Bahrain Confidential April 2015

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148 Issue

F1 FEVER

THE INSIDER’S GUIDE TO A GREAT TIME

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TOP PLACES TO DINE THIS MONTH Guide to Arabian life, luxury and fashion!

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Editor’s

Letter I was brunching outdoors over the weekend just before we went to press. Absolutely amazing weather!!! In wake of the pre-summer showers, Bahrain has officially welcomed the next season – cool breeze and mild sunshine – let’s hope it remains that way.

Like the weather, we’ve turned over an autumn leaf too and bring you the best of what’s in store, this Spring-Summer. Our Fashion pages (pg 48 to 55) bring you the latest trends in clothes and accessories – floral prints and peppy colours are back to wow you!

Sheer luxury for the month showcases (Pg 38) timeless timepieces. Go on, strap that watch on your wrist and welcome good times.

The new season calls for a home makeover (pg 56). Why don’t you take a look at our favourite picks? There is something for every household.

The much-awaited Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix is round the corner and we’ve listed the detailed calendar for the high-octane weekend (pg 16) – so

don’t forget to save the date! Bahrain’s buzzing with a host of other exciting events and we bring you an inclusive list in our Not to be Missed pages (Pg 10).

While you’re at it, take a look at the most happening F1 parties (Pg 121) set to take the island by storm – international stars will grace the Kingdom at some of your favourite clubs and spaces.

In other news, we’ve got on board yet another talented contributor, Craig Heslop, Founder of and Coach at Tribal Fitness. This month, he talks about the changing dynamics of manliness.

Get your daily dose of tech updates – what’s new in the world of gadgets, gizmos and gaming on pg 86.

Yours truly took the Porsche Macan for a spin – read the review on Pg 114.

A very happy Easter to those who are celebrating!

And even if you aren’t, there is a list of sumptuous brunches and dinners hosted at Bahrain’s best restaurants (Pg 118).

Until we meet again, stay beautiful!

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EDITORIAL Rebecca Smith

Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Entrepreneur – started Arabian Magazines in 2002.

Animal-lover! Fitness-enthusiast. Reality TV-star (Blending in with the Bahrainis). The official, global collector of Hello Kitty accessories.

Email: rebecca@arabianmagazines.com

Nick Cooksey

Publisher Founder and co-owner of Arabian Magazines. He is also the founder and owner of Gulf Insider Media which publishes Gulf Insider.

Email: nick@arabianmagazines.com

Melissa Nazareth Reporter

Lover of food, travel, culture… and all things lifestyle.

Published author. Storyteller and aspirant columnist.

Believes that ‘If all else fails, have a cup of tea’. You can stalk Melissa on Twitter @melnazareth Email: editorial1@arabianmagazines.com

Jenny Thomas Reporter

A creative writer and BCTV’s talk show host. When she isn’t writing, she's either got her nose in a book or she's catching up on her favourite shows. Loves a spontaneous plan that involves traveling. Truly believes that a good bar of chocolate can solve all problems.

Email: editorial@arabianmagazines.com

DESIGN Mohamed Nada

Head Graphic Designer Designer by day, creative ideas-generator by night.

Avid snacker – loves all things sweet and savoury.

Gamer!!! If he’s not working, odds are he’s scoring some goals, playing FIFA online.

Email: mohamed@arabianmagazines.com

SALES Zena Williams Sales Manager

A seeker of knowledge, a learned human being, and an avid cat-lover who aspires to own a Lynx (fierce feline breed), someday. Also an amateur chef with a seasoned palate, ex-tennis player and a huge fan of leisure fishing.

Email: zena@arabianmagazines.com

Smily Andrews Account Manager

Hardcore CHOCOHOLIC with the gift of the gab (as sweet as chocolates). Loves shopping, especially for bags and shoes. Ever ready to hit the road for an exploring session or travel the world.

Email: smily@arabianmagazines.com

Nikesh Pola

Finance and HR Manager Nikesh is stoicism personified and somehow manages to keep calm and stay focused despite the daily hurricanes that often surround him.

Email: admin@arabianmagazines.com

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Te a m EVENTS & VIDEOGRAPHY Mark Garcia

Events Co-ordinator & Videographer Film-maker. Winner of VIVA’s short-film competition 2014. Skate-boarding and photography enthusiast. Party animal and will do anything to eat a ribeye steak.

Email: events@arabianmagazines.com

PHOTOGRAPHY Shareef Panhatt Photographer

The personification of Scuderia Ferrari – the fastest man on the track and behind the lens! Can make mirror-cracking material look aesthetically pleasing. Digs Indian food.

Email: photographer@arabianmagazines.com

Enosh Kumar

Contributing Photographer Nature-photography enthusiast. Will hoard Manga (Japanese comics) for a living. Perfectionist and chocolate-lover. You can check out more of his work on Facebook @EKTsubasa.

Contents APRIL 2015 • ISSUE 148 Online edition at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com

49 54

Dune New Look

HOME

56 58

64 74 112 113 114

Emotional Nudity By David Hollywood

COLUMNS Letter From Bahrain By John Ridley

Health: Guilty of skipping your workout?

Car News Grand Carnival Porsche Macan

GASTRO & NIGHTLIFE

Bahrain’s Art Attack By Nadine Compton

118 121

Manliness: A Lost Art By Craig Heslop

JUICY PICKINGS

16 20 12 46

Beauty Buzz

CARS

POEM

72 36 78

Lakeland

BEAUTY, HEALTH & WELL BEING

38 30

Marina Home Interiors

Easter Brunches & Dinners Legendary F1 Parties

ESSENTIAL LISTINGS

Formula 1 Calendar

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New in Bahrain COMPETITION! In the Spotlight

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

ART EXCLUSIVE:

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World’s Iconic Hairstyles

FASHION

50 48 52 51

TOD’S Saks Fifth Avenue Desire Boutique Call It Spring

Bob Sinclair at Bushido this F1

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Tod’s Boutique • Manama: Moda Mall - World Trade Centre - City Centre Bahrain - Saks Fifth Avenue

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Congratulations Bader Al Saad, Weaam Sperinck, Siham Sheikh and Yara Jabri on winning the Michael Bublé and Drake concert tickets.

Bahrain Confidential would like to thank Gulf Air for the airline tickets, Meliá Dubai for the stay and Louder Entertainment for the tickets.

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Putting You In The Spotlight!

I

saw your advertisement about promoting talent in Bahrain and am really impressed by the initiative. I’ve worked here for the past 22 years and have come across many gifted artists who lack exposure. We as a society need to support each other in what we do. Wish you and your team the very best!

Ray Charles, Bahrain That’s a great thought, Ray. We are always trying to highlight Bahrain in every way.

Our ‘Putting You In The Spotlight’ project hopes to offer locals and expats on the island a platform to express who they are. If you know of anyone we can talk to, please give us a shout on 00973 1782 2350 or email info@ arabianmagazines.com

‘Fake’over

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got an email from you guys about your Makeover!!! Ummm, not sure how you got my ID but I really don’t think I need one??? Anyway what do you guys offer?

Tammy, Bahrain Dear Tammy, there is no need to get paranoid. We saw your email in our inbox and like always picked one winner for our Makeover contest. Though, I’m sure you don’t need one!!!

Slow And Sarky Wins The Race??

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hat’s with the sudden flood of competitions? Is this some kind of a publicity stunt (kidding!)? So, what does one have to do around here to get the prize?

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FIND YOUR TRUE SELF HEALTH AND WELLBEING

WIN TICKETS TO MICHEAL BUBLÉ AND DRAKE IN DUBAI!

GULF AIR TICKETS, CONCERT TICKETS AND MORE

PLANNING AN OUTING? THE BEST DEALS OF THE MONTH

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ove the art features in your magazine! Some of the artists’ work is so professional – Bahrain’s got some serious talent. My sister’s husband is a photographer and I was wondering if you guys would be interested to feature his work?

Kayla, Bahrain Thanks, Kayla! Trust us when we tell you that this tiny Kingdom is brimming with creativity. We are approached by so many talented readers and it’s difficult to pick one over the other. Please ask your sister’s husband to share some of his work on editorial1@arabianmagazines.com and our team will consider. In the mean time, hope you enjoy reading this issue!

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Not To Be Missed

APRIL

01 THE MARGINS

The Margins brings four artists together who offer a unique approach to abstraction. You will be able to encounter a collective renunciation of the concept of perspective and an attempt to manipulate the ‘realities’ by a variety of means.

When: 7th-21st April Time: Thursday 9am-1: 30pm and 4-8pm Where: Albareh Art Gallery

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For more events, gastro, parties & nightlife turn to pages 118 - 122 HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO 2015

It’s so important to take care of your body. The 5th Annual Health & Wellness Expo has everything you need to take your well being onto the next level.

When: 28th-30th April Where: Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre

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JOSS STONE LIVE IN BAHRAIN

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Grammy Award Winner, UK soul singersongwriter and actress, Joss Stone is gracing our island with her presence.

Hosted by Spring of Culture, Joss Stone became famous in 2003 with the multiplatinum debut album, “The Soul Sessions” and has since released six high charting albums.

When: 10th April Where: Arad Fort For more information, visit www.springofculture.org

PALM BEACH OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING

Night Pro BH and Amwaj Marina presents the Palm Beach Grand Opening. It’s the official Season Opening Party. There will be special guest DJs as well as your favourite local DJs. This is definitely a party you do not want to miss.

When: 24th April Time: 4pm-12am Where: Amwaj Marina

7TH ANNUAL FOOD & HOSPITALITY EXPO 2015 The Food & Hospitality Expo represents Bahrain’s largest gathering of food, beverage and hospitality industry professionals. This expo is designed to focus on food producers, distributors, kitchen and food manufacturing equipment producers, caterers, hoteliers, hygiene experts, business owners and more from the industry.

When: 28th-30th April Where: Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre For more information, visit www.foodexpbh.com

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For more information, visit the Facebook event, ‘Palm Beach Official Grand Opening’

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CITY CENTRE CITY CENTRE | ABU DHABI KUWAIT THE ARABIA RED

BAHRAIN 16686215 | SEEF MALL 16686225 | DUBAI MALL OF THE EMIRATES | THE DUBAI MALL | MIRDIF | DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY MALL | AL GHURAIR CENTRE | DUBAI MARINA MALL | DUBAI OUTLET MALL MARINA MALL | ABU DHABI MALL | FATOUH AL KHAIR | DALMA MALL | AL AIN BAWADI MALL | AVENUES MALL | GATE MALL | SOUQ SHARQ | DOHA LANDMARK | LAGOONA MALL | SAUDI MALL OF SEA MALL | MALL OF DAHRAN | AL SALAAM MALL | RASHID MALL | PANORAMA MALL

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THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA

For more events, gastro, parties & nightlife turn to pages 118 - 122

CHUCKLE CLUB APRIL TOUR

The Chuckle Club is back with a bang for April’s comedy tour.

Based on the picture book written and illustrated by Judith Kerr, adapted for the stage with songs and lyrics by David Wood, the much loved tale of a tiger creating tea time mayhem will be brought to life on stage in a show packed with sing a long songs and lots of fun.

Yianni Agisilaou is a headliner all around the world with a mind as sharp as a Ginsu blade. His ability to deliver smart, accessible laughter packed material combined with his ability to improvise skillfully with what a room throws at him creates a unique experience.

When: April 21st, 8.45am and 10.45 am

Chris Garcia started his comedy career in the San Francisco Bay Area where, he was named ‘A Comic To Watch’, ‘One of the 7 Funniest People in San Francisco’ and ‘Rising Comedic Star’.

For more information, visit www.entertainmentplus.me

The impractical and undeniably hilarious, comic Carl Hutchinson has been crowned the ‘Magners Pub Comedian of the Year’ and the winner of the ‘Beat the Frog World Series’ competition.

April 22nd, 8.45am and 10.45am April 23rd, 8.45am, 10.45am and 4.30pm Where: Cultural Hall Bahrain

When: 15th April - The Rugby Club 16th April – The British Club 17th April- InterContinental Regency Bahrain Tickets cost 15BD and can be purchased online at amiando.com/chuckleclubapr2015 Or call Tel. +973 3666 3509.

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WIN WIN WIN COLOURS OF LIFE POETRY FESTIVAL

The Second Circle Poetry Group is having The Colours Of Life Poetry Festival. Everything witnessed on stage is personal to the poet. All of the works that shall be heard are the direct creations of each person on stage, and are dedicated towards inspiring others in the community to read, write, appreciate and become involved with poetry.

When: 2nd April Where: Umami Restaurant Time: Begins at 7:30pm

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with Sean Paul Love for Dancehall music: In high school we used to drum on our desks and make riddims (read rhythms) and make up lyrics. I was also inspired by artists such as Stitchie and Shabba Ranks.

Inspiration for new songs: Everywhere! Anything can inspire me, from seeing a beautiful woman to checking out a new dance move or even nature, like a captivating sunset.

Creativity: Creativity is super important to me because it’s what makes me an artist. I write songs, I perform, that’s all creativity. When I dance it’s creativity. Everything I do is born out of creativity. My mother is an artist too, a visual artist. She is a painter and I respect that kind of art as well.

Debut performance in Bahrain: I’m very excited! I love travelling to new places and spreading my music to countries I’ve never visited before.

Looking forward to: I really want to try out the food in Bahrain, meet the people and of course perform for my Bahrain fans.

Watch out for: I just did a song with J Balvin (from Colombia) and one with Farukko (from Puerto Rico) which is doing really good. I’m excited about a few other collaborations I’m currently working – you’ll have to watch out for those!

Party with SEAN PAUL at Klub 360!

Grammy- award winning artist, Sean Paul is set to make his debut performance in Bahrain on 17th April! The musician and his international tour crew will take to the stage at the island’s favourite Klub 360. The Jamaican dancehall ambassador will bring to life some of the carefully crafted tracks that have established him as a global pop-star. Bahrain’s most sophisticated night club is set to serve unique cocktails and irresistible beats for an unforgettable evening. Resident DJ Rico Sanchez will also be setting the mood all night!

Tickets: For men BD50 and ladies BD35 Book your tickets NOW!!! Just call Tel. +973 3602 5360

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not to be missed Bahrain Confidential April 2015

2015 FORMULA ONE GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX It’s HAPPENING. It’s BIG and it’s the 2015 FORMULA ONE GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX. Let’s talk you through one of the exciting months of the year. Brace Yourself.

17th-19th April RACE FEVER

THE GRAND PRIX WEEKEND

Pitbull

For the first time ever, experience Race Fever in Bahrain – a festival of adrenaline-pumped, hair tingling action before the 2015 Formula 1 Bahrain Gulf Air Grand Prix kicks off.

2nd –3rd April features the Red Bull X Fighter Jam. Now what is the Red Bull X Fighter Jam? It is an extreme motorbike show, first of its kind in Bahrain, which takes place at Amwaj Islands.

Buy your Grand Prix ticket before 11th April and stand a chance to win a Jaguar F-Type Coupe. This lux car is displayed at the City Centre Bahrain stand. So, when you buy your ticket, you automatically enter a draw to win the beast of a car!

Supporting the F1 action, there will be two supporting championships throughout the three days, The GP2 Series and Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East .

Race fever will be headlined by spectacular live performances on 11th April, from British pop band, The Vamps and talented Swedish DJ, Otto Knows.

These concerts mark the end of the Race Fever period.

The GP2 series is known to be the chief feeder series to the top flight and will feature some of motorsport’s rising stars. The first round of GP2 for 2015 will take place at BIC. The Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge is Middle East’s most professionally run championship. Based at BIC, it features some of the best local and regional talent.

The GT3 Cup will stage its final two races of the 2014/2015 seasons during the Grand Prix weekend.

The Grand Prix, 17-19th April, will be the fourth of 19 races in the 2015 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.

It will be the second night race to happen in Bahrain.

With the theme, ‘Light Up Your Nights’, this year is going to make history!

