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New to Town What’s going on, this

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Banish the FlabGet your ideal body with

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Boost Your Negotiation Skills!

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People in most countries dread the thought of winter coming. Whereas I think it’s fair to say most of us are wishing it would come early this year! The humidity is not sparing a soul and one can only wonder when we will finally be able to bring out those autumn-winter knitties which we neatly stacked away earlier this year.

The fashion gurus are not waiting for anyone though! Our fashion section reveals your dream winter wardrobe; particularly Bahraini fashion designer, Amal Al Mulla (Pg 48) who takes laces and floral prints to the next level with her latest collection. Also read about tips on how to choose your leather, shoes and bags to get some heads turning at work (or for your next holiday over EID perhaps?).

Our MAKEOVER is back (Pg 18) and this time we’re introducing a life coach and

fitness pal – cos we’re different, like that! If you want to give yourself a revamp, just in time for New Year, we have what it takes. But please remember we’re looking for readers who really want to make a difference with their looks and we’re not just talking about a new hair colour or cut.

COMPETITION is back!! Check Pg 18 to win.

Bahrain’s entertainment scene has got the temperatures soaring (as if we need it to get any hotter???) There a number of new places to dine, spas to pamper yourselves, music concerts and projects to enjoy, places to shop and yes; comedy, comedy and more comedy – Chuckle Club resumes this month. If you’re looking for a fab fun night, this is one event that should be scheduled into your diary every month. Famous, international comedians are flown in and will have you howling if not crying with laughter the whole night. Check Pg 14 to 20 to see what fun is in store all this month and more!

Now the holidays are over. It’s time to get back into shape! There’s a whole range of fitness gadgets to choose from on Pg 80 so there’s no excuse for carrying around that extra tyre around your waist any longer.

We also bring you the latest dining promotions (Pg 117) and the scoop on Bahrain’s nightlife (Pg 120). Don’t forget to browse through our updated Restaurant Listings (Pg 123).

Lastly, tell us how you like our website. Write to us on [email protected].

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ContentsSeptember 2014 • ISSUE 141

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COMPETITION18 Win a voucher from Build-A-Bear Workshop

Poem30 Journey’s End By David Hollywood

Opinion

114 John Ridley: Letter From Bahrain

40 Dilara Nagib: Back to School

74 Maria Sorger: Stories of a Trailing Spouse

Regulars14 Not to Be Missed: The MakeOver!

80 Tech: Fitness Gadgets

84 Society: Say Cheese!

Art32 Expressing Feminism

Juicy Pickings24 BC Goes Exploring!

28 Inside the Bubble

Tribute10 Robin Williams

Fashion 48 Amal Al Mulla

52 Saks Fifth Avenue

54 Ralph Lauren

56 TOD’S

58 Aeropostale

59 Women’secret

60 Sacoor Brothers

Beauty, Health & Well Being66 Beauty Buzz: Season’s Fragrances

72 Health: YouTube Workout

Cars108 Car News

109 Porsche: Boxter GTS & Cayman GTS

110 Review: Volkswagon Beetle

111 Camry RZ

Essential Listings123 Recommended Restaurants, Nightspots,

Essential Info, Beauty Spots, Sports and Fitness,

Clubs and Associations.

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readers’ letters

EditorDear

Many thanks to all who wrote in last month and apologies if your letter isn’t printed but we get so many.

Keep us informed and keep us in check by sending comments to [email protected] and remember

our response back is said in good humour.

Bahrain Confidential in Spain!Hello, I was on a holiday in Spain,

this Eid and found your magazine in my hotel room. Do you guys distribute to Spain as well? I thought it was just Bahrain and select stores in Dubai. David McGregor, Banker in Dubai

Hello David, at present we only distribute in Bahrain and select Jashanmal stores in Dubai. I suppose one of our readers must have taken the magazine with him/her on a holiday to Spain and left it back at the hotel room.

Quiz ConundrumHi! I took the quiz which was published in your August 2014 issue and it left

me confused. I’m a fashionista and quite the diva among all my friends. Well, “according to your quiz results”, I should stick to tea-shades but I believe I’m the cat-eye shades type; believe me I know myself better than anyone else. You guys need to work harder on publishing the right things! Diva

Hello Diva, you definitely are one! That quiz was a fun thing to do while sipping on your evening cuppa, on your couch. The results are not carved in stone, so relax. And what so wrong about tea-shades? But then we get your point, they are for the intellectual kind!

Incredible IndiaDear Editor, I’m a regular reader of Bahrain Confidential. Thanks to your

website and online edition, I have been able to continue reading the mag even after I shifted to the US two years ago. I particularly loved the travel feature in the last month’s issue. Never knew there were so many interesting places in India that magazines and websites hardly talk of. Most of them promote the Taj Mahal or beaches in Goa – beautiful, but cliché! Keep up the good work! Tanya Martis, Homemaker, USA

Thanks, Tanya! We thought why not take unbeaten path and we’re glad it worked in our favour

InsomniacHi guys, loved the health updates last month. I’ve been on a steady dose of

cough syrup for almost a year just to get myself to sleep at night. I tried one of the apps you guys listed and love my bed now! Henry Dsouza, Entrepreneur in Bahrain

That’s great, Henry. Sleep it off, we say!


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What Men Want?Gadgets. Sports Cars.

Fashion pour l’homme.

New to Town What’s going on, this

month?

Banish the FlabGet your ideal body with

minimal effort!

Boost Your Negotiation Skills!


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Give yourself a break!Kids’ summer camps

Ramadan tipsHow to stay healthy while fasting

Looking to change your wheels?

The best car promotions, this month

Stressed out about thinning hair?

The secret to getting thick,luscious hair in seconds


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Glam-up & DressLike a Celeb

Dream Holiday:India’s 10 Treasures

Max Out Your Summer with Events Galore

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Williams had risen to fame long ago, portraying roles with both skill and enthusiasm.

He had ventured out onto the big screen to play a quite elderly Peter Pan, the big blue Genie from everybody’s childhood, an eccentric Russian gynecologist, a manly nanny, the not-so-waxed figure of Theodore Roosevelt, and of course, Batty Koda.

He had made us laugh until our stomachs hurt, and now, cry until our eyes were sore. Williams was a good soul, one to enlighten the audience that would surround him. He was a man of wit, with humour that got him voted as “Funniest” back in 1969 by his senior class upon his graduation. Williams left this world with a strange heart, the same character of which got him voted as “Most Likely Not to Succeed” that same summer ’69.

And naturally, while Williams produced a charm for the sake of his friends, family, and fans – he was actually severely depressed. Williams had taken on drinking to mute his gloominess; this might have worked for a few years, but did not relive him enough to stop him that night, 11th August, 2014.

But beyond the sad depart of Robin Williams; the hearts of many who needed a lifting spirit had been captivated throughout the years. Williams had proven to summon a party of laughs wherever he went, pulling along characters he had created with the powerful thrill of comedy – the birth to his long-lived fame.

And as people all pay their respects through flowers, speeches, messages via social media such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, this is what we have to say.

“Robin Williams, you will be missed; thanks for the laughs, Rob. Cheers.”

Robin Williams, You Will Be Missed...As he stated in one of his most favourable quotes, beloved comedian and actor Robin Williams was given only a little spark of madness, and he did all not to lose it till his most sudden and tragic death.

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people

Celebrity Trivia

Michael BubléBirthday: 9th September

Birthplace: CanadaBirth Sign: Virgo

His last name is pronounced “Boo-blay”. He had dreamed of becoming famous since

the age of two. His father is a salmon fisherman.

He is of Italian descent, his last name is actually from his Italian ancestry.

He is an international singing sensation,having gone multi-platinum in over 15 countries.

In 2006, when “With Love, Michael Bublé” was released only for a week, the album had reached

Gold status selling an approximate of 500,000 copies. The album had become the biggest

selling CD, Hallmark has ever released. At most of his performances, he closes by

singing without a microphone.

