Bahrain Confidential March 2015 by Arabian Magazines

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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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Publishers: Nick Cooksey and Rebecca Smith Editor in Chief: Rebecca Smith Editorial: Melissa Nazareth Jenny Ann Thomas Layout and Design: Mohamed Nada Contributors David Hollywood Maria Sorger Dilara Nagib Enosh Kumar John Ridley Nadine Compton Sales Account Manager Zena Williams Sales Coordinator Smily Andrews Events Coordinator Mark Jason Garcia Photographer Shareef Panhatt Business Development/ProDesign Dhanraj S. Distribution Mohammed Yousif Muhammed Shareef P Rafnaj

Editor’s

Letter “Show Me Your Way Of Life” Now, let us be honest with each other – sometimes, we just need to love ourselves a little more. We look at our reflection in the mirror everyday, and think of ways to change how we look on the outside. But what if this month, we make a pact to change the way we look and feel on the inside? Doing this helps make you feel a lot more energetic, full of life and just happier, thus changing the way you feel both physically and emotionally. This issue is packed with everything that is going to help you feel that way. The team decided to focus on health, beauty and wellbeing, date time and more. We have for your spas, fitness, recreation, fun times for the family, travel, and fine dining to give you that much needed push to happiness. We kickstart this month by helping you rediscover your inner-beauty with finding your favourite beauty products, matching fragrances to your personal style, and taking some time off for ‘you-time’, or couple time (from PG 69). When we said relaxation and therapy, don’t forget that retail therapy is a very good way to de-stress,

especially with the launch of Spring-Summer fashion. (from PG 56) Even our contributors, this month must have read our minds because they have based their articles on self- motivation, coaching, self- development and anti- bullying. That being said, we would like to introduce our new contributor to you all. She is the beautiful Nadine Compton- a blogger and a passionate writer. One of our favourites is the 2nd part of our travel story. Looking at all those places, just tempts you into packing your bags and catching the next flight out! (See for yourself, PG 86). You should also make use of Bahrain’s wonderful weather. The island has packed itself with lots of things to do. (events calendar PG 8, nightlife PG 120) All this said and done, we do love eating out. Food is definitely a man’s true love. So, dine away and if you’re looking for a place to eat at, our Gastro section (PG 116) is there to help you make the best choice. OH! It’s COMPETITION time. Win concert tickets, flight tickets, spa time and much more. Check out PG 12, PG 14 and PG 16 for more details.

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Contents MARCH 2015 • ISSUE 147 Online edition at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com

INTERVIEWS

52 54

Amanda Navai - The Design Talk The Hollywood Style - Khirma Eliazov

FASHION

56 57 58 60

Win Pampering Packages From Bliss Spa Win Tickets to Michael Bublé Concert

70 76

Passing Free By David Hollywood

COLUMNS

80 68 82 48 113

Love For Expressive Design- Yojna Shetty

Beauty Buzz Health: Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

Who You Are By Dilara Nagib

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#selfdevelopmentsaturday By Nadine Compton

GASTRO & NIGHTLIFE

115 120

Letter From Bahrain By John Ridley Taste Life By John Ridley

123

Taking Some Personal Time Fun For The Family

Christophe Radvansky Oreste Traetto Kelly Armatage

Car News

Fine Dining Where’s the party?

ESSENTIAL LISTINGS

PROFILES

42 44 46

Massimo Dutti

CARS

Carpe Diem By Maria Sorger

JUICY PICKINGS

72 84

H&M Menswear

BEAUTY, HEALTH & WELL BEING

Win Tickets to watch Drake LIVE

POEM

H&M Womenswear

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY:

COMPETITIONS

12 14 16

TOD’s

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

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Winners Of The Mythos & Insight Gift Hampers 1. Nayab Suhail 2. Rose Gardner 3. Michelle Renji 4. Juri Mohamed 5. Hala Mahdi 6. Imelda Sagpao Deligero 7. Becky Wallace 8. Vidhi Trivedi 9. Nidhi Bargava 10. Azrah Viegas Congratulations to all the winners. Enjoy the hamper!

hank you for sharing the piece on Car Resolutions in your February issue. I recently got my first car; it was a wedding anniversary gift from my husband, I got my license in December last year. Sometimes small things like regularly oiling and getting your car serviced at least every few months can go a long way.

Katie M., Bahrain Congratulations on your new car, Katie! We always try to keep our articles relevant and useful for our readers, not to forget entertaining and informative. We hope you have fun spinning that baby on Bahrain’s roads! Don’t forget to be safe and responsible though – have you read the new traffic rules?

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Love to win Dear Love to win, we are crossing our fingers for you! We have many more competitions lined-up this year, so watch this space and our social media as well.

y fiancé and I were in Bahrain to attend a friend’s wedding. I happened to spot your magazine in our hotel. I found the events calendar, new in Bahrain, the directory and things like that very helpful. We were new to the island and knew nothing so it was almost like a tour guide. Helen, Paris Dear Helen, we’re so glad we could help! Hope you enjoyed your stay in Bahrain. Do visit again.

’ve seen you guys cover local artists and musicians since forever. Loved the articles in last month’s issue featuring Bahrain’s fashion and music talents! So many youth in Bahrain are coming out in the open, showcasing their work which is really putting Bahrain in the spotlight! When publications help to spread the word, it gives them that much needed push to keep going, further promoting the island. Good job! Rob Morgan, Bahrain Dear Rob, we’re ever so happy to promote local talent and you’re right that there is so much of it! In fact, to take our efforts a notch further, our February issue invites readers to get in touch with us about their talents. We will be featuring one every month! Do you love Bahrain Confidential? Now you can share your favourite photos/videos with us and our readers on @confidentialBAH @confidentialBAH Bahrain Confidential For interesting stories and daily updates visit bahrain-confidential.com

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hank you for putting up so many competitions. I love winning gifts and always send entries. I’ve won a few times before an am really hoping I win this time too! Apart from the magazine, I suppose you’ve put up these competitions online as well? Anyway, I’ve emailed and also liked your social media, so please pick me!

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The Race Fever Has Begun The countdown to Race Day has officially begun.

So are you ready to wrap your head around this? GET READY! Bahrain International Circuit is holding a promotional campaign for the Grand Prix weekend, known as “Light Up Your Nights”. While the promotional weekend plans are going on, there will be a nation-wide celebration of motorsport, created by BIC, to help raise the excitment for the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, and they call it, THE RACE FEVER! The Race fever will feature four main events, beginning on 20th March with a tour around the island, featuring three branded Jaguar cars and their promotional teams who will interact with the public and get the excitement started. There will be a fantastic raffle draw, on 27th March. So whoever has purchased to the Bahrain Grand Prix will automatically enter the raffle for a chance to win a Brand New 2015 Jaguar F-Type. If you purchased the tickets during the Early Bird Promotion period, chances of winning the beauty of a car will be doubled. 2nd April features the third Race Fever event to be held and it is with 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. Here is the BEST PART. 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. *Only those with tickets to the Bahrain Grand Prix can attend the Red Bull X Fighter Jam and concerts of The Vamps and Otto Knows. The Grand Prix Weekend We aren’t going to reveal everything just yet. Let’s build the hype for a month, now shall we!

Supporting the F1 action, there will be two supporting championships throughout the three days, The GP2 Series and Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East 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, 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 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, larege selections of children’s entertainment like carnivals, rides, extreme rides, F1 Game Zone and many more. 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. OfficialBahrainInternationalCircuit @BAH_Int_Circuit bah_int_circuit bahrainbic

THE STRIKING NEW

EVOKING LUXURY

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Learn a fun way to teach Your children yoga!

Mini Me Yoga Workshop for parents and teachers

12 noon to 2pm, 21st March 2015 RIA Centre, Adliya BD20 each including light refreshment & mini me yoga pack Training given by a Mini Me Yoga Ambassador from the UK

Hurry Spaces limited! Call and reserve now! For more information: 17716871 or 38382644

All proceeds to Women v Cancer Cycle Africa Challenge to raise funds to fight breast, cervical and ovarian cancer

VISIONS 2015

01 02 MINI ME YOGA WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS Have you tried teaching your little one yoga and it was not successful? Maybe what you needed was this. The Mini Me Yoga Workshop will help you teach your child yoga, the fun way.

When: 21st March Where: RIA Centre, Adliya Time: 12-2pm * Refer to the poster for more information

Art and culture takes centre stage during the American Women’s Association (AWA) upcoming VISIONS Art Exhibition. This exhibition will showcase fine arts and photography. Each piece displayed will be on sale and there will be a wide variety of style, approach and pure abstraction. Opening night will be on Wednesday, 18th March, 7 pm. A special Ladies Morning will be held on Thursday, 19th March, 9am- 1pm, where ladies can view the exhibition at their ease and enjoyment. Exhibition will be open from 9am9pm on 19th -20th March and from 9am-7pm on 21 March.

Where: Swiss-Belhotel, Seef

For more events, gastro, parties & nightlife turn to pages 116 - 121

CRÈME DE LA CRÈME”

The “Crème de la Crème” is a ladies afternoon tea party, sponsored by the Diplomat Radisson Blu. There will be a mini auction of goodies for the ladies, in addition to the top picks of designer wear from the thrift shop, jewellery and other selected items on offer. If you would like to enjoy a little bit of pampering, then the ladies of L’ Occitaine are ready to provide you with mini facials and hand massages.

Where: Grand Ambassador Suite, Majlis, Diplomat Radisson Blu When: Saturday, 28th March Time: 2pm to 5pm. Price: BD8 per person Tickets are available at the Thrift Shop. Call +973 3960 9714 for more information.

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AN EVENING WITH RICKY HATTON AND COMEDIAN PETER MCCOLE

Don’t miss out on spending an evening with International Boxing Legend and British hero Ricky,, more famously known as The Hitman, and comedian Peter McCole. Enjoy a wonderful evening along with a Five star gourmet dinner, live band, raffle draw and a sports memorabilia auction.

When: 13th March Where: Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Price: BD30 For more information, call Tel. +973 34516455 or email sportsspeaker@outlook.com

WEDDING & FASHION ARABIA 2015 IS BACK! 19th-21st March at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre

UNITED WE ARE

Hardwell, currently the world’s #1 DJ is out with debut artist, “United We Are”. This album showcases an impressive line-up of collaborations with Jason Derulo, Fatman Scoop, W&W, Bright Lights, Harrison, Jonathan Mendelsohn, Amba Shepherd, Joey Dale, Luciana Headhunterz, Chris Jones, Haris, Mr Probz, Funkerman feat. I-fan, DallasK, Tiësto, Andreas Moe. This album is primed with club ready hits that are sure to become hit soundtracks this summer season. The album is available on iTunes. For more information, or to order, visit www.unitedweare.djhardwell.com

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March is already looking pretty good with the festival keeping us on our toes. Mark these dates in your calendar because it’s going to be FUN!

When: 5th-7th March Taste Tour: There will be a taste tour where 3 floors of restaurants will offer tasting platters for only BD2 each. Get your tour coupon FREE from the visitor centre and have your card stamped while tasting what the Lagoon has to offer.

For more events, gastro, parties & nightlife turn to pages 116 - 121

and showcasing items from Bahrain and abroad. Artcade: Art displays and industrial art featuring artists, designers, sculptors, carvers and traditional craftsman. An Art space on level 1 of the Lagoon will showcase a wide variety of art forms. *Supported by Batelco and Tamkeen The visitor centre has something for everyone with fun and games, adult gaming areas. Enjoy the Amwaj Xtreme experience with bicycle tours, paddle boarding, kite surfing, health and fitness, open-air cinema in association with Batelco, workshops and much more.

Daily prizes available. Night Market: A vibrant, cosmopolitan mix of stalls selling

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Win Tickets To The Michael Bublé concert in Dubai!

The wait is finally over. Michael Bublé is coming to a place near us with his award-winning number one album hits. Bublé is set to lure the fans with his Grammy winning voices and boyish charm. All you loyal fans will be able to see Bublé belting out hit-making tracks from his fourth consecutive number one album, including It’s A Beautiful Day and Somethin’ Stupid and song covers from artists Bublé says have inspired him over the years, including The Bee Gees and The Jackson Five. When: 12th and 13th March Where: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai Sports City Now, what we want you to know that we are picking lucky winners who can finally live their ‘Michael Bublé’ dreams. Bahrain Confidential has the passes for the show and Gulf Air tickets to fly you to Dubai. Question is, how much

do you want it?

All you have to do is follow us on our social media, comment on the posters of Michael Bublé that we have posted and tell us how much you want it. Bahrain Confidential

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MARCH

08 09 SPRING BARGAIN HUNT

THE THRIFT SHOP

2pm to 5pm

Prepared Open Auditions: Please email or message so as to allocate a time slot. Registration from 4pm: Singers and dancers, who want to audition for a lead role, must prepare a 90 sec performance/act to showcase their stage strengths.

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Now if you are an aspiring singer, dancer or performer and you are keen to take part in the production, then this is for you. So, mark these dates.

*In an unprepared audition, you will be taught a song and a short dance to see how you sing and move. The audition fee is BD2.

Saturday 7th March

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The next MASK Theatre Company Production is going to be ‘CATS’, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The performance is set for December.

Unprepared Auditions: Ages 8-11, 1:00-1:50pm - (first 30 auditionees must register prior to the audition day). Ages 11-15, 2:00-2:50pm - (first 30 auditionees must register prior to the audition day). Ages 16-Adult, 3:00-3:50pm - (first 30 auditionees must register prior to the audition day).

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*For Prepared Open Auditions, you must register at the Inspire Arts Centre for a fee of BD2, between 4 and 5pm on audition day. These auditions are only open to students’ aged 10 to adult. Also, email/ message to allocate a time slot.

When: 6th-13th March Place: Inspire Arts Centre/ River of Joy For more information, email catsinbahrain@gmail.com MASK-Theatre-Company

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Just Hold On, You Can See Drake!

It is official! The hip-hop megastar, DRAKE, is bringing his ‘Would you Like a Tour?’ show to Dubai, for one-night-only. Taking you from where it all started, ‘At the Bottom, to Here’, DRAKE is set to wow the crowds with his endless hits and his first-ever Middle East performance. When: 14th March Where: Dubai International Stadium Now, what we want you to know that we are picking lucky winners who can finally live their ‘DRAKE’ dreams. Bahrain Confidential has passes for the show, Gulf Air tickets and more. Question is,

how much do you want it?

All you have to do is follow us on our social media, comment on the posters of DRAKE that we have posted and tell us how much you want it. Bahrain Confidential

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Celebrity Cosmetic Surgeon Coming To Bahrain Maria Sorger talks about Bahrain’s cultural gems – its traditional, small time cafés and restaurants.

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Renowned Facial Cosmetic Surgeon and founder of Westside Aesthetics, Alexander Rivkin M.D., will be back in Bahrain for a third visit, due to popular demand from the 20th March to the 22nd in collaboration with Purple Patchouli! Dr. Rivkin is an international authority on non-surgical cosmetic treatments and divides his time between patient care, clinical research, educating other physicians and lecturing at scientific conferences throughout the world. He was the first physician in the United States to offer the Non-Surgical Nose Job to help correct cosmetic and nasal irregularities. He has also pioneered the Non-Surgical Chin Enhancement, Non-Surgical Cheek Enhancement, NonSurgical Jowl Lift, Non-Surgical Eye Lift, and Non-Surgical Facelift. Dr. Rivkin also specialises in the many uses of Botox. We all know Botox is used for removing wrinkles but what he uses it for will shock you. He gives his patients Botox to ultimately stop teeth grinding, which inevitably relieves jaw pain and headaches by weakening the muscle that spasms. The doctor also uses Botox on his patients to cure those with hyperhidrosis, which is excessive sweating in certain body parts. For more information log onto www.westsidemedicalspa.com For a consultation and/or treatments with Dr. Rivkin at Derma Care which is located in the Noor Specialist Hospital. Contact Purple Patchouli at 17581051 or whatsapp on 3838 3388 to book.

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Bahrain International

eGovernment Forum 2015 Under the patronage of H.H. Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak AlKhalifa, Bahrain International eGovernment Forum 2015 is being organised by the eGovernment Authority (eGA) in partnership with the Bahrain Society of Engineers, Project Management Institute (Arabian Gulf Chapter) and YouthTech Society. The anticipated event will be held from 15th - 19th March at the Isa Cultural Center and Bahrain International Circuit. The eight specialised workshops, and plenary sessions bring together well-known global speakers from the US, Europe, and Asia.