The Vamps

THE GRAND PRIX WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT

Legendary Kuwaiti singer, Abdulla Rowaishid Ageless Lebanese songbird, Najwa Karam Iraqi singer-composer, Waleed Alshami Lebanese superstar, Amr Zain.

Let’s sway away from the on-track experience and talk about the Formula 1 Village.

One of the main attractions at the Formula 1 Village will be the Snow Village. This features all things fun under snowy conditions. The tent includes a 10m x 10m synthetic ice rink, a 300 square-metre snow garden, a 240-square metre cross country skiing area, a climbing wall, and a freestyle slide.

Other attractions at the Snow Village include the Ice Queen ice rink show, roaming acts such as The Penguins and Pop the Balloon Man, a green screen experience company Full Frame Events, transporting you through variety of snow themed fantasies.

Yes, yes, you are seeing the Global music sensation, Pitbull who will be the headlining act in the series of the live concerts during the weekend. Happening on 18th April, Saturday at the Formula One Village, the Latin Grammy Award winner is going to live up to his nickname, Mr. Worldwide.

Otto Knows

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Also, Friday 17th April, There will be four of the region’s biggest names in music performing including:

Snow Village

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ROAMING ACTS Bandas Às Riscas, the legendary troupe of street performers from Portugal is set to entertain you with themed performances and circus acts inspired by the times we live in.

Team Power Stilts is no stranger to the big stage, having performed at Somerset House in London and at Top Gear Live in California. Their shows combine live music, break dancing and jumping.

Team Power Stilts

Bandas Às Riscas

The Walking Fun Fair is a regular attraction at carnival parades across Europe. Their illuminated attire features Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds and fire breathing dragons.

Apart from all this, if you are an extreme adventure lover, the village will also have a Zip Line, high ropes adventure course and gorilla circus. In addition to this, the F1 Game Zone brings you perfect photo ops on a Podium and inside an F1 car, also giving you the opportunity to experience driving an F1 car in a high fidelity motion simulator. Test your reactions on the Batak Pro, a simulator used by real F1 drivers and compete against your friends at the Pit Stop Challenge and Slot Car racing on a customised BIC track.

DON’T MISS THE BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR!

An amazing bubble show for all ages, Dr. Bubbles will leave everyone mesmerised with a range of neverseen-before tricks.

Daniel Waples is one of the best Hang Pan musicians in the world today with his YouTube videos notching up nearly 30 million hits to date.

The Freaks with breathtaking gymnastics stunts and awe-inspiring acrobatics moves, have fascinated audiences all over the world.

The Freaks High Ropes Adventure Course

Daniel Waples

Gorilla Circus

Mattacchioni Volanti is a sensational success at festivals like Mercantia, the Bascherdeis and major street shows. Magically emerging from Aladdin’s lamp, Mattacchioni Volanti is going to entertain you with his gravity defying performance.

Spark! is a unique performance where the cast takes the audience on a colourful dreamlike journey combining high-impact drumming, dynamic choreography and beautiful lighting design.

Shade Makers; their gigantic, vibrant and mystical designs are specifically handmade to fit in every occasion.

Be-Dom is a group of young and energetic artistes from Portugal who convert jars, cans, bottles and drums into amazing musical instruments. Their irresistible rhythm combines perfectly with comedy to put up an entertaining show.

F1 Game Zone

A Candy Floss Maker with Michael Jackson’s moonwalk skills is the specialty of this entertainer along with the uniqueness of his self-designed candyfloss machine!

The Cossack Show is the genius of London-based Cossack dance troupe, successfully led by artist and choreographer Sergey Yatskevych.

Flava, known for reaching the semi-finals of the hit reality TV show, ‘Britain’s Got Talent’, do what they love- dance and perform.

Tickets can be purchased at the BIC Stands in City Centre Bahrain or Seef Mall Also available at www.bahraingp.com For more information: call the BIC Hotline on +973 1745 0000.

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Estrellas Skyline Lounge A New Star In The World Of Gastronomy

One place you would not want to miss visiting is the newly launched contemporary rooftop restaurant and lounge, Estrellas Skyline Lounge, Melia Dubai.

So for those who did not know, “Estrellas” means “stars” in Spanish and “Skyline” depicts the panoramic city views of Dubai from the newly launched funky and proud addition of Melia Dubai.

Inspired by the city lights and the stars that illuminate the sky, Estrellas Skyline Lounge is a rooftop restaurant and bar that serves a fusion of Mediterranean, Arabic and Indian cuisine. Perched on the rooftop of the 5-star Melia Dubai Hotel, Estrellas is set to give you an experience, with beautiful contrasting views of the horizon, delightful food,

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silky cocktails, and visually entertaining surroundings. How exciting is that!

Designed by the prominent Italian architect, Marco Mangili; the rooftop lounge captures the true sense of its name; featuring décor inspired by the city lights. Sophisticated, vibrant and features an indoor restaurant, a stylish pool lounge and a dance floor, Estrellas serves an exciting mix of gourmet Mediterranean, Indian and Arabic cuisine as well as molecular gastronomy-inspired dishes.

If that hasn’t created the rush to try this place out, then this surely will.

The mastermind behind Estrellas Skyline’s menu is Melia Dubai’s Head Chef, Praveen Singh, part of the successful team behind Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor.

Estrellas is open all days and until early hours and will host a resident DJ as well as an International DJ(s).

new in town Bahrain Confidential April 2015

NewTOWN In

1 Glass Art by Asma

Pick one of these beautiful glass art works for your home. Asma Aslam, an artist based in Bahrain uses Turkish tile art, Mughal miniature, Iranian arabesque, Arabic calligraphy and others to come up with pristine pieces like this beautiful owl coffee mug.

Check out Asma’s work on Facebook - Islamic Glass Art. To purchase email: umsaad23@hotmail.com or call, Tel. +973 3200 8207/3389 7853

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Aalaat, Music Band

The island is brimming with talent! Aalaat, is the new band on the block. Named after the Arabic word which means instruments, this 4-member group of musicians, recently gave their debut performance at Malja in Amwaj. Aalaat blends traditional eastern and contemporary music.

To know more about the band look up, Aalaat on Facebook

The New Rustic Italian Restaurant, Rosso

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2015-16 B2B Guides Are Now Out

Primedia International has released the 2015-16 editions of Banks in Bahrain and Bahrain Business Yellow Pages.

Banks in Bahrain, celebrating its 25th

anniversary offers detailed listings of Bahrain’s Banks and financial institutions as well as professional biographies of some of the Kingdom’s leading business individuals.

Dedicated to the B2B market, Bahrain Business Yellow Pages provides up-todate information on business activities,

ART Rotana Amwaj Islands, the recently opened luxury hotel launched the latest rustic Italian restaurant, ‘Rosso’.

The warm and friendly environment of Rosso offers a wide selection of authentic dishes, freshly-made pastas and hand-stretched pizzas baked in a traditional pizza oven, by specialty outlet chef Federica Piccioni and her team, selecting only the freshest local ingredients, thus offering customers a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian experience.

Located at ART Rotana, Amwaj Islands

training opportunities and events as well as an esteemed Who’s Who section of the Kingdom’s most influential business leaders.

Located at MODA Mall.

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Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Is Now Open!

The dramatic lush landscaped lawns, gardens and pools,it’s all there now at the newly launch and most awaited, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. The all-new hotel has already emerged as a destination unto itself. With 273 rooms and suites, the hotel is all kinds of lavish. It’s a true urban resort boasting five different swim experiences, our favourites being the sophisticated Azure pool that conveniently turns into a chic cocktail lounge in the evenings, and the free form Infinity Pool (Yes, you read it right!) that ‘spills’ into the Bay.

COS Is Now In Bahrain

COS, Collection Of Style, opens its first store in Bahrain.

Launching with the Spring Summer 15 menswear, womenswear and kids wear collections, the store is known for its functional and timeless design. With interiors replicating a gallery like backdrop alongwith neutral and clean lines, this store offers a relaxed and wonderful shopping experience to all its customers.

Located at City Centre Bahrain

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If this isn’t enough, Four Seasons brings to Bahrain the acclaimed CUT and CUT Lounge, first ever re/Asian Cuisine and the Blue Moon Lounge – all by the international renowned celebrity chef, Wolfgang Puck.

For more information and reservations, visit fourseasons.com/bahrain.

UPlay, Bahrain’s First Gaming and Electronics Trade In Concept Store

UPlay is a new brand concept on the island, where you can sell your old products, and earn credit to put towards purchases of new or pre-owned gaming and multimedia items in the store. Focusing on trade-in solutions, the store currently offers trade-in options for games, consoles and accessories and will soon to encompass a wide variety of multimedia products such as smart phones, tablets and laptops.

UPlay has a full range from the latest games and consoles, PS4, Xbox One as well as popular Apple products and a range of phone accessories, as well as a wide range of pre-owned, certified products from the same categories.

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Officine Panerai Debuts In Bahrain

Officine Panerai opened its first boutique in Bahrain in collaboration with Asia Jewellers. The new Panerai boutique is designed with a sophisticated rich interior, which includes stunning Venetian walls, Italian furniture and a gold Calacatta marble stone floor; all offering a welcoming luxury feel to all visitors. The façade décor features a backlit watch mechanism, which is a new decoration, installed only in Dubai Panerai boutique.

Located at MODA Mall.

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Located in Seef Mall, Muharraq

AT N AT U ZZ I I TALIA YO U W I L L LOV E D O I N G N OT HI N G .

Launching Natuzzi Re-vive, the world’s first performance recliner.

A chair that is almost human, mimicking your every movement.

Flexing as you change position, supporting your body and mind in a fluid dynamic form. Recline, Relax. Love Doing Nothing.

NAT UZZIREVIVE.COM

Co m e a n d e x p e r i e n c e R e - v i v e a t P h o e n i c i a D e c o r

Tel. 17.564444 - Fax. 17.564466 email: phodecor@batelco.com.bh Seef district, facing Ritz Carlton Entrance - Palace Palms Bldg. www.natuzzi.com

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The New Talk In Town Located in the epicenter of Bahrain’s banking and financial district, in Manama, Fraser Suites Diplomatic Area brings a twist of tradition and modernity to this lively capital.

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ith promising to be as welcoming as ever, Fraser Suites Diplomatic Area truly encompasses the belief that guests always have the right to experience the best service.

Elegantly and luxuriously designed, the one and two bedroom luxury suites are fully equipped for everyday needs. The facilities in the suite is second to none, with services ranging from restaurant, 24 hour room service, indoor pool, gym, sauna, spa, and Moroccan bath.

IF that’s not all, they also have a Kids Club, meeting room, business centre and concierge available offering guests the conveniences they deserve, suitable for all lifestyles.

Now let’s talk spa, shall we!

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In the luxurious spa, lie the secret to organic beauty and the key to ultimate pampering. Certified Ilcsi aestheticians are present to enhance natural beauty with award winning facials, leaving your skin glowing and feeling lighter, while the masseuses knead away troublesome thoughts.

This unique concept of Fraser Suites Diplomatic Area is based on the belief that the key to being a successful host is warmth, flexibility, and intuitive service.

“To truly be guest-focused, we must also adhere to the changes in our local community. At Fraser Suites Diplomatic Area we try to approach the guest as a service and cultural based industry. While our guests aren’t always here for leisure purposes, we still want them to experience local heritage even if it is in a

non-direct way, as seen through our architecture and design. It is this promise of adaptability that is behind many packages and promotions at Fraser Suites Diplomatic Area and the main reason behind the Opening Offer Special and Formula One Package.

It’s true. The philosophy of this new venture is to ensure our guests come first!

For more information visit: http:/ /diplomaticarea-bahrain.frasershospitality.com/ Or call Tel. +973 1616 1888.

exploring Bahrain Confidential April 2015

Bahrain Confidential

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!

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DRI DRI LOCAL ITALIAN GELATO

Gelato is in fact healthier than ice cream.

With the vision of serving only the tastiest, fresh flavours with the best organic milk, we introduce you to DRI DRI gelato. They spend a huge amount of time creating unique recipes that are consistent with the Italian tradition of keeping it all natural. Every gelato and sorbet served is guaranteed to be full of flavour and a creamy texture, which is light in fat! Yes Yes Yes!

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Located at GOSI Complex, Exhibition Road

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KOOKJÉ

You will definitely taste the difference as their tagline suggests. This tiny heaven is at a place you would least expect- Hidd. Serving some of the cutest sized cookie-ish cupcakes, they are deliciously sweet. We had the chocolate stuffed ones and we loved it!

You should definitely try the Hershey’s and the Kinder cupcakes.

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Located at Hidd

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SHEAR

Shear Salon is set at a prime location catering to all our beauty needs. From nails, hair, beauty treatments, Shear salon helps you look and feel prettier. The best part is that the atmosphere is so upbeat and the service is wonderful that you will definitely enjoy your experience.

Located at the The Royal University for Women

things to do Bahrain Confidential April 2015

We Want To Shout About Are you always thinking of things to do, places to see and relax at? Bahrain Confidential is here to help you have a really good time. We tell you what’s launching and what is exciting on the island.

Watch Your Favourite Sports at Bennigans

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Hop to your favourite American and Irish restaurant and cheer for your team while you dig into that burger, crunch on those onion rings and sip on the best brews in town! Bennigans Bahrain, Juffair has added another enticing element to its venue: screening all the major sporting events and activities. Enjoy the Premier league football (Soccer), the UEFA cup, American Football (NFL), NBA basketball, baseball, motorsports (Formula 1, MotoGP, World Championship) and a whole stream of others on the big screen. There will be exciting food and beverage promotions as well, offering you the complete Bennigans experience!

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For match schedules, visit bennigansbahrain.com.bh

Bennigans in Juffair

Be an IHG Dining Rewards Club Member

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The all-new InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Dining Rewards Club is set to offer guests the best in hospitality. You can now enjoy exciting food, drink and stay promotions and discounts for a membership of just $385 (approximately BD145): a free night stay on the house, anywhere in the world, a free bottle of grape for every 3-course meal purchased, in participating outlets only and much more. Make sure you sign up today!

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To register for your membership, call Tel. +973 1752 1122

Experience Thai Culture at Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain

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Get set to welcome the Songkran festival or Thai New Year, this month! Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain, in cooperation with the Royal Thai Embassy and Oman Air launches its Thai festival.

Enjoy spectacular dance shows, fun umbrella painting classes, authentic Thai flavours created by specialised chefs from Mövenpick hotels in Thailand and more! The ambiance of the lush garden overlooking the sprawling lagoon is sure to further enhance your amazing Thai experience.

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A traditional Thai performer

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Umbrella painting classes at 11am on the 21st and 22nd of April, followed by a delicious lunch buffet. While on the 23rd of April, learn the secrets of fruit designs in the fruit carving class at 11am. All classes are priced at BD18.1 net and available for 15 participants only.

For more info, call Tel. +973 1746 0017

poem Bahrain Confidential April 2015

EMOTIONAL NUDITY When stripped of trust that was displaced, By those who’d earned our friendships grace, The sorrow that then feels betrayed, Serves as reward for all we trade.

David Hollywood

Share your feedback with David via email: thewineappreciationsociety@gmail.com or call, Tel. +973 3920 7624

This month, our poet David presents some lines upon the feelings and experience of being betrayed by those we trusted.

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Fidelity embalmed, encased, Allegiance to a faith misplaced, Unveiled by what deceit unsealed.... ....of secrets that ideals concealed.

Does honesty protect distrust, By saving us from zeal and thrust, And damage to our hearts, disguised, By guilt revealed now in your eyes.

We tried to let ourselves appeal, To passions in convictions real,

Perceived by wisdom’s depths that feel, What subtle complications seal.

But feelings dressed to greet the world Which stares cannot discover, Unwrapped our secret clothes, unfurled.... ....exposed by what they cover.

Dis-appointment ends defeat, When all emotions stripped complete, And what should not be felt or viewed, Is now on show, exposed and nude.