Beyonce KnowlesBirthday: 4th SeptemberBirthplace: TexasBirth Sign: Virgo

Before fame, she won her first talent show with her own rendition of the song, ‘Imagine’. Before the trio became Destiny’s Child, they were

better known as “Girls Tyme”. Former member of Destiny’s Child, she became

successfully known as a solo artist. She is a fan of Middle Eastern music and dance. She is a huge fan of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. She got over her shyness by developing a stage

persona named “Sasha”. Her favourite rapper is Wyclef Jean.

German engineering for everyone.

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Beauty and the

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what’s on

MissedNot To Be

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

Chuckle Club Returns!It’s time to laugh till your tummy hurts!

The ArtistsA familiar voice on radio, Bruce Devlin is a frequent contributor to both BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Radio Five Live. A versatile and adaptable comic he is a regular and favourite also within children’s comedy.

Michael Legge is a stand up, writer, actor, compère, improviser, warm-up and won the 2009 Chortle Best Off Stage Contribution for his blog, and the 2012 Sony Silver award for the podcast Do The Right Thing. He regularly co-presents the Absolute Radio Sunday show.

Stephen Carlin regularly performs on the UK circuit and was also named by Stewart Lee as one of the ‘Ten Best Comedians in the World Ever’. In 2011, Stephen co-created and co-wrote the new BBC Radio 4 show ‘The Headset Set’.

Don’t forget to catch one of these three shows.• Thursday, 18th September at British

Club – Tickets at BD15

• Friday, 19th September at Regency Hotel BBQ Brunch + day use of elements pool + comedy show. With brunch BD30++ else BD15

• Friday 19th September at Royal Golf Club – Tickets BD15; inclusive meal options available

To purchase tickets and for more info email [email protected] or call, Tel. +973 3666 3509

Amanat Ali LIVEWatch the man with the golden voice perform for you.

When: 5th SeptemberWhere: Bahrain International Exhibition CentrePrice: BD5-BD25

*Tickets are available at Yateem Centre.For more information, call Asma+973 33226402, Paresh +973 39884966

Trance Nation- Party No.2!For those who love trance music, this is the party to be. Dance the night away. Ladies enter free with a welcome drink!When: 12th SeptemberWhere: The Domain HotelPrice: Gents- BD10

For tickets and reservations,call +973 16000000 oremail [email protected]

Amazing BSPCA AuctionEnjoy an afternoon dining for a cause with brunch as well as entertainment by Paul Toddy Adams, a charmer from South Africa. There are lots of items and experiences for people to bid for. So, if you are in for a fun afternoon, this is it.

When: 27th SeptemberWhere: Upstairs Downstairs

* Brunch is optional and no charge for taking part in the auction. All funds raised go directly to the Animal Welfare Centre to care for abandoned and abused animals in Bahrain.

For more information or to reserve a table, call Tel. +973 17713093

Movie NightIt’s time to get cosy and snuggly, perfect for movie night. Spend your night watching Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

When: 7th SeptemberWhere: La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary ArtsPrice: BD10- This can be used as credit at the restaurant during the evening.

For more information, call +973 17230123 or email [email protected]

Bruce Devlin

Michael Legge

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COMEDY CENTRAL WITH MAX AMINI

WHEN:6TH OCTOBER

WHERE: DIPLOMAT RADISSON BLU HOTEL

Max Amini, the well-known Iranian-American comedian is about to crack this little island up.

Max Amini, an Iranian- American comedian began his stand-up comedy career at the LA Improv in 2002. For his final class of the comedy workshop, he described himself as the ‘worst kid in class’ at the end of his act, which got the audience very interested in this young and funny man. Since then, Max Amini has been on a roll. He performed all around the world, and expressed his opinion on family and cultural topics through his hilarious and spectacular theatrics. His comedy caught on and soon he was chosen as one of the finalists for NBC’s Diversity Showcase, where he started his own comedy tour, called ‘Exotic Imports’- that featured second generation Americans that come from diverse cultural backgrounds.

When he isn’t touring, Max Amini is performing at Comedy Store and Laugh Factory in LA. And if you thought Max Amini was just a famous stand-up comedian, there’s more to this man! He has been an actor to a number of films and TV credits, which include NBC’s Heros, Comedy Central’s Mind of Menica, and also played a leading role in the movie, How Beer Pong Saved my Life.

Now, the reason we having been raving about him is becauseMAX AMINI IS COMING TO BAHRAIN!

*Tickets required

To purchase tickets and for more information,contact [email protected] call Tel. +973 36663509

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THE MAKEOVERLooking for a new you? Want to freshen up both mentally and physically? Have you always wanted bigger lips; flawless, wrinkle-free skin, the perfect smile and luscious, shiny hair? Bahrain Confidential offers you the real deal as we’re the magazine who brought the MAKEOVER to Bahrain! Write to us on [email protected] and tell us why you would like to be part of our makeover. Registration open for men & women.

NEW Additions!

• Life Coach• Fitness Pal

Before

Meet The British Boxing LegendThis is your chance to meet the British boxing legend Ricky Hatton. Coming to Bahrain, he will be here to enlighten you and answer your fascinating questions.

When: 25th SeptemberWhere: The Diplomat Radisson Blu HotelPrice: BD30

For more information, call +973 34516445.Email [email protected]

“I Built a BEAR”My Build-A-Bear Experience-

Jenny Thomas

I have always wanted to build my own teddy bear. And no, it isn’t only for kids. I love teddy bears. They are snuggly and definitely huggable. When the opportunity presented itself, there was no way I was letting it go. So, off I went to build my bear.If there is one thing that is commendable at the Build-A-Bear Workshop, it is the energy of each and every staff that was present there. No wonder kids choose Build-A-Bear as their gifts every single time!So, the process is simple, interactive and very enjoyable.You get to choose from their range of unstuffed animals. Once you decide which animal you want, you then get to add music, a heartbeat and help get your bear/animal stuffed. It is SO MUCH FUN!The best part for me was when I got to make a wish and put it in my bear. Like that, it stayed close to me. Once your bear/animal is stuffed, you get to wash it.When he/she is all cleaned up, you then choose the perfect outfit for your new best friend. The last bit was adorable because it I got to fill out my teddy’s birth certificate. Yes, A Birth Certificate! His name, the day he was born, to whom he belongs, it’s all in there. Personalising your stuffed animal couldn’t’ get better!

Build-A-Bear Workshop is available at Bahrain City Centre. For more information, call Tel: +973 17178560

COMPETITIONTwo lucky winners stand a chance to win personlised

vouchers worth BD20. This is your opportunity to make your own BEAR.

Just answer the below question and send in your answers with your full name and contact details to:

[email protected]

Where is Build-A-Bear Workshop located in Bahrain?

Sarath and Jenny

DUBAI Mall of the Emirates 04 341 0270, The Dubai Mall 04 339 8786, Mirdif City Centre 04 284 3634, Dubai Festival City Mall 04 232 6185, Al Ghurair Centre 04 295 3423Dubai Marina Mall 04 399 7068, Dubai Outlet Mall 04 425 5921ABU DHABI Marina Mall 02 4916594, Abu Dhabi Mall 02 645 0315, Fatouh Al Khair 02 634 5037Dalma Mall 02 4430455, AL AIN Bawadi Mall 03 784 0912DOHA Landmark, Lagoona Mall, KUWAIT The Avenues Mall, Souq Sharq SAUDI Mall of Arabia, Red Sea Mall, Mall of Dahran, Al Salaam Mall, Rashid Mall, Basateen Mall, Panorama Mall

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TomFlataubelievesanyonecanlearntheskillstobeagreatnegotiator:“Peopleoftenbelieveexcellentnegotiationis‘intheblood’.Thissimplyisn’ttrue.Itjusttakestherighttechniquestounleashthoseskills,”saysTom.

Revolutioniseyourabilitytoachieveaprofitableoutcomeeverytimeyounegotiateadeal,andbuildbetterbusinessrelationshipstoo!

Do you need a boost in confidence when it comes to your negotiation skills? Helpisavailable.Internationallyacclaimedspeakerandcoach,Tom Flatau,isbackinBahrainonceagaintoholdahighlyinteractiveone-day‘BecomeaBlackBeltNegotiator’programme.