H.H. Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Information and Communication Technology inaugurates the IT Expo 2014 Opening Ceremony.

his year, Bahrain International eGovernment Forum will host a number of important officials both locally and internationally, in addition to the international speakers. For the first time ever, the European Union (EU) and the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) will also be participating in the forum. The European Union is represented by 50 delegates of experts and officials in the field of smart cities. A group of speakers from the EU will participate in the

eGovernment Success Stories workshop, along with a scheduled closed meeting and workshop on Horizon 2020.

bin Mubarak AlKhalifa, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Information and Communication Technology.

Key Events at the Bahrain International eGovernment Forum 2015

The forum is set to open on 15th March at the Isa Cultural Centre, followed by the plenary sessions, which address key topics such as the Smart Cities and policies towards shifting Smart Cities. University of Fairland and US, where Lecturer Dr. John Burton will present under the title of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Information Policies Expansion Associated with Smart Cities Implementations', along with Professor Claude Rojetto

One of the forum's key highlights will include the awarding of the eGovernment Excellence Award 2015 winners at the event's official opening. The awards will be presented by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed

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who will share France’s experience in the field of Smart Cities. The second session focuses on the Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for Digital Government. Eric Smith, Executive Partner at Gartner, United Kingdom will highlight global best practices and digital government. Jim Jacoby, Software Engineering Expert at Moby, US

and Hala Semeasy, strategic experts in the field of user experience. Additionally, 16th March will hold a closed meeting, of the European Union, where at least 30 delegates from the EU countries will take part. The next three days (March 17th to 19th) will host specialized workshops, organized through the

cooperation between NGOs, institutes, international organizations and specialized speakers from various countries under the supervision of Bahrain’s eGovernment Authority. Bahrain IT Expo 2015 will take place at Bahrain International Circuit from 17th-19th March.

Topics covered at the Workshops:

• Social Media for Business Innovation Workshop by the Social Media Club • Innovation and Entrepreneurship in ICT Environment by Ebtikar Society • Big Data – Future & Challenges by Bahrain Information Technology Society (BITS) • Holistic Business Process Management – Improvement to Transformation by Future Smith • Building Defensible Critical Information Infrastructure by ISACA Bahrain Chapter • PMI Agile Project Management Certification by PMI Bahrain Chapter • System Design & User Experience by Bahrain Internet Society • eGovernment Success Stories by the eGovernment Authority Mr. Mohammed Ali AlQaed showcases Tawasul system stand at the IT Expo 2014.

Bahrain IT Expo will encompass a distinguished group of exhibitors that represent both the public and private sectors. Also, international companies from Hungary and India will showcase complimentary cutting-edge products with outstanding technical demos. For more information, please visit www.egovforum.bh or www.itexpo.bh.

Officials at the Bahrain International eGovernment Forum 2014 Opening Ceremony.

Visitors at the IT Expo 2014.

Winners of the eGovernment Excellence Award 2014.

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“It’s Going To Be A Brilliant Night” The Chuckle Club March Tour

You can always count on The Chuckle Club for that tummy hurting laughter. Three comedians, three days and years of good health- yes, laughter is definitely good for you. Andrew Ryan’s quintessentially Irish storytelling abilities and cheeky, friendly demeanor makes him a natural observational stand up. He is one of the most exciting talents in recent years; in demand as an act and an MC at the biggest comedy clubs across Ireland and the UK. He has performed stand-up on BBC3’s Russell Howard’s Good News, Best of the Edinburgh Festival Live on BBC3 & Live at The Comedy Store for Comedy Central.

Johnny Pemberton is a talented actor/ writer/ comedian who can next be seen in Marvel’s Ant-Man opposite Paul Rudd. He recently wrapped two feature films: Headlock, starring Andy Garcia, and Band of Robeers, alongside Matthew Gray Gubler and Hannibal Buress. This summer he reprised the role of ‘Delroy’ from the hit comedy 21 Jump Street in the sequel 22 Jump Street, opposite Channing Tatum and Jonah HillAmongst other notable feature credits, one to definitely mention is the supporting role in the BBC film, In The Loop directed by Armando Iannucci and starring James Gandolfini. The film was an official selection at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and an Oscar nominee for Best Adapted Screenplay. He has also appeared in Fox's New Girl and Comedy Central's Kroll Show. The previous TV credits include the MTV series Megadrive, It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, ABC’s pilot Bad Mom and the multi-platform teen action series, Aim High.

Jojo Sutherland, is a charismatic comic who performs in major comedy clubs across the UK and Europe. She is known for her compere abilities as she is for her comedy routine. Her natural stage presence alongside her "healthy neglect" attitude to children and life in general has proved extremely popular amongst many and varied audiences. And if that wasn’t all, Jojo also undertakes a variety of work including radio presenting, voiceovers, theatre performance and film. She has always been requested to support other comics on tour the likes of which have included Jenny Eclair, 4 poofs and a piano and most recently Tom Stade. She is also a TV Warm up artist for the BBC1 sitcom, "The Old Guys" and for Pappy’s new sitcom “ Badults”.

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exploring Bahrain Confidential March 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! IL CAPO

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They call themselves ‘The Serious New York Pizza’ and for good reason too. They serve pizzas made of Neo-Neapolitan crust. Those really huge slices will definitely satisfy your pizza cravings. Whether you order the a regular margherita, a beef overdose, any of their white sauce pizzas, or even their fried garlic bread (yes, we said FRIED garlic bread), you will love everything! One thing you must try is their cannolis. It is the perfect end to those guilt-free-eatanything days. Located at Hidd and Riffa. Opening soon in American Alley, Juffair

Meat Central

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It’s the new American restaurant that people are talking about. Serving some good, juicy burgers with those irresistible onion rings. Hmm goodness! Their burgers are exclusively USA Ground Certified Angus Beef-seared on a flat top grill and dusted with their signature seasoning. And if you are really that hungry, add another one of em juicy patties. Located in Sanad

BUTTER CAFÉ

So, truth be told, some of us have been stalking this pretty café on Instagram. For starters, they put up some really gorgeous pictures; I mean who can resist a red velvet cake when they make it look so delicious. But that’s only one item on the menu. Butter Café has a lot of delicious items, all fresh to help your hungry tummy feel satisfied.

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in bahrain Bahrain Confidential March 2015

Having A Good Time

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.

Thursday Night OutMother’s Special At Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain

Need the perfect beginning to the weekend? Enjoy a night of indulgence with unlimited exotic cocktails, beer, wine and gourmet food cooked to perfection, exactly the way you want it. Relish the prime, juicy, US beef served at Silk’s restaurant from 7:30pm to 11:00pm. And on the 19th March, we're having an early celebration of Mother's day, where you dine as your beautiful self in your “I’m a Mom” outfit and stand a chance to win fantastic prizes. Price: BD 22.300 ++/ person all-inclusive. For more information, call Tel. + 973 1746 0017.

Roast Peking Duck

At David’s Stir Fry

We get that most of you already know about this. But, for the sake of our happiness, we need to say it again. The Roast Peking Duck is a must have if you are visiting David’s Stir Fry. Prepared with lots of care, effort and time, the Roast Peking Duck has a fragrant crispy skin and herby meat that can be rolled into pancakes along with the tasty plum sauce spread, scallions and cucumbers. This is truly a delicious meal. Also, David’s is quite a nice place to relax and catch up with your friend if you’re not too hungry.

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Now, moving away from fine dining. Frasers Hospitality is very soon opening the Fraser Suites in Diplomatic Area. We had the chance to see what it looks inside and it is DIVINE! Whether you want a weekend getaway, reside there for a month, a year or however long, Fraser is set to treat you like a King with every suite looking more gorgeous than the other.

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Yes we hash tagged that! You would know why if you were there for the grand opening. Nino Bahrain opened a new branch in Riffa, So, you hungry people don’t need to drive to Seef to get some Delicious Nino’s food in you. Oh make sure you taste the red velvet cake. Yummyness!

2 The First Ever Dolby Atmos System In The Kingdom

Bahrain Cinema Company, or what we all know better as Cineco has introduced the first ever Dolby Atmos system to two screens at Cineco 20 at City Centre Bahrain. You know what that means, it means fantastic audio, we have tested it and we love it! The Dolby Atmos System fills the room with realistic sounds coming from as many as five directions, the fifth being the ceiling. Yes- the CEILING! In a nutshell, it is the 3D of sound.

The History Of Aviation

Bahrain Airport Company has launched a photo exhibition, called the “Flying Feathers” at the departure of Bahrain International Airport. The exhibition is the perfect opportunity for travellers to know a little more of our Kingdom. It consists of rare historical images of BIA and a book title, “Flying Feathers, a History of Aviation in Bahrain”. This will be up for a month, so if you are travelling, make sure you check it out.

10 New Stores!

So, as everyone has heard, there’s a new mall in town. Seef Mall has opened in Muharraq and it’s bigger. Ah, retail therapy is such a stress buster. Don’t you agree? Knowing how strongly we feel about shopping, Al Rashid Group officially opened 10 new shops in Seef Mall Muharraq. It’s all there – Max, Splash, Steve Madden, Sarah’s Secret, New Look, Yours London, Nose, Carpisa, Bossini and Shoexpress. Shop away, we say!

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6 Fits Your Lifestyle

If you have an eye for beautiful details, then you will be happy to know that Fittings House is now open in Bahrain. They are known for quality customised vanities and convenient material that fits into any space. Working with Furnipart, Franke, G*Grass and other brands like Kesseböhmer, Italiana Ferramenta and Salice, you can be sure that your home is going to turn out to spectacular. For more information, visit www.fh-bh.com

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Barrel And Drum

Wooden sunglasses? Yes please! Formed by young and passionate professionals, Barrel and Drum was born to bring a fresh, contemporary and environment- friendly eyewear to the GCC. The debut collection, ‘the Classic Collection’ highlights the beauty of natural wood in the form of iconic styles that suits both men and women. Some of the styles include Black Sandal Wayfarer, Bamboo Wayfarer, Zebra Wood, Ebony Wood Metal Rimless and Ebony Wood Rims. Located at Riyadat Mall, Aali.

We people in Bahrain are always looking for something new to do, something different from the weekly movies and dinner. Well, Land Rover just gave us exactly that. They have launched the first Land Rover Experience Centre in the Middle East & North Africa region. Giving you an all-new terrain adventure, this is the ideal opportunity for Land Rover owners and others to have fun! Located at the Bahrain International Circuit, you can enjoy everything from test sessions to fully immersive whole day courses, where you can experience interactive hands-on driving courses tailored to every skill level.

Marks & Spencer Launches Spring’15 Collection

Marks & Spencer recently previewed its vibrant and flattering Spring 2015 collection. The collection reinterprets the international runway trends into stylish wearable ensembles for both work and play, available in impeccable quality at great prices.

New Hotel In Town

Ibis Hotel, part of Accor Group, is known across the world to be the leading brand in economic hotels. The same leading hotel is now in Bahrain! The new Ibis Seef Manama Hotel is owned by the Action Hotel Management that currently owns a total of six Ibis hotels across five countries.

poem Bahrain Confidential March 2015

PASSING FREE David Hollywood considers the idea of living in the moment so that we can appreciate and live with what we have right now, and how by keeping it real and unconditional we shall come to realise that what is important to us is actually free.

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sheer luxury Bahrain Confidential March 2015

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art space Bahrain Confidential March 2015

“My Love For Expressive Design Has Spanned For Years”

The term ‘beauty’ is interpreted as an amalgamation of notable elements in popular culture that are associated with it such as the Mona Lisa, The Three Graces and a Victorian-era corset. Beauty has been typified as an emotive issue that subjectively transcends mere physical appearances.

Paper Cafe is a branding system that is based on showcasing the core values of a self- expression stationery store through artistic statement, imaginative exploration and personal inspiration.

Beauty The Imbecility of Noise

Whatever They Become

-By Yojna Shetty

Being a designer is a risk of a profession in itself, you aren’t credited on annual reports or your managerial qualities. You are evaluated on how powerful your ideas are.

This poster constitutes the element of noise as a graphical component that is conceptualised with line, colour and shape through common elements of noise, such as pitch, volume and intensity.

The importance of psychological influences and personal development in children has been portrayed through the use of minimal form and contrasting imagery. Social issues like media, welfare and violence are represented through filled silhouettes against delineated figures that signify the vulnerability of children’s temperaments to these issues.

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Poster was based on personal observations of a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural physical features and conventional beauty notions.

The project was created as part of a workshop to illustrate a series of Future Of The Left concert posters based on visual attributes and the content of their music. The multiplicity of human expressions has been explored in this artwork to convey the most prominent visual object in our social environment. Use of a composite image of facial expressions that are influenced by varied environments, moods and emotions in the modern society.

Future Of The Left

Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Portrait

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Memory Loss

Dear Kind Sir

This was based on the incorporation of typography and graphical composition of a legendary singer-songwriter, as integrated into pictorial form through an idiosyncratic placement of lettering and supporting graphic elements.

This is based on various aspects of habitual practices of impoverished beggars in India such as contrasting colours and other visual features that are inferred from their working environment.

*Images Credit: Yojna Shetty

Created to throw light on the condition of memory loss as an ailment through the use of illustrative elements and figurative patterns.

art space Bahrain Confidential March 2015

Yojna Shetty

My Design Life In A Nutshell It is truly difficult to place a lifetime’s worth of work in the field of design into a couple of paragraphs. When I was 7, I came home upset from school. I told my father that I didn’t want to take part in art class. My art teacher yelled at me in front everyone because I painted the sky green and the grass blue. My father took my crude painting, hung it up on his wall and told me that sometimes, it was important to paint outside the lines. I soon began experimenting with artistic expressions of design by myself. I was beginning to realise that I was creatively empathetic to all design forms. I learned the basic principles of design like typography, shape and color and began consuming as much as I could on designers and artists like Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, Paul Rand and David Carson, and their principles of design theory. The time I freshly graduated out of high school, my parents wished the best for me and believed that pursuing an Accounting or Management degree would give me the financial stability required for a well-functioning adult. It took me a day to realise that I wouldn’t be able to work a job I didn’t enjoy doing for the rest of my life; design was no longer just a hobby. I knew I wanted to pursue it as more than just an expressive art form for a living. After acquiring a portfolio of extensive work from Mumbai in an undergraduate design program, I headed to New York to study at Pratt Institute. I learned to be unceasingly inspired by new challenges, and pushed beyond the boundaries of standard ways of thinking and doing things. From the stroke of a paintbrush to the pixelated form in digital media, I soon acquired an avid appreciation for creative expression. Design taught me to open myself up to look at every object in life uniquely. Being a designer is a risk of a profession in itself, you aren’t credited on annual reports or your managerial qualities. You are evaluated on how powerful your ideas are. You take up many different professions on being a designer; you have to be a thinker, a strategist, a communicator and an artist. Sometimes you hit a creative block, but you move on by being inspired by your environment, your professors and your friends. I find myself continuously quenching my thirst for thoughtful inspiration, and to converse with other creatively curious individuals who are responsible for communicating ideas to the world. Design means having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next. And I’m just getting started.

general manager profile Bahrain Confidential March 2015

CHRISTOPHE RADVANSKY

General Manager of Fraser Suites, Diplomatic Area, Bahrain

Hospitable Bahrain Your Career In Hospitality

I started my career in hospitality in Paris and then London, while slowly and gradually working my way up the ladder. During these years, I was able to learn more about the industry by working in different positions. In 2014, I was longing for a challenge in the Middle East, and that’s when Frasers Hospitality was starting this new project in Bahrain. So, I took it up and here I am.

Your Leadership Style

I am a calm person by nature. I speak to people the way I would like them to speak to me, i.e with respect. I ensure sure things are done in a simple and efficient manner, it helps the communication process. I tell the team to always be professionals, but at the same time, have fun, we spend most of our time together. My constant message to our team, partners, and institution is that our guests have to be our daily priority, before anything. In today's world, with social media and the internet, a satisfied client is our best ambassador.