When raw is sore then scrutinize, The ones who say they’ll sympathise.

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THE WORLD’S ICONIC HAIRSTYLES

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Catwalking at 4,000 feet above the Colorado River and on the Hudson River, Jessica Minh Anh is certainly a significant part of the new wave of sensational!

Jessica Minh Anh produces the world’s most unconventional catwalks. The iconic model is known for showcasing some of the most unique runway hairstyles including the famous Burj Al Arab, Eiffel Tower, and One World Trade Center hair structures. This time, Jessica’s favourite New York hairstylist, Nunzio Saviano took on the challenge and amazed the world with these creations!

She has also introduced a brand new fashion experience to the Big Apple by transforming the Hudson River’s giant glass boat into a 100-metre floating runway.

The J Spring Fashion Show 2015 presented a combination of haute couture, high end ready-towear, and luxury accessory collections from four continents. The exclusively selected designers embraced tradition, yet experimented innovative techniques of modern designs. What’s more?

New York’s famous skyline and its architectural masterpieces such as the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and One World Trade Center, offered an iconic backdrop for the sensational catwalk.

J Spring Fashion Show 2015 marked Jessica Minh Anh’s ninth history making catwalk around the world, following her recent sky-high successes on the Eiffel Tower, One World Trade Center, and most impressively, the Grand Canyon Skywalk.

The shows will every year continue to redefine modern standards and celebrate the rise of creativity.

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contributor Bahrain Confidential April 2015

Bahrain’s Art Attack

By Nadine Compton

If you're reading this article because you thought the beloved 90s kid's show somehow had a reprisal in Bahrain, then you're sorely mistaken and I apologise for luring you in. If you're here because you read and enjoyed my previous article on the Bahrain National Museum, then great and thanks for being a faithful reader!

Nadine Compton

If you’ve had your fill of history and are hankering for some modern art in Kingdom, I suggest you check out Al Riwaq Art Space.

The art space is a non-profit organisation that aims to develop the local art scene through exhibitions, residency and training programmes. It also focuses on cultivating connections, whether it's through community engagement or by allowing Bahraini and International artists to interact.

Al Riwaq claims to be the first Bahraini institution to exhibit video art and conceptual photography, engage with emerging and established artists and designers in Bahrain, and use public spaces to address newer art forms and engage the general public. The art space organised the first public/street art project in Bahrain in 2009 and it entered into its first international collaboration a year later.

The first time I went to the gallery, there was no one there so I couldn't really get a feel for how people use the art space. It’s website also needed to be updated, as I had no idea what the upcoming workshops were and what artists were being featured for that month. But since then, I have attended Market 338, an annual platform for designers and entrepreneurs, and have seen how they brought people together to create a real community atmosphere.

The art space most recently featured Shamal, an art and digital film performance by the visual artist Rachel Gadsden and filmmaker Abigail Norris and Forms in Suspension by artist Lobna Al Ameen.

Even though Al Riwaq has since updated its website, it doesn’t tell you which countries these artists are from. While I can make an educated guess that both Gadsden and Norris are from the UK and that Al Ameen is from this region, providing this kind of information would have been keeping line with their mission to support both international and local artists. But maybe I’m just being nitpicky.

You can find Al Riwaq Art Space on 3 Osama bin Said Avenue in Adliya. They are open from 10:00 in the morning until 10:00 in the evening. While you won’t be able to easily find a parking space if you go on the weekends, the walk from wherever you park your car to Al Riwaq is pleasant enough, as the street it’s on is pedestrian only.

You can also find a gift shop and café inside, with seating available upstairs and outside. If you’re hungry for more filling food, Al Riwaq is in a great location. It’s surrounded by many different kinds of restaurants.

There really is nothing like this art space in the country, so it would be a miss if you didn’t go!

Image Credit: Al Riwaq Art Space

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FAMILY OFF-ROAD MEETS

A true family-sized seven-seat SUV, the ISUZU MU-X redefines the boundaries of adventure.

Whether you’re navigating the weekday school run or traversing the wildest weekend, MU-X has you covered for the routine, extreme, and everything in between.

ISUZU Showroom - Nuwaidrat

17 702 111

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CELEBRATING

YEARS

Paying tribute to the legendary explorer Christopher Columbus, Zenith proudly presents one of their most fascinating watch creations, clothed in truly stunning attire.

Academy Christophe Colomb Hurricane Grand Voyage II is the unique creation of complex mechanism, matched with an exceptional exterior and decoration. Delicate expressions of craftsmanship showcases the full measure of Zenith’s virtuosity in creating horological works combining technical refinement with magnificent artistry.

This timepiece is issued in an entirely hand-finished 10-piece limited edition, which pursues the adventures of the Italian seaman. On a technical level, this creation takes the stage for three major breakthroughs in watchmaking history: - A patented Gravity Control system, - FusĂŠe-chain transmission, - An exceptional frequency of 36,000 vibrations/hour.

Available at Asia Jewellers For more information, call Tel. +973 17535344

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Tel. : 17 564444 - Fax : 17 564466 - email: phodecor@batelco.com.bh Seef district, facing Ritz Carlton Entrance - Palace Palms Bldg

sheer luxury Bahrain Confidential April 2015

OMEGA ENCHANTS For The Men: OMEGA SEAMASTER AQUA TERRA 150M A new introduction to the OMEGA Seamaster family is the limited edition model purely inspired by James Bond, OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M. The colour of the dial matches that of the watch James Bond wore in his last film, Skyfall. The other striking element of this limited timepiece is the oscillating weight of the movement visible through the sapphire crystal case back. This has been cut and shaped to resemble a gun barrel, a design that is associated with James Bond’s adventurous spirit.

The limited edition number is engraved on the case back and is powered by the new OMEGA Master Co-Axial calibre 8507. This model is resistant to magnetic fields greater than 15,007 gauss – associating it with Bond's famous "license to kill" number.

The OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M is produced in an edition limited to 15,007 pieces.

For The Ladies: OMEGA CONSTELLATION PLUMA Admired for the longest time ever for their elegant design is the ‘Constellation family’.

The newly introduced to the OMEGA collection is the Constellation Pluma.

One of the most striking design elements of the Pluma is the mother-of-pearl dial that is available in natural white or blue. A soft, wavy pattern from the iconic claws on the bezel is engraved on the dial and recalls the gentle lines of a feather. Complementing the alluring dial are eleven diamond indexes set in 18K gold holders. The luxurious timepiece is complete with central hour, minute and seconds hands, which are crafted from 18K gold and coated with Super-LumiNova.

Available at Omega Boutiques

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CORRECT USAGE OF THE LOGO The Tickets logo has been specially designed as a unit and must not be recreated. These correct variations of the logos HYL Z\WWSPLK ^P[O [OL VMÄJPHS IYHUK HY[^VYR *VUZPZ[LU[ application of the logos will reinforce Tickets as a brand.

TICKETS LOGO ON BLACK BACKGROUND

TICKETS LOGO ON COLORED BACKGROUND

Placement on a horizontal format (logos section)

TICKETS LOGO ON WHITE BACKGROUND

1 COLOR BLACK & WHITE TICKETS LOGO ON WHITE BACKGROUND

reputed profile Bahrain Confidential April 2015

MILVIN GEORGE

OFFICINE PANERAI’S REGIONAL MANAGING DIRECTOR

Tell us about your journey with Panerai.

Panerai has been my home since 2007. It truly is an honour working for Officine Panerai, a unique brand of watches. Panerai is a brand of high quality timepieces.

Through every piece of ours, one can see our roots and our true identity.

Describe to us Panerai’s brand legacy and its strong presence in the Middle East.

Panerai is a pure Italian brand with Swiss technology, founded by the Panerai family in Florence back in 1860. The founder of Panerai, Giovanni Panerai owned a small watch repair workshop in Florence. During those years, Panerai collaborated with the Italian navy to provide for them professional instruments like wrist compasses, torpedo watches and many under water instruments. In 1936, the Italian navy requested for a watch and that’s when the prototype of Radiomir was made. The first Radiomir watch was produced

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for the navy back in 1938. It was a 47mm luminous dial, which was easy to read underwater and in the dark. It was hand wound and supplied by Rolex. During this period of time, our watches were being sold exclusively to the navy and were limited to as few as 300 watches.

Over the years, Panerai have begun projects in the Middle East, India and Turkey. The first store in the Middle East was opened in Dubai in 2008, followed by stores in Doha, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Istanbul, Mumbai and Bahrain.

As you sometimes have limited edition especially for the Gulf.

What are some of the prominent editions made especially for Bahrain?

Yes, Panerai did make a special edition for Bahrain. It was engraved with the World Trade Centre Towers. It was our way of showing appreciation and it is a one

shot of limited number of pieces with Luminor- 50 pieces and Radiomir-10 pieces.

Tell us about your latest projectthe boutique in MODA Mall.

What are your expectations?

The new Panerai boutique, in partnership with Asia Jewellers, opened its doors in MODA Mall.

The boutique is designed with a sophisticated rich interior that includes beautiful Venetian walls, Italian furniture and a gold Calacatta marble stone floor. The décor features a back-lit watch mechanism, the only other one is in Dubai. Everything about the boutique has been inspired from the sea. The interior shows the customer the link between Panerai and the sea through the use of teak wood, brushed steel, portholeshaped windows, and wavy walls, all of which recall the shape of elegant yachts.

By opening the new boutique, we hope to strengthen our bonds with the potential and existing customers in the Kingdom.

Tel: 1725 3397 U.A.E

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sheer luxury Bahrain Confidential April 2015

Compliment Your Charisma

Malabar Gold & Diamonds gives all us woman a chance to feel priceless. Their exclusive, contemporary expressions in gold, diamond and platinum are all you need this season.

The shine and glamour of the impeccable necklace set will definitely make you stand out of the crowd.

MINE Diamond Necklace Set BD1,950

ERA Uncut Diamond Necklace Set BD2,725

MINE Diamond Pendant Set (Chain not included) BD875

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For more information, visit Malabar Gold & Diamonds at Gold City, Tel. +973 1700 6916/ Lulu Hypermarket (1st floor), Tel. +973 1700 7916

young talent Bahrain Confidential April 2015

Faye Weaver In The Spotlight Supporting the ‘Generation Of Tomorrow’, we proudly present to you, Faye Weaver.

Myself:

I am in my 1st year of GCSEs, Year 10, at St Christopher's Senior School. Choosing what I love to do was very important to me, which is why I chose drama and art for my GCSEs. Being passionate about art in its various forms has helped me understand that my future career must involve creativity. When I graduate senior school, I hope to be in Parson's College in New York. It is one of the best and famous design schools in the world!

I like fashion a lot and enjoy designing and sketching during my free time. And also, listening to music. It plays a huge part in my life. I listen to music all the time, play the guitar and enjoy singing.

Modeling:

I am very keen on pursuing modeling as a possible career or something on the side. It’s a great way to travel, see the world and experience the modeling life. I have in the past done shoots for Batelco, Viva as well as other clients. Being in front of the camera is something that I have always enjoyed, since I was a little girl. I am interested in photography and fashion, which adds to why I enjoy it so much.

Real Life Mentor:

I wouldn't say that I really have a mentor, but I think that my dad's photography has influenced my passion for modeling. The access to a studio and the availability of clients (through my dad) has helped me grow closer to my passion.

What Inspires Me:

I see inspiration in all of the things I love. There are many fashion designers and illustrators that I look up to like Coco Chanel and Hayden Williams in fashion, Franz Ferdinand in music. Models such as Kate Moss, Gemma Ward and even Twiggy are also a few of my biggest inspirations.

If I Could Be Like Someone, I Would Be Like:

Alexa Chung. Her modeling career is a great inspiration to me. She has also recently published a book, "It", and is a co-editor at British Vogue.

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Areej

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fashion Bahrain Confidential April 2015

Dune London

Dune London unveils the SS15 collection and presents to you affordable luxury fashion footwear and accessories for both men and women.

BD51

BD46

BD46

BD23

BD26

BD34

BD51

Available at City Centre Bahrain- +973 1668 6215, Seef Mall- +973 1668 6225

BD46

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TOD’SCAPE BAG

fashion

Bahrain Confidential April 2015

BD790

BD1,060

BD510

BD735

The Cape Bag is a unique creation by Tod’s. It is a sophisticated and functional bag with cape like magnetic wings.

Tod’s Spring Summer 15 collection proudly celebrates the Cape bag.

BD790

BD1,060

BD735

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BD790

*All prices mentioned are approximate Available at MODA Mall

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Call It Spring X Mike Perry This season, Call It Spring collaborates for the first time ever, with Brooklyn artist and designer Mike Perry.

Together, they have created a unique capsule collection that is the perfect combination of Mike’s playful aesthetic and the brand’s youthful design. The collection features an exclusive and colourful print, 'Friends'.

BD6.9 BD2.9

BD6.9 BD18.9

BD16.9

BD24.9

BD8.9

Available at City Centre Bahrain +973 1668 6203, The Centre (Al Alawi) +973 1668 6232, Bahrain Mall +973 1668 6219, Seef Mall Muharraq +973 1663 9434

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The Dress You Desire BD40

Are you looking for a dress that fits your desires? Bahrain Confidential helps you venture out and introduces you to the newly opened, Desire Boutique.

Located in Juffair, this boutique has dresses that will leave you looking fabulous and unique. From brands like ASOS, NYL, TFNC London, Club L and many more, Desire carefully picks collections from the Top US and European brands. You do not have to worry about having the same dress as others on this island!

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BD20

BD20

BD35

BD35

*Plus size is also available For more information, call Tel. +973 1744 2345 Located in Juffair, Al Raya Mall, 2nd Floor E-mail: Desireboutiquebh@gmail.com Desire Boutique BH, @Desire_Boutique_bh

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fashion

THE MUST-HAVES THIS SPRING/ SUMMER

Bahrain Confidential April 2015

BD12

BD12 BD10

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fashion Bahrain Confidential April 2015

Giving you the inside look on New Look’s Spring/ Summer 2015 Collection.

This season, New Look features strong sports influences with the menswear, combined with the trend of layering that completes the look.

Womenswear has been inspired by many trends like Sports references, boyish shapes and monochrome slogans, and eclectic prints.

BD4

BD18.50

Available at New Look stores across Bahrain.

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home furniture Bahrain Confidential April 2015

BD345.000

BD79.000

BD490.000

BD350.000

BD16.500

BD52.500

BD35.000

BD355.000

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BD47.500

BD235.000

home furniture Bahrain Confidential April 2015

BD175.000

BD175.000

The innovative designs are inspired by life in the culture that Marina Home Interiors represents. The journey of discovery is as important as the discovery itself. Marina Home Interiors knows good from average, but better yet, they know great from good.

BD199.500

BD345.000 BD550.000

BD92.500

BD12.500 BD195.000

Available at Seef Mall.

For more information, call Tel. +973 1758 2752

BD125.000

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Riviera Melamine Tableware Colourful melamine pottery that goes easy on the pocket.

BD3.5

Glass Effect Range Stunning tableware made from virtually unbreakable plastic.

Coast Range By Portmeirion Sandy blue and yellow inspired range from Portmeirion

*Available from 14th April

*Available from 14th April

BD9

BD6

BD3

BD14.5

BD4.5

BD22.5

BD9.5

LAKELAND

GETS SUMMER READY

BD11.5

Food Umbrellas A handy mesh umbrella made of polyester that protects your food from flies and insects.

BD4.5

Salad To Go With two compartments and a separate dressing pot, you can enjoy a non soggy salad for lunch.

Kaleidoscope Tableware A rainbow ray of the light is reflected to create a ‘cut crystal’ effect.

*Available from 21st April

BD6.5

BD12

BD4.5

BD2.5

BD5

The Caravan Mug Set This mug set is inspired by exotic patterns of painted caravans.