Does this sound familiar?• Youlacktheconfidencetolaunchaneffectivecase.

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BECOME A BLACK BELT NEGOTIATOR

Tom Flatau

Negotiation is tricky, even for the most experienced professionals. Whether dealing with external or internal customers, suppliers or contractors - negotiation can be a minefield, with relationships, egos and finances at stake.

Gather at the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry on September 30, 9am to 5pm, to discover the art of win-win negotiations using a tried and tested 5-step process that guarantees results.

To book your place, [email protected] or visitwww.team-working.com

*Tom is an expert in the field of leadership development with more than 20 years of experience working worldwide. Tom founded Teamworking International in 2001 and has since helped many major companies overcome leadership, staff engagement, negotiation and culture issues.

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new in town

Salon On WheelsIf you are too busy to rush to the parlour, that is all right. The parlour can now come to you! Started by an enterprising young Bahraini, Fatima Mohamed Saeed and her friend, Go Gorgeous Mobile Salon offers manicures, pedicures, facials, threading, waxing, hairdressing and makeup as well as all the services offered by other salons in general. All this at a reasonable price!

For more information, callTel. +973 39990442

IKEA to Open in BahrainGhassan Ahmed Al Sulaiman Furniture Trading Co Ltd, IKEA Saudi Arabia will soon cross the sea into Bahrain and open its 30,000 square metre flagship store in a premium destination

mall in Manama.With the land already purchased and the first

initial design phase finalised and submitted, Bahraini residents will be able to take

advantage of IKEA’s wide range of services within the next three years. Just like the rest of its stores in the region, IKEA Bahrain will

provide customers with a full range of products and inspiration on how to tastefully design and

style their living space.

New InTown

Urban Wellness Spa Now At The Domain BahrainVie Lifestyle Lab has just opened its doors at The Domain Bahrain. This new spa focuses not only on relaxation and rejuvenation, but also has a revitalisation programme. The concept fuses cutting-edge technology with a host of traditional therapies. Amongst the array of relaxing massages, body treatments and facials, Vie Lifestyle Lab also offers comprehensive personal consultation, using a series of methodologies that analyse both body and mindset to construct a plan for improving or restoring you to the best possible health and well-being.

For more information, callTel. +973 16000000

The Endless WeekendEver wanted to have an endless weekend where you can just relax and soak up all the fun? Well, look no further, Bath & Body Works introduces the perfect weekend collection- Endless Weekend.

Whether it is the beach you love the most, a road trip or just relaxing at home, this new collection has all the ingredients that defines coziness.With fruity, fresh and summer inspired fragrances, this is the perfect weekend package to look forward to after that long stressful week.

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Bahrain ConfidentialGOES EXPLORINGSo every month, the team figures it’s the perfect time to put on those shades and grab the best pair of walking shoes and hit the road for a little bit of exploring. You would be surprised at how many new places have sprung-up in Bahrain. There is something new to see and explore every day!

Here is what we discovered for this month!Darcha Far East Cuisine ...is a new concept dine-in that is guaranteed to take the tradition of Far East cuisine to a whole new level. With its signature drinks, fresh mix juices, homemade desserts, Vietnamese Filter Coffee, Darcha summer rolls, and more being served daily, Darcha is home away from home.

Open daily 7:30am-11pmLocated at Nakheel Centre, Saar.For more information, callTel. +973 17590036

Beautiful interior at Darcha

RampéBahrain’s first Sri Lankan fine dining restaurant is here! Snugly located at Um Al Hassam, in line with the stretch of restaurants opposite the popular Hong Kong

restaurant, Rampé promises to transport you to the Pearl of the Orient with their authentic spread of delicious Lankan food and beautiful ambience. Every item on the décor has been flown in straight from Sri Lanka (including the staff!) which gives this dim lit, comfortable space a subcontinental edge. Rampé is a leaf that is used in Sri

Lankan cuisine.

For bookings call, Tel. +973 1772 3700

Bluefield BurgerPopular for having reinvented ‘the burger’, Bluefield Burger

opened its first restaurant in New York City back in 1977. Inspired by Mediterranean flavours, they maintain the

American tradition and provide top quality burgers full of rich flavors and using herbs, fresh local vegetables, premium

meat and fish. Now you can taste the spirit of New York in Bahrain. Where you ask? Just pop by Al Raya Shopping Mall

in Juffair, the shopping complex across from Hotel Diva.

Check out their amazing burgers onInstagram @bluefieldme

Café La VentanaNow this one’s not really new. Café La Ventana has

been revamped and relocated to somewhere just past the Gulf Hotel, at the end of that road on your right.

If you’re in a mood to dig into some delicious soups, sandwiches, quiches, salads and the like then hop by with a friend. We think it’s a great space to dine alone

too, just you and a book or your laptop.


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Bil3afya Bayti!Food lovers are flocking to Bayti, the newly opened Middle Eastern, casual dining restaurant under Bahrain Family Leisure Company. General Manager, Peter Lyons talks of the journey so far.

“Our Chocolate Shawarma which is a great dessert – chocolate shavings from our custom made 35kg cylinder of white and dark chocolate are added to sweet pita bread and mixed with a variety of toppings. It’s then served with pineapple cinnamon fries and a scoop of ice cream – pure indulgence!”

How did you come up with the concept and what were the challenges? Right from the start, we wanted to create something unique but we knew it had to cater for the predominately Middle Eastern crowd that populates the financial harbour. We started to look at various Middle Eastern cuisines but couldn’t fix on a specific one that hasn’t already been offered in the Kingdom. This idea led to “hey, let’s do all Middle Eastern cuisines” and Bayti was born. We had to study lots of different countries, purchase a tonne of books on food in the region and experiment quite a bit with the recipes. What we came up with was a modern selection of traditional recipes that taste and look great.

What is your vision for Bayti?Bayti is ideally situated for guests who work in the financial harbour – but we knew of a

night that this demographic was not going to be around. Our plan was always to create a strong breakfast and lunch trade but then come up with an evening menu which would attract locals, tourists and expats alike. The A la Carte menu therefore is something very special – we have Bahraini dishes, Egyptian, Syrian and many more – all designed with passion and to wow the guest. That’s the first part of the vision; the second is to deliver a great experience to each guest through a hospitality driven team. We have trained our staff to interact with guests and drop the robotic ‘sir and ma’am’ that I believe detracts from a real experience in most restaurants around.

Any dish you recommend at Bayti?Hard to pick but we have some excellent, unique items you won’t find anywhere else. Our gourmet Shawarma is already proving a

sure fire hit with guests. We offer the guest a completely customised dish; they pick a flavour wrap, the marinade and then the filling and we even offer seafood Shawarma or vegetarian option. I also have to mention our Chocolate Shawarma which is a great dessert – chocolate shavings from our custom made 35kg cylinder of white and dark chocolate are added to sweet pita bread and mixed with a variety of toppings. It’s then served with pineapple cinnamon fries and a scoop of ice cream – pure indulgence!

Bayti is located off the King Faisal highway next to Kid’s Kingdom. For bookings call,Tel. +973 1722 9778 or visit bflc.com.bhFacebook (please use logo): Bayti Bahrain

*Bil3afya is an Arabic term equivalent to bon appetit!

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Let’s say you mix the game of football with a hint of bumper cars and a tiny pinch of American Football while you are at it. That is exactly what this new sport is- Bubble Football. Bahrain Confidential’s Jenny Thomas talks to the people who brought this new entertainment sport to Bahrain-Arif Khalifa, Part Owner of Bubble Bash.

Bubble Football originated in Norway in 2011, when two football fanatics decided to combine football and zorbing. And three years later, Bubble Football spread its wings and landed on our own little island. All thanks to the owners of Bubble Bash, Arif and Adel Khalifa.