I try to inspire the team to be different than the competition by constant innovation, creativity and uniqueness. Finally, in our wonderful luxury industry, I strongly believe in attention to details, anticipating guest's needs and delivering quality having in mind guest satisfaction and return on investment.

The brand personality of the soon opening Fraser Suites, Diplomatic Area.

First of all, we need to thank our owners for the beautiful property Frasers Hospitality will have the opportunity to operate as of April 2015. It is located right at the entrance of Diplomatic area, offering beautiful one bedroom suites apartments of 67 sqm to two bedroom suites apartments from 104 sqm upto 190 sqm. We offer our guests : • Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi access across the property. • Fully-furnished serviced residence with integrated living, dining, kitchen and bedroom areas • Indoor swimming pool

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Steam and sauna facilities, spa, moroccan bath 24/7 fully-equipped gym All-day dining Meeting facilities 24/7 reception and concierge services and room service • Car park

3 goals you have for Fraser Suites, Diplomat.

At the same level of importance, the 3 goals are: • To have our owners, teams, Frasers Hospitality as a whole to be proud of our property, • To be the 'go-to' place for our corporate guests, families and visitors. • Lastly, by bringing to Bahrain something that is unique and creative, thus creating the difference for our guests.

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general manager profile Bahrain Confidential March 2015

ORESTE TRAETTO

General Manager of IBIS Seef Manama A little about yourself and IBIS, the brand you represent.

I am an Italian who started my career in hospitality in 1999. I joined Accor Group in 2000. Ibis is part of Accor Group. Ibis as most people around the world already know, it is an economic hotel. Ibis Seef Manama is an amazing economic and environment friendly project that consists of 304 rooms, 4 meeting rooms, a pool and a coffee shop. We have a strong concept with our customers. It’s called the ‘15 minutes guarantee’. It works like this. Say you have a concern/need/requirement (reservations, parking, rooms, breakfast, check in- check out) regarding the hotel, which you address to the staff. The hotel ensures that what your requirements will be met within 15 minutes. If the hotel cannot in the said time, that service will be given to you for free. Also worth mentioning is the unique breakfast timings that we have. It is from 4am to 12pm, fit for the early riser, the regular buffet and the late riser. This ensures that regardless of what time you wake up in the morning, breakfast will be served.

Qualities a commendable General Manager should possess. Well according to me, to be a respected General Manager, one must: • Expertise in the job you handle, • Passionate towards work, • Must be flexible and open- minded, • Must have the patience to listen to employee’s concerns.

Favourite spot in IBIS

I have to tell you, the rooms are quite comfortable. One of the roles I play is to test and make sure everything in the rooms is comfortable. I tested them couple of times just because the rooms made me feel secure and cozy.

What makes Bahrain a fantastic tourist destination?

Hospitable Bahrain

Bahrain has a culture, which allows visitors to explore Bahrain’s rich heritage. Also, foreigners like Bahrain so much, as compared to other GCC countries, is the friendliness of the locals. People here are very welcoming and friendly making you feel at right at home.

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Kelly Armatage - Bahrain based Therapist talks about her groundbreaking self help invention.

A.S.K. A Serenity Kit â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A sound mind in a sound bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is the English translation of a famous quotation by the pre-Socratic Greek philosopher, Thales, demonstrating the close links between physical exercise, mental equilibrium and the ability to enjoy life. Though stress and negative habits are a global issue, more and more people around the world are working on themselves to improve their emotional and psychological wellbeing.

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A.S.K. A Serenity Kit, set to launch this month in Bahrain and globally is a simple and easy way to turnaround problems into great success. Kelly Armatage, whose brain child this is, has worked on her own mind for 10 years and on those of some of the most successful entrepreneurs.

different issues. I wanted the world to have access to A.S.K. as a free technique and those that wish to go in depth can buy the KITs.

How did you come up with A.S.K.? And does self-help really work or being guided by a therapist is necessary?

Tell us more about the launch in Bahrain?

Over the last 8 years of coaching people, I discovered a therapy method that re-wires the subconscious and can change any issue. It was initially 25 steps, but I brainstormed it down to 3 simple steps, so people can use it on themselves, without the need for a therapist. It is along the lines of other self help methods like CBT, NLP, EFT and TFT. This project has taken 14 months to complete.

How does it work?

The KIT includes a video tutorial, book, audio book and A.S.K. worksheets. It is quick and easy and can be used over and over again on all areas of your life. In addition, we have the free A.S.K. forum online, the worksheet which is free, plus people can access videos of clients doing the technique with a variety of

her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, who had died of cancer. Another person landed a job within 4 weeks and yet another woman solved a relationship issue she had for 17 years. You could check more videos on our website. A.S.K. can be used for a number of issues including emotional problems, financial stress, weight issues, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting tension, sickness, career stagnation, phobias, addictions, trauma, and abuse.

Any successful A.S.K. cases youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to share with our readers?

We are launching A.S.K. initially in book stores in Bahrain, with a global launch planned after. As well as the KITS, we have plans to have 50 Therapists worldwide train as A.S.K. Facilitators online. It will also be registered with a university, so therapists can study for the A.S.K. diploma and use it within their clinics. We have plans to hold regular A.S.K. Seminars in countries all over the world. I see it becoming a new movement within the self-help sector and due to its fantastic results, it will go on to help many people. For more information visit www.aserenitykit.com

A.S.K. solved someone's insomnia within 20 minutes and the person has slept every night since. A.S.K. also helped a woman release the sadness and pain around

opinion Bahrain Confidential March 2015

Letter From Bahrain

By John Ridley

”Imagine a kind world with no bullying.”

John R Ridley

couple of years ago, I was asked by a major radio network, to research and present a series of radio programmes on workplace bullying; it seemed an odd assignment for me, I knew nothing about the subject but that was the whole point of the series. Discovering what can happen in the workplace, and the effects of bullying upon victims and their families were shocking and distressing; I had no idea that people would take their own lives because of intimidation in their work. Criminalising cyber-bullying is a welcome step, but it remains the tip of the iceberg; little progress is being made on the prevention of violence in a person’s place of employment. Soon after the programmes aired, I was asked to do some work for a large multinational corporation, it seemed an interesting assignment - for a company that claimed to pride itself on it’s ethical business practices. Little did I realise that I too was to become a victim of workplace intimidation; after all, I’m 6ft tall and well built, such things never happen to me - or so I thought. A small percentage of employees see opportunities, and in order to seize the chance, are willing to harm others, or at least try - if they can get away with it. They are people who need to attack others to survive in the workplace; they accuse, threaten, annoy, pester, shame, raise their voices, or shake their fists to intimidate; yet their behaviour is irrational - as my tormentor found to his cost, his actions led to the cancellation of the whole project. An individual can’t stop the destructive acts aimed at them until they recognise what has happened, and that the acts are neither acceptable nor deserved. At first, the victim won’t understand the tormenters actions are arbitrary and capricious,

working a personal agenda to undermine the victim and the employer. Bullies continue with impunity, convinced they can get away with it forever, and they will continue until halted; whilst workplace bullying rarely involves physical violence, the ensuing mental anguish is as debilitating; the longer it takes to stop the greater the toll upon personal health. Responsibility for both the cause and cure of workplace bullying lie squarely on the shoulders of senior management and company executives, only

they can alter the work culture and environment and decide how bullying is treated when exposed. Just as company executives put people in harm’s way, they can provide a safe working environment and encourage a fertile and positive work culture. But, if executives instruct others to bully, targeted employees will never be safe. John Ridley is a Bahrain based journalist, writer and broadcaster; he can be contacted at john@johnridley.media

young talent Bahrain Confidential March 2015

Felix Weaver In The Spotlight This year, we decided to take huge step in supporting young talent. After all, they are going to be ‘The Generation Of Tomorrow’. So we took to the streets to go hunting for those who had that X-Factor, the determination to be in the spotlight. Introducing to you, Felix Weaver. Myself: I am 12 years old, from England, but have lived in Bahrain all my life. I am home schooled so that I can concentrate on my music, which is my passion. I cannot stand England, its too grey and cold! So, every year we go to Spain. They really do have great skate parks and good weather is a definite plus.

Felix Weaver

Music: Music to me is something that can hypnotise people to feel at peace and truly happy. I have been playing since I was 3 years old, starting with drums, but now I concentrate on electric guitar and have 7 in my collection. I compose my own music and am currently working on my first album. I have had the opportunity to play solo performances at various clubs. Also, I have a band called “Bio Shock”, and we hope to play some gigs in Bahrain in the near future. Dreams and Aspirations: I would love to end up doing something in music, preferably heavy metal. To be honest, I just want to enjoy my music and see where it takes me. I hope that’s a professional musician in a band, touring and maybe even world famous one day, but as long as it makes me happy I don’t mind. It is important for me to be free and not be consumed with money and commercial things. Things I Love: Apart from music, love extreme sports, including wakeboarding, skateboarding, and snowboarding, scooting, body boarding and surfing. I love anything to do with nature, even travelling to new places. The more you travel, the more opportunities you find. Inspirations: People who can express themselves and not be afraid doing it are the ones that inspire me. For starters, my dad, he works, but being free is also very important to him. One day, I dream and hope to be able to play in a band like Metallica”

Felix when he was younger Follow the talented Felix, to see where his dreams and talents take him. Felix Weaver/Heavy Metal Guitarist Standard Felix

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interview Bahrain Confidential March 2015

Amanda Navai

The Design Talk By Jenny Thomas

“While she was talking about inspiration, entrepreneurship and being pioneers in your chosen field, I knew that I would be inspired.” Amada Navai is an Iranian- Swedish handbag designer, more popularly known for her stylish and eloquently designed clutches and reversible handbags. How did the journey of designing handbags begin?

From the very start, I’ve wanted to do something of my own, start something, be an entrepreneur. It’s just that I did not know what at the time. When I switched jobs during the crisis, I became unhappy and desperate for a change. That’s when I attended a conference by Sahar Hashemi. She said this line, “You do not have to re-invent something; you just have to improve it”. That’s what inspired me and prompted me to create unique reversible python handbags at a comparatively affordable price.

Amada Navai and Rosemin Manji

background helps me bring out designs that are functional and practical.

What type of woman would you like your bags to attract? Actually not one type in particular. Because of the beauty of the bags and work that goes into each piece, these bags are ones that can be passed through generations. It suits any and all personalities.

The bestseller and trendiest bag.

3 words that describe your collection. Classic, smart, versatile.

Celebrities using your line. Sienna Miller and Kim Kardashian.

What plans for 2015?

I want to enter the US market. It’s a market that I haven’t entered yet. It’s going to be an eventful one, I’m sure.

I have to say, the reversible python handbag, definitely.

Does your background influence your designs?

Yes, a lot of my styles are inspired by who I am. Like say, the Iranian in me influences the vibrant colors like fuchsia, pink, yellow and orange, while my Swedish

What is your opinion about trend? Be the first one to spot and predict it. We started the trend of python bags, with that pop of colour before anyone else did.

Amanda Navai’s collection is available at Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Was a career in fashion something you wanted to do since you were a child? It was in a way. I did not realise it at the time. As a child, I always fancied drawing, Over the years, i drew less and less. When I went to law school, I ended up taking subjects like art history, painting and sculpting. It had nothing to do with my major. But I loved every moment of it. That's when I knew that this is what I wanted to become. Not too many years down the line,and here I am.

You launched your own line of handbags in 2009. Where does the inspiration for the designs come from?

As many people know, the specialty about my collection is that my bags are named after friends who stuck by me through the years. With my bag, I want people to see a confident woman. That is what inspires each and every design. To describe the bag, i would have to say that they are very meticulous; every bag has all the pockets you need to organise your life.

What kind of material do you use for the bags?

My bags are made to accommodate all necessary items, while at the same time, look beautiful. I use the finest Italian leather with exotic skins like cowhide, stingray, python and crocodile.

It’s Now The Hollywood Style Jenny Thomas sits down with the gorgeous creator of luxury handbags that finishes off with Italian leathers and exotic skins. It’s Meet and Greet Time with Khirma Eliazov. Bahrain Confidential’s

Winning over Hollywood style icons isn’t an easy task, especially when it is names like Sienna Miller and Blake Lively for starters. Khirma Eliazove is a former brand consultant and fashion editor, now a well known ‘Accessories Designer’. 54

What according to you is the trendiest bag now? Do you change your designs as the trends change?

To begin with, my collection doesn’t completely follow fashion trends. It is a combination of elegance and functionality. But if you ask me, women are starting to move from the phase where big bags were HUGE. It’s now more about clutches, cross body, satchels and smaller bags. Trends keep coming back. it's like a circle. Sometime soon, people will love big bags again.

What sort of bags do you prefer?

I prefer bags that help organise my crazy busy life; ones that are structured on the outside and smooth and soft on the inside.

Colours of 2015.

I love working with colours like deep wine, metallic and rich emerald. Khirma Eliazov’s collection is available at Saks Fifth Avenue

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THE ESPADRILLE

TOD’S WOMEN’S COLLECTION SS15 The spirit of Made in Italy really sets Tod’s apart, season after season, and Spring/Summer 2015 once again, creates a shoe collection that effortlessly blends form and function. Championing the Espadrille, Tod’s features the famous house Gommino sole. The Neo Espadrille, as it is known, has rope running around the outside of the shoe, but a sole of rubber Gommini ‘pebbles’, giving it a distinctive ‘Tod’s Look’.

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It Smells Of Spring! H&M Women’s Wear

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H&M and style icon, David Beckham presents Modern Essentials by David Beckham. Following the unprecedented success of David Beckham Bodywear, this collection will allow men around the world to share in Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s globally- recognised sense of style. Modern Essentials selected by David Beckham is celebrated with a campaign shot by the famous film director Marc Forster. Id that is not all, David Beckham has also created a new Bodywear Spring collection exclusively for H&M, which are available in stores NOW!

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Rich Colours And Contemporary Styles

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The newest collection of Aura includes rich colour combinations including gold, navy and vibrant elements of emerald green highlighted with gold accents. That combined with contemporary colour palettes adorn the tableware collection.

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Who You Are

You can’t start a new chapter if you’re not prepared to turn the page, says Dilara Nagib. Dilara Nagib

“Find what you’re good at. Do what makes you happy. Chances are, one day you’ll come across something that’s both.”

“So, just a casual conversation – what do you plan to do with the rest of your life? No pressure or anything, but it might totally affect your future.” Finding who you are isn’t easy. Trust me. Just a year ago, I had people constantly telling me to “chill out” and “live my life” because “YOLO” they said. But you can’t start a new chapter in your life if you’re not prepared to turn the page. So, whoosh! New chapter. New page. New book. You’ve got all this ridiculous weight on your shoulders,

because you feel like you have to take everybody’s opinion aboard. Friends, family, teachers, your goldfish. But there’s a downer to trying hard to please everybody every waking second of every single day. It’s just not possible. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion; but put all those “helpful” remarks together and you’ve just got a mess and anxiety’s mating call. Make sure the criticism you’re receiving is constructive, and not just bullying. Whether you’ve got a dad encouraging you to play sports until you’re beat because he wants to raise the

next David Beckam, or you’ve got a mum insisting you help out in the kitchen because she wants to be the proud mother of the next Martha Stewart, you just need to find your own thing. It’s unavoidable and you’ll have people persistently giving their thoughts on your life, but whatever you do, you’ll need to love it. What you do must be a passion from the core of your heart. Not just because someone told you you’ll end up homeless if you don’t sit behind a desk all day. Listen to Bon Jovi, because it’s your life. So – surprise, surprise – you get to decide what to do with it. You suck at football – big deal. You can’t cook for toffee – don’t worry; it’s not the end of the world. We still have room for the next Pablo Picasso, or Angelina Jolie, or Denzel Washington, or Stephenie Meyer, or Claude Monet, or Simon Cowell, or John Green, or Selena Gomez, or Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, or Harry Styles, or Lionel Messi, or Jacqueline Wilson, or Cheryl Cole, or Kylie Jenner, or Will Smith, or Louis Armstrong, or Ludwig van Beethoven, or Britney Spears, or whoever you want to be. We’ll always have room for potential and effort. Wondering about talent? Nah. That part just shows up naturally if it’s mind over matter, if you really want it and you really work hard for it. Find what you’re good at. Do what makes you happy. Chances are, one day you’ll come across something that’s both. Don’t stick to something just because your best friend’s a pro at it. You are not your best friend. You’re you and you’re lovely. It takes time, but everybody’s trying to find their way. Even the person writing this. Dilara Nagib is 14 years old and currently studies at St Christopher’s School. She enjoys reading and writing in her spare time, and aspires to one day become a professional columnist for a reputed magazine in California.