BD6.5

BD13.5

Quarter- Pounder Burger Press Produce perfectly formed meat, fish or veggie burgers that keep their shape during cooking.

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Pasta Machine Transforms pasta dough into lasagna sheets, fettuccine or tagliatelle strips.

BD17

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250ml-BD1.5 and 500 ml- BD1.8

Riviera Cool Bag Range A cool bag for any and every kind of outing.

Lakeland Power Blender This blender transforms everyday recipes into velvety smooth smoothie perfections.

*Available from 14th April

BD22.5

BD20 BD9.5

Milk Bottles Retro glass bottles perfect for you iced cappuccino.

Cake Caddies Clear lidded with secure locking clips, these caddies protect your cake.

Chef’n Pull and Slice Mandoline The safety first mandolin is easy to use and your fingers are nowhere close to the blade.

BD54

Magnetic Toast Tongs Retrieve your toast the safest way with these bamboo tongs.

BD8.5

BD30

BD1.5 BD6

SharpPeel Peelers A peeler that literally glides with the lightest touch.

BD4.5

BD15

Carousel Cupcake Caddy Store and transport your cupcakes the best way possible.

BD2.5

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2 Lakeland Toastabag- 500 Each bag can be reused up to 500 times. Just prepare a sandwich as normal then pop the bag into the toaster.

Lakeland Ice Cream Makers Whatever icecream you want you can now make with these ice cream makers.

BD7.5

BD5

BD15

BD30

Lakeland Ice Cream Cone Maker Spoon batter, adjust dial and voila you have your own ice cream cone.

BD34

Lakeland gives us a good reason to look forward to the sunny days.

With so many creative kitchenwares, Lakeland is definitely perfect for the contemporary home.

Silicone Cookie Sheet Perfect to make the best sized cookies. This sheet is tearproof and wrinkle free.

Masha Enjoy lump free mashed potato in 20 seconds with this simple technology.

12 Hole Muffin Pan

BD27

BD9.5

Silicon Icing Set Easy to ice your dessert. Your hands will not slip on the grippy silicone. And once you’re done, you can turn it inside out and wash it and reuse.

Salter Aquatronic Kitchen Scale This scale ass and weighs and has Aquatronic features. Has an easy to read LCD display and a super slim design.

BD14.5 BD7.5

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BD7

*Available from 14th April

BD10

Ostrich Feather Dusters Extra soft and natural product that is perfect for delicate surfaces, plants and collectibles.

Flatmate Slips into the slimmest gaps and attracts dust, dirt, hair and more.

Telescopic Lambswool Duster It attracts dusts, cobwebs and is great for furniture, shelves and appliances.

BD20

BD9

Lakeland Window Trigger Spray Mop Just a squeeze of the trigger on the long handle sprays water onto windows higher up for speedy cleaning.

It can be detached to form a hand held version.

*Available from 14th April

Beachcomber Hammam Traditional hammam that is incredible soft and absorbent. You can use it as a throw, tablecloth, and towel or even to wrap to keep you warm.

White Wonder Cleaning Cream Eliminate any type of stubborn stain from clothes, carpets, leather, and wood, plastic etc.

BD3.5 BD20

Available at Lakeland, City Centre Bahrain For more information, call Tel.+973 1717 9810

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beauty Bahrain Confidential April 2015

Good-bye Ombré!

Get familiar with these latest, low-maintenance styles before your date with your stylist.

Balayage

Balayage, taken from the French word meaning ‘to sweep’, is a freehand technique in which swatches of hair are sectioned and hand painted against a backing board with a lightening agent. After painting, each swatch is covered in cellophane. As balayage highlights are less systematically placed, you end up with fatter, less symmetrical, more random highlights, resulting in a more casual, beachy finish. It’s a great option for those who like the look of chunkier highlights with more contrast and less blonde.

Sombré

While ombré featured quite a stark dark-to-light fade, sombré – subtle ombré – is a much more nuanced take on the dip-dye trend. The lighter sections start up a bit higher and the lower lengths have ribbons of dark colour for a more gradual transition. If you are looking for a bolder look you should definitely go for this dark blonde combined with a lighter blonde deal. It’s just the perfect way to update those golden tresses.

Splashlights

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Add some sunshine to your hair with splashlights which are basically sharp flashes of laser-like blonde on dark tresses. This new style of highlighting looks like the sun has left a sheen on your hair and hey, horizontal highlighting can never go wrong on long hair.

Babylights

If you’re looking to go slow on the hightlights, this one’s for you. Babylights separates your hair into itsy-bitsy sections where each group of strands is then coloured. Though time-consuming, you’re left with a more multidimensional, radiant, natural-looking dye job. Unfortunately, the technique only really works on blondes.

“While ombré featured quite a stark dark-to-light fade, sombré – subtle ombré – is a much more nuanced take on the dip-dye trend.”

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HINO MOSSC STARS It’s the all-new perfume by Moschino Cheap and Chic.

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, N LONDON G I S E D N I SK NG BEAUTY I P E E L S W NE The British band, Skin Design London introduces the fantastic overnight mask treatment, NEW Sleeping Beauty. This magic potion helps boost collagen, reduces hyperpigmentation, thicken skin, enhance elasticity, hydration and vibrancy all while you rest.

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Art Of Makeup City Centre Bahrain is out to save all the to-be’s. You don’t have to go all crazy trying to plan your wedding. One of the workshops that they conducted was the beauty and makeup workshop. After all, us ladies want to look nothing but perfect on our wedding day.

Professional makeup artist, Mai Al Moayyed was our saving grace. She conducted exclusive workshops over three days for all the ladies preparing for a special occasion (by special, we mean weddings *wink*) or who wanted to look fancy this season.

A variety of exclusive workshops was conducted over three days at the Westin Hotel, City Centre Bahrain. The final extensive workshop covered A-Z professional techniques that featured products from favourite brands like Make Up For Ever and Lancome. Over 180 women had the opportunity to attend these exclusive workshops.

Now, we know how fortunate we are to have attended the workshop. Mai Al Moayyed is a renowned makeup guru on the island. While we cannot mention too much that happened at the workshop, we can however give you a tiny (yet so, so important) routine that she walked us through.

MAKEUP ROUTINE 1. Cleanse/Remove makeup 2. Moisturise/Prime 3. Correctors 4. Foundation 5. Concealer 6. Powder (loose/ compact)

So, here you go, A-Z – The Professional Technique, courtesy THE MAKEUP MAUAL.

7. Contour and highlight (matte) 8. Blush 9. Highlight shimmer 10. Eyebrows 11. Eyes 12. Lips 13. Fixant Spray

When it comes to make up, it’s all in the details, the little things. Here are a few tips that Mai had shared with us.

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Contouring

It may sound intimidating, but contouring is now becoming every girl’s daily routine. The main purpose of contouring is to give shape to the area of the face and enhance the face structure through makeup. Mai recommends Bobbi Brown’s stick foundation. All the dark and light shades work perfectly together to give yourself the perfect artistic illusion.

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The No Smear - No Smudge Makeup - Jenny Thomas

Bahrain Confidential’s Exclusive Beauty Story Don’t you love the confidence when you have all your makeup just the way you want, and not to forget, you are looking gorgeous! I wish everyday could be like that. If there were a way to have all the makeup on, without wasting my time and effort, I’d be all in. (A solution that doesn’t involve fake products or needles please).

That is when the lovely owner of Bliss Spa, Muna Akhtarzadeh introduced me to the well-known permanent makeup and tattoo artist, Abeer Hourani.

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o, permanent makeup and tattoo is something you need to think about before you get into it. You need to do your research on who is reputable and who is good. We have seen many permanent makeups go horribly wrong. Which is why, this article is one to be taken seriously, if you are opting for permanent make up.

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Her treatment involves, a detailed discussion of what will happen. The colour and the shape of the new eyebrows and lips contour will be carefully selected during consultation. It is best that is it’s your first time, opt for a light and natural micro- pigmentation, which you can later intensify after 30 days if you wish to be daring. Any colour selected can be changed at any point of time.

Bliss Spa, the cozy spa in Adliya, which specialises in state-of-the-art treatments for face and body introduced me to Middle East’s most well-known and dependable makeup artist, Abeer Hourani.

Depending on your lifestyle, the colour will remain for at least 12-24 months after which it will begin to fade naturally.

Chatting with her has helped me understand the concept as a whole and cleared all the doubts that were running through my mind.

So, if this is something that has been on your mind, head down to Bliss Spa and let Muna and Abeer introduce you to the world of permanent makeup.

Micro pigmentation, or more commonly known as permanent cosmetics is technically the process of inserting coloured pigments right underneath the skin’s surface. Contrary to what some may think, the process of micro pigmentation does drastically change the look of a person. It focuses on balancing any unevenness of a face. We all have issues with our face, (some of us may not say it out loud, but yes, we do). Our problems can vary from uneven eyebrows, unequally sized lips or even lips with a frayed contour.

This is where micro pigmentation comes in. This process is guaranteed to offer the most natural solution with stunning results. I saw live examples and I was super impressed. Suffice to say, that it is still your choice what kind of makeup you want to put for the day, this system simply builds the foundation for looking perfect and not, well fake! Oh wait, did we tell you that this is PAIN-FREE! Abeer has been in the field of long lasting make up for so long and we would vouch for her any day. She has taken the time and effort to analyse and construct new mechanisms and techniques. All the products and colours used by her are organic, that means no allergies ladies!

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Let’s take this fact in, shall we. Abeer Hourani is ‘The Only Make Up Artist in the whole of the Middle East who does tattoo correction”. Yes, you don’t have to cry over eyebrows gone wrong anymore. There’s hope!

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Steps to Improve the Condition of Your Hair Simple changes to how you treat your hair can create dramatic results.

Are YOU washing your hair wrong?

It’s easy to assume that by washing our hair every day, that we are actually going to improve the condition – WRONG! Especially, as the water in Bahrain is desalinated, this can be very de-hydrating for our hair and skin.

over it. Although they cannot hide thinning hair at the top of the scalp, Effortless Hair Extensions instantly gives your hair length and volume. Suitable for hair lengths that are just above the shoulder or longer.

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from the most advanced synthetic hair technology – FEELsoREAL. It can be washed, hot ironed, curled and blow dried and is available 21 colours, 3 European styles and 5 Asian/ Afro styles and causes NO DAMAGE to your own hair!

There is, in fact, a wrong way to wash your hair, and getting it wrong can take your hair from silky and shiny to totally lackluster and damaged. Follow these simple steps to get great hair.

• Never wash your hair in hot water – washing your hair in tepid water is better for the follicles.

• When shampooing, work your shampoo into the top section of your hair only and then rinse it out. It automatically cleanses the ends and stops damage occurring in the length.

• Scrubbing hard when washing your hair could put too much pressure on your scalp resulting in greasier hair, as it will encourage oil secretion from the sebaceous glands.

• It's imperative to rinse your hair for twice the amount of time as lathering on product.

• Use a clarifying shampoo, once a week to remove impurities and product build-up.

• It's also important to avoid combing your hair after you've showered and instead take a wide-toothed comb through hair whilst you’re waiting for your conditioner to work its magic in the shower.

• When drying, avoid rubbing with towels, this creates friction and can damage the cuticle leaving hair dull and lifeless, blot dry instead, to prevent damage.

• It's essential to work scalp care treatments into your regime. This helps to support healthy hair-growth.

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Letter From Bahrain

John Ridley talks about restoring the balance in our lives.

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ast month, Patrick (my son) and I met in a coffee shop, decorated in the style of an old rustic barn - in the arrivals hall of the newly rebuilt Terminal 2 at Heathrow airport - he’s taking a short break from diving in the Caribbean. It’s always a pleasure spending time together as a family, something that happens all too infrequently as the three of us spend much of our time on different continents.

Patrick and I spent a few days on our own, looking after Poppy, our ageing dog, who despite her years, still demands two walks every day in the fields and woods she so loves.

This past week, my wife, who jointly runs a small charity, has been attending a series of meetings with her fellow trustees. They could have chosen to meet in a faceless office anywhere in the country, but opted to rent a cottage in a tranquil location, far from the disturbances and distractions of modern life.

Their meetings were interspersed with walks in the surrounding fields, and the occasional half an hour in an arm chair by the fire.

There is, of course, a connection between the cottage and the coffee shop; many of us feel our lives

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“But have these technologies really given us more time to enjoy life, or have we used this time to become even more busy, stressed and rushing towards the next task.” are overly hectic and out of kilter, we seek ways to restore the balance.

We’ve become used to labour saving devices in the home; few would give up their vacuum cleaner, microwave oven, or car, but have these technologies really given us more time to enjoy life, or have we used this time to become even more busy, stressed

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and rushing towards the next task - thinking “Stop the world, I want to get off”?

In times past, our lives were connected, now all too often, we fail to make and maintain meaningful connections within our life - taking the time to linger over food, or enjoy time with friends and family.

Our fast paced life has weakened our sense of belonging; advances in technology mean that for most of us, our work and lifestyles are different from the past - modern life frequently leaves us isolated, yearning for connections to family, community, friends, food, and our homes - connections to a meaningful life.

We rush our food, our family time, and even our holidays and recreation - both the coffee shop and the cottage provided an opportunity to escape the bustle of the world around us, and to reconnect, albeit, briefly.

John Ridley is a Bahrain based journalist, writer and broadcaster; he can be contacted at john@johnridley.media

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health updates Bahrain Confidential April 2015

Should I Or Should I Not Rest?

Ever felt guilty skipping your workout? Have people told you that if you skip workouts, everything would have been for nothing?

Don’t fear. Everyone has skipped a workout at some point of time. It’s important to cut yourself some slack and rest a day or two. But if your rest exceeds more than three days, then sir, we have a problem. After a while, you will be sitting on your recliner holding that bag of chips and thinking, ‘the gym feels like a distant memory’.

So the big question is: ‘How long does it take to lose my fitness?’

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even after a month of inactivity. But here’s the tricky part: While general strength doesn’t change much during that time, sport-specific muscle fibers will begin to change in as little as two weeks without a workout. It’s simple. The body likes to hold onto strength for as long as it can, but skills that are very specific to certain sports will decline faster.

A study showed that six months after quitting a 4-month strength-training programme, up to 50 per cent of the original strength gain was maintained.

It’s also worth noting that among newbies, eccentric strength (strength used when lengthening a muscle or lowering a weight) may be harder to lose than concentric strength (which is when the muscle is contracted).

Cardio Loss

If You Exercise Regularly It’s way easier to bounce back from rest time if you exercise five or six times a week, or if you’ve been exercising for a while.

Strength Loss

For most, strength loss occurs after about two and a half to three weeks of inactivity. But again, it depends on why you took the long break.

If you are sick, your body is overstressed, then you will start to lose strength after two to three weeks. If you’re not sick, and are able to get in some movement and light exercise, you can probably take three, four, even five weeks off without significant strength loss.

Even science agrees. For runners and athletes, muscular strength fibers do not appear to change,

So what about the cardio lovers who are more concerned with the strength of their heart and lungs? Sadly, we lose this kind of conditioning a little more quickly than we lose strength. But don’t lose hope. While your cardio conditioning falls faster than your strength, it is easier to regain.

So get back on that horse, you stud!

If You Have Just Gotten Into An Exercise Regime Glad you started. Exercise is important, regardless of how healthy you live your life. If you’ve hit pause on your trips to the gym, please don’t take too long to hit play again. Consistency is key for building new habits. If your body hasn’t been enjoying exercise for long, it can be easier to lose the progress that you have already made.

Strength Loss

As far as strength goes, it’s best not to be too concerned about losing your headway. Those famous “newbie gains” make it sort of easier to retain strength.

Cardio Loss

Cardio is a little more sensitive to time off. It will probably take four weeks of inactivity to lose two months of cardio.

Other Factors

While your fitness level is key to how quickly you get back to your fitness baseline, there are a few other variables that also play a huge role.