How did you come up with the idea?Social media really does inspire great ideas. We were browsing Facebook when we saw a post on this fascinating game. Reading what

it is and how it is played, my brother and I thought why not give Bahrain an entertaining sport to play during the weekends. We went ahead and found ourselves a supplier in the next couple of days and things just kept on going from then on.

Explain the concept of the game.It is basically football with a whole lot of craziness. This is a game that unleashes the child within you. So, you climb into this giant inflatable plastic ball, fall over a lot while trying to score a goal and at the same time, attempt to bash your opponents.

What was the initial reaction of the customers when you first introduced Bubble Football here?I have to admit, we were a little nervous because we didn’t know what the reaction of the general public would be. It was a little difficult to start it off in Bahrain. It took a lot of determination and patience and now we have an exclusive partnership with Soccer City to assign a pitch for us.

What’s in store for the future?There are tournaments coming up, so stay tuned. From September, Bubble Bash will be available at Lost Paradise of Dilmun.

Rules of the game.There are no fouls, it’s just football with no rules. A lot more fun that way, people can agree.

Bubble Bash is located at Soccer City and for the ladies who want a private space, it can be available or arranged.At Bubble Bash’s venue, each balloon is BD6/hr. At a venue of your choice, each balloon is priced at BD4/hr with a minimum of 2 hours prior notice. They also cater to corporate events, birthdays, parties, and family gatherings and summer camps for kids.

For more information, call +973 36339968Or visit www.bubblebashbh.com

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Sweet little butterfly, on your wing,How your flutters beat,

As you bring,A long your rambles feat,

And your swing,Into each journey sweet,

Past each scene.

Race in the final heat,Now you’re keen,

To find a settled seat,As you’ve, seen,

On your travelled feet,All you’ve been.

David Hollywood shares a seasonal ditty about theefforts of a butterfly and its short life.

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Artist, Seema Baqi lives in Bahrain and invited us to her studio for a chat.

These are some of the latest art pieces Seema has completed for a coffee place

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“For the past few years most of my paintings have been figurative woman – the femininity in my art is dominant.”

What inspired you to become an artist?Well, it wasn’t really an inspiration – more of a hobby. Since I was young I have always had it in me and had great interest in painting, sculpting, embroidery and even interior design. Art is an endless spectrum of expressions and feelings whether it is delivered in the form of sound, music, painting or even dance. Art plays a major role in my life and the way I live, it makes me feel free and relaxed when I am doing it. How were you influenced to become an artist – your parents, your friends, your teachers, other famous artists?Mostly family, yes. My family is the source of most of my inspiration and influences when I am doing art. Combined with the many excellent teachers, colleagues and friends whom I worked with over the years, it has provided me with great knowledge and skills in my field, all of whom are great artists which I had great pleasure working with. My husband is my main influence, he always supported, encouraged and put faith in me to continue my art until today. Did you enjoy art as a child or did the passion develop much later?Yes. since I was a child, the passion was there. I stopped art for some time, to focus on my studies, my job and my children, over the years. But I later developed the love for it once again. It was always in me, it never died.Seema Baqi


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Where do you often gain your insights from?I get them from everywhere, everyday, what I feel, my mood on the day. It’s tough to explain, but an artist always expresses his/her feelings with his/her art and mostly it would be related to his/her life and what he/she sees and feels in the moment. For instance, when I travel I pick up many inspirations and insights on the way and translate them into art by what I see and feel during these travels. For the past few years most of my paintings have been figurative woman – the femininity in my art is dominant. Usually, I cast out recent or current emotions, or maybe activities or events involving other people, such as my friends and family or an experience. It really all comes down to how I feel; it’s natural. Are all your artworks different or do they each share something in common?They all share a common factor, yes. The colours and my brush touch usually – I really enjoy using blue, so most, if not all of my paintings will have some blue in there. I like using common colours as I’m good with laying out different hues.

Does your family enjoy art as much as you do?Yes, my husband and children; particularly my oldest son and daughter are into art – like their mother, it’s in their blood as it’s been part of their surroundings and upbringing.

Alright, Seema. Last question; what advice would you give to young artists out there, just starting out to make their work big?Follow your passion. Don’t give up. Just go after your instincts and feelings when expressing your art. If you have that talent don’t ever let it die. Work hard on what you want to achieve and always practice. Art is truly something different; it’s where you find your inner peace, where you find yourself.

Check out Seema’s work on seemaart.com


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great attitude, make new friends, create the worst most ridiculous inside jokes that get you in a heap of giggles. Ignore the drama queens (or kings) and keep to yourself and those real friends of yours.

Any uncalled for attention that depresses or frustrates you – this rule doesn’t apply for teachers, sorry – walk away from it. You don’t need it. It will affect your grades, your relationships with the people you care for…don’t give anyone the power to deprive you of your happiness – it is yours, for crying out loud.

Always feel confident – but don’t overdo it! – and present yourself with a strong, great air. You’re a lovely person. You have a good life, no matter how hard it gets. Focus on the positive things in your life and the rest will fall into place. School isn’t heaven, but it’s certainly not hell either.

BIt’s better to have a few close, good,

real friends that will constantly be there for you, rather than a whole lot of people surrounding you only when they need help – see, they’re classified as The Fake Ones. Time does evidently change people; you’ll be forced to remember the good memories differently, in fact, you yourself might become an amended person by the start of the new academic year. It all comes down to the habitat you find yourself in, good vibes…or negativity?

At the start of every morning, when you bash that alarm into silence, remember to just take a few minutes of you-time, think through what your plans are for the day. Have a nice, healthy breakfast to get your mind active and working. Shower, clean up, spray a bit of perfume or deodorant, do something different with your hair. Feel better, be better. Walk into school with a

ack to School. Ugh. First thing that comes to mind; lesson-time, seeing your teachers, homework (or as I like to call it homEWork), tests, gym class, more homework…But it really doesn’t have to revolve around

pessimistic thoughts. School grounds can also be one of the best places to run into your old friends – whether that’s your best friends, or just pally classmates – the same people you haven’t seen for nearly three months.

School-life isn’t just about classes, and homework *shudders*, and irritable pop quizzes. This is where you make memories, gossip when you know you’re not supposed to but you do anyway because the teacher’s voice sounds like a nasal voice-recording. Here, drama happens. Big time.

People will get into serious fights, heated arguments – and yes, despite how much you’d like a “fresh start” there’s no avoiding that one person who just has to spark a needless flame: this, unfortunately, always costs friendships…even the ones that have been around for a long time.

But a fresh start is by no means impossible. first off; stay away from the problematic types. Now, I didn’t say a name, did I? But did someone come to mind? Of course!

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School, heaven or hell? discusses Dilara Nagib.

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.

“Have a nice, healthy breakfast to get your mind active and working. Shower, clean up, spray a bit of perfume or deodorant, do something different with your hair. Feel better, be better.”


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When I was written I was born,I came forth not from light,But from the darkness of night,In a literary work I first breathed,A foul breath of man’s decay,I came to life from a dream that day.I was bound and banished,My bringing was horrific, crude,I was deemed vile for the current mood.But those who feared shunned me,For all convention I tore apart,Misapprehended I was from the start.Phantasmal imaginings of terror,Foreign mystery and torment attacked,And those who first heard shuddered back!I am the murder of euphemism,The vengeful roar of repression,An expulsion of human confessions.Wild and unholy, so I was forlorn,As it dealt with unspeakable conditions,Men gave it no right recognition. In buildings I was called Barbaric,Untamed, destructing order and rules,A practice manifested by Masonic fools!The structures of stone did survive,And grew to influence all those who saw,The majestic buildings inspiring awe.Revered for its skeletal structure,And ever exalted heights,

Lofty glass mosaic bringing in the light.Orthogonal in writing script,I am the art of lines,Those that soar high into the divine.My purpose is of questioning,My pleasure is a paintingOf the most terrible nightmare,Presented skillfully to tearOpen the surface layers and skin,So that the skeletal shape withinForming the bars of a cage,May the soul slip to its escapeAway from torment and pain,And drink from the fountain againOf life’s mystique beauty abound,The heart pounds aloud,And expands the shaken mind,While the soul leaves behind,It’s fearful body all alone,Briefly before the gargoyleTurns to stone.