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Match Your Fragrance To Your Style Your personal fashion style says a lot about your fragrance style! Well we are here to tell you that there is a fragrance to match any outfit, whether you’re stylish, edgy or even sophisticated. Wojooh is here to help you pair with your kind of frangrance.

So, let’s divide you into three generic categories. STYLISH: “Are you obsessed with following the latest trends? Are you always stylish?” Then for you, we recommend the brand new Knot, by luxury brand, Bottega Veneta. They have broadened their horizon with perfumes too. The fresh floral matches your style and attitude. Inspired by the Italian coast, the fresh scent is composed of: Top Notes: Mandarin, lime, neroli and orange blossom. Middle Notes: Floral scents like peony, white rose and lavender. Base Notes: Musk and tonka.

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EDGY: “Are you a leather jacket kind of girl? Is your closet consisting of more black than any other colour?” For a girl who loves living off the edge, the new special edition of Black XS, from Paco Rabanne will definitely suit you. Titled “Be a Legend”, this perfume is a special collaboration with the infamous lead singer of the band, Blondie - Debbie Harry. Spray it on for a concert and it will definitely last you all night long! Top Notes: Cranberry, pink pepper and tamarind scents. Middle Notes: Violet, rose and cocoa. Base Notes: Patchouli, vanilla and massoia wood.

SOPHISTICATED: “Are you a sophisticated lady? Is your wardrobe composed mostly of structured suits, pin stripped dresses and the occasional loose blouse?” For the classic woman, you can never go wrong with the timeless Le Pafum by Elie Saab. As you know already he not only designs gorgeous gowns, but he also knows how to make a great fragrance. This fragrance wil; make the best accessory to any sophisticated woman. Top Notes: Aromas of a mandarin tree. Middle Note: Orange blossom and gardenia. Base Notes: Vetiver, rose and honey.

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SPRING S N I R A CL ITES FAVOUR ONE JO MAL & CEDRAT E INCENS

Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil They even have oils too! This oil enhances and nourishes the lips. The Instant Light Lip Comfort Oilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main ingredient is hazelnut, combined with Mirabelle and organic jojoba oil that leaves your lips nourished and moisturised.

A new addition to the cologne intense, Incense and Cedrat is defined by rich and rare ingredients. Using the scent of Omani incense and applying NaturePrint technology, Jo Malone has also incorporated 3 layers of resins, along with lemon and pepper notes, amber-like labdanum ciste, sweet benzoin, complemented by cedrat.

LA MER The New Illuminating Eye Gel The New Illuminating Eye Gel by La Merprovides a refreshing treatment that will instantly light up the eyes. It brightens the eyes, strengthens and protects them. We now reveal this specially designed acupressure technique that helps awaken the eye anywhere, whether at home or on the go. 1. Apply The Illuminating Eye Gel around eyes with ring finger, followed by gentle tapping movements. 2. Place ring fingers at inner brows and slide along brows and temple. 3. Place ring fingers at inner corner of eyes and slide under eyes to temples. 4. Glide ring fingers in circles around eyes. 5. Apply small circles at temples with ring fingers. 6. Cup hands and place them on top of eyes, gently pressing and opening hands.

NG S SPRI N I R A L C ITES FAVOUR Instant Lip Balm Perfector Clarins gives you a new luscious and quite an addictive texture all in an ultra absorbent balm: the Instant Light Lip Balm Perfector comes in six shades that give your lips that beautiful colour.

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DE BLANC N I A L GUER INCARE K S E L PER

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White P.E.A.R.L Sleeping Concentrate Whitening Night Cream This is a comfortable and enveloping gel-cream balm, which combines the properties of moisturising, whitening, regenerating all for good skin recovery. After constant use, the dark spots fade away and the skin becomes brighter than ever.

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Advanced White P.E.A.R.L Drop Whitening Essence Ultra- concentrated in Advanced P.E.A.R.L Complex, this releases Melanin Control Technology’s whitening power, that will everyday reduce the intensity, size and number of existing dark spots and limiting future dark spots.

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ELIE SAAB brings the aquatic world to life, where the fragrance reflects the beach and the sunshine giving the perfume an irresistible elegance. Consisting of fig, Madarin essential oil, orange blossom, white jasmine, Frangipani flower, amber and cedar, this scent is exactly what you need this Spring! 50ml-BD35 90ml-BD49

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Ever wanted to get rid of those dark circles, po ckets and shadows, under your eyes, which brought down the overa ll look of your face? We know we do. Which is why, we present to yo u ELDAN Eye Serum. With top ingredients like Butcherbroom extract, panthenol and hyaluronic acid, this ser um prevents the proble m round your eyes, and reduces wrinkles.

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This Mother’s Day, wh y not show your mother your love and appreciation with a treat from Bath & Body Works. Forever Red and Forever Midnight are the perfect scents to melt your mom’s he art.

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Taking Some Personal Time

To fit a day or at the least a couple of hours of relaxation, therapy or fitness into our busy schedule seems not possible. But truth be told, some people even think of it as a waste of time, travel, money and sometimes effort. But it is important to give yourself or you as a couple, time to unwind whether it is hitting the gym and working yourself out or relaxing at the spa.

Reps Fitness Studio This is a fun health studio that helps you stay fit. It has a bunch of interactive workouts that offer various formulas from power and strength building to high-energy athletic training and core stability, basically total fitness! You can choose from a variety of programmes like Bodybalance (Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates), GRIT series (high intensity interval training in 30 minutes), Shâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bam (addictive dance workout), Bodycombat (high-energy martial arts inspired, non-contact workout), and many more. Located in Juffair *You can apply as an individual or as a couple For more information, visit www.repsfit.com

Bahrain Confidential is determined to try its best and convince you to take time off from your stressful, busy life and enjoy some of our favourite spas and fitness centers. We recommend you book a spa date that involves a soothing massage, a rejuvenating facial and a head massage or a fitness package that you enjoy and not feel compelled to do. Whatever you choose; the point is to walk out of feeling relaxed, stress-free and energetic. *Take our advice and go to the spa at the end of the week. That way, you can relax those muscles you pressured all week. Sherry Spa Sherry Spa and Massage Centre offer an experience that will leave you talking about it constantly. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a beautiful retreat and a perfect place to spend relaxing moments together. Sherry Spa offers couples massages, Ayurvedic massages, aromatherapy, Swedish and Thai massages, hair treatments, facials, body treatments, manicure and pedicure, waxing and threading. Located in Juffair *Ladies and couples only

The Urban Wellness Center A centre dedicated to the sole purpose of therapy and wellness. The Urban Wellness Center provides fantastic healing massage therapy, body detoxifying treatments and purifying facial treatments. It also has a physiotherapy centre that is highly recommended. Located in Juffair * For both male and female KInetix Health Club The Kinetix health club boasts a selection of sophisticated cardiovascular, weight and resistance machines, Technogym equipment, a studio for Kinesis circuits and a lot more accessories that will help you get the body you want. They have a number of fitness experts who are present to help you attain the perfect three- mind, body and spirit. Located at Elite Seef Residence and Hotel *For both male and female

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Bliss Spa The ambience alone at Bliss Spa makes you feel comfortable. As soon as you enter, the light in the room, the colours and hospitality, everything about this place makes you relax. Dedicated to provide only the best to their customers, Bliss spa offers only the best treatments that will leave you feeling like a million years. Owned by the wonderful Muna Akhtarzadeh, Bliss Spa has varieties of facials that answer your skin problems.

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One of our favourite facials is the Crystal Clear Facial. This is their signature facial that provides fascinating instant results. We know because we tried it! They use oxygenated, sterilised crystals to remove the dead skin cells and regenerate fresh new ones leaving your skin silky soft after just one treatment. This facial specifically treats acne scars, pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles. Also, on the top of our list is Computer Aided Cosmetology Instrument (CACI). This treatment uses micro-currents of electricity to stimulate facial or other muscles in the body. The muscles are gently exercised, leading to an increase in the production of protein. This tightens and firms up the muscles and reduces slackness and restores a firmer shape and tone to the face or body. Let’s not forget the packages they have for the body. They have massages that target your problem areas, body scrubs and more. One definitely worth mentioning is the Body Slimming and Contouring using LPG. We have tried it and we LOVE IT.

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It is an all-natural, non-invasive alternative to surgery, with proven results. Yes, it’s true. They use Endermologie, which is a science of mechano stimulation that acts on skin aging and breaks fat, or the word we fear, cellulite; it breaks cellulite in a natural, physiological manner. One of the reasons why we love this spa is because they were first in the Kingdom to start the treatments we mentioned above and they just know how to do it the best! That being said, these were just some of our favourites. If we could choose them all, we would, that’s how result-oriented and relaxing this spa is. Located in Adliya *Ladies only

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Massage: Getting In Touch With Its Many Benefits Massages are commonly known to help you relax and unwind from the pressures and stress of your everyday life. But massage therapy is more than that. It helps you relax muscle tissues, improves circulation, and enhances delivery of oxygen and nutrients and so much more. Massage therapists from Back On The Move helps us understand a little more about the various massages that are available and how they benefit our body in the long run.

Sports massage:

This combines Swedish- Shiatsu and other techniques, which helps prepare athletes for pain performance, prevent injury as well as treats injury. The focus of a sports massage is not on relaxation but preventing, treating injury and enhancing athletic performances.

Pregnancy Massage (Or Prenatal Massage):

Tracey Morgan – Therapeutic/ remedial massage specialising in lymphatic drainage, sport (pre/post) myofasial release work.

Deep Tissue Massage:

Highly recommended for athletes as it aids in the breakdown process of scan tissue. This type of massage is best suited for stiff and painful trouble spots like the neck and shoulder. It targets the deeper layers of muscular and connective tissue.

Trigger Point Massage:

The massage therapists are trained to know the proper way to position and support a woman’s body during massage and how and when to modify technique. The pregnancy massage is known to reduce stress, decrease swelling, relieve aches and pain, reduce anxiety and depression.

Myofascial Release:

All muscles are covered by a thin layer of tissue called “fascia”, which helps maintain good body posture, provide support and strength to the muscles. Very often, fascia can tighten or tend to get stuck (adhesion) in places that prevent relaxation. A Myofascial massage helps stretch fascia to elongate, which in turn results in postural improvement and noticeable relaxation of cramped groups.

Tanita Still – specialising in Therapeutic massage, Sports massage (pre/post event), Pregnancy Massage, Myofacial Release and Basic Reflexology. She will soon be qualified to do Pediatric Massage

This type of massage helps alleviate the source of pain through cycles of isolated pressure and release. If you opt for t his massage on a regular basis, it can naturally help manage pain and stress from chronic injuries.

Neuromuscular Therapy:

Neuromuscular therapy treats the underlying causes of chronic pain, which involve the muscular, and nervous system.

Amelia Ferrer and Jeffrey Ginete – massage therapist, remedial/ deep tissue sport massage

Shiatsu:

Shiatsu literally means “finger pressure”. The basic idea for this type of massage is to fix and balance the flow of energy in the body. It improves the circulation, relieves stiff muscles and alleviates stress that contributes to lack of energy. Shiatsu is a rejuvenating massage.

Amelia Ferrer and Jeffrey Ginete – massage therapist, remedial/ deep tissue sport massage

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APPLE CIDER VINEGARGENIUS INVENTION

What we are about to tell you isn’t a magical shortcut… oh wait it sort of is! We are talking about Apple Cider Vinegar. This is probably one of those items sitting in your kitchen, that doesn’t cost a lot of money and it can be benefit you, your home, your lifestyle, and more. We are about to tell just how.

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1. Non-toxic, all-purpose cleaner. Say bye to harsh chemicals, all for a clean home. Apple cider vinegar can be used in the kitchen and leave your floors looking sparkly. All you have to do is mix couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with water, mix it into a spray bottle, and get to work.

1. Away with dandruff. Mix a tablespoon or two in a glass of water and rinse your hair. This helps reduce dandruff. Now, if you want to get to the ROOT of the problem, combine ¼ cup apple cider vinegar with ¼ cup water, pour it into a spray bottle, apply it to your scalp and let it sit for at least an hour before rinsing.

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2. No more stinky room. To rid your room of any bad odour, pour apple cider vinegar into a shallow bowl and put it where you think it smells the most. Leave it out for as long as it takes for the smell to disappear. 3. Grow your garden without weeds. Apple cider vinegar can be used as a fertiliser especially if you are trying to grow, let’s say blueberries for instance. It can also be used to kill weed. Pour it directly on the areas infested with weed for them to stop growing. 4. Keep pets flea-free. Dilute apple cider vinegar with water and rub the mixture into their fur to get rid of fleas. *It is safe to check with your vet before you do this.

2. Bye warts and bruises. Though we wish they were exclusive to wicked witches, warts can happen to anyone. When they rear their ugly heads, try using apple cider vinegar to eliminate warts. Dip cotton in the vinegar and secure it to the affected area and leave it for the entire night. Now for bruises, follow the same method, minus the overnight bit. 3. Whiten your teeth and say no to bad breath In the unlikely case where you teeth need whitening, depend on apple cider vinegar. Rub it into your teeth for that white smile. And if you are a person who has bad breath and is shy to admit it, just use apple cider vinegar as a mouthwash and feel confident again. 4. Deodorise your feet. So when were talking of odour, let’s say we meant odour of any kind. That applies to stinky feet too. Splash some apple cider vinegar on a tissue wipe your feet clean of the smell.

Food & Drink 1. Make a nice sauce or marinade. This is how we all know apple cider vinegar- in the form of a condiment. That is because it adds life to your sauces and marinades. Just so you know it goes extremely well with kale chips and apricots 2. Make your own tasty juice. They say a spoonful of apple cider vinegar is good for your health. But why go through all of that when you pour it in with different kinds of juice. 3. Flavour your soup. Apple cider vinegar can also add just the right punch of flavor to soups. It gives it just the right amount of OMPH to it!

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4. Get ahead with your baking. When we said baking, we meant baking bread and the other shindigs. Apple cider vinegar helps give your batter that rise that you wanted. And the best part is that because the flavour is so mild, you will barely even notice its there.

1. No more bad stomach. When you are rolling in bed because you have a bad tummy after last night, just think of one thing- Apple cider vinegar. Yes we know we probably are going overboard with it, but it deserves the attention. So, if you drink apple cider vinegar along with water, it helps get your tummy in order. That is because it contains anti-bacterial and antiviral properties. 2. Stop the itch, stat. Your body is itching, and your going mad, apple cider vinegar will give you the relief you need. Apply the solution directly to your itchy area, and enjoy the moment of relief. 3. Sore throat and sinus healer It’s that kind of weather now. Your voice doesn’t sound the same; your sinus is killing you. Mixing a quarter cup of apple cider vinegar with warm water and gargling this mixture chases those germs away. This creates an acidic environment that stops the icky cold-causing germs from living in your throat. Also, try vinegar, honey, warm water and cayenne pepper and sip helps you feel better from nose to chest. 4. Feel energised. If you feel low on energy, boost your energy with this drink. Mix apple cider vinegar with water and add a little bit of honey for that sweetness.

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Giving Coaching A Fresh Prespective Coaching is a skill that has one of the highest returns on investment one study reported 800%! It is not surprising that once your managers start coaching, you can expect breakthrough results for your entire organisation.

or over two decades, people have known the power of coaching rather than “telling”. Yet the default technique for managers still remains the “telling” approach. I admit, in a bid to reach goals, it is tempting to direct – but when we ‘tell’ people what to do, we only get limited results. “Telling” does little to help them, or the team further down the line. On the other hand, coaching people to work things out for themselves and find their own solutions has a huge impact on performance, and ultimately frees up a manager’s precious time. Neuroscience research reveals that learning new things and changing unhelpful behaviours can only be done by creating and practicing new habits – which “wire” new “maps” into the brain. No two people can possibly have the same brain. As we go through life having experiences, our brains are continually making new neuronal connections. The more these connections are used, the more they become “hard-wired”, creating a unique “landscape”. As an analogy, think how a stream carves its way through the land, eventually becoming the Grand Canyon. Because of this uniqueness, we all experience reality, learn, and make sense of the world in very different ways. This is why the “telling” approach is ineffective. If we tell someone how to do something, we are operating from our own brain’s “map of the world”, not his or hers. What makes sense to us doesn’t necessarily make sense to someone else. The two key tools of coaching, generous listening and asking questions work so well because they stimulate people to think for themselves and come to their own conclusions. Every “aha” moment is a new circuit being “wired” into the brain.