1. Age plays a role in your bounce-back time. Older people (60 and older) lose strength almost twice as fast as the younger trainees (20 to 30 years) in a six-month training course.

2. The reason for the break is also a factor. Illness, stress or trauma has caused a 28 per cent decrease in strength in less than a month. That is higher than the average rate of loss of strength.

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Fitness, One Rep at a Time We scoured Bahrain’s fitness landscape and discovered Reps Fitness Studios, a gym with a difference.

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ucked in the Kingdom’s popular Juffair district, Reps Fitness Studios is promoting health-consciousness and fitness literacy across the island. What makes it stand out is that it offers an extensive range of ‘interactive exercises’ in its training programmes led by internationally qualified instructors. Moreover, Reps Fitness Studios is affiliated with the international brand, LesMills and offers a variety of their programmes.

• Body Pump: The full-body weights workout, this one’s for anyone looking to get lean, toned and fit, fast!

• Body Step: The full-body cardio workout to really tone your butt and thighs, burn calories and leave you buzzing with satisfaction.

• Body Combat: The high-energy, martial artsinspired, non-contact workout. Punch, kick and strike your way to fitness.

• Reps Abs Fab: 30-minute class designed to tone and strengthen abdominal and back muscles.

Reps aspires to continually develop its diverse workout offerings which are not just result oriented but also loads of fun! The instructors at the studios are highly experienced to empower you through fitness education and passion. Reps also aims to increase the attractiveness of careers in fitness and healthy living.

• CX Worx: Exercising muscles around the core of your body, it provides the vital ingredient for a stronger, leaner body.

Diverse Programmes • Grit Series: High intensity interval training that will push you to your limits in just 30 minutes.

• Sh’bam: The fun-loving, insanely addictive dance workout and you don’t need any prior dance experience to sign up.

• RPM: The indoor cycling class set to the rhythm of motivating music. Burn calories and get fit fast.

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• Body Attack: The high-energy fitness class for both beginners and pros. It promises to make you fit for the sport of life.

• Grit Strength: 30-minute high-intensity interval training which builds strength and muscle.

• Grit Plyo: 30-minute high-intensity interval training which builds a powerful, agile and athletic body.

• Grit Cardio: 30-minute high-intensity interval training which burns fat and rapidly improves athletic capability.

• Zumba: Mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party.

• Reps Yoga: Pure yoga training to strengthen the body, mind and soul.

• Boot Camp by Reps: High intensity interval training, a mix of strength and cardio based moves to get a fully balanced workout.

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Manliness. A Lost Art

By Craig Heslop

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Manliness in today’s world is almost taboo to talk about. ‘Manning-up’ can be seen as a sexist or chauvinistic statement. I coach almost a hundred boys per week, so I’ve learnt a thing or two from them. If you have a son or are interested in the changing dynamics of manliness, please continue reading. Before I start (and probably upset some mothers), I will state that it is very challenging for boys today to know their role in society and what expectations they should place on themselves.

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he modern-day boy will experience something very different to the world his grandfather lived in. Should a boy hold a door open for a girl? Should he punch the bully back or tell the teacher? Is it okay to wear pink? Grandpa would have taken pride in holding the door for a young lady and he certainly would have decked the local bully. He most definitely would not have been seen dead in pink! Things aren’t so black and white today and that is causing some confusion amongst boys. There are a few components that have contributed to these changes, which include: the media, technology and modern-day fathers.

Despite the fact that serious crime, murder and war continue to diminish year-on-year across the globe (a true fact), there is a perception that things are getting much worse. Just reading a newspaper or clicking on CNN can make one fall into a state of depression. It’s a wonder that boys are kept on a short leash today. There are limited opportunities to be a boy. I was lucky enough to grow up beside a huge park and a nature sanctuary. For a few years now, I have been running desert survival programmes for juniors. Even the most timid, Xbox-loving, iPhone-hugging lad eventually falls in love with getting dirty, climbing trees and making fires. It’s in our DNA. The truth is that twisted news stories create false fear. This rubbish is sold to us when we hit the radio or look at Facebook. It keeps our boys behind bars and on PlayStation. They will be safe here.

Talking about Playstation, technology is another red flag we all know about but do little about. Playing a few video games doesn’t hurt anyone but the issue arises when the boy spends every spare, waking hour playing ‘Call of Duty’ and in doing so, erodes his long-range vision, loses the ability to communicate with a fellow human and suffers the death of his gluteal muscles.

Son, you’ve been well behaved for the last ten years whilst on the computer, but you are now testosterone-free, physically weak and have less vitamin D than a vampire.

Our final target on the hit-list is the modern-day father.

Being a rookie dad, I am no expert on the subject. I appreciate the difficulty in managing a career and family. It has taken me two years to acknowledge that my habits must change, and to ride two horses at once. Coaching kids for almost 10 years has given some insight into their changing world. Here are five big issues that I see with boys today:

1. Most are socially incompetent. They do not say ‘hello’ to adults or look them in the eye. Their handshake is limp.

2. The enthusiasm has gone. The banter has been replaced with a mobile.

3. They squat like old western men. This is the result of glued hips from excessive sitting.

4. One in ten kids can climb a rope.

5. Milkybar kids are us. An indoor existence and fear of the sun has left many kids looking albino.

Now mothers, I am not saying that every kid is like this. It is a trend that is affecting the majority. Dads, here are four points you can do to reverse the adjacent point above: 1. Show a boy some good old-fashioned manners. Lead by example.

2. Don’t take life so seriously and for crying out loud, put your phone away when you’re around your son.

3. Improve your own health and fitness. You kid thinks you are the norm.

4. Go outdoors and play with them. Invest as much time as you can with your son.

Manliness is very difficult to define. It’s meaning is different to each individual. To me, it means that I acknowledge I am a man. I have several responsibilities, which I should meet. To become a man, a boy needs a range of mentors who lead by example. Ideally, one of these should be his dad but that isn’t always possible. A boy also needs time to be a boy, i.e. a childhood. This includes trying new hobbies, frequent immersion in nature and plenty of active pursuits.

Please note that none of these include a father’s financial wealth or social power. In my experience, there is a diminishing return when it comes to a family’s income; quite often, the worst childhoods are amongst the richest and most powerful fathers. In a nutshell, for parents, it’s about living the life now that you hope your son will follow with his future family.

Craig Heslop is Founder and Coach of Tribal Fitness.

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interview Bahrain Confidential April 2015

HE Vichai Varasirikul, Thai Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain and Nizar El Lakkis, Operations Manager at Mรถvenpick Hotel Bahrain

Songkran in Bahrain Mรถvenpick Hotel Bahrain, in cooperation with the Royal Thai Embassy and Oman Air are hosting the Thai Festival, this month, to mark Songkran, the Thai New Year.

HE Vichai Varasirikul, Thai Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain and Nizar El Lakkis, Operations Manager at Mรถvenpick Hotel Bahrain talk about the highlights of this much awaited event, and future plans.

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Songkran Attractions & Thai Festival Line-up HE Vichai Varasirikul (VV): Having fun is a big part of Thai culture, even if it’s in the scorching heat!

Songkran which comes during the hottest month of the year in Thailand, April, sees the entire country go bananas in friendly water-fights and street-parties that last for nearly a week. We try to create the same atmosphere when we organise the Thai Festival with Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain.

We’re bringing chefs from Mövenpick Phuket to showcase authentic Thai culinary extravaganza – themed lunches and dinners – during the festival.

Guests can also enjoy traditional and contemporary Thai performances. Art and craft enthusiasts can try their hands at umbrella painting and fruit carving workshops.

Nizar El Lakkis (NL): My favourite part about the Thai Festival is its positive, contagious atmosphere throughout. The four-day festival, which is from 22nd to 25th April is going to be highly interactive with authentic Thai dishes prepped by specialised chefs flying in from our sister hotels in Thailand, and of course the umbrella painter who will add a very unique touch.

In Store for 2015

Hopes for the Thai Festival

(VV): We're working on some new ideas; last month, we invited Bahraini businessmen in the jewellery sector to attend Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fairs in Thailand.

Both countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding for future cooperation, joint investment and knowledge sharing in the gem and jewellery sector.

Of course, this month we have the Thai Festival at Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain to showcase our finest cuisine and culture. We will also participate in the Food and Hospitality Expo, and Health and Wellness Expo. Additionally, we're working on a “Thai Village” project which will hopefully take place later this year or early next year.

(NL): We’re hoping for a great year ahead and the Thai Festival is a fantastic start. So far, 2015 has been good: we've pulled off many successful themed events such as the Italian Brunch and Belgium Mussel Madness, and flown in chefs for these occasions.

We're already preparing for the second American Festival and I am positive it will be another successful event to add to the list.

(VV): It’s a great opportunity for the Royal Thai Embassy to partner with Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain, once again, for the Thai Festival. We hope to bring the best of Thailand for everyone in Bahrain to experience and enjoy.

(NL): A lot of planning went into bringing this festival to life. Thankfully, we have fantastic partners, the Thai Ambassador and Oman Air. Our team is set to create a memorable festival. We are also cooperating with Mövenpick Hotel & Resorts to fly in chefs from Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket. This is extraordinary and provides an authentic flavour to the Thai Festival. We’re organising umbrella painting and fruit carving classes and workshops for our guests, in collaboration with the Royal Thai Embassy. It’s a really wonderful experience that should not be missed and I’m sure will enhance the energy of the festival apart from being a great souvenir. We hope to host our guests well which will be truly rewarding.

For more info on the Thai Festival at Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain, call Tel. +973 1746 0017, and visit our Gastro pages and events calendar.

This year is an upgrade to previous years - we're creating a complete Thai experience which will truly bring the festival to life. From elaborately designed cooking stations to seven eloquent dancers, guests will not only enjoy a delicious feast in the lush garden but will experience the spirit of Thailand in Bahrain.

Hightlights of 2014 (VV): Thanks to Thailand and Bahrain’s friendly and cordial relations, bilateral trade has more than doubled in the past two years. The highlight of last year is Jewellery Arabia; we had a Thai pavilion at the exhibition for the first time and over 30 Thai companies participated. We also brought six Thai supermodels to put up a special fashion show on the opening night. In hindsight, that might have not been the best idea because when I spoke to the audience afterwards, everyone could only remember the models and not the jewellery pieces they were wearing (smiles)!

(NL): We inaugurated Rimal Spa, one of Bahrain’s most premium spas at our hotel, last year. We’ve had many promotions for our guests and have received great feedback about our services and offerings.

We also won Best Sustainable Hotel Arabia 2014!

Professional Thai dancers

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local Bahrain Confidential April 2015

Creativity for a Cause The Sovereign Art Foundation launched the second Annual Charity Art Exhibition in Bahrain, under the patronage of HE Shaikh Rashid Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Honorary President of the Bahrain Arts Society. Six schools and educational institutes were invited to participate.

Fadhila Al-smmak, Hajer Hasanin, George Khallouf, Dr Khalid Al-alawi, Zainab Sawar, Sameeha Alqattan, Sayed Salah Alawi, Ahmed Al-bistki

Karzakan Elementary Boys’ School Arad Primary Girls’ School

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The best 240 paintings will be on display at Isa Cultural Center in Juffair. The exhibition will be launched on 22nd April and run until 29th April. The inauguration event is open to all and two days of the exhibition will be set aside for women and children - 26th & 27th April.

The students were divided into categories based on their age – 5 to 8 years, 9 to 12 years, 13 to 15 years and 16 to 18 years. The students’ work will be assessed by a panel of art critics and Bahraini artists. The highest scoring artwork in each category will receive BD500 which will be donated by the Sovereign Trust Consultancy (Bahrain) WLL. All proceeds from artwork sales will go towards The Royal Charity Organization which supports 5,000 orphans in the Kingdom. The Sovereign Art Foundation Charity Exhibition was held for the first time in 2014 and raised BD72,550!

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Etihad Takes Flying to Another Level

By Rebecca Smith

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ast month, Etihad Airways launched its new global brand campaign which coincided with the introduction of their new flagship Airbus A380.

“Nicole Kidman, as a globally respected artist, was the perfect voice and face for our story, and embodies worldly sophistication, intelligence, originality, and elegance - values which form the foundations of the Etihad brand.”

The star of the brand campaign is no other than one of Australia’s most famous exports, Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman who provides the face and narrative for the airline’s evocative, new ‘Flying Reimagined’ campaign.

Introducing the A380

Created by leading brand consultants, Landor Associates in partnership with Etihad Airways, the new livery is inspired by traditional Emirati design patterns, the landscapes of the desert and the geometric shapes found in the modern architecture of Abu Dhabi.

The official launch was held in Abu Dhabi on the 14th of March 2015 and attended by the international media. Nicole was on hand to answer their many questions such as why she chose this campaign over the hundreds of offers she must get in a year? From the onset she made it clear that she had to believe in the product before she put her name to it.

She said: 'I spend so much time flying just because of my job, and also because I am a traveller and curious about the world. I have flown Etihad many times and it never ceases to impress me. I finished filming a movie yesterday and drove straight to the airport.

After a very long flight, I strolled off as if I had just had a great night’s sleep in my own bed because I had slept the whole way in a proper bed. A luxury and not something that I can claim to be able to say about every airline.’

The design is really quite stunning and sets it apart from any other airline I have flown on. Unlike too many other carriers which primarily focus on the Business and First class passenger. Etihad has addressed all travellers' concerns, and many upgrades from design, space and amenities can be noticed in every class.

Nicole Kidman experiences luxury, the Etihad way!

The detailed, spacious washrooms

The TVC was shot onboard Etihad Airways’ new flagship Airbus A380 and in locations around the world, including various landmarks in Abu Dhabi.

The pristine business class on board Etihad Airways

Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways Chief Commercial Officer said: “Etihad Airways is constantly pushing boundaries, taking inspiration from the world to provide a superlative in-flight experience for our guests.

We are rewriting the rule book and reimagining flying by breaking away from convention and leading the way in innovation, design, style and hospitality. This new campaign has succeeded brilliantly in bringing our unique brand and service ethos to life on film, in print and on digital channels.

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The Residence - combining comfort and luxury

The Etihad Airways A380 has transformed luxury air travel by introducing The Residence, which features a living room, separate double bedroom and ensuite shower room, making it the first three-room luxury suite in the history of commercial aviation. It costs $12,000 (approximately BD4,526) to fly from Abu Dhabi to London and is located on the forward upper deck of the A380 and can accommodate one or two guests (at the same rate) who will also have a personal Butler trained by the Savoy Butler Academy in London.

Etihad Airways’ A380 also features new First Apartments, which are fully private suites with a separate reclining lounge seat and full-length bed; as well as the new Business Studio and Economy Smart Seat.

Overall, it’s fair to say Etihad has just taken flying in comfort and style to another level.

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VIVA technology Bahrain Confidential April 2015

n I w e N s ’ What VIVA Games Club

What’s it all about?

VIVA Games Club is a gaming portal and an Android app which enables you to download and play as many games as you want across various categories including action, arcade, sports, adventure, racing, puzzle, and many more!

Play now!

Get VIVA Games Club at vivagamesclub.com and play unlimited number of games by subscribing to any of the below: • Daily activation for 200 fils • Weekly activation for 500 fils • Monthly activation for BD1.5

Buy the latest gadgets in easy installment plans!

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VIVA Games Club has a two-days trial period. You can also purchase any games of your choice by paying only once.

The VIVA Games Club Android app enables you to buy and play games using your VIVA prepaid credit or postpaid bill.

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Deezer VIVA has teamed up with Deezer, a global digital music streaming service, to provide customers with instant access to the latest tracks, including over 30 million songs and 30,000 radio channels through online streaming.

Enjoy Deezer!

Download your favourite songs and playlists on all devices including iOS and Android, and access music, both online as well as offline.

Deezer Premium+

With a monthly subscription of BD3 you can enjoy ad-free music on-the-go. This music add-on comes with an extensive range of features including customised playlists with favourite tracks and albums, thousands of artist-based and themed playlists, as well as the option of sharing playlists with friends on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and much more.