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WHEN MY SISTER MOVED AWAY

When my sister moved away,the sky turned grey.The sun hid behind the cloudsand the world was no longer proud.

When my sister moved away,a sadness came by to stay.The flowers decided not to bloom,and I had no one with whom to share my room.

When my sister moved away,I never thought I’d miss her like I do today.

There’s no one to fight with anymore,and now my heart is sore.

When my sister moved away,I thought she might forget me someday.I still wonder if she might, some time.To make sure she doesn’t, I write this rhyme.

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Define yourself.I’m a Bahraini Fashion Stylist and Blogger who lives in Hong Kong, and a graduate in fashion styling and photography from London Collage of Fashion. I can tell you that following my dream of having a fashion career is the best decision I ever made.

What pairings do you think are the ‘must have street style’?Multi prints, colour block outfits, Kimonos and distressed jeans.

A thing you cannot live without.My Chanel Caviar black shopping bag; it’s my day-to-day bag that suits each and every outfit and always leaves me looking fashionable even on the most casual of days.

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Chatting with the famous and loved Duaa Zainal, a Bahraini fashion student and blogger loving in Hong Kong. Going by the name, I Speak Fashion, she loves being associated with style and fashion.


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Your style icon.At the moment, I will have to say it’s Sama and Haya Abu Khadra. I love their style and how they mix and match outfits that compliment each other; it is definitely unique and chic.

A talent you would love to have and why?Two talents actually.• Sowingortailoring,becauseIwouldlovetobeableto

customise some of my outfits and give it that distinctive and personal touch.

• Playingamusicalinstrumentlikeanacousticguitar.Beingable to create music is one of the most amazing things in life. I can sing, but that’s as far as I can go.

Has being in Hong Kong inspired your style?Yes, for sure! It has changed my whole point of view on fashion and style and definitely made me dress differently. Hong Kong is one of the biggest fashion capitals, which I think has not yet been truly discovered.

If you had to start something in Bahrain, what would it be and why?A styling agency, because I think Bahrain needs a proper agency and advisory for fashion styling whether it’s for personal shopping services or editorial photo shoot styling.

Describe your everyday style.High waist skirts, colourful tops and print pants; I always love dressing up in bold colors.

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind with these words?Coffee: MorningAccessories: FashionableNeon: PinkBeach: HeavenWeekend: CelebrationBlogging: Passion

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In conversation with Dr. S.A. Hussain, Specialist Physician & Cardiologist at Ibn Al Nafees Hospital.

The basic thumbrule of heart care.The rules to basic heart carevary with age. If you do nothave a family history ofblood pressure, sugars,cholesterol or any illness that can affect the heart, then all you are required to do is be healthy and fit with a proper diet and daily exercises. • Avoidsmoking• Donotbingedrink• Reduceintakeoffastfood• Keepyourweightincheck• Replaceregularsaltwithlowsodiumsalt• Controlcholesterol,bloodpressure.Do

not put yourself in a situation where you need daily medication.

Nowifyouhavehadacheckupandyouhavebeendiagnosed,makesureyoufollowthedoctor’sinstructionsandtakethenecessary precautions and medications. Occasionally, after being diagnosed patientsrefusetotakemedications.

Doctors knows what is best for your health. Listen to them, advice from a layman may cost you your health!

Are heart diseases, in most cases hereditary?Family history plays a very important role in coronary heart disease. In Bahrain, the cases of heart diseases are quite high especially incidence of arrhythmias and coronary artery disease. This could be because of life style, quality of food, hereditary, etc.

Best and worst food/diet for the heart.Food that is naturally rich in omega 3 fatty acid,VitaminCaregoodfortheheart.Havearegularintakeofdairylikeyoghurt,cheese,etc,preferablyskimmedorlowfat.Almondsand walnuts are also good. The worst foods for your heart are those that are concentrated with unhealthy fats and/or sugar/refined carbohydrates.

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Dr. S.A. Hussain

What routine checkup must one go through? Is there a specific one?Againthisdependsfrompersontopersonand what age category you fall into. If you are 40andabove,athoroughcardiaccheckupat least once a year is recommended. If you are 20 and above, it depends on contributing riskfactorsapersonhas,andtheirfamilyhistory.Anybodywhosuffersfromchestpain,shortness of breath, heartburn, tiredness shouldgetcheckedup.SpecificcheckupsfortheheartincludeECG,2DEcho,TMT,lipid profile, blood sugar, homocysteine and cardiophaseCRP.

What is your opinion of today’s generation who has a family history of hypertension? How risky is it? What precaution must they take?Anybodywhohasafamilyhistory of hypertension should extremely careful. Peoplearepronetogethypertension if they do not maintain ideal body weight,

consume high sodium content in food, and have a sedentary life style. Blood pressure increasestheriskofmyocardialinfarction,stroke,renalimpairmentanddiastolicdysfunction. It is advisable to get one routine checkupdone.

Can a person help himself during a heart attack?Yes, definitely. First thing, call an ambulance. Heartattackcannotbetreatedathomeorthe street.

How one does de-stress the heart?Your heart is an extremely sensitive organ. Little amounts of tension can stress the heart. Music,exercise,meditation,are just some ways to relax yourheart.Makesureyoutaketimetorelaxand

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Gulf Dental Specialty Hospital strongly believes in Preventive Dentistry. The reality is that a lot of patients come to the dentist when severe pain has already struck. Unfortunately, that’s often after damage has been done. That is why patients need to be encouraged and educated to practice preventive dentistry.

Preventive dentistry is the practice of caring for your teeth to keep them healthy. This helps to avoid cavities, gum disease, enamel wear, and more. There are many forms of preventive dentistry, such as daily brushing and annual dental cleanings. By practicing preventive dentistry, you can safeguard yourself from exorbitant dental costs as well as serious oral diseases. The truth is that effective preventive dentistry combines at-home oral care by patients with treatments by dental professionals.

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends a minimum of two dental checkups each year for professional cleaning and management of any developing conditions. This can help your dentist stop dental disease in its earliest stages,

protecting your smile and limiting your expense.

Since most dental conditions are painless at first, if you don’t regularly visit your dentist, you may not be aware of dental problems until they cause significant damage. For best results, schedule regular dental check-ups every six months; more often if you’re at higher risk for oral diseases. Especially for children, checking oral growth and development (including an assessment for caries development) should be part of dental evaluations.

‘We have been working hard in the last few months to raise awareness and encourage regular visits to the dentist’, explains Hospital’s CEO Dr Amina Mustafa. ‘We began our awareness campaign by producing fun short films that offer advice on how to protect your oral health; these have been popular and can be found on our webpage, social media pages and YouTube! The Hospital has also introduced a loyalty card to encourage people to get regular check ups annually.’

The Loyalty Card gives patients’ one free consultation, a free cleaning and one free X-Ray. ‘We are hoping that this may encourage patients to get regular check ups and assist them in practicing prevention.’ This card also offers options of installment for Orthodontics as well as 15% discount on all treatments. The Loyalty Card can be found at the Hospital’s Reception desk.

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#2POP Pilates

Creator of POP Pilates, Cassey Ho is a certified fitness instructor who is one of our best choices for people who want

to live their life to the best potential. Named Best Healthy Living Blogger of 2012 and 2nd Most

Influential Personality, Cassey specialises in Pilates and shows you how Pilates can be a fun and result oriented workout.

Sometimes it can get a little overwhelming trying to find that perfect body inspiration. YouTube has become a great source for fitness. And when we say you can get fitness advice from experts for free, it sounds even better, doesn’t it?! YouTube has a lot of fitness channels. All you have to do is subscribe to those channels to get advice from the experts and begin your workout.

Here are some of our favourite workout channels, which you should probably check out.

#1BeFitLionsgate BeFit will keep you looking and feeling at your absolute best. If you are into re-shaping your body, burning fat, and sculpting lean muscle, this is a channel you should subscribe to. Fitness trainers include Jillian Michaels, Denise Austin and Jane Fonda, among others. You can also find 30-day programmes to focus on certain problem areas, active dance sessions, strength- building, and pilates.