Coaching doesn’t generally over-analyse unhelpful thoughts and behaviours as this can embed them even more. Instead, the coach will help the coachee focus on the all-important, acquisition of new, more meaningful maps (new perspectives). Once these new maps have been created, practice is essential to embed the new thinking, and a coaching manager must support an employee in using these new paths, especially in the early stages when the temptation to revert is strong.

Remember! An old path never disappears. This explains why we sometimes have set backs – particularly if we are stressed, and we revert back to old habits. But as we use the new path more and more, the old one starts to get over-grown and less attractive to use. To give an example, I once had a sales person in my team who was convinced she was lousy at her job. My “telling” her she was good simply fell on deaf ears because my map did not correlate with her deeply embedded neuronal map. Things only changed when I stopped asking ‘Why?’ questions, and instead asked her to give me a daily example of her good work. Over time this helped her to create a new “map” and repetition strengthened this neuronal pathway. Coaching-management styles can double the productivity (and engagement) of employees. So what is the lesson for a manager who wants to improve staff performance? That’s right – resist the temptation of "telling" instead listen, and ask questions until they come up with the answers for themselves. That, in a nutshell is coaching! Article Credit: Tom Flatau Tom Flatau MD of Teamworking International Ltd is a company that helps organisations achieve corporate goals by solving leadership and employee engagement issues. For more information, visit www.team-working.com

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Carpe Diem: Seize the day Go with the flow and enjoy the journey, says Maria Sorger.

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“Why not take the plunge and head in the direction you have set for yourself? When conditions change, pause, reflect and then re-focus on the path you want to follow.”

T The coffee shop was crowded with women. Cheerful, energetic, happy women. They had dropped their kids off at school. Their husbands were at work. And they were ready for some serious ‘ME’ time - those precious moments when they connect with girlfriends and feel part of a community that understands them totally and unconditionally. As I sat across the table from my friend she informed me that her husband had just extended his contract and they would be staying on for another year. Whilst she loved being an expat in the gulf with all the little luxuries it offers, her biggest regret was that she had not started her business when

they arrived two years ago, thinking it not worth the investment or effort. “Our plan was to be here for 2 years only.” How many times have you heard people say that? Most probably all of us have said it again and again, but what we all seem to forget is that circumstances change, things do not always proceed according to a well laid out plan, at least not for expats, and before we know it we stay on longer than expected. And we reproach our self for not starting something back then when we first arrived. Seize the day. It is such a powerful and profound statement yet very simple. Three words that describe the way you should live your life. Do not wait for

tomorrow. Do not dwell on the past. Live for the moment. ‘If only’ must not exist in your vocabulary. You have a dream, an idea, you want to start something new – go ahead. By putting limits and boundaries, you are in fact creating excuses for not taking that first step into the unknown. What would have happened if my friend had started her business and then had to move? Best case scenario she would have sold the business – worst case she would have closed it. But think of the experience she would have gathered along the way, how much richer and more fulfilled she would have been. Carpe Diem. It is meant to give you the impulse to act. Don’t wait until you are ready. Don’t wait until the time is right. The right time is NOW. Each one of us has dreams and aspirations but very often we hold back, hanging on to the biggest excuse ‘I am here temporarily’. Why not take the plunge and head in the direction you have set for yourself? When conditions change, pause, reflect and then re-focus on the path you want to follow. Until then, go with the flow and enjoy the journey. As the famous British comedian Hugh Laurie said, “It’s a terrible thing, I think, in life to wait until you’re ready. I have this feeling now that actually no one is ever ready to do anything. There is almost no such thing as ready. There is only now. And you may as well do it now. Generally speaking, now is as good a time as any.” Maria Sorger is a marketing professional and MBA graduate. To share your feedback email: maria.sorger@redlemonsconsulting.com

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#selfdevelopmentsaturday Nadine Compton talks about a way to sightsee if you’re a history buff residing in Bahrain.

here’s this new hashtag trend that I’ve been noticing. I’ve seen it placed at the end of posts on my Instagram and Facebook feeds. It’s called #selfdevelopmentsaturday and it encourages users to better themselves during that day of the week. While I had no intention to “humblebrag” about my weekend plans to my virtual friends, I thought it would be a good idea nonetheless to educate myself, one Saturday and I chose the Bahrain National Museum to do so. It being a weekend, there was a crowd, but nothing too big to deter an avid history buff or a bored family looking to educate their young children. Right from the get-go, the museum is impressive. Beside the entrance is a wide space with statues. Many of them, I was surprised to see, represented the female figure. The layout of the building allows visitors to walk through the history of the island and its people, from ancient to modern. What I found most interesting was one of the first exhibits, which held recreations of the famous burial mounds where locals buried their dead along with jewellery and pottery. This is a unique and important aspect of Bahraini history as the mounds

and their artifacts tells us about prehistoric societies, ones that are widely considered unimportant amongst many religious hardliners as they predate Islam. The burial sites are very rare, (at their peak they numbered 76,00) and at present they are under threat from the expanding developments across the country. There was also a hall devoted to Islamic texts, that held copies of the Quran with gorgeous covers and decorations on the inside pages. A separate hall displayed coins from the ancient society of Dilmun, considered holy land by the Sumerians. Many people know the Epic of Gilgamesh, but they don't know that Dilmun was included in this story and was described as ‘Paradise Garden’. The depictions of animals, people, and scenes from everyday life are also very telling for historians, as they now know what these people considered important. As the halls move forward in history, you can find life-size recreations of traditional Bahraini life. All the exhibits are labelled in both Arabic and English. For visitors interested in art, there is also a gallery inside the museum featuring international pieces of modern artwork. A coffee shop is located

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near the exit, but it never seems to be open. You’ll need to get your caffeine fix somewhere else! All in all, I’d say that the Bahrain National Museum makes for a good “me” day. If you want to bring your noisy kids, that’s entirely up to you. Opening hours are from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Parking is free while the entry fee is BD1 per adult and free for children under 12, so you really don’t have an excuse not to go!

About The Contributor Nadine Compton is a blogger, screen addict and professional procrastinator. She can be found exploring her neighbourhood because she's looking for material for her blog, Pop Culture Middle East, but more so because she wants to ease the general guilt she has for not doing so for the almost 25 years she's lived in the Middle East. When she's not out and about, you can find her wrapped in her potato skin on the couch watching America's Funniest Home videos dubbed in Arabic. Visit www.popcultureme.blogspot.com for her entertaining posts.

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Weekends are not just about partying and nightouts. Especially if you’ve got kids, fun takes a whole new meaning. We hit Bahrain’s roads to discover some really awesome places where you can enjoy as a family.

#1 Amwaj is a great place to escape over the weekend. You could enjoy a lazy brunch with your loved ones at one of the many restaurants in Lagoon Park. Our exploring team has confirmed that a couple of new ones have been added to the list. If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush, the Amwaj Marina offers boating lessons through their Sail Laser Academy, and water sports including windsurfing, jet skiing and more! There are various areas where it’s possible to reach the sea to swim or just sit on the shore and watch the kite surfers. Though not strictly a public beach, this place attracts quite a lot of people who can’t all live there. For more info visit amwajmarina.bh

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Bahrain Fort or Qal’at al-Bahrain is tucked into a corner of Manama. Being on the outskirts of the city, it offers breathtaking views of the sea and highrise buildings of the Bahraini capital. Dozens of tourists flock this place to tour the historical heritage and visit the small museum on site (you need to buy a ticket). You’d find an array of items here including pottery and stamp-seals, more like a less extensive National Museum of Bahrain. The complex has a pretty good museum café too. Just sit on the terrace, enjoying the breeze as you sip a coffee and overlook the fortress and harbour.

It’s right down past the Bahrain International Circuit. Just pack a picnic basket, drop in that beach ball (don’t forget the sun screen) and drive off – if that does make you the best parents in the world, we don’t know what will! The sandy-ish beach has several kids’ play equipment too. A heads-up, Jazayir turns into a ‘bachelor’ hub over weekends, sometimes though a mid-week afternoon visit is a great time for families. And yes, avoid revealing swimwear and ‘drinks’ while you’re here as a way of appreciating local customs.

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Al Dar is an ideal place if you’re looking at a beachy weekend with barbeques, water sports and sun tans. You will have to pay a nominal entry fee – BD5 for adults and BD3 for kids from 1 to 15 years – and don’t forget your CPR or passport. You board a boat from Sitra Fisherman’s Port and the Coast Guard there will ask for it. It’s a small island, perfect for say around 150 guests at a time so you might want to go early if you’re not a crowd lover. This beach spot is a little private so you can go all out with your swimwear but you might want to dress modestly for the boat ride. Al Dar’s opening hours are 9am to 5pm.

Lost Paradise of Dilmun (LPOD) is Bahrain’s first and biggest water theme park and yes, manmade beach. A really popular family destination, this place is worth your time and not less than a whole day! And now’s the best time because the weather is great. We loved the wave machine there on our recent trip, it’s common with water theme parks, nonetheless fun! If you want to relax, just lie down under the sun or if you’re looking at something more exciting then there are a whole bunch of water-based rides too. The entry is BD15 for adults and BD7 for kids under 1.2m tall.

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#5 Bahrain Sailing Club is right next to Jazayir Beach. It has its own private beach area and there’s a snack bar and pools plus boat rental and a small number of chalets. Sporting events take place here, during the winter and so if you’re lucky, you could catch one while you’re at the club. The sailing club has a membership but in case you don’t want one or are here as a tourist, you could just pay BD3 for the day. If you want some privacy with your family, we recommend you book a chalet for BD40, for a family of four – two adults and two kids. It’s pretty safe as well because the security doesn’t allow groups of men to enter, just ladies and couples. For more info, call Tel. +973 1783 6078

#7 Wahooo!, at City Centre Bahrain is another water theme park that you can go to with your family. It’s on the same floor as the mall’s food court. Though a much smaller water park, this indoor-outdoor water park is packed with fun for the full family. There are a range of attractions to look forward to including Master Blaster, Sidewinder, Matt Racer, a Multi Level Rain Fortress, Wave pool, Toddler pool and Lazy River. Wahooo! also has packages for birthday parties if you want to surprise your little one this year! Swimming and surfing instructors are available too so if you’re not really the adventurous one, you can learn to have some fun! For more info, visit theplaymania.com

#8 Ramli Mall, has been gaining popularity as a family mall over the past 5 years or so. There are events happening every other day like coffee mornings, fun for kids, radio road shows and others. The play area is on the same floor as the food court so you don’t have to worry about the kids. Just let them have the time of their life while you relax and have a cup of coffee or shop till you drop! The mall’s got all your favourite brands and even a mother-daughter play parlour on the play area floor! Ramli Mall is located right next to the coffee round about at A’ali (near the driving school).

#9 Bahrain Farmers’ Market Stocking-up on locally grown produce just got more exciting. Bahrain’s favourite Famers’ Market in Budaiya garden is the ideal place to spending the weekend with your kids. Teaching them to eat healthy will go a long way and hey, you get to have fun too. Grab a bag full of juicy tomatoes for your daily salad or even a bottle of sweet, home produced honey for your green tea. There’s something for every kitchen. These markets are open every Saturday until 25th April from 8am to 12pm.

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The recent splash of travel acclaim for the city of Marrakech continues to grow as famous designers visit for inspiration and celebrities jet set there for exotic resort getaways. This chic desert oasis offers tourists a stylish fare of vibrant shopping, striking sightse eing and luxurious accommodations. 2015 is a packed with amazing festivals, events and attractions in the city. Concerts also line the agenda for the year. The Grace Marrakech is ideal for those seeking an escape into a rural retreat with easy access to the vibrant culture, nightlife and enterta inment that Marrakech is famous for. For more info visit gracehotels.com

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S CIETY Launch of Lalique Amethyst Eclat

The launch of Lalique Amethyst Eclat took place at Al Hawaj, City Centre Bahrain on 27th January.

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MotorCity Annual Appreciation

MotorCity held their annual appreciation night at Al Bander Hotel on 28th January.

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Indian National Day Reception

The Indian National Day Reception took place at Diplomat Radisson Blu on 26th January.

Mala Kumar, HE Mohan Kumar and HE Vichai Varasirikul

Mala Kumar, HE Mohan Kumar, Ahmed Rashid Khatabi and wife

HE Mohan Kumar, Mala Kumar, Sh Marwa Al Khalifa and Sh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa

Mala Kumar, HE Mohan Kumar and Ahmed Jawahiri with wife

Diplomats and VIP guests

HE Roberto Vicci, Mohammed Redha, Mohammed Jamal, Mohammed Kooheji and Bader Kooheji

Cake cutting at the celebration

33rd Annual Associates Party

Sheraton Bahrain Hotel held its 33rd Annual Association Party at the Taj Ballroom on 7th Febraury.

Sheraton Annual Associates Party

All dresssed up!

Zain Bahrain and Capital Club Partnership Zain Bahrain renewed its partnership with Capital Club. During the signing

Zain Bahrain and Capital Club renews partnership

*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 Farewell Reception and Welcoming The New GM

Sheraton Hotel bid farewell, to the former General Manager and welcomed the new General Manager, Thomas Flindt.

Antoinette, Jan and friend

Greg, Thomas Flindt and Bobsuri

Moundouh, Zaher and Muhamed

Panos and Gilles

Stress-free Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Bahrain Organized a Presentation on Stress-Free Entrepreneurship at ART Rotana Amwaj Islands on 16th Febraury. Anil Sivadas

Safa Sharif, Anil Sivadas and Khalid Turk

Ligia and Chase’s Wedding Reception

Ligia and Chase’s wedding reception was held at La Med Restaurant on 4th February.

Guy, Karen, Chase and Ligia

Mohammed, Ligia, Natasha, Sam and Bllend

Zena and Ligia

Johanne, Ligia, Chase Vincent and Weena

Sam, Bllend & David, Faye, May, Natasha and Ligia

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

Didem, Zena, Ligia, Chase, Cyrille and Terrye

Chase and Vincent

Karen and Chase

Ligia and Didem

society Bahrain Confidential March 2015

Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Launch of Lexus NS Turbo

The launch of the Lexus NS Turbo was held was held at the showroom on 7th February.

Guests at the launch of Lexus NS Turbo

Models at the launch

VIPs at the launch

Jeremih at Ibrida

Steph and Sylvester

Jeremih rocked Ibrida on 12th February.

Tania, Dana and Alkathyttania

Mishaal, Jennifer, ron and Josh

Fatme and Lucy

Girsh and Deepa

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

Lejon and Kashya

Lia, Vanessa and Alessandra

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Bahraini- French Business Dinner Meeting

The Bahraini-French Business Dinner Meeting took place at Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel on 2nd February.

Alain, Linae and Maryse

Rodolphe and Mohammed

Fareed, Minalee and HE Sahid S Glang

Khaled, Roy and Malcom

Waleed and Nijad

Veroniqve, Kavin and friend

VIPs and guests at the dinner meeting

Launch Of The Renault Captur

The launch of the Renault Captur took place at City Centre Bahrain on 4th February.

Paul, Huda, Farouk, Alok and guest

Husain, Hassan, Prabhu, Alok and Paul

Aldred, Yousif and Salman

Unni, Paul, Sara, Muhamed and Abishek

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

society Bahrain Confidential March 2015

Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Italian Festival

The Italian Festival was held at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa on 18th February.

Alexey and Andey

Alexey and Larissa

Jaffer, Italy Ambassador and Dr. Mohankumar

Ken, Rebecca and Kristy

Muhamed and Sara

Rocio, Jihan, Amal and Mala

Kamal, Sharon and Hamada

Romina, Christina and Malakumar

The K Hotel Annual Staff Party

The K Hotel helpd their annual staff party on 21st February.

