance, the chocolate room.

Having been assured that I did not need a golden ticket to enter I absorbed the bountiful spread with awe. The chocolatier had combined the darkest and crispest ingredients with luxuriant milk and ludicrously creamy white cacoa. Truffles were dusted to make them shine alluringly and layered squares were too tempting to resist. It would not be surprising if people chose this Friday Brunch simply for access to the chocolate room.

I was also comforted to see that the continental tradition of ending a splendid banquet with the finest and most pungent of cheeses had not been dismissed. A whole station housed an array of fromage , crackers and fruity appendages which provide the perfect savoury end to such a prolific assortment of dishes and delights. The hotel has drawn together all of the elements necessary to create a Brunch universally attractive to all walks of life and culinary tastes. It is a triumph of both quality and quantity. Combine this with access to facilities such as the expansive lagoon which they modestly call a swimming pool and you have the recipe for a perfect day with your family, closest friends or that special someone. Visit Al Waha within The Gulf Hotel , Spa and Convention Centre between 12.30 and 16.00 each Friday where you will be treated to the grandest and most regal of Bahraini brunch experiences.

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