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#4Scott Herman Fitness

Men, if you are looking for more bodybuilding than general fitness, look no further. Scott Herman is your man. He is

a YouTube fitness celebrity who built his own business and established himself as one of the top YouTube fitness channels. He gives you the exact push for building those

muscles.

#5Tone It Up

Founded by two trainers, Karena and Katrina, they inspire women of all ages to live the life of their dreams; healthy, fit

and happy. With over 30 million views on their fitness YouTube videos, they help viewers achieve a bikni body, total body

toning, the perfect legs, and more. It’s just the online guide you need to tone your body to perfection.

#3Six Pack FactoryMaybe you can actually see results faster and sooner than you thought. Six Pack Factory is about getting you ripped in the shortest possible time. All hardcore workouts and better and healthier eating plans are available at Six Pack Factory. Their posters for motivation and quotes for inspiration, it is true- Push Yourself, Break Yourself, Repair Yourself.

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STORIES OF A TRAILING SPOUSEMaria Sorger shares tips on how to positively embrace change.

Maria Sorger

You have often heard it said that change is the only constant. And yet most of us resent change, we often fear it as we don’t know what it will bring. We prefer to stay in our comfort zone where everything is familiar

and things work – somehow… But change is happening around us and

for us. You suddenly find yourself packing up your home – your comfort nest – and moving to faraway places following your partner. Not only do you need to adapt to your new environment, make new friends, and ensure your integration in your new home is seamless for you and the whole family, but most importantly you need to let go of the life you have had. Otherwise you won’t be able to move on and be happy.

And yet how often do we talk about what we had, and how we are not able to obtain it in our new home. How satisfied we were

at work and how we are not working now. How many good friends we had and we have left them behind. The ‘issues’ go on and on - anything to hold on to our past, to what’s familiar. But by doing so we are limiting our ability to enjoy what we have in the present.

I am not saying it is easy or simple to let go of our attachment to the past especially if it is a happy past. It takes time, effort and a conscious change in attitude. It is a day to day commitment. You have to constantly reset your mind and change how you interact with everything and everyone on a moment to moment basis. Through my many years of travelling, settling in foreign countries and adapting to new cultures, what has helped me move forward is understanding how important it is to relish the present moment and to define myself by doing something meaningful.

RELISH THE PRESENT. Your present life is what you have now – it has both positive and negative aspects to it. Enjoy it. Embrace it and move forward with all that you have: the people you have met, the house you

made your home, the town or the city you live in. What you had before is gone. Everytime your mind starts to compare your present life to what you had prior to your move, manoeuvre back to the present, to what you are facing now and focus on the positive experiences.

DEFINE YOURSELF. Instead of thinking about the type of person you were and the job or responsibility you had, do something meaningful, something worthwhile that will define who you are now. Learn something new. Help people. Write a book. Whatever you choose to do will define the new you and give you a sense of accomplishment that will leave you no time to dwell on yesterday.

No matter how you look at it there will be challenges ahead – keep a positive attitude and remember things and situations are always changing. “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift!”

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“Learn something new. Help people. Write a book. Whatever you choose to do will define the new you and give you a sense of accomplishment that will leave you no time to dwell on yesterday.”

Whoever has been in Bahrain since they were little children will remember how much fun a trip to Hawar Islands was. And now, it’s gotten better. Having acquired the Hawar Resort Hotel, VKL Group gives everyone the kind of getaway that is guaranteed to be memorable and entertaining; especially for those who love to spend weekends with just the people you love.

20 kilometres southeast of mainland Bahrain, it is just a 45-minute boat ride from the Al Dur Jetty Marina. For those who prefer the luxurious travel to the beautiful island, there is good news. A seaplane is underway and those who wish to fly the 9-seater plane can reach the islands in approximately 15 minutes. Better yet, VKL Group has plans to add two new luxury boats in addition to the seaplane.And if you are looking for more than a lovely boat ride, this is just the thing for you. Water rides like jet skis, paddleboats, and relaxing by the beach watching the sunset. It doesn’t get better than this on an island!

The resort blends the authentic charms of an island with the comfort and efficiency of an international hospitality brand. Decorated with modern interiors, The Hawar Resort is a haven of tranquility with an unobstructed view of the sea from the balcony.

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ust a few decades ago, access to air travel was limited to a very select demographic — specifically those with a higher purchasing power. Over the years, the aviation industry has consistently transformed travel and increased the number of air travellers crisscrossing

the globe. In 2013 alone, around three billion passengers took to the skies, according to estimates by the International Air Transport

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While these statistics are reassuring to airlines worldwide, it also means a highly competitive aviation industry. High-quality, differentiated services and operational efficiency have become critical priorities for airlines looking to maintain or grow their position in the marketplace.

Qatar Airways, Qatar’s national carrier, is recognised as an airline that has what it takes to stand out. Since 1997, the award-winning carrier has stood for exemplary services,

and has become the only airline in the region to be awarded a 5-Star rating by Skytrax. Known also for its impeccable safety record, Qatar Airways was the first airline in the world to pass the IATA Operational Safety Audit with 100 per cent compliance in 2003, and has maintained this passing rate in the mandated tests every two years.

The airline was recently recognised for its world-class services. In June 2014, Skytrax conferred the ‘Best Middle Eastern Airline’ title on Qatar Airways for the eighth year during the Farnborough Air Show in the UK. The airline was also awarded World’s

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In seeking to transform its passenger experience through its hub, Qatar Airways played a key role in development of the state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, which commenced full operations in May 2014. The new airport promises to be a focal point in Qatar Airways’ journey, and a continuation of the 5-Star experience even for those in transit.

While Doha is currently the hub for a large number of international airlines’ passengers, the coming years will see a spike in passenger traffic to Hamad International Airport, one of the most modern, sophisticated, and passenger-friendly airports in the world. This US$15.5 billion project has an initial passenger capacity of 30 million passengers per year, and is scheduled to handle up to 50 million passengers a year when fully complete. Located just four kilometres away from the old Doha Airport, Hamad International Airport also houses more than 100 duty free shops and restaurants, a hotel, a spa, a swimming pool, squash courts alongside a host of other facilities. Interestingly, Hamad International Airport will also go down in history as the first international terminal designed by an airline.

A core Qatar Airways ethos is that passenger comfort is its greatest competitive differentiator. Having recently unveiled a premium passengers’ lounge, Al Mourjan

Business Lounge, at Hamad International, it spans two

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multiple dining options for up to 1,000 guests.

With distinguished service standards, it has not been too difficult for Qatar Airways to remain the preferred choice for passengers, even in a highly competitive environment. The airline has experienced phenomenal route expansion in the last 17 years, and is flying one of the youngest fleets with more than 130 aircraft. Its global network currently spans over 140 key business and leisure destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, North America and South America, and is supported by a worldwide team of 30,000 people.

Recently, Qatar Airways cemented its leadership position by becoming the first regional airline to provide direct-flight connectivity to seven destinations across

the United States of America, three of which were launched in 2014. The airline now has direct flights to Philadelphia, Miami, and Dallas/Fort Worth, in addition to Chicago, New York, Washington DC and Houston.

The newest destination on Qatar Airways’ network, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and the surrounding area are home to many Fortune 500 companies, and in addition to being a thriving business hub, the area boasts numerous attractions and activities for leisure travelers such as the

Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Fort Worth Opera, and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.

Looking ahead, Qatar Airways aims to expand globally – in North and South America, Africa, the Asian subcontinent, and also Southeast Asia and Europe. By joining the oneworld Alliance, it was not only the first Gulf airline to join, but it also created a platform that brings the right type of exposure for network expansion. As a member in the alliance of the world’s leading airlines, Qatar Airways collaborates with 14 airlines to consistently deliver a superior, seamless travel experience, with special privileges for frequent flyers, including earning and redeeming miles and points across the entire alliance network.