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in pictures Bahrain Confidential April 2015

Business Leaders Workshop At the Capital Club Bahrain Over sixty of Bahrain’s business leaders gathered at the Capital Club to discuss issues and challenges of leadership and control in today’s ever-changing enviroment. Organised

by Stepping Stone Global this was the second in a series of evening events where owners, board members, C-suite and senior managers came together to learn from each other.

An engrossed audience during the workshop

Walid and Justin

Dr Steen, Mike, Muneera, Abdulrahim Naqi, Jean and Abdulnabl Al Sho’ala

“We are delighted Ravi an with the quality of dialogues and discussions in all the workshops held at the Capital Club, so far.” - Jean Nicolai, Founder & President, Stepping Stone Global 88

d Mustafa

Sheryl and

Navin Megchiani with Guest

David

Bill, Ugo and Mike

“The event was a great success and we look forward to many more opportunities for people to explore ways in which they can deliver more and improve.” Mike Orlov, Partner, Stepping Stone Global

society Bahrain Confidential April 2015

If you don’t spot a picture of yourself or your friends on our Society Pages, you can always check our online newsletter which is updated regularly. Visit www.Bahrain-Confidential.com

S CIETY Closing Ceremony of Sailing Arabia

The closing ceremony of Sailing Arabia was held at Dragon Hotel on 28th February.

SH Khalifa bin Abdulla Al Khalifa and HE Abdulla Rashed Al Medailwi with the sailing team

Enjoying the closing ceremony of Sailing Arabia

AJM Kooheji Celebrates Annual Day AJM Kooheji celebrated their annual staff party in style.

Rohit Raina, Mohammad Kooheji, Jamal Kooheji, Abdulla Kooheji, Venkateshwar Goud, Abdul Habeed Kooheji, Mahmood Kooheji, Saleem Kooheji and Isa Kooheji *Apologies if we have gotten your name wrong as our full-time photographer was on leave.

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Re-Opening Of Ecco

The re-opening of Ecco took place at City Centre Bahrain on 5th March.

Vikas with Ecco officials at the opening

Kunal, Hamza and Nishtha

Ron and Praveen

Gourav, Subeer, Mathew and Reshma

Sachin

Opening of Tarboush Xpress

The opening of the all-new Tarboush Xpress tok place at Gold City.

Nedal

Imran, Mohammad, Ali, Rana, Mashael and Muhammed

Akram, Antonio and Tariq *Apologies if we have gotten your name wrong as our full-time photographer was on leave.

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Sami, Fadi and Ramu

Antonio, Jetson and Mukundan

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Media Seafood Night

A media seafood night was held at the Ramee Grand Hotel and Spa.

Ramee Grand staff with management

Lights Camera Fashion Celebrates Elegance, Entrepreneurs and Entreprise Lights Camera Fashion portrayed fashion designer student’s work at Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa.

Dhru, Ex.Dr.Mohan Kumar, Mala Kumar, Dr. Swetha, Dr. Mona and Dr.Nessrea Ayisha, Milena, Zahra and Janna

Algazi, Latifa and Wejdan

Rocky, Jannan and Mj *Apologies if we have gotten your name wrong as our full-time photographer was on leave.

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com W-Night Cocktail Festival

Beatrice, Nicoletta and Marine

W-Night Cocktail Festival took place at Bushido on 5th March.

Zena and Vincent

David, Patricia, Cedric and Zv

Unya, Beer, Devina and Oj

Jaefi, Sarah, Srey and Brittany

Silbana, Hector and Cindy

Arinash, Cindy and Seloinah

Reemeeh, Fabio and Jocelyn

Charlerle and Priyanka

Klub 360 Parties In Style!

Johnathan, Ivana and Salman

Armaan and Naina

Maryanne and Khaleed

*Apologies if we have gotten your name wrong as our full-time photographer was on leave.

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Kden and Leey

Kela, Farais and Ali

Faraz and Zehra

Ebrahim, Hassan and Salman

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Bahrain International Garden Show 2015

Bahrain International Garden Show 2015 took place at the Bahrain Exhibition and Convention Centre on 26th February.

Damian, Terence, Dietmar, Ayim and Guru

Jasim, Muhamed and Syrooz

Khaild, Sami, S.mustafa, Ahamed and Fatima

Mona, Nahed, Sameera, Faiza and Laila

Lana and Waleed

Wahid, Lym, Elie and Angela

Fahina, Shaikh, Fareega and Aiysha

Mimie, Ameer and Lym

Yasmin, Ayisha and Ruba

Bahrain IT Expo 2015

Bahrain IT Expo 2015 was inaugurated by Deputy Prime Minister, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa at the Bahrain International Circuit on 17th March.

Mohammed Al Qaed, HE Majed Al Noaimi, HE Kamal bin Ahmedl, HE SH Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, HE SH Khaled bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, HE Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza

Dima, Jawaher and Reem

Hussain, Merna and Dina

Ministry of Social Development

*Apologies if we have gotten your name wrong as our full-time photographer was on leave.

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Supreme Judiciary Council

Tayba, Sara, Fatima and Noof

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Max Mums & Kids Weekends Max Mums & Kids Weekends took place at Oasis Mall on 19th March.

Pauline, Faizan, Anil, Dipti, Aneesh and Charles

Launch of UPlay In Bahrain

The launch of Uplay took place at Seef Mall Muharraq on 11th March.

Tareak, Samar and Nissam

Khalifa and Joe

UPlay launches in Bahrain!

Muhamed and Alaa

Tareak, Nassim and Sufian

Kids-R-Golden Walk-A-Thon

Kids-R-Golden Walk-A-Thon took place at Prince Khalifa bin Salman Park.

Marjan, Abeer and Mariam

Protik, Amit, Joe and Shujavuddin

At the walkathon

Rayan, Rajan, Pat, Arlene, Danny and Sanju

Yousif, Deyaedin, Abdulezm and Ahamed

*Apologies if we have gotten your name wrong as our full-time photographer was on leave.

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Ferrari FF Press Conference

Ferrari FF press conference took place at Euro Motors on 12th March.

Smily, Mariyana, Zena, Paul and Aya

Muhamed, Salah, Peter and Navein

Rami and Ahamed

Shayma, Naven and Shady

Shady, Rami and Ahmed

Flamenco Dance Show

Hosted by Ministry of Culture, the Flamenco Dance Show took place at the Cultural Hall on 12th March.

Ex HE Mohan Kumar and Mala Kumar

Graham and Seta

Elizabeth, Anna and Norman

Felicity, Charles and Tina

Smeer, Maliha and Avni

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Armin, Hawar and Aurelie

Wafa and Abdulrahman

Ellen, Gesus, Muhamed, Vibeka, Rosa and friend

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The Launch of A.S.K – A Serenity Kit

The launch of A.S.K – A Serenity Kit took place at The Domain on 24th March.

Romina, Karina, Qays H Zubi, Kelly, Luna and HE Alberto Vecchi

Elham, Kelly and Wafa

Abdulla, Jamal and George

Rocio, Eileen and Serene

Student Debate

Royal University of Women held a student debate on 24th March.

Mazen Juma

Dr David Stewert

Bahrain Family Leisure Annual General Meeting

Bahrain Family Leisure held the annual general meeting at Gulf Hotel on 23rd March.

The Board of Directors at the meeting *Apologies if we have gotten your name wrong as our full-time photographer was on leave.

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Opening of Rosso

The opening of Rosso took place at ART Rotana on 14th March.

Betty, Oamine and Sian

Dabya, Samya and Pakiza

Fifi and Faiez

Lora and Ranty

Expert chefs at the opening

Suaad and Ashwathy

Michaela, Maya and Natascia

Yehia and Elazab

Tony and Adein

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain Celebrates Mother’s Day Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain celebrated Mother’s Day in style.

Jessi, Nezar and Mariam

Renata and Christa

Danielle and Jasmine

Jessi and Michelle

Vere and Silvia

William and Mike

Exclusive Breakfast Roundtable

The Exclusive Breakfast Roundtable took place at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay took place on 19th March.

Stephano and Wolfgang

Stephano and Geg

Wolfgang and Greg

Veronika, Zena, Wolfgang and Greg

Press Conference of JAC Motors

The press conference go JAC Motors took place at Crowne Plaza on 17th March.

Jac Motors President Anjin with HE Li Chen, Faisal Jawad and other Jac Motors officials

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com St. Patrick’s Day Festival

The St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated at Bennigan’s on 12th March.

Emily and Jason

Edwin, Marlon and Novah

Sunny, Marlon and Kim

Lindsey and Tilly

Sunny and Richard

Muhamed, Ben, Huanghnang and Alex

The All-new Isuzu MU-X

The all-new Isuzu MU-X was launched at Motorcity showroom on 3rd March.

Abdulla, Hussain, Ghassan and Hassan

Gurcharan, Arun Kumar, Michael and Matthew

Hani and Trevor

Greg and Mike

Yoshida, Piyapong, Imagi, Okubo and Aida *Apologies if we have gotten your name wrong as our full-time photographer was on leave.

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Peter and William

Mother’s Day Teddy Bear Picnic

Enma Mall hosted the Mother’s Day Teddy Bear picnic on 21st March.

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Press Conference of Sovereign Group

The press conference of Sovereign Group took place at Capital Club on 17th March.

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com InterContinental Regency Bahrain Staff Party

Helen, Lolita, Cora and Jean

Managment at the party

Alma, Jaivi and Zerline

Shafi, Abbas and Qumer

Sobia, Anjum and Muna

Elite Excellence Award

Elite Hospitality Group awarded its properties for good performance for the year 2014.

Sarosh, Anurag, Shabeer Dadabhai, Fadl, Mayuresh and Najeeb

Celebrating excellence!

Al Rashid Group Shukran Festivities

Al Rashid Group Shukran Festivities took place at City Centre Bahrain on 22nd March.

ARG Management

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Ramla cutting the cake

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Punt Roma Mother’s Day

Punt Roma Mother’s Day took place at City Centre Bahrain on 17th March.

Honey, Rola and Walaa

Kanchan and Seema

Dalia, Joe, Rola and Hasan

Rich and Mariam

Noor, Amal and Amina

First Time In Bahrain, Gout de France Gout de France took place in Bahrain for the first time at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa on 19th March.

Pamele and Mark Batool and Khalifa

Sarah and Anroine

Micheal and Michelle

Oreste and Mayka

Noor, Amal and Amina

Lecturing At RUW

Zena Williams had the privilege to lecture students of Royal University of Women on 3rd March.

Zena with RUW students *Apologies if we have gotten your name wrong as our full-time photographer was on leave.

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business Bahrain Confidential April 2015

Exide Batteries’ Milestone

Exide Batteries is celebrating 10 years of success in Bahrain and having a special offer with great prizes to commemorate the occasion! Ebrahim K Kanoo has been representing Exide Technologies in the Kingdom, for the past decade. Currently, with every purchase of Exide batteries, you get a scratch & win card. Stand the chance to take home 40-inch LED televisions, iPhones, Samsung Galaxy tabs, Philips tabs and more! The offer is valid from March 1st until April 30th, 2015.

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The K Hotel Wins Excellence Award

Booking.com presented its 2014 Award of Excellence to The K Hotel.

Global travellers’ review scores on the site reflected a high level of guest satisfaction owing to good service and facilities. Volker Mandlowsky, General Manager of The K Hotel highlighted the hotel’s priority of outstanding levels of guest satisfaction.

(R-L) Ahmed Sultan, Account Manager of Booking.com presents the award to Volker Mandlowsky, General Manager of The K Hotel along with Hussain Al Samahiji, Director Sales and Marketing and Bikram Karki, Reservation Manager

BIC’s CEO Addresses Open Forum

An open forum with the CEO of the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, was hosted by Capital Club.

The forum is a part of a series of programmes organised by the Club to highlight the upcoming regional and international events held in the Kingdom. Shaikh Salman spoke about last year’s success, both in attendance and in revenue, with over 85,000 visitors over the three days. He also presented this year’s theme, ‘Light Up Your Night’, highlighting Bahrain’s second year of holding a night race for the F1.

AJM Kooheji: Official Ctroniq Distributor

(L-R) K Himavan, GM – HAP at AJM Kooheji Group; Ali Akbar Mohd.

Akbar Khan, AGM – HAP – IT at AJM Kooheji Group & Atheeq Ahmed, GM at Headlinks (Ctroniq) at the signing ceremony

Ctroniq (Headlinks) signed an official agreement with AJM Kooheji Group BSC (C) making them the official distributors for the entire range of Ctroniq products in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Ctroniq will be widely distributed to all leading hypermarkets, supermarkets and power retailers with the full line-up of products including power banks, selfie sticks, smart watches, tablets and more.

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JAC Motors’ Grand Success in Bahrain

Jawad Business Group, official partners of JAC Motors in Bahrain announced the growing presence of the brand in the Kingdom.

2014 also saw JAC Bahrain’s peak performance in the local automobile industry. An Jin, President of JAC Motors made his first visit to the island as recognition of this success.

JAC Bahrain was launched in December 2012 and has quickly become the largest selling Chinese vehicle in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It now offers a full range of vehicles from saloon cars to light duty trucks. There are currently several new models including the Mini SUV S3 – which will be launched in the second half of 2015 –, J4 saloon 1.5L automatic transmission and Refine M5 automatic transmission family and passenger vehicle models.

Dragon City: Over 60 Per Cent Leased

Dragon City, the new 115,000 sq m mall development under construction at Diyar Al Muharraq City has already pre-let more than 60 per cent of space, according to leading international real estate consultancy, Cluttons. Unlike conventional malls, it will cater to both wholesale and retail consumer bases and is similar to the Dubai Dragon Mart concept in the UAE. The unique mall design is infused with Chinese architectural and cultural aspects and will incorporate 750 retail store units with 4,500 sq m designated for warehouse space.

A prized moment!

The J5 saloon by JAC Motors

Flying to the UAE Just Got Easier!

Travelling to the UAE is now even more convenient when you fly Emirates to Dubai and avail of visa services from Dubai Visa Processing Centre. The new visa categories introduced are the Short Term Visit Multiple Entry Tourist Visa - 30 days and the Long Term Visit Multiple Entry Tourist Visa- 90 days. These visas are valid for multiple entries into the UAE during the validity of the visa and can be availed by visa applicants who wish to travel to UAE for the purposes of business, seminars & exhibitions, or a vacation.

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Eng Ulaiyan Bin Mohammed Al Wetaid and HE Eng Basim Yacob Al Hamar at the press conference announcing the partnership

VIVA-Ministry of Housing Partnership

VIVA Bahrain unveiled ‘FereejVIVA’, its newest corporate social responsibility initiative under ‘VIVA Jusoor’, with the first project to be deployed in partnership with the Ministry of Housing.

The unveiling was attended by HE Eng Basim Bin Yacob Al Hamar, Minister of Housing and Eng Ulaiyan Bin Mohammed Al Wetaid, VIVA’s Chief Executive Officer.

‘FereejVIVA’ is a sustainable community initiative that will encompass various social programmes. The first project includes furnishing housing units built by the Ministry of Housing with the aim of benefiting Bahraini women, including divorcees and widows, who have been selected based on their financial status after their application. This programme is in line with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s vision of providing the best housing services for citizens with limited income to ensure they lead a quality life.

pets Bahrain Confidential April 2015

Pets

HOME! Home!

Please Looking For A Give Us A

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 abandoned and left fora voice. deadOne all way over If only animals could talk, you’d be hearing their sad, pitiful stories. But since they can’t,end we areup giving these adorable creatures or the another, they have been Kingdom.

If you’re thinking ofend buying a pet, and please hurt and abused in ways you would not imagine a human doing to another creature, and yet the fact remains that these animals up abandoned left for dead all over instead, adopt onetoday. today. the Kingdom. If you’re thinking of buying a pet,don’t please -don’t - instead, adopt one

BSPCA Animals

BSPCA Animals Interested in Adopting?