The men all smart for the night

The ladies all dressed up

The K Hotel staff at the staff party *Apologies if we have gotten your name wrong as our full-time photographer was on leave.

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Hahn and Park

Sherif and Nawres

Muhamed and Amal

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Guests at the show

Cienna Fashion Show

The launch of Cienna took place at Elite Resort & Spa on 21st February,

Mohammed A. Dadabhai and family

At the launch of Cienna

Mohammed A. Dadabhai and family

Models

Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain 2015 Grand Prix Press Conference

Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain 2015 Grand Prix Press Conference took place on 18th February at the Bahrain International Circuit.

Maher Salman and Sh. Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa

Abdulrahman, Fayez and Muhamed

Ahamed, Ali, Khawa and Fayez

Ahamed, Vikram and Sarry

Aya, Faiza, Rebecca and Jenny

Naziha and Hassan

Samantha and Layla

Baber, Hassan and Sherif

Laurnce and Craig

*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 Launch of The Infiniti QX80

The launch of Infiniti QX80 took place at the Infiniti showroom on 8th Febraury.

Paul, George and Rakesh

Ruzanna and Kristina

Jebin, Fahad and Salman

Anas, Essan, Ahmed, Mohamed and Ahmed

Srikumar and Richard

Merama, Rohit and Aldred

At the launch of Infiniti QX60

Seef Mall Muharraq Tour The tour of the newly opened Seef Mall, Muharraq took place on 10th February.

VIPs and media at the tour of the new mall

BIZLadies At Domain

BIZLadies held a meeting at The Domain on 8th February.

Johanna Koenig (Founder of BIZLadies) *Apologies if we have gotten your name wrong as our full-time photographer was on leave.

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Anne, Zena, Nancy and Florence

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Ministry of Sound

Ministry of Sound entertained the crowd at Bushido on 30th January.

Tim and friends

Mo, Anna and friend

Vivian with friends

All the pretty ladies

Subin, Katia, Jenny, Melissa and Allan

Enjoying the night!

Al Rashid Group At Seef Mall, Muharraq Al Rashid Group opened 10 new stores in Seef Mall, Muharraq.

Ahamed, Ali Matrook, Hussain and Ali Hussain

Irshad Mahmood and Vikas Attri

Munish, Johan and Vijay

Subaer, Kunal, Raguand Azim

Azim, Kunal, Sachin and Ragu

Staff of Al Rashid Group

*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 Press Conference of the opening of The Land Rover Experience Centre

The press conference of the opening of The Land Rover Experience Centre was held on 17th February at the Bahrain International Circuit. Nawaf Khalid Al Zayani, Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa and HE Iain Lindsay

Lulwa and Nada

Aya, Smily and Zena Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa

Paul and Simon

Faiza, Laila and Mohamed

Bruce Robertson and Mark

Salah and Kamran

Press Conference of the 10th Anniversary of Spring of Culture 2015

The press conference of the 10th Anniversary of Spring of Culture 2015 was held at Bu Maher Fort on 22nd February.

HE Essam Awad and Akram

Haithan, Khaild, Aziza and Ayman *Apologies if we have gotten your name wrong as our full-time photographer was on leave.

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Alanood, Reem and Aysha

Aziza, Ream, Reem and Huda

Weadad, Dr. Elei and Layla

Georgie, Sana and Laura

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Italian-Bahraini Friendship Association Dinner

The Italian-Bahraini Friendship Association dinner took place at ART Rotana on 29th January.

Roaya, Fareed, Ron, Ahmed and Iru

Nicola and Myriam

Ameriga and Primo

Uho and Gianlucka

Christina, Hana, Ahmed, Fareed and Roaya

Ingrid and Behnan

Hana, Ahmed, Ibrahim and Manal

The Amanda Navai Collection

Amanda Navai launched her collection at Saks Fifth Avenue on 6th February.

Karine, Nicolla and Luna

Amanda Navai collection

Nour, Rosemin and Shabana

Janeknof, Kelly, Mylene and Aroua

Aisling and Aoife

Uzma, Mark, Nour and Mylene

*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 Grand Opening of Pure Yoga

The grand opening of Pure Yoga took place on 15th February at Hamala.

Zena, Christine, Sonia, Puja and Hanna

Kim and Mone

Nada

Cindy Lee and Christine

Tala, Rheam, Christine and Rocio

Farewell Party

A farewell party for long term resident was held at Awali football club on 19th Febraury. David and Sandra

Brosilee, David and Lynn

Dreena, Pat Valvona, Rose, Jackie and Kathy

Paul, Caroline and Josette *Apologies if we have gotten your name wrong as our full-time photographer was on leave.

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Gary, Alicaia and Mohamed

Gerry and Alison

Carmel, Margaret and Dr. Mark

John, Lordie and Wenty

Stuart, Simon and Louisa

SSG Leadership workshop

SSG Leadership Workshop took place at Capital Club on 17th February.

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Launch of Mercedes AMG GT

The launch of Mercedes AMG GT Took place at The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hoetl & Spa.

Bryan, Logue, Mohamed and Graeme

Lennart and Oliver

VIPs at the launch

Ali and Majed

Joel, Nabeel and Hussain

Ali, Ali, Mahamood and Abdulla

EY Training Centre Open House

EY Training Centre help an open house for the Philippines School at the Al Moayyed Tower on 23rd February.

Fawad, Abdul Azees and Aalal

Dr. Ferdinano and Ashim Kumar *Apologies if we have gotten your name wrong as our full-time photographer was on leave.

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Stephan and Doris

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business Bahrain Confidential March 2015

BUSINESS IN BRIEF Sheraton Bahrain’s New GM

Thomas Flindt recently joined Sheraton Bahrain as the new General Manager, thus continuing his 23-year career with Starwood Hotels & Resorts. He brings with him years of experience along with passion and confidence to take Sheraton to even greater heights. Thomas Flindt

Supporting Local Talent

O Talent, a subsidiary of Obai and Hill, is Bahrain’s First Talent Management Agency. Casting a wide net, they have already started with signing over 28 local professionals and social media personas from over 10 industries that include beauty, fashion, music, health and fitness, art, food, and of course blogging, then of course with people from the GCC and United States as well. This agency is aimed to bridge the gap between talents and organisations and also offer strategic services in endorse management, event appearance, digital presence management and promotions. Visit www.otalent.me for more information

‘The FCB Holiday”

Here is some fantastic news. Qatar Airways has officially launched their new marketing campaign that supports the three- year partnership between Qatar Airways and FC Barcelona. Their second campaign stars Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., Gerard Piqué, Andrés Iniesta and Luis Suárez, visiting a number of destinations within the airline’s network that includes the Maldives, Dallas, Paris and Seoul.

Marina Home now in Pakistan

Marina Home opened its flagship showroom in Lahore, Pakistan in January. The 20,000 sq ft showroom spread across three floors has impressive range of home furniture and furnishings that appeal to consumers who desire multiple options in singular location. The store has a comprehensive in store design based on a modern industrial look, as a design strategy across all stores provides a unique yet complete shopping experience that customers prefer.

Junaid Products Now Available At Dubai International Airport

To further enhance every customer’s shopping experience, the unique products of Junaid Perfumes are now available at the Dubai International Airport duty-free. It has been a successful move to bring the brand closer to customers as now the shoppers will be able to shop for their favourite Junaid product in the state-ofthe-art location while waiting for their flight. As Hamad Fuad, Sales Director said, “Junaid Perfumes has always had the keenness to meet its customers’ expectations by expanding its outreach at both national and international levels. Dubai Airport features a vibrant retail environment and is considered as one of the big hubs in the gulf region, we took this tremendous opportunity to launch our new products at Dubai Airport, to enable us to deliver a value-added experience.”

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Al Rashid Group Supports Bahrain Deaf Society

As part of their Corporate Social Responsibility programme, Al Rashid Group (ARG) is showing tremendous support to the Bahrain Deaf Society. Throughout 2015, ARG has planned to organise initiatives and activities in their effort to facilitate and ease the life of people with special needs in the Kingdom. Along with placing donation boxes in all its current 66 shops throughout Bahrain, a special donation was also organised to assist Bahrain Deaf Society in settling into their new premises, now located in Budayia. Laptops and furniture were offered to Mahdi Al Noaimi, Chairman of the Bahrain Deaf Society. One of the CSR programmes included a children fun day that was organised in Fun City, Oasis Muharraq.

AXA Gulf Wins

AXA Gulf, in a significant boost to its leadership and market reputation across Bahrain and beyond the Gulf and Middle East, has won for the second consecutive year, “Bahrain Insurer of the Year”. The award was given because of their commitment to customers, innovation and consistent delivery of high quality coverage, product diversity, and a strong financial performance.

Members of the Bahrain Deaf Society and Al Rashid Group Management

Batelco’s Child Care House Gets A New Nissan Sunny 2015

Yousif & Aysha Almoayyed Charity, a part of YK Almoayyed & Sons donated a 2015 Nissan Sunny car to Batelco’s Child Care House that will help facilitate their needs. The car was donated in a ceremony that was held at the Nissan showroom.

EK Kanoo Organises Breast Awareness Campaign

In coordination with Bahrain National Insurance, EK Kanoo organised a Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign for all its female employees. More than 70 female employees from various departments and divisions within the organisation attended the session, where they learned about self-breast examination and the importance of the routine mammogram. This was followed by a physical examination that included blood pressure and blood sugar checkups for the attendees. The MoreTech 2.0

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Pets

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If only animals could talk, you’d be hearing their sad, pitiful stories. But since they can’t, we are giving these adorable creatures a voice. One way or another, they have been hurt and abused in ways you would not imagine a human doing to another creature, and yet the fact remains that these animals 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

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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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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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Bentley And Al Zayani Goes Luxury And Performance Motoring The sole importer for Bentley Motors in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Ahmed Zayani and Sons, recently hosted an exclusive drive at the Bahrain International Circuit. VIP Bahraini guests were given the opportunity to experience the fantastic performance of the ultra-luxury Bentley model range that included the Continental, Flying Spur and Mulsanne. So here was the line-up. Three variants from the Continental GT range- GT V8, GT V8 S, and the GT Speed, Mulsanne, Flying Spur luxury sedan W12 and V8 variants.

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EK Kanoo, the sole dis tributor of Toyota and Lexus in the Kingdom Bahrain has brought int of o the island the all-ne w Lexus NX Turbo lux compact SUV. This ma ury rks the entry of Lexus into the luxury compac t The NX Turbo, which is crossover segment. the first Lexus fitted wi th a 2.0 L turbo engin e, will be available in Bahrain in two grades: • The NX 200t •The NX 200t “F Sport ” grade with sporty exc lusive features.

opinion Bahrain Confidential March 2015

Taste Life!

All about fraudulent food

“Next weekend, should you find me selling fresh locally grown pineapples, you may think something to be amiss - especially during the winter.”Says John Ridley

s long as profit can be made, there’s always someone prepared to masquerade a product as something better; since the earliest of times, an unscrupulous few have deliberately mis-sold or adulterated food - it’s the world’s second oldest profession. In ancient Rome, winemakers sweetened wine with lead; in the middle Ages, despite the harsh penalties for selling adulterated food, unscrupulous bakers regularly added potash, tree bark, or twigs to their bread. As industrialisation and urbanisation spread, an increasingly complex food supply chain developed, leaving consumers knowing less and less about the origins and ingredients of their food. Seizing the opportunity to boost profits, during the nineteenth century, many dairy farmers in New York fed their cows with cheap waste from distilleries. Milk from the

malnourished cows was watery and blue-tinted. To improve the appearance, farmers added starch, plaster, chalk and eggs, then diluted it with water, before selling to the poverty-stricken residents of the city. The consequences of the adulterated milk were incalculable - many children died; the backlash prompted landmark food safety legislation. Today, food fraud and adulteration continues, the proportion is probably no greater than in ancient Roman times; but, for every incident, far greater numbers of people become victims. In 1985 a small number of Austrian wineries added antifreeze to their wines, making them seem sweeter and fuller-bodied; many involved in the

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scandal served prison sentences or faced heavy fines. In the UK, during February of this year, peanuts and almonds were discovered being used as a replacement for cumin in prepared meals; the undeclared substitution of the spice with nuts was potentially life threatening to sufferers of nut allergies. We’ve embraced access to low cost food, valuing price above quality; this has created a complex food chain spanning the globe, and as a consequence, we’ve become disconnected from agriculture and the production of our food; with vast profits to be made, nothing is sacred. Today’s complex global food chain is notoriously difficult to police and regulate as food manufacturers source ingredients from China and dozens of others countries. Recently in the US, wheat gluten from China, used in “all natural” pet food, was adulterated with melamine; it killed thousands of cats and dogs. China has suffered many domestic food scandals too, including tofu fermented with sewer water, gutter oil re-sold as vegetable oil, arsenic in soy sauce, bleach in mushrooms and metal cadmium in rice. The US and EU frequently attempt to block hazardous products entering the food chain, but with their huge profits at risk the unscrupulous will find other routes into a lucrative market. When the US imposed a hefty tariff on Chinese honey found to contain antibiotics (used to keep industrially reared bees healthy), the manufacturers rerouted their produce to other countries before hitting the American supermarkets - labeled as Indian or Argentinian. Regulation is essential, but can only provide limited protection against fraud and adulteration; alongside regulation, we all need to build and develop our own relationships with good local farmers and producers. John Ridley is a Bahrain based journalist, writer and broadcaster; he can be contacted at john@johnridley.media

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Delicious Home Cooking Zucchini is the new pasta. Well that is what the internet says. And we aren’t going to try denying that because we sort to believe it ourselves. If you’re a health freak (you would like to be one/ think of yourself as one), then this recipe is definitely one you need to try. This is a flavourful dish and mixing them up just reminds you of the nice windy weather with that little bit of sunshine that we can enjoy only for a limited time now. ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH FIG, ARUGULA AND TURKEY (GLUTEN-FREE) - serves 4-6 ◆ 1 cup turkey slices, chopped ◆ 2 shallots, minced ◆ 1 garlic clove, minced ◆ 3-4 medium zucchini ◆ 1/2 cup Romano cheese, freshly grated ◆ 12 fresh figs, quartered ◆ 3 cups wild arugula ◆ 1/3 cup torn basil leaves ◆ Extra virgin olive oil Let’s get cooking, shall we! ◆ Sauté turkey slices, shallots, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 to 7 minutes or until the turkey is golden and shallots are tender. ◆ Remove from the pan and set aside. ◆ Cut zucchini into thin spaghettishaped noodles. ◆ Add the zucchini noodles to the same pan used for the turkey and sauté for 1 – 2 minutes over medium heat, until just tender. ◆ Season the zucchini noodles with salt and pepper. ◆ Transfer the noodles to a serving dish or bowl, leaving behind any liquid. Add the cooked pancetta and the Romano cheese. ◆ Toss with arugula, sprinkle with the figs and basil and a drizzle of olive oil. ◆ Add additional salt and pepper, to taste. ◆ Serve immediately.

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fine dining Bahrain Confidential March 2015

Crazy Crazy Good!

Everyone has probably heard of David’s Stir Fry. Now if you haven’t, then you are probably new to the island or you haven’t been introduced to our little world of fine dining. That’s all right. We will walk you through Bahrain Confidential’s personal favourite. personal touch. When you see him, ask him for his personal favourites. They are worth the try! All right, now as much an important role as the ambience plays, our rumbling tummies still need some deliciousness. The thing that attracts customers to gourmet dishes is the exquisite aroma. It gets your mouth watering and with a beautiful display on your plate, it truly is enticing.

When we think David’s Stir Fry, we think three things: • Crazy Good, with their wide variety of fresh and bold flavours. • Crazy Hot, from Singapore, Cambodia to Malaysia and Vietnam, their delicious menu geographically covers quite a distance. • Crazy Fresh, this just speaks for itself, doesn’t it! Everything they make is 100 percent made from scratch daily. When you walk into the restaurant, the décor makes you feel very comfortable with a pleasant atmosphere. Mr. David, the owner of David’s Stir Fry visits every table, giving you a

If you look at the menu, you will notice that they divide it into interesting sections like Delectable Plate Teasers (It definitely teases that tummy of yours), Exotica, Small Bites Big Flavours (This is true. They have some of the most interesting combination of flavours, where just a mouthful burst with different flavours so eloquently put together), The Earthy Kind (For the meat eater in you), Feathered Kind (Just love the sound of that) Noble Treasures From The Seas, Vegetables & Tofu, Rice & Noodles and of course desserts. Each of the categories has a generous amount of options, all reasonably prices, thus tempting you to try them all! If we could influence your culinary experience at David’s Stir Fry in anyway, we would like to try. That is why we are about to tell you our favourite dishes. Bon appetite!