To bring services closer to passengers, Qatar Airways has also stepped into smart application services by introducing last year the Qatar Airways app for smartphones. This app offers multiple services from booking and managing trips to issuing payments – even bringing the check-in process to the palm of your hand.

The service mix on the app is consistently reviewed

and upgraded too, the most recent update being the addition of a dedicated ‘Privilege Club’ feature, which enables customers to use the Qcalculator to calculate Qmiles that can be earned or required for redemption, claim any missing Qmiles, or cancel any pending reward bookings.

Qatar Airways is clearly at the forefront of redefining its industry today, with a clear focus on innovation and excellence. What has made this all possible is the concentrated and unified team effort, where everyone is focused on the same goals. As the only 5-star carrier in the region, and one of the fastest growing and most highly-acclaimed airlines in the world, Qatar Airways believes that it has all that it takes to grow further and fly higher, even in a crowded sky.

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partition which stored the entertainment system included a flat screen TV (screens facing the bed and living room) and sound system. WiFi was available throughout the hotel, which kept me connected during my stay. Also, the room was stunningly decorated with dark wood panelling and all the modern gadgets and facilities you come to expect from a high-end five star hotel, including the most amazing bathroom and walk in wardrobe. I really didn’t need to leave the room. It was bliss!

Amazingly (hehe!), despite my hectic day, I found time to treat myself in their very Zen like YHI Spa which overlooked the rooftop swimming pool and offered panoramic city skyline views. The treatment was extensive and offered an array of services from head to toe that would make anyone float out in a blissful state.

Roof top pool at Meliá Dubai

Dstylishly it was decorated. It was warm and welcoming in a simple, non-cluttered Zen like way, unlike the over-the-top and garish décor that I have come to associate with many of Dubai’s five star hotels.

The dark panelling and natural lighting within the lobby made my day’s stress float away and made me feel as if I had already been on holiday for a week and not recovering from an early morning flight and five meetings. The personal touch that you receive from the staff makes the Meliá Dubai feel like a boutique hotel and very homely in a trendy sort of way.

On entering my suite I was taken aback by just how stylish and spacious the room was. Although the main area could be described as open planned, the lounge was separated from the sleeping area by a half

esigned for both business and holiday travellers, the Meliá Dubai features an array of facilities and services that certainly exceeded my expectations.

Located in the heart of traditional Bur Dubai, close to the Gold Souq, historic Bastakiya, the Dubai Museum and Dubai Creek, the hotel is perfectly situated, within a short reach to Dubai’s main shopping and commercial districts and only 15kms away from Dubai International Airport. The location couldn’t be more perfect for tourists as you really are situated in the hub of Dubai. On entering the lobby I couldn’t help notice how

MELIÁ DUBAIAre you planning your next trip to Dubai? Or are you looking for an in-expensive but luxury-hotel for your next business trip? If so then we really must recommend the Meliá Dubai.

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In the evening I dined at the award-wining restaurant, Signature by world renowned chef, Sanjeev Kapoor. You always know you’re in for a good meal when most of the tables are already occupied quite early. The head chef personally selected an array of delicious dishes which I savoured with every bite. I will admit that I would never have chosen several dishes myself but once I tasted – I wanted more!

Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor – Indian Modern Cuisine

Sanjeev Kapoor’s venue at the Meliá Dubai proves why he is considered to be one of the most popular celebrity chefs in Dubai. With its strong, traditional influences, every dish offers authentic Indian specialties with a twist and is open daily for lunch and dinner.

The hotel offers two fabulous restaurants, Signature and Azalya which serves an international buffet. There is also a pool bar/lounge serving shisha: Estrellas, Alfonso X which is a sushi & cigar lounge, and Quantum, a sports bar. Basically there’s something on offer to keep the whole family or a business traveller completely satisfied.

Level - Meliá DubaiThe 7th Floor of Meliá Dubai is no

ordinary 'level'. The Level is reserved for those who value exclusivity above all – this is where your experience is enhanced to unprecedented heights of refinement.

Step-up to an elevated guest experience when staying at The Level's rooms and suites. Well-considered luxuries include a dedicated host and personalised check-in, with a private lounge with fantastic views of the city skyline. Guests staying at The

Level have access to exclusive, superlative services.

Overall I was completely awed by the quality of the rooms, the standard of service and the convenience of location. I stayed when the summer packages were on offer and my suite cost the equivalent of a facial in Bahrain and cheaper than the Ibisis at the time. In other words outrageously affordable!

For more details call, Tel. +971 4386 8111 Visit melia.com or email [email protected]

Signature, the fine dining restaurant by celebrity chef, Sanjeev Kapoor

Suite Granduxe at Meliá Dubai


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TechTalk

Polaroid Socialmatic Camera Though instant cameras have been around since 1948, the Socialmatic Camera is a cool, inkless printing system which allows users to control and customise their own sepia-tinted images through the sleek new touch-screen. It is due to release by the end of 2014.

Fitbit Products

Fitbit Products are the new wireless-enabled, wearable device that you must have. These cool gadgets measure data such as number of steps taken, quality and quantity of sleep, and other distinctive metrics.

• Zip is the small hang-on device which calculates the number of calories burned as it tracks the distance within your steps. Available in a range of colours, it’s a great way to keep track of your fitness and health!

• One is a Fitbit product enabling you to get the correct amount of sleep. Available in two colours it is more of an eco-friendly alarm.

• Flex comes in over ten solid colours to choose from and you can easily slip this wristband on and continue your day. It counts the number of steps you walk, the quality of sleep consumed…And at the end of the day, you can simply log onto the wireless app and physically acknowledge your daily progress and calories burned.

iPhone Juice Cube

A funky new gadget for all Apple devices, the Juice Cube is a petite cube designed with a USB cable that will charge

the cube itself when you’re at home, but will charge your Smartphone when you’re out and in need of battery. Pop this

cute little cube into your bag, and fish it out whenever your mobile’s battery is quiet dead. Shake the cube to illuminate

the battery indicator; it will light up and inform you how much “juice” you have left.


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aGlued to our smartphones!

Having the latest smartphone is not a trend anymore, it has become a need, kind of an addiction in our lives. So, we asked an expert to share his views on just how much smartphones are changing our lives.

Who Manages Who? Humans vs. SmartphonesOver the last couple of decades mobile handsets have transformed from just a calling device to a complete power-house workstation. Mobile phones inhabit an integral part of our lives, from helping us wake-up, listening to the latest songs, all the way up to planning our entire day. It’s a fact that people spend more time with their smartphones than PCs or TVs. People have also reduced calling and texting their friends, instead they use Viber or Skype for calls and Whatsapp for texting and sharing multimedia content. Even while travelling, we don’t need to look for a roaming signal. All we need is the hotel lobby’s Wi-Fi connection and we are good to go.

The concept of setting-up public Wi-Fi hotspots to deliver free internet is being incorporated in many developed countries especially at the airports. This helps tourists to get all the information they need over the free Wi-Fi. Finding an accommodation and navigating in a foreign land has been made easy thanks to apps like Booking.com & Google maps.

In the past, we had to develop and print our holiday pictures, place them in an album and share them with friends whenever we met them. But now, with apps like Facebook & Instagram, we can share our holiday pictures with friends all over the world with just a click of a button.

Apps like Youtube, Spotify & Pandora give us access to many audio and video files. This in turn frees-up our devices’ memory and we don’t have the hassle of carrying our music and videos everywhere.

The average lifecycle of the smartphone is 18 months and this trend is decreasing rapidly. Currently, people tend to swap their phones very frequently just to hold the latest gadget in their hands from day-one, which is evident from the long queue in front of Apple stores on an iPhone launch day. This in turn pushes the mobile manufacturers to be more innovative in product development and more creative in marketing. As a result, we are able to see an emergence of many of non-mobile makers like ASUS, Acer and Toshiba entering a market that we would have never thought they would go into.

Smartphones help us be more efficient and productive at work and the number of tasks one can accomplish using is rising. So, are smartphones a boom or bane? It totally depends on how we use them in our lives. One of the reasons behind Whatsapp’s popularity is that it is less intrusive, as the message can be checked whenever the user is online so, the best way to use social messengers is to let the messages pile-up and then respond when we are free. This helps us establish a balance between work, personal and social life.