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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.

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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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CAR NEWS Euro Motors Jaguar Land Rover Launches ‘Rapid Drop-off & Collection Service’ Zayani Motors, the exclusive dealers of Peugeot in Bahrain has announced the launch of the Peugeot 308 and Peugeot 508 in the Kingdom. The Peugeot 308 (2014 model) won the prestigious ‘European Car of the Year award 2014’.

Deciding the accolade were 22 countries who gave their votes to the classy hatchback due to its innovative design incorporating lightweight composite materials, and its range of astonishingly fuel efficient and high torque petrol. The allpowerful Peugeot 508 addresses the strong visual identity, innovation and state-of-the-art equipment; it embodies the very best of the Peugeot spirit to ensure each moment on board is of the highest quality.

For your test drive visit the Zayani Motors showroom in Ma’ameer or call Tel. +973 1770 3703

Special Service Offer on Toyota 4X4 Models Ebrahim K Kanoo, the sole distributor of Toyota and Lexus in Bahrain, has announced a special service offer on all Toyota 4x4 models. Customers can avail of a free comprehensive 24-point check, free tyre rotation, A/C gas and engine fluids top-up, in addition to a 10 per cent discount on labour charges and 15 per cent discount on parts, 10 per cent discount voucher on next service and 15 per cent discount on Llumar and Ziebart services as well as 25 per cent discount on Michelin tyres. The offer is valid until April 30th on all Toyota 4X4 models (Rav4, Fortuner, Prado, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser and Sequoia).

To book an appointment, call Toyota Plaza (+973 1778 7888), Toyota Service Center Manama (+973 1725 6677) Express Service Center – Riffa (+973 1777 6070)

The All-new Peugeot 308 & 508 Zayani Motors, the exclusive dealers of Peugeot in Bahrain has announced the launch of the Peugeot 308 and Peugeot 508 in the Kingdom. The Peugeot 308 (2014 model) won the prestigious ‘European Car of the Year award 2014’. Deciding the accolade were 22 countries who gave their votes to the classy hatchback due to its innovative design incorporating lightweight composite materials, and its range of astonishingly fuel efficient and high torque petrol. The all-powerful Peugeot 508 addresses the strong visual identity, innovation and state-of-the-art equipment; it embodies the very best of the Peugeot spirit to ensure each moment on board is of the highest quality.

The All-new Peugeot 308

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For your test drive visit the Zayani Motors showroom in Ma’ameer or call Tel. +973 1770 3703

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The All-new Grand Carnival

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in Hindi Motors, the exclusive distributor of KIA Motors in Bahrain has introduced the Grand Carnival 2015, full size multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), in Bahrain.

As the final chapter in Kia’s design-led transformation story – which began in 2009 and has seen a comprehensive makeover of Kia’s entire model line under the direction of Chief Design Officer Peter Schreyer – the Grand Carnival’s CUV-like styling and proportions offer all of the functional convenience of the segment while defying its design limitations. In addition to innovative European-inspired design, it also delivers the exceptional interior volume buyers expect in the segment with ample passenger and cargo room, and a quiet and comfortable cabin.

Stylish & Spacious

The Grand Carnival’s wide stance exudes a modern appearance, and with a front fascia and cab-forward design, it projects confidence and strength. The MPV’s muscular face and clean, smooth look is highlighted by a fully integrated version of Kia’s signature grille and headlamps with LED positioning lights.

The interior is spacious and well designed, and the generous use of soft-touch materials adds to the Carnival’s premium ambiance. The Carnival’s

“A new Lambda Gasoline Direct Injection 3.3-liter V6 engine replaces the 3.5-liter V6 found in the previous generation Carnival.” proportions provide flexible seating in eightpassenger and eleven passenger configurations and a multitude of storage options. It also offers more front shoulder room, greater leg room in the front, second and third rows, as well as a slightly higher hip-point, improving outward visibility for the driver.

The Carnival is also the only vehicle in the segment outfitted with standard YES Essentials fabric technology to provide anti-microbial protection from spills, anti-static protection from irritating electrical shocks as well as stain-repelling and stain-releasing fabric characteristics appreciated by anyone who leads an active lifestyle.

Sturdy & Safe

The Carnival has been engineered with reinforced pillars that distribute impact loads with ultra-highstrength steel tubes that run inside the A-pillars and this offers enhanced roof strength. The Grand Carnival is targeted to earn the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) 5-Star overall vehicle safety rating!

A new Lambda Gasoline Direct Injection 3.3-liter V6 engine replaces the 3.5-liter V6 found in the previous generation Carnival. The 3.3-liter engine delivers more power than its predecessor, boasting 270 horsepower.

The new 3.3-liter V6 engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission tuned for balanced control, power and efficiency. The Grand Carnival comes with a 5 year/unlimited mileage warranty from Bin Hindi Motors, which is the new name for AA Bin Hindi Group Automotive Franchises.

For your test drive visit the Kia showroom in Manama or call Tel. +973 1740 8800 or email kiasales@binhindi.com

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Introducing the Porsche Macan 2015!

Rebecca Smith takes this classy SUV for a spin on Bahrain's roads... and for an exciting off road adventure.

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The stunning interior

Oh how I love my job!

Last month, the nice people at Porsche lent me the Macan for the weekend. It’s meant to be the more economical version to the hugely successful Cayenne and according to some reviews the 2015 Porsche Macan ranks number 1 out of 16 Luxury Compact SUVs. This ranking is based on an analysis of published reviews and test drives of the car, as well as reliability and safety data. After spending three days driving it, I can honestly see why. It is a pleasure to drive.

It feels and looks as chunky as an SUV. Yet, while driving, it suddenly feels like a small car as it’s extremely nippy (small) to drive - but with the power of a sports car. I can understand why the makers claim it will take you from the city through to rougher terrains because it handles so effortlessly in both environments.

On a Thursday, you have to have your wits about you especially driving on roads such as the Sitra highway and Saudi causeway. But, the Macan gave me the confidence as it is sturdy enough to handle any crazy driver more than most cars. Even in heavy traffic, I felt like I was smoothly driving through the smallest of gaps. So, in my opinion, this is an ideal family car too.

The interior of the Macan has received worldwide rave reviews because it’s stunning – something that all my friends remarked on. The one I drove had a red verging on brown interior (no one in the office could decide on the colour) and it was impressive, despite the dashboard looking like something from a spaceship; on closer inspections, it’s fairly intuitive.

Although, I was left red faced in the Seef car park as I tried to remove the ignition key for over five minutes…

you don’t; everything is controlled by the key which the nice people at Porsche had strategically placed in the console beside me.

I took it for a little off road spin close to the BIC and you could feel that its Active Suspension Management (PASM) is designed to leverage the power precisely according to the terrain’s needs. I was able to effortlessly, electronically control the shock absorbers for maximum effect and handling. I wasn’t being a baby and driving gently either! It was a smooth drive for most of it and so much fun. This car has been designed to target the sporty, trendy, twentysomething and that’s the impression I got as I drove it.

There is loads of boot room too making it perfect for sports gear.

Would I get one? Yes, I was actually very sad to give it back!

Specs The Macan has five doors, five seats and boasts plenty of space – 500 litres which can be increased to 1,500 litres. The instrument cluster has a three-dial design and the rev counter is positioned in the centre. The newly developed multifunction sports steering wheel is inspired by the ultramodern concept and design of the 918 Spyder super sports cars. In the Macan, two manually operated and ergonomically positioned gearshift paddles enable fast and dynamic gear changes.

The Macan S is the ‘base’ version of the Macan and is powered by a direct-injected, twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6, producing 340 hp and 339 lb-ft of torque. With Porsche’s excellent, paddle-shifted seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and an active all-wheel-drive system with optional torque-

"There are fantastic seats, a center console covered in buttons, and a great new steering wheel derived from the one in the 918 Supercar.

I'd look for this to become the standard across Porsche's lineup.

So, outside it looks better than any other crossover in this class, and the interior is right on par." - Jalopnik vectoring, the Macan S is about as sporty as a crossover can get.

The Macan Turbo is a quicker, even sportier version of Porsche’s all-new Macan crossover. It is powered by a 400-hp, twin-turbo V-6, mated to a seven-speed transmission, and a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system.

For more information visit www.porsche.com/macan www.facebook.com/porsche or www.youtube.com/porsche

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Taste Life!

H There’s more to halal, says John Ridley. istorically, humans have been healthy, eating various diets, based upon local availability of foods. But by the 1970s, the supermarket increasingly became the only place that we could buy food; buying food from outside the global industrialised food system simply was not an option for most people.

Despite the abundance of products in the supermarkets, real food was rapidly disappearing from the shelves; food was being replaced by highly processed food-like products. Eating produce grown or raised without synthetic chemicals, or pharmaceuticals was difficult, if not impossible. Cheap sugar and fat, and chemicals used to raise plants and animals in vast monocultures (with the resulting loss of bio-diversity), gave rise to the “western” diet of highly processed foods with which we are all familiar.

The chronic diseases that now kill most of us can be traced directly to the industrialisation of our diet of highly processed foods. When we refer to “halal”, it’s usually in reference to meat prepared in accord with Islamic teaching; but halal actually means “permissible”, the antonym of haram - “forbidden”.

Contamination of food is haram - forbidden in Islam.

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The chronic diseases that now kill most of us can be traced directly to the industrialisation of our diet of highly processed foods.

In the West, some two-thirds of all adults are overweight or obese, and fifty per cent of those suffer from at least one preventable disease, including cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, or cancer.

With so many industrial food-like products in the “Western” diet containing fake sweeteners and flavourings, designed to deliberately deceive our senses, we can no longer rely on taste or smell to know what we were eating. Last month I wrote about food fraud in the ancient and modern worlds - little has changed.

John R Ridley

However, a revolution is taking place, more and more are realising the importance of often forgotten vibrant food traditions - real food eaten with others.

With the resurgence of farmers’ markets, the rise of the organic movement, and the renaissance of local agriculture, we are entering a post-industrial era of food; for the first time in a generation, those who wish to return food to its proper context can do so.

With a firmer grasp on our diet, we can rediscover traditional ways of thinking about food and our health. The more who vote with their forks for a return to real food, the more commonplace and accessible it will become.

There’s rather more to halal!

John Ridley is a Bahrain based journalist, writer and broadcaster, he can be contacted at john@johnridley.media

gastro Bahrain Confidential April 2015

Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain

Elite Seef Residence & Hotel

Thai Festival Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain, in

Seafood & Sushi at Il Giardino restaurant with variety of freshly prepared dishes from sushi to tempura and a buffet for BD25 net per couple/BD15 net per person and BD10 net per child from 7pm onwards

cooperation with the Royal Thai Embassy and Oman Air, welcomes you to the world of Thailand starting 22nd to 25th April. Enjoy spectacular dance shows and hands-on umbrella painting classes as well as fantastic food cooked by specialised chefs from Mövenpick hotels in Thailand, set in the lush garden overlooking the sprawling lagoon. All for the price of BD18 net from 7pm onwards (classes not included in pricing).

• Thai Night Out Enjoy your Thursday night out but with a Thai twist. Relish gourmet dinner with unlimited beverages and grape from 7.30pm onwards on 23rd April for BD22++

• Thai Friday Brunch Your favourite Friday Brunch adds a touch of Thai to it! Live cooking stations and exciting Thai performances in store for BD22++ on 24th April! If you miss the brunch, don’t worry, you can enjoy a range of delicious Thai dishes on Friday for dinner and Saturday for dinner too.

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1746 0017

Jazz & BBQ Night every Friday by the pool with the best in BBQ while you enjoy live jazz music. BD12 net for adults/BD10 net for kids and kids below 3 years FREE, from 7pm to 11pm Arabic nights every Saturday at the oasis pool area with live Arabic entertainment and shisha

Business Lunch with a variety of Arabic, Mediterranean and International foods spread across a sumptuous buffet from Sunday to Thursday from 12.30pm to 3pm at BD6 net per person Buffet with a variety of Arabic, Mediterranean and International foods at the pool side on Friday and Saturday from 11.30am to 3pm for BD12 net per person, kids between 4 to 5 feet BD6 per head and kids under 3 feet FREE! For bookings, call Tel. +973 3602 0733

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Elite Grande Hotel FORMULA 1 SPECIAL • Seafood Special on Friday, 17th march with a fresh seafood spread for BD15 ++ per person

• Oriental Night on 18th April, 2015 for BD14++ per person with a selection of Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese and other Asian specialties! Sushi lovers can enjoy sushi and sashimi stations too.

• Grill Night on 19th April for BD10++ per person with BBQ buffet of steaks, sea food and more!

Business Lunch buffet at Julio’s Restauranté & Café with Middle Eastern & international specialties PLUS a live cooking station daily from 12.30pm to 3.30pm for BD4.9 ++ Hot Grill night with a live BBQ with every Thursday, Friday and Saturday for BD10++ at H2O Lounge with special F1 drinks!

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1756 5888

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Bushido

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa

Enjoy a special 5-course set menu including Asian, Australian and local delicacies throughout the F1 week!

Enjoy a special Pan-Asian menu throughout the month – a la carte and set menu. Don’t forget to try the new desserts!

Business Lunch at Primavera for BD10++ from Sunday to Thursday, noon to 3pm

Friday Brunch from 12pm to 3.30pm with unlimited

Thai Lounge for BD17 net from 6pm until 11pm

food and drink for BD18.5++/BD24.5++

Bentobox lunch daily for BD9 Smart Menu lunch from Saturday to Thursday with a

3-course menu served in 30 minutes net for BD10 net

Sunset dinner from Sunday to Wednesday from 7 to 8.30pm and enjoy a 15 per cent discount if you dine before 8.30pm For bookings, call Tel. +973 1758 3555

Wednesday Steak Night

Grilled to perfection, enjoy the best-certified Angus Beef steaks in town.

Where: K Lounge Time: 11am-11pm Price: BD18.5 inclusive of selected beverages

50% Off

Enjoy 50% off on Pizza and pasta nights on Saturdays, and Curries Night on Mondays.

Price: BD5++ after 50% That’s not all! Enjoy BBQ and salad nights (additional BD5 for selected beverages) every Sunday, and TexMex night every Tuesday.

Price: BD6++ after 50% Where: Klouds Restaurant

Asian Buffet Nights

Yummy Asian food, eat all you want.

Where: Klouds Restaurant When: Every Wednesday Price: BD12++/person inclusive of soft drink (addition BD5++ for selected beverages)

Seafood Night

It’s the time for some seafood delicacies.

Where: Klouds Restaurant When: Every Thursday Price: BD12++/ person inclusive of soft drink (addition BD5++ for selected beverages)

Klicious Brunch

Pay for 8 people have 9 people dine. It’s time for those group lunches.

Where: Klouds Restaurant Price: BD14.5++/person inclusive of soft drink (additional BD5++ for selected beverages)

All You Can Eat & Drink Enjoy unlimited sushi for BD14++ from 6pm to 9pm at Imari on Monday

Sushi Wednesdays with unlimited beverages at

Kushi Mori Enjoy a selection of kushi mori dishes with beverages at BD17++ from 6pm to 9pm at Imari on Wednesday

Friday Brunch with unlimited bubbly and house

Caveman Tuesday at Le Sauvage & Le Domain 34 with Rib eye and grape BD14++ per person

beverages at La Med for BD29 net from 12.30pm to 4.30pm

Sauvage BBQ Rib Night All you can eat finest

Seafood Nights at La Med every Wednesday and

beef short ribs BD7++ with drinks on Wednesday & Thursday at Le Sauvage

Saturday Family Lunch Buffet with international

A Very Grown Up Brunch at Le Sauvage & Le

specialties at La Med for BD15++ from noon to 3.30pm

Domain 34 on Friday for BD19++/27++

Lunch Buffet with international specialties at La

Breakfast Buffet at Figs & Olives from Saturday to

Thursday for BD18++ from 7pm to 11pm

Med for BD12.5++from Saturday to Thursday from 12pm to 3.30pm

The K Hotel

The Domain Bahrain

Friday for BD12++ from 6.30am to 10am

Daily Specials at Figs & Olives from Saturday to

Express Lunch 3-course menu at La Med for

Friday for BD9++ from 12pm to 3pm (Get 4 guests and pay for just 3!)