Chinese Chive Dumplings Fresh-grounded shrimps enhanced with distinctive flavours of Chinese Chives and a hint of garlic and spices enclosed in noodles pastry. Steamed to perfection.

Yaki Gyoza Crescent shaped dumplings filled with seasoned chicken and shrimp. Pan-fried to perfection.

Beef Tenderloin & Shrimp with Pineapple Served on skewers, this blend of Beef tenderloin, shrimp, pineapple and the portion of salad is lovely mixture of flavours and it’s new on the menu.

Scorpion Prawns Take our word for it. You will order another plate. Fresh prawns marinated with spice and herbs, panko coated and deep-fried. Served with the signature sauce and crispy potato shreds.

Roast Peking Duck This is considered to be the pinnacle of Chinese cooking. Prepared with lots of care, effort and time, the Roast Peking Duck has a fragrant crispy skin and herby meat that can be rolled into pancakes along with the tasty plum sauce spread, scallions and cucumbers.

Crazy Frog Legs Platter Yes, it’s exactly what you read. Frog Legs. A divine delicacy, if you haven’t tried frog legs before, this is definitely worth a try. Two entirely different textures and flavours.

Located in Adliya (+973 1754 0188) and Riffa (+973 1776 0780)

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The K Hotel 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

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) For more information, call Tel. +973 1736 0000

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)

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Dig into a special menu with smoked ribs (mixed platter of beef, chicken and more). Where: Legendz SteakHouse Price: Varies on the choice of ribs Time: Daily for dinner, 7-11pm

Chef’s Gourmet Menu

Relish a tailored 5-course menu by Chef David Bell, personalised to your tastes, with matching grape.

50% Off

Enjoy 50% off on Pizza and pasta nights on Saturdays, and Curries Night on Mondays. Price: BD5++ after 50%

American Style ‘Smoke House’

InterContinental Regency Bahrain Friday BBQ Brunch

Fridays means ‘Eat and drink all you can’. Enjoy the Al fresco dining and live cooking by Chef David Bell. Where: Elements Pool & Lounge Price: BD25 net per person, inclusive of unlimited selected beverages and pool access. Time: 1-4pm

Mussels Festival

It is time for specially cooked mussels with 5 dips of your choice, along with complimentary Stella Artois or a selected glass of grape. Where: Downtown Price: BD11.9 per person Time: Thursdays and Fridays only, from 4-11pm

Where: Legendz SteakHouse Price: BD28++ Time: Daily for dinner, 7-11pm

Business Lunch

Quick business lunch of a 2 course menu with soft beverages by Chef Stefano. Where: Medzo Price: BD7.5++ per person Time: 12:30-3:30pm, daily except Saturdays

Taste of Sicily

A gastronomic Sicilian inspired 3-course menu. Where: Medzo Price: BD15++ only food, BD 18.5 with a glass of Italian grape. Time: 12:30-3:30pm and 6-11pm everyday except Saturdays For bookings, call Tel. +973 1722 7777

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Shellfish menu at Bushido

Elite Seef Residence & Hotel Unlimited Seafood and Sushi

Enjoy unlimited sushi and a delicious seafood buffet. Where: Il Gardino Restaurant Price: BD15 net/person, BD25 net/ couple, BD10net/ child Time: 7pm onwards

Bushido

Jazz and BBQ Nights An evening of jazz and BBQ buffet by the pool. Where: Oasis Pool Price: BD12 net/adult, BD10 net/child Time: 7-11pm

Shellfish Menu

For more information, call Tel. +973 3602 0733

Dish from Bushido

Enjoy a luxurious meal of a wide variety of shellfishes. When: All through March

Smart Menu

Chef Paul Vanlancker

Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain Mussel Madness with Chef Paul

The Belgian master of Leon de Bruxelles, Chef Paul Vanlancker is showcasing his signature mussel dishes at the Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain every evening, from the 17th March until 21st March. He represents the 5th generation of the family business founded in 1893, run by the Vanlancker family, with more than 70 Leon De Bruxelles mussels restaurants around Europe.

The lunch hour- 30 minutes, 3-course menu. It’s fantastic. When: Saturday- Thursday Price: BD10 net Time: Lunchtime

Elite Resort & Spa

Price: BD15.5++

Thursday Night Grills

Group Menus

Where: Waikiki Price: BD12 net/person only buffet Time: From 7:30pm

Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain and KLM give you a fitting end to your weekend during the month of March! Enjoy award-winning brunch spread across 3 outlets at the hotel and win tickets sponsored by KLM. Every Friday is a special Friday with KLM & Mövenpick.

If you’re there as a group, don’t worry, there is a menu that caters to your needs. Price: Starts from BD12

Sunset

Enjoy some fine sashimi and more for your dinner. If you dine before 8:30pm during the week, you receive 15% discount on all food and non-alcoholic beverages. When: Sunday- Wednesday Time: 7-8:30pm For more information, call Tel +973 1758 3555

A meat bazaar with marinades and topping of your choice.

Paelleras Night

The Spanish zing you need with exquisite seafood buffet with a selection of paellas and fragrant rice. Where: Al Noor Tent Price: BD12 net/person only buffet Time: Every Wednesday from 7:30pm For more information, call +973 3627 5444

Please be aware that timings and offers are likely to change. It is advised to call up in advance.

Special Friday KLM & Mövenpick

Monday, Momday

Mothers can enjoy a fresh seafood buffet and relax with live entertainment while the kids play in the entertaining ballroom. Where: Silks When: 16th March Price: BD18.2++ and BD22.3 with alcoholic beverages For more information, call Tel: +973 1746 0017

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The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa Sushi Wednesdays

Indulge in Chef Sonny’s creations of Miso soup, Edamame beans, a platter of sushi. Where: Thai Lounge When: Every Wednesday 6-11pm Price: BD17 net

The Ritz-Carlton Friday Brunch

A buffet of international specialties, unlimited bubblies and house beverages. Where: La Med Restaurant When: Every Friday 12:30-4:30pm Price: BD29 net

Thali Business Lunch Box

Dine like a Maharaja with authentic Indian cuisine. Where: Nirvana When: Sunday- Thursday 12-3pm Price: BD9++/person

Black & White Nights

It is the unique dining experience with Chef Yann Bernard Lejard’s signature Black and White burger creations. Where: Plums When: Every Wednesday from 7pm Price: Black burger BD25++/person, White burger BD22++/person The Mother Of All Brunches It is the lavish buffet selection that satisfies your hungry tummy. Where: La Med When: 21st March 12:30-4:30pm Price: BD29 net/person, BD14.5 net/child Farmer’s Market Visit the farmer’s market and enjoy the natural flavours of Bahrain. Where: Croquet Lawn When: 27th March 8am-12pm Price: Complimentary entrance, BD4++/person for the traditional breakfast. For more information, call Tel. +973 1758 6499

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Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa Family Friday Brunch

A delectable buffet consisting of Middle Eastern favourites, live cooking stations and live entertainment. Where: Lemon Tree Price: BD18++/adult, half price for kids Time: 12-4pm

Seafood Night

Enjoy seafood fresh from the sea. Where: Lemon Tree Price: BD14++ Time: Every Thursday

Elite Grande Hotel Taste of Bahrain

During the Spring of Culture, you have the opportunity to enjoy the all new traditional Bahraini lunch. Where: Julio’s Restaurant and Café When: Throughout March 12:30-3:30pm Price: BD4.9++/person For more information, call Tel. +973 1756 5888

Holi Set Menu

Celebrate the famous Indian festival with a ghazal band and a 3-course meal of traditional flavours and a glass of soft drink. Where: Rasoi Price: BD12++/person Time: 5th-7th March

Sushi Lunch Unlimited

Dine with a view of the infinite Bahrain skyline and unlimited sushi. Where: Ruka Price: BD15++inclusive of tea, salad, miso soup and fruits Time: 12:30pm-3: 30pm

Ravioli Fiesta

Experience ‘La Dolce Vita’ and sample the variety of freshly prepared ravioli along with a sauce of your choice. Where: Rialto When: 19th-30th March

Lemon Tree Buffet

Swiss-Belhotel Seef Business Lunch Buffet

Daily changing international buffet with BBQ specialties. Where: Swiss-Café When: Saturday-Thursday 12:30-3pm Price: BD7 net including soft drinks

International Dinner Buffet

This buffet features starters, main courses from around the world along with homemade pastries and desserts. Where: Swiss-Café When: Saturday- Wednesday 7-11pm Price: BD8 net including soft drinks

Family Lunch Buffet

Enjoy wide selections from the delicious buffet.

Enjoy a lavish buffet at Lemon Tree from Sunday to Thursday from 12:30 to 3:30pm. Price: BD9 inclusive of soft drinks

Where: Swiss-Café Price: BD8++ including soft drink, kids under 12 years pay 50%.

For more information, call Tel. +973 1711 1999

For more information, call Tel. +973 6631 0041

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Trader Vic’s The Italian Menu

Taste the Italian life with pizzas and pastas inspired by Lo Stivale. When: Throughout March Time: Lunch and dinner For more information, call Tel. +973 1758 3555

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa

Price: BD18 net/person inclusive of water and soft drinks BD22 net/person inclusive of selected house beverages

Serata Italiana ‘Italian Night’

Two restaurants bring to you the ultimate in Italian cuisine. Where: Fiamma and Saraya Restaurants When: Every Monday 7-10:30pm Price: BD18 net/person inclusive of two selected house beverages For more information, call Tel. +973 1763 6363

Big4

Two couples, every Tuesday get to enjoy a candlelight dinner with a beautiful view, a belly dancer, singer and an Oud player. Where: Pashawat Restaurant When: Every Tuesday Price: BD40 net for four people or two couples. The price includes a set menu only.

Seasons of France

Get a taste of France with a unique buffet full of French cuisine and delicacies. Where: Saraya Restaurant When: Every Thursday 7-10:30pm

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa

Japan Meets Italy Meisei comes out with a delicious new menu.

Meisei has launched a fantastic new menu. Located in Adliya, Chef Michael Lee has given our taste buds some delicious items to relish on. With a mouthwatering array of fusion creations like the Japanese Matcha Cannelloni, Peking Duck Pizza, Serano Chilli Yuzu Shrimp with Polenta and many more. This only means that you and your loved one must book a table because these dishes are a must-try and are probably going to leave you wanting more.

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Trader Vic’s Cuban Night

Lighten up and live a little. Enjoy the night with salsa dancers, live band and Cuban goodies. Where: Mai Tai Lounge When: 29th March 7-10pm Price: Gents BD15 (includes Cuban gift bag & welcome drink – Cigars, Cigar cutter, Chivas Regal & Mojito) Ladies - Free entry (includes welcome Mojito)

Wahine Tuesday

Ladies night at Traders is all about relaxing and catching up. Ladies enjoy free entry, drinks and complimentary tid-bits. Where: Mai Tai Lounge When: Every Tuesday 6-10pm For more information, call Tel. +973 1758 6555

InterContinental Regency Bahrain

Wine & Jazz Night

Wings And Beer. Anything Else?

Enjoy an evening of jazz and wine, with live jazz band performance.

Where: Elements Pool & Lounge Price: BD20++/person Time: 12-6pm

Where: Noor Lounge Price: BD 6.5 net for two glasses of selected wine BD 15 net for unlimited selected wine BD 40 net for one glass of Château Smith Haut Lafitte and a cheese platter.

Who’s in for delicious platters of Buffalo wings with unlimited draught beer for 6 hours!

Happy Hour

Enjoy 30% off on food and beverages. Where: Elements Pool & Lounge and Downtown When: Saturdays- Wednesdays, 5-9pm at Elements and daily from 4-8pm at Downtown

Unlimited Draught Beer

Enjoy unlimited selected draught beer. Where: Downtown Price: BD25++/person Time: 4-8pm daily

Cosmopolitan Night

Ladies enjoy three Cosmopolitan beverages. Where: Downtown Time: Every Saturday 9pm-12am

Vodka Night

Ladies it’s your time to enjoy the night with three complimentary vodka shots.

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Where: Downtown Time: Every Thursday 9pm-12am

Giroud is coming to show you how to master the art of mixology. When: 2nd-8th March

Afterwork

Unwind after work with the buy one, get one free drink offer. When: Weekdays, 5-8pm

W-Night

Time: Every Tuesday 7:30-10:30pm

Get your girls together and strut what you got with free drinks all night.

For more information, call Tel. +973 1722 7777

When: Every Thursday 9pm-late For more information, call Tel. +973 1758 3555

Bushido Videology

VJ Cutson who is a VJ, DJ and producer, is going to woo the dancefloor with his visual and audio mixes. Also, DJ Albert-L, the 2007 finalist of the infamous DMC DJ Championship will be playing a mix of electro, Latino and world music beats. When: 27th March Time: 9pm-late Price: Free entry for the ladies, advance price for gents: BD10, price for gents on the day: BD20

Cocktail Festival

The Executive Chef of Buddha Bar worldwide, Matthias

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa Sunset Chill Out

While the weather is nice, enjoy the sunset with a cocktail in hand and great music. Ladies will receive a free drink voucher. Where: Tapas When: Everyday 3-6pm For more information, call Tel. +973 1763 6363

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Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa

Thai Lounge

Diana King Live

The world-renowned Jamaican born and raised artist, Diana King with the vocals that separates her from the pack is coming to Bahrain. Known by her fans as ‘Kinsinga’, she has top hits such as ‘Shy Guy’, ‘I Say A Little Prayer For You’ and many more. Where: IBRIDA When: 5th March Time: From 9pm Price: Pre-sale tickets- BD10

Ladies Night

Enjoy ladies night in style, dancing to your favourite tunes. Where: IBRIDA When: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9pm-1am

Red Lions

• Enjoy happy hours, 50% on selected beverages from 4-8pm. • If you want to grab a bite and drink, Red Lions is offering biryani and beer promotion. For more information, call Tel.+973 1711 1999

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa Tini Tuesdays

Ladies, enjoy one complimentary Martini. Where: Thai Lounge Time: Every Tuesday 6-11pm For more information, call Tel.+973 1758 6499

Elite Grande Hotel Happy Hour

Enjoy 20% discount on any alcoholic beverage. Where: Julio’s, H2O and Zodiac Lounge When: Daily 4-8pm

Zodiac Lounge

• Enjoy Retro Night every Saturday from 8pm-2am. • It’s Bubbly night with unlimited drinks for the ladies, every Monday from8pm-2am. • Karaoke all night long with a free round for the best voice, every Wednesday and Friday from 8pm-2am. For more information, call Tel. +973 1756 5888

Elite Crystal Hotel All Night, Every Night

Enjoy dancing to the tunes of DJ Rico Sanchez while sipping on delicious cocktail. Where: Klub 360

Finesse Nights

Ladies get to enjoy unlimited complimentary beverages all night long and a lucky winner wins a luxury prize. When: Every Sunday and Wednesday For more information, call Tel. +973 3336 0300

The K Hotel Happy Hours

Enjoy happy hours with 30% discount on selected beverages. Where: Champions Sports Lounge and The K Lounge When: Daily 5-7pm For more information, call Tel. +973 1736 0000

Elite Resort & Spa Ladies Night

Enjoy ladies night with your chicas. Where: Shift 7 When: Every Thursday

Sing Along

It is karaoke time. So, if you love singing, this is the time to put a show. Where: Shift 7 When: Every Saturday For more information, call Tel. +973 3627 5444

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Last Word Horoscopes I think 2015 will be the year of good movies. And when I say ‘Good Movies’. Movies with intense, worthwhile something that communicate with you, or even ones that you would watch over and over again. Ok maybe that was too deep. All I’m saying is it’s been a while since we are jumping up and down for months, excited for the release of a movie.