After all, smartphones are the coolest gadget around and who knows, one day they might be the gadget that defines our generation!

By James PrabakarMechanical Engineer – Mobile Apps & Value Added Services Expert

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Did You Know?1. Over 100 hours of video are being

uploaded to YouTube every minute.

2. Worldwide internet traffic plunged by around 40% as Google services suffered a complete black-out for 5 minutes on 17th August 2013.

3. Over 250 million Nokia 1100 devices were sold, making it the bestselling electrical gadget in history.

4. Earlybird is the most commonly used filter in Instagram.

5. Mobile phone = Telephone + Pager

6. Smart Phone = Mobile Phone + PC + Television + Camera + iPod + PlayStation + Handycam + TomTom

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SocietyJawad MajlisJawad Majlis took place on 3rd July.

HE Sh Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa and HE Hatun Demirer with the dance troop

Dancers in action!

HRH Sh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa with Faisal Jawad and other distinguished guests

Faisal Jawad with VIP guests

Ministry of Culture Launches Nakhool and Nakoola’s CityMinistry of Culture launched Nakhool and Nakhoola’s City at BECA on 31st July.

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com

Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa Hosts Charity IftarThe staff at Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa pitched in to prepare and deliver traditional Iftar meals for senior citizens at the NBB Home for the Elderly.

All for a good cause!

Zain Annual Media GhabgaZain held their annual media ghabga at Capital Club on 8th July.

Awab, Mohammed, Mohammed, Ali and Ali

George, Nick and Dorotha

Tina, Hana and Samya

Ebrahim, Jayan, Avinash, Ashokan and Habid

Ali, Mohammed, Ali and Ebrahim

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Priya, Deepti, Komal, Fatima, Seema and Suji Fahad, Khalid, Ahmed, Santhosh, Nawaf and Faisal

A A Bin Hindi Annual Staff Ghabga A A Bin Hindi held their annual staff ghabga at the Four Seasons Events Hall on 10th July.

Launch of Ramadan Flavour SpecialsTCBY launched their Ramadan Special flavours at TCBY, Isa Town on 3rd July.

Lama, Layla, Tala, Fatima and Hana Abdulaziz, Abdulla, Salwa and Sara

The organising team

Mary, Jane, Andrew and MeerChristy, Viddya, Lorida and SheenyMitsu and Soin

Nina with friends Bassim, Hasan and Jacob Sameer and Shafeer

Mike Marisaland Rose

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Mövenpick Charity InitiativeThe General Manager and staff of Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain visited UCO Elderly Centre in Muharraq and presented a donation.

Mövenpick hotel management team with the General Manager and Director of the UCO Centre

Euromotors Media GhabgaEuromotors held the media ghabga at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa on 2nd July.

GIB Annual GhabgaGIB held their annual ghabga at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa on 11th July.

Dr Yahaya Al Yahya with the GIB Social Committee Ali and Fatima

GIB Officials at the ghabga

Euromotors management with the invited media guests

Manal and Nidal Fareeda, Noora and Zainab

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The Official Unravel Of The Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II The official unravel on the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II in Bahrain took place at The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa on 15th July.

Rashed Zayani, Hamid Zayani, Khalid Zayani and Nawaf Zayani

Sadeq and Ahmed Majid Zayani and Rashed Zayani

Nick, Dorotha, David, and Dina

Lubna, Basmaand Hera

Sh Jabir Al Khalifa, Khalid Zayani and

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Hussain Hawaj, Ahmed Hawaj and

Nawaf Zayani

Partying With The BIWB Cast MembersBIWB cast members partied with the public at The Domain Bahrain on 7th August.

Joseph, Afshin, Abdulla, Marie and JosieKayla

Patrick, Ryan and Stephanie Ahmed, Sauvastika, Ryan, Jelina and Patrick

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TRA GhabgaTRA held their ghabga at Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa on 15th July.

Tina, Rekha and Mona

Ghazi, Sabah, Adel, Musab and Mohammed

Ali, Abdulla, Saeed and Mohammed

Abdulrahman, Ammar and Hareth

Crowne Plaza Media IftarCrowne Plaza held their media iftar at La Mosaique Restaurant on 8th July.

Priya and Khan

Ciosa and IanTom and CreaSimon and Dawn

Peter and Alison

Thomas, Anders, JP and

Sharon

Nasserand Adel

Mohammed and Faisal

Zena’s BirthdayZena Williams celebrated her birthday at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa on 17th July.

Joanna, May and Archana

Maggie, Natalie and Shea

Didem, Zena and Ligia

All smiles for the birthday lady!

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Swiss-Belhotel Opens In BahrainSwiss-Belhotel opened its doors for the first time in Bahrain on 27th July.

MOC- Opening Of Fine

Arts Exhibition

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MOC was launched at the

Art Centre on 6th August.

Gavin, Valay, Abdulkhalid, Rehan and Mohammed Noel, Priyanka, Imad, Gavin, Devinder and Magdi

Sameera and HE Sh Mai Al Khalifa

Maha, Sh Mariam Al Khalifa, HE Sh Mai Al Khalifa, Sameera

Abdul Qader, Hesham and Hamad

Khalid Zayani, Viera and HE Victor Smirnove

Sh Mariam, Sameera and Maha

Mohammed, Khalid and Haneen

SH Sabah, Wahid, Faisal and Khalid Edward, Gordon and Gavin Nadeem, Hamid and Stephen

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Big Deal is a group buying website that posts the best discounted deals on Bahrain’s favourite outlets ranging from products, services, health and lifestyle to travel and events.

For businesses in the Kingdom, it offers an exciting new way to market their products and get free online advertising and for consumers it puts the power of numbers in your hands. Because once a desired product is offered with a “big deal” all you have to do as an interested consumer is get your friends, family and everyone you possibly can, interested in the Big Deal and it’s yours! Not only do you get a product, service, trip or event - you get it at the price you want!

How Big Deal works for businesses?What Big Deal needs is for the merchant to set the minimum target that he would need to generate from the deal. Then Big Deal, posts the offer on their website for free. The company has a database of active consumers, and if the merchant has an existing database, Big Deal can tap into that too.

The email advertisement then goes out to hundreds of customers who are reached through both the Big Deal website and their email addresses - if they’ve registered with Big Deal- as well as on Facebook and Twitter.

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Please call Linda on 3980 2200 or if you’re interested

in adopting a cat or dog (or both) for life please call 3336 3352.

Tony the dog father and his team have dedicated their time to rescue and help home unwanted,

abused & stray animals in Bahrain. You can do your bit too. Purchase a Second Chance calendar for

BD5 and all proceeds go directly to supporting the animals and the rescue centre.

Areej, established in 2004, is the luxury Arabic lifestyle magazine published from Bahrain by Arabian Magazines. It has a strong focus on fashion and luxury but also gives readers interesting and informative sections on art, society, shopping, home decor, and health. In November 2009, Areej circulation was substantially increased as it became the only magazine to be delivered to 3,000 Al Watan newspaper subscribers.www.FashionArabia.net

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Employee’s Quarterly Award Ceremony And GhabgaEmployee’s Quarterly award ceremony and ghabga was held at Mövenpick Hotel & Resort at 20th July.

Employee award ceremony and ghabga - all good things in one day!

McDonald’s Smile Foundation EventMcDonald’s held their Smile Foundation Event at their Arad branch on 17th July.

Manal, Laila, Marjan and Mariam Yousif, Lujain and Fatin

Sabah, Essa, Dunia and Ameer Jassim, Fatima, Adel, Mohammed, Abdul Azeem and Ahmed

Roland Izhar, Fuloud and MariamMohammed, Jazi and Alaa

Ahmed

Mohammed and Abdulla

Dana and Yasmine

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Fashion Show by Bahrain Professionals Business Women Club andHE Sheikha bint Salman Al-KhalifaThe Fashion Show by Bahrain