Thali Business Lunch Box with Indian cuisine at Nirvana for BD9++ from Sunday to Thursday, 12pm to 3pm

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1600 0000

BD9.5++ from Sunday to Thursday, 12pm to 3.30pm

Black & White Nights with Chef Yann Bernard

Lejard’s signature Black (BD25++) and White Burger (BD22+) creations every Wednesday, from 7pm at Plums

Trader Vic’s

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1758 6499

by traditional Thai dancers who will present on the terrace, Trader Vic’s lagoon stage daily from Sunday 5th April to Saturday 11th April. Feast on a 3- course Thai set menu, for BD14.5 net.

Elite Resort & Spa

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1758 6555

Thai Special Enjoy entertaining performances

Paelleras Night every Wednesday at Al Noor Tent by the pool. Enjoy an exquisite seafood buffet from 7.30 pm onwards for BD 12 net per person only buffet dinner

Thursday Night Grills at Waikiki with a sumptuous

Crowne Plaza

meat bazaar from 7.30pm onwards for BD12 net per person only buffet dinner

Saturday Family Brunch all month from 12.30pm to 4pm at La Mosaique. Spend the most valuable time of the week with the people you love!

Friday Family Brunch with an array of Middle Eastern and international favourites. Sit back and relax, enjoy the live music or take a dip in the pool while your kids enjoy special games. All this for BD12 for adults and half price for kids under the age of 11 years.

Curry Night every Wednesday night at Spices Indian Restaurant. Guests will be able to choose from a choice of 3 curries, that will be served with rice, poppadoms and naan bread, along with a beverage of their choice.

Chill out Saturday with BBQ at Waikiki from 7.30pm onwards for BD9 net per person For bookings, call Tel. +973 3627 5444

Alaskan Crabs from 1st to 15th April, Sunday to Friday, 7.30pm onwards at Waves Seafood Restaurant. Relish the flavours of the sea with your choice of sauces and personalised, meaty goodness.

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1753 1122

For more information, call Tel. +973 1736 0000 Please be aware that timings and offers are likely to change. It is advised to call up in advance.

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Easter Dining Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain Easter Lunch On 5th April, relish an elaborate lunch buffet with live grilling stations, seafood displays, fresh asparagus, lamb carvings and main courses.

For a sweet ending, stop by the Mövenpick Ice Cream Stations. All this for BD26 net only and inclusive of open grape, brew and sparkling.

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1746 0017

Elite Seef Residence & Hotel Grupo Flamenco “Duquelas al Aire“

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa

“Meat Your Match” at Legendz SteakHouse every Tuesday from 7pm to 11pm with 4-course steak dinner and unlimited selected grape for each course for BD22++

Spanish Festival Enjoy a themed dinner daily at

Tapas from 2nd to 10th April, 8pm onwards with live performances by Grupo Flamenco “Duquelas al Aire”

Business Lunch Enjoy a 2-course Italian menu with 1 soft beverage for BD 7.5++ per person from 12.30pm to 3.30pm daily except Saturday at Medzo

Seasons of France Dig into a buffet of French

Taste of Sicily Enjoy a 3-course menu by Chef

delicacies at Saraya Restaurant every Thursday from 7pm to 10.30pm for BD18 net per person/BD22 net per person

Stefano Demartini for BD15++/BD18.5++ from 12.30pm to 3.30pm and 6pm to 11pm daily except Saturday For bookings, call Tel. +973 1722 7777

Seratana Italiana ‘Italian Night’ Taste Italy on

your plate at Fiamma and Saraya every Monday from 7pm to 10.30pm for BD18 net per person For bookings, call Tel. +973 1763 6363

InterContinental Regency Bahrain Celebrate 150 years of Cocktails

InterContinental Regency Bahrain is celebrating 150 years since drinks mixology was created and the first recipes appeared in print. Enjoy its 50 per cent off on any cocktail until 15th May! Offer is valid per person and for the first cocktail only when you dine at the restaurants

Enjoy Buffalo wings with unlimited beverage for

Friday Family Brunch at Lemon Tree every Friday from 12pm to 4pm. You and your family can enjoy a delectable buffet with Middle Eastern favourites and other classic dishes! There will be live cooking stations and a special buffet for the kids. While you sit back and enjoy the ambience, your kids can indulge in fun activities and entertainment. All this for BD18++ for adults and half price for kids.

Seafood Night every Thursday for BD14++. Enjoy mouthwatering dishes from lobsters, oysters to shrimp and more!

Buffet with grape every Thursday, BD 10++ Executive Lunch Buffet on weekdays for BD9 net

Friday BBQ Brunch Elements Pool & Lounge for BD25 net per person inclusive of unlimited selected beverages and pool access

Jashn -E- Kebab at Rasoi every weekend from for BD10, enjoy unlimited succulent kebabs and Biryani with free flow of soft beverages, BD 15++ with free flow house beverages

daily from 7pm to 11pm at Legendz SteakHouse

Chef’s Gourmet Menu Enjoy Chef David Bell’s 5-course menu for BD28++ from 7pm to 11pm at Legendz SteakHouse

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Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa

from 12.30pm to 3.30pm

American style ‘smoke house’ with special menu

For bookings, call Tel. +973 3602 0733

The Royal Golf Club Special Easter Family Brunch at Links on Friday 3rd April from midday. A giant Easter Bunny and fun Easter Egg Hunt in store for the little ones! All this for BD18 net per adult/BD27 net. Children under 12 years of age BD9.5 net and under 4 years of age FREE. For bookings, call Tel. +973 1775 1262

BD20++ per person from 12pm to 6pm at Elements Pool & Lounge

Mussels Festival for BD11.9++ per person on Thursday and Friday from 4pm to 11pm with one complimentary Stella Artois or glass of grape

Easter buffet on 5th April and you can celebrate with your loved ones feasting on delicious roast turkey at Il Giardino from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Your kids can enjoy a pool side Easter egg hunt, painting, art and craft and many other exciting activities. BD10 per person and BD6 for kids

Sushi Lunch Unlimited at Ruka daily from

12.30pm to 3.30pm for BD12++ inclusive of tea, soup or salad.

Enjoy the Seafood Platter at Red Lions Lounge every Thursday for BD15++ with beverages from 6pm to 10pm For bookings, call Tel. +9783 1711 1999 or email reservation@rameegrandbahrain.com

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa Easter Friday Brunch on 3rd April at La Med and Outdoor Pool Area with a lavish buffet and live cooking stations, while kids enjoy egg hunting! All for BD32++ for adults and BD16++ for kids between 4 to 12 years Easter Sunday Brunch with the family at La Med and Croquet Lawn for BD32 net for adults and BD16 net for kids between 4 to 12 years from 12.30pm to 4.30pm For bookings, call Tel. +973 1758 6499

Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa Easter Brunch at Lemon Tree BD 18++ For bookings, call Tel. +9783 1711 1999 or email reservation@rameegrandbahrain.com

Crowne Plaza Easter Weekend La Mosaique for BD23.950++/ BD18.5++/BD9.5++ for kids between 7 to 12 years and below 6 years FREE! Indulge in chocolate, a sumptuous brunch on Friday, 3rd April and Saturday, 4th April plus the kids get to enjoy special Easter themed activities!

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1753 1122

nightlife Bahrain Confidential April 2015

Most Happening F1 Parties & More!

InterContinental Regency Bahrain Elements Happy Hour Enjoy 30 per cent discount

on food & beverages from 5pm to 9pm, Saturday to Wednesday

Downtown Happy Hour Enjoy 30 per cent discount on food & beverages from 4pm to 8pm daily Cosmopolitan Night Ladies enjoy 3 selected

Cosmopolitan beverages on Saturdays from 9pm to 12am

Bushido FORMULA 1 SPECIAL Global DJ & Producer, Bob

Sinclar will perform on Sunday, 19th April from 9pm until late. The evening will be supported by DJ Albert – L. Tickets in Advance: Standard BD35/VIP BD; Ticket Sales after 17th April: Standard BD50/VIP BD. Table reservations available.

Samurai Monday from 8pm to 11pm. 50 per cent

off selected beverages plus free appetisers. Instagram your selfie and tag #samuraimonday to win exciting prizes every week!

Afterwork on weekdays from 5pm to 8pm. Buy one,

Jam Night with resident band and buy 1 get 1 free on selected beverages from 9pm to 12am daily

get one free on selected drinks.

Ladies Night Enjoy 3 selected beverages on us, only

entry for all and free drinks for the ladies.

for ladies from 9pm to 12am on Wednesday

Jazz Night every Tuesday for BD6.5/BD15/BD40 net

Woman’s Night Out Ladies can enjoy a 50 per cent discount every Monday at all restaurants and bars throughout April

Day Pass at Lagoon Enjoy a day pass from Sunday to Wednesday at Lagoon bar for BD20 per person

Sunset Chill Out Sip on your drink as you enjoy

the view from Tapas’ terrace and listen to great music from 3pm to 6pm. Ladies get one free drink voucher!

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1763 6363

W-Night every Thursday from 9pm until late. Free

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1758 3555

from 7.30pm to 10.30pm on Tuesday

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1722 7777

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa

Trader Vic’s Wahine Tuesday from 6pm to 10pm at Mai Tai

Lounge. Ladies enjoy free selected drinks and complimentary finger foods.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa Tini Tuesdays Ladies enjoy one complimentary martini at Thai Lounge from 6pm to 11pm For bookings, call Tel. +973 1758 6499

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1758 6555

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Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa FORMULA 1 SPECIAL Jay Sean LIVE in Ibrida on

Aphrodisian Night at Imari with free bubbly for

The K Hotel

Cabin Crew Nights Just present your cabin crew ID and enjoy a 50 per cent discount on drinks for you and your friends at Imari on Wednesday and Thursday

Happy Hours

ladies from 8pm to 11pm, on Saturday

16th April Thursday . Tickets: pre sale BD30 and on the door BD35

BD20.7++ per person from Saturday to Thursday

Enjoy happy hours with 30% discount on selected beverages.

Where: Champions Sports Lounge and The K Lounge When: Daily 5-7pm

Happy Hour at The Cigar Lounge with 15 per cent

For more information, call Tel. +973 1736 0000

Drinks with the Flame at The Cigar Lounge for

Enjoy the F1 after dinner party at Ruka from 17th to 19th April from 11pm to 2am for BD10 net and a glass of sparkling complimentary! The live DJ is set to have you grooving and you’re going to love the canapés to go with your drinks.

discount on drinks from 6pm to 9pm

Enjoy the nights at Ibrida as you unwind while sipping on specialty drinks.

• Ladies Night every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9pm to 1am with free flow of selected beverages for ladies.

Elite Crystal Hotel

• Happy Hour every Thursday from 7pm to 10pm

Watch the F1 Race Live at Red Lions Lounge on 19th April from 6pm to 9pm and enjoy beverages with a special discount on bubbly Happy Hour at Red Lions Lounge from 4pm to 8pm, 50 per cent discount on selected beverages For bookings, call Tel. +9783 1711 1999 or email reservation@rameegrandbahrain.com

The Domain Bahrain Ladies Night Out at Txoko from 4pm to 2am, Saturday to Thursday with free drinks for ladies

Classic Happy Hours at Txoko from 4 to 9pm,

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1600 0000

Elite Resort & Spa Ladies Night every day except Thursday at Shift 7

Finesse Nights every Sunday and Wednesday with complimentary beverages for ladies and one lucky winner wins a prize ever. Finesse members can enjoy 20 per cent discount on bills, on any day of the week at Klub 360, LC Lounge and Bora Bora pool side lounge For bookings, call Tel, +973 1736 0360

Karaoke Night every Saturdays at Shift 7 For bookings, call Tel. +973 3627 5444

Crowne Plaza FORMULA 1 SPECIAL

In the week run up to the F1, Harvesters will be hosting an international festival with brews from all over the world at Harvester Bar & Terrace from 2pm to 1am, 12th to 19th April and entry is FREE!

Elite Grande Hotel

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1753 1122

Enjoy special drinks for F1 at Zodiac Lounge • Happy Hour daily from 4pm to 8pm at a 20 per cent discount on beverages • Retro Night with music from the 80’s and 90’s from 8pm to 2am every Saturday

Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain

Saturday to Thursday with 50 per cent off on selected drinks

• Bubbly Night ladies enjoy selected unlimited drinks every Monday from 8pm to 2am

Biru Garden at Imari from 5pm to 9pm on Saturday

• Karaoke Night from 8pm to 2am every Wednesday & Friday

pool access from April right up until Ramadan for BD20 net on weekdays and BD20++ on weekends!

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1756 5888

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1746 0017

with free flow of Kirin draughts or red/white grape, and Izakaya style dishes, BD23++

Drink, Dive & Dine Enjoy dining with drinks and

Melissa Nazareth samples the new menu at

Primavera

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa has always been one of my favourite fine dining places. There’s something about the restaurants’ ambiances that do it for me.

Primavera, their Italian restaurant, and arguably Bahrain’s ‘little Italy’, launched their new menu and welcomed two Michelin starred, Chef Oliver Glowig on the team. I, along with other media members and guests, was invited for an intimate dinner.

I loved the unpretentious plating style, in authentic Italian ceramics but at the same time maintaining the essence of modern dining.

At Primavera, the chefs use fresh local produce, though cooked with Italian techniques. For

Vitello Tonnato at Primavera

instance, our main course was Bahrain’s favourite hammour dressed with a mondo Italiano cherry tomato sauce with capers and black olives. Before that, we were served Vitello Tonnato (read sliced veal dressed in creamy, mayonnaise-like sauce) which was oh so tender and rich – worked-up quite the appetite for our main course. This was followed by a tomato risotto – comfort food – with anchovy and burrata (read cheese). We washed these down with our choice of grape and mocktails. Not to forget, Chef Glowig served us his favourite Caprese cake (named so as it’s a specialty of Capri, an Italian village) with vanilla ice cream, the perfect, sweet and happy ending to a sumptuous meal.

The service at Primavera is impeccable and the whole dim-lit atmosphere with Italian touches – basil in pots on the table, the recreation of a famous Italian painting on the wall, the cutlery, the staff greeting to you with a warm ‘buona sera’ – offer the quintessential ‘Trattoria Moderna’ experience.

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1758 6499

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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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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.

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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

To be included, email: info@ArabianMagazines.com or call +973 1782 2368.

A Story of Honour, Elegance and Integrity For reservations, call Tel. +973 1700 7770

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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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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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 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

exchange rate of BD1=SR10 (less in hotels) and you may be given Saudi money as change.

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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Schools American Curriculum

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

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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

1756 4551 1774 0566 1759 1568 1729 3663 1724 4113 1727 6099 1725 0990 1753 6709 1772 2922 1772 5222 1753 7722 1753 1166 1772 2484 1729 2578 1727 4142 1771 4149 1753 3448 1771 0333 1757 4100 1731 1676 1724 2700

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

1771 7441 1723 0123 1772 8046

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

3987 3357 1753 0020 1753 3558

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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

1724 2641 1727 1157

Speech & Drama

Bahrain Cinema Club Dilmun Amateur Dramatics Society Folk Poetry Society Manama Theatre Club Manama Toastmasters Club

1772 5959 1769 0926 1776 1000 1777 6489 3965 5676

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

Bridge 999 1725 3447 1779 0025 1781 2000 1782 8282 1728 8888 1774 1444

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

1776 4468 3966 7751

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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