ARIES: 21 March - 19 April

It’s probably safe to assume that we are off to a good start, right?! Come on, The Imitation Game, Mortdecai, Selma, American Sniper. These movies have done extremely well in the box offices and they are still going strong.

TAURUS: 20 April - 20 May

How about if I say that “This is only the beginning, the best is yet to come!” If the release dates of the following movies stick to what they are, then my friends, we are looking at weekends booked for movies. Brace Yourself! The Avengers: Age Of Ultron (Release Date: 1st May, 2015) Star Wars- Episode VII (Release date- 18th December 2015) Jurassic World (Release Date- 12th June, 2015) Terminator: Genisys (Release Date- 1st July, 2015) Chappie (Release Date- 6th March, 2015) Pitch Perfect 2 (Release Date- 15th May, 2015) Furious 7 (Release Date- 3rd April, 2015) Cindrella (Release Date- 13th March, 2015) Minions (Release Date- 10th July, 2015) Ted 2 (Release Date- 26th June, 2015) The Fantastic Four (Release Date- 7th August, 2015) The Revenant (Release Date- 25th December, 2015) Frankenstein (Release Date- 2nd October, 2015) And I only scrapped the iceberg!

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A temporary separation from a love partner might have you in a gloomy mood. Find something else to do until they call back.

LIBRA: 22 September - 22 October

Have you been over exercising? Time for less the stressful yoga and tai chi! Don’t push yourself too much.

SCORPIO: 23 October - 22 November

You may be frantic about a responsibility but prioritise carefully and things will surely work out for the better.

Something you’ve almost achieved may slip out of your hands but don’t fret. A few more tasks are left to do before you meet success.

GEMINI: 21 May - 21 June

SAGITTARIUS: 23 November 21 December

You avoid politics but this month you may not. Assess the situation carefully before getting too involved.

A business or romantic partner might be in a foul mood and not tell you why. But it’s got nothing to do with you, stay calm.

CANCER: 22 June - 22 July

CAPRICORN: 22 December - 19 January

You’re making changes but you need to plan for more time. Stay rational and find other alternatives.

LEO:

23 July - 21 August

Are you involved in a search? What you need won’t be found in places you frequent. Look somewhere new!

VIRGO: 22 August - 21 September

Given up on a lost cause? You’re in for a surprise! Get up and look for it or you may lose it forever.

You may meet a new person who you will connect to instantly. Romance is also very likely. Take it slowly.

AQUARIUS: 20 January - 18 February

Is there a secret you’re obsessed with unveiling? You can find few clues without being too pushy with questions.

PISCES: 19 February - 20 March

Your belief systems have been changing but you may not notice it. Don’t be uncomfortable about this shift, everything changes.

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BAHRAIN RESTAURANT GUIDE

Bahrain Confidential’s Favourite

American

Asian

Bennigan’s 1781 3750 Al Safir Hotel, Juffair

Baan Saeng Thai Adliya, 11.30am to 3pm/6pm to 12am

Blaze Burgers 1774 4773 Adliya, 11am to 12am Brasa de Brazil 1758 2225 Seef Mall, 12pm to 11pm Burger King 1750 6070 Juffair & other locations

Bali Orchid 1718 0424 Gudaibiya, 12pm to 12am Chin Li 1771 7717 Adliya, 12pm to 3pm/6.30pm to 11.30pm Curry Country 1753 7555 Juffair, 11am to 2am

Burger Lounge 3984 2840 Amwaj, 12pm to 12am

David’s Stir Fry 1754 0188 Adliya & 1 other location 12pm to 3pm/6.30pm to 11.30pm

Burger Wisconsin 1759 4458 Sa’ar, 11am to 12am

Dajajio Chicken 1732 3244 Oasis Center, Muharraq

Chickey’s 1774 4144 Zinj & 2 other locations, 10am to 1am

Honey’s 3923 8507 Souq, Sunday to Wednesday 10am to 5.30pm/ Friday to Saturday 24 Hours

Chili’s 1758 1221 Seef Mall & other locations Dairy Queen 1750 6070 Juffair & other locations Downtown Bar 1722 7777 InterContinental Regency Bahrain, 4pm to 2am. Elevation Burger 1758 7828 Seef Mall, 12pm to 11pm Fat Burger 1713 1414 Bahrain City Centre & 2 other locations 9am to 1am Franks a Lot 1781 1970 Juffair, 10am to 1am Fuddruckers 1774 2266 Adliya & 4 other locations, 8am to 12am Grub Shack 1713 1363 Al Hamala Hard Rock Café 1729 1569 Exhibition Road, 8am to 1am Jan Burger 1771 2505 Adliya & 5 other locations Johnny Rockets 1756 6565 Al A’ali Complex & 1 other location 8.30am to 1am Melt Restaurant 1749 9900 Shaikh Hamad Avenue, West Riffa & Juffair, a place to sit back and enjoy great burgers, freshly tossed salads, sumptuous sweets, and much more! 11am to 12am

Hot Wok 1717 8083 Bahrain City Centre, 10am to 12am Kontiki Restaurant 1753 1666 Diplomt Radisson Blu Mamy Soup 3919 5343 Exhibition Road, 11am to 11pm Monsoon 1774 9222 Adliya, Saturday to Thursday 12pm to 2.30pm/7pm to 11pm & Friday 7pm to 11pm Nu Asia 1758 7171 Seef, 12pm to 12am Pan Asia 1772 1600 Umm Al Hassam, 11am to 3.30pm/7pm to 11pm Peppers Fusion 1771 7808 Adliya, 11am to 3.30pm/6pm to 12am Pong’s 1753 0800 Exhibition Road Thai Chi 1717 9747 Bahrain City Centre, 12pm to 12am Thailand 1771 7040 Block 338, Adliya, 6.30pm to 11.30pm

A Lounge 1771 0041 Adliya, 11am to 2am Al Riwaq Café 1771 7441 Adliya, 10am to 9pm Aroma Restaurant & Café 1758 2711 Seef Mall, Open for lunch and dinner Café Ceramique Al A’ali Mall, 9am to 11pm Café Lilou 1771 4440 Adliya & 1 other location Saturday to Thursday 8am to 11pm/ Friday 10am to 11.30pm Café T 1775 0777 The Royal Golf Club Café Sayah 1722 4000 Delmon International Hotel, Open 24 Hours Candles Coffee 1771 4844 Adliya, Sunday to Thursday 9am to 1am/ Friday & Saturday 5pm to 1am Caramel 1770 7087 Cyprus Gardens, Budaiya, 8.30am to 12am Columbus Café 1717 2324 Bahrain City Centre, 8am to 12am Costa Coffee 1736 9109 Juffair & other locations Crepe Café 7711 5566 Budaiya & 1 other location Sunday to Wednesday 8am to 12am/ Thursday to Saturday 8am to 1am Deli France 1769 6031 Jawad Dome Sunday to Thursday 8am to 10pm/ Friday to Saturday 8am to 11pm Dome Café 1781 0180 Juffair, Open 24 Hours Friend’s Club 1771 3732 Adliya, Saturday to Wednesday 10am to 12am/ Thursday to Friday 10am to 1am La Maison du Café 1771 7524 Adliya, 8am to 2am

The Noodle House 1766 6353 Seef Mall

Le Chocolat 1711 1144 Seef District 7.30am to 12am

Brazilian

Levante Café 1603 0393 Amwaj, 12pm to 1.30am

Brazil 1782 6686 Adliya. Authentic Brazilian Rodizio. All you can eat + beverages BD16.2++, Friday Brunch BD21++

Ric’s Kountry Kitchen 1772 5550 Juffair

Cafés

Tony Luke’s 1749 4940 Riffa, 11am to 12am

Al Bindaira Café 1774 4066 Adliya, Monday to Thursday 10.30am to 12.30am and Friday 1pm to 1am

Tony Roma’s 1787 0070 Zayed Town, 12.30pm to 1am

Al Bareh Art Café 1771 3535 Adliya, 8.30am to 11pm

BUSHIDO

Maya Chocolat Seef Mall, Sunday to Wednesday 10am to 11pm/ Friday to Saturday 10am to 12am Med Café 1771 3088 Adliya and other locations, 11am to 1am

The Way of the Warrior For reservations, call Tel. +973 17583555 or email: bushido@bushido.com.bh

PAUL Bakery & Restaurant 1717 2321 Bahrain City Centre and 1 other location Skyw@lk Café Marriott Executive Apartments, Juffair 6.30am to 11.30pm Tilly’s 1769 1358 Jawad Dome, Barbar Tea Club Amwaj Islands 12pm to 12am Tea Garden 1711 1999 Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, 7am to 11pm Veranda 1771 5868 Adliya and 2 other locations, 9am to 1am Waterlemon 1758 1785 Al A’ali Shopping Complex 10am to 11pm

Chinese Beijing Chinese 1771 7969 Block 338, Adliya, 11.30am to 3pm/6pm to 12am China Express 1771 7439 Adliya,12.30pm to 1am China Garden 1774 6423 Gulf Hotel, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm Ching 1756 4424 Seef Mall, 10am to 12am First Chinese 1771 3603 Adliya, 12pm to 3.30pm/6pm to 12am Foli 1772 2199 Um Al Hassam, 12pm to 3pm/6.30pm to 11.30pm Hong Kong 1772 8700 Adliya Kowloon 1772 5015 Umm Al Hassam,1am to 3.30pm/6.30pm to 12am Magic Wok 1769 4105 Jawad Dome, Juffair, Open Daily 8am to 11pm PF Changs 1717 9757 Bahrain City Centre

Organic Foods & Café 1333 3285 Seef Mall, 9am to 10pm

Shanghai Hut 1729 2988 Exhibition Avenue 11.30am to 2am

Patisseri Valerie MODA Mall, 7.30am to 9pm

Soie 1753 3533 Sheraton Hotel

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

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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 RESTAURANT GUIDE

Bahrain Confidential’s Favourite Bambino 1753 3336 Sheza Tower Hotel, 24 Hours Café Marisol 1770 1201 Al Bander Hotel & Resort, 7am to 11.30pm Cyprus Taverna 1771 6316 Adliya, 11am to 2pm/4pm to 2am DownTown Lounge 1720 8308 InterContinental Regency Hotel, 5pm to 2am East West Cuisine 1721 0012 Bahrain Financial Harbour, 8am to 5pm Figs & Olives 1600 0000 The Domain Bahrain, 10am to 12am Fusions 1771 3000 Gulf Hotel Ginger Lounge 1737 0037 Majestic Arjaan by Rotana, 6.30am to 11.30pm Healthy Calorie 1736 9399 Juffair, 8am to 12pm Jim’s Restaurant 1771 0654 Adliya, 11am to 3pm/6pm to 12am La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Arts 1771 3000 Ras Ruman, 9am to 10.30pm La Med 1758 0000 The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa Le Bistro 1722 7777 InterContinental Regency Hotel Lemon Tree 1711 1999 Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, 6.30am to 11.30am Links Restaurant 1775 0777 The Royal Golf Club Little Chef 1759 5950 Budiaya, 12pm to 12am Mei N Yu 1601 0160 The Lagoon, 12pm to 3pm/6.30pm to 12am Muju Restaurant & Lounge 1603 9800 Open 24 Hours Nando’s 1782 5100 Juffair, 11am to 2am Prego 1775 1263 The Royal Golf Club, 11.30am to 12am Primavera 1758 0000 Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm Rendezvous 1758 7708 Seef Mall, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm Rimal 1784 5000 Al Areen Palace & Spa, 6.30am to 11pm Salad Boutique 3666 4427 Adliya, 8am to 12am

Selections 1722 7777 InterContinental Regency Hotel 6.30am to 11.30pm Silk’s 1746 0000 Mövenpick Hotel Tamarind 1784 5000 Al Areen Palace & Spa Wednesday to Saturday 12pm to 3pm/ 6pm to 11.30pm & Sunday to Tuesday 12pm to 3pm The Gallery 1746 0000 Mövenpick Hotel Upstairs Downstairs 1771 3093 Adliya, 7am to 11am/12pm to 3pm/7pm to 12am Vins Bistro 1771 7101 Adliya, 10am to 2am Yamin Jana Mediterranean Sea Front Lounge 1603 3800 Dragon Hotel & Resort, Amwaj Open 2pm onwards Zodiac Restaurant 1781 3366 Al Manzil Suites, Juffair, Open 24 hours All day dining offering a wide selection and panoramic views of Juffair from the 15th floor. Zoe 1771 6400 Adliya, Block 338, Saturday to Tuesday, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 12am & Wednesday to Friday 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 2am Zytoun 1729 8008 Novotel Al Dana Resort 6.30am to 12am

Italian

La Pergola 1771 3000 Gulf Hotel

Margherita Pizza & Pasta 1772 3133 Umm Al Hassam, 12.30pm to 3.30pm/ 5.30pm to 12.30am MASSO 1772 1061 The Palace Hotel, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11.30pm Medzo 1722 7777 InterContinental Regency Hotel Open for lunch and dinner Metro Pizza 1779 4000 Sa’ar, 12pm to 12am Mia Mia 1756 4414 Seef Mall, 10am to 12am Mino’s 1774 4777 Adliya, 11am to 12.30am Mondo Restaurant 1753 1666 Diplomat Radisson Blu Ninos 1756 6555 Al A’ali Complex, Seef Papa John’s 1750 6070 Juffair and 18 locations Pasta Art 1700 1750 Zamil Tower, 8am to 6pm Pastarito 1717 9300 Bahrain City Centre & Durrat Al- Bahrain 11am to 12am

BICE 1755 3666 MODA Mall, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11.30pm

Pick a Pizza 1772 0929 Umm Al Hassam & 1 other location 12pm to 1am

Café Spasso 1782 2274 New Zinj, Open 830am onwards

Pizza Empress 1774 2299/1771 7422 Adliya, 12pm to 12am/Fridays 3pm- 12am

Café Italia 1774 4774 Adliya and 1 other location 12pm to 3.30pm/7pm to 11.30pm

Pizza Express 1601 0524 The Lagoon Amwaj, 11am to 12am

Carino’s Italian Grill 1758 7878 Seef Tower, 11am to 12am Coco’s Café 1771 3710 Adliya, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm Cucina Italiana 1700 1317 Al Safir Hotel, Juffair, 6am to 2am Fiamma 1763 6363 Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa 12.30pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm Gusto Pizzeria 1769 5556 Budaiya,12pm to 11pm Italiano 1758 1919 Al A’ali Complex, 11.45am to 11pm JustaPasta 1716 2896 Bahrain Mall

MEISEI

Little Caesars 1717 9400 Bahrain City Centre & 4 other locations 11am to 12am

Pizza Hut 1771 1113 Manama & 10 other locations, 11am to 1am Pizza Inn 1781 1666 Juffair & 1 other location, 10am to 12am Pizza Bella 1782 7133 Juffair & 1 other location, 11.30am to 11.30pm Pizza Company 1781 1830 Juffair & 1 other location, Open 24 Hours Pomodorino 1700 0121 Adliya, 12pm to 1am Prego 1775 1263 The Royal Golf Club, 11.30am to 12am Primavera 1758 0000 Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm Rialto 1711 1999 Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, 12pm to 11.30pm

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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

151 181 191 100 140

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

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Scrabble Bahrain Scrabble League Bahrain Kannada Sangha Saturdays. 6.30pm.

Elham La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art The Bahrain Contemporary Art Society

Taxis are easily available in the capital, Manama, and have meters but be sure to make the driver use the meter. 99% of drivers won’t switch on the meter and will try to charge you double the legal fare. Beware!

Nurseries and Creches

Animal Welfare Al Ahli Animal Centre 1762 2102/3965 4343 BSPCA 1759 1231 Delmon Kennels & Training 3971 7609 Jassim Veterinary Centre (Sugaya) 1723 1242 Modern Animal Health Centre (Budaiya) 1759 0908 Nonie Coutts Surgery, (Manama and Saar) 1724 5515 Pet Arabia 1759 2288 Saar Kennels 1779 2064

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Kelly Armatage Inc. Offering counselling, life coaching and cognitive behavioural therapy sessions Mob: 3993 1399 Email: info@kellyarmatage.com www.kellyarmatage.com Bahrain Meditation Centre Tel: 1771 2545 Email: meditate@batelco.com.bh www.bahrainmeditationcentre.com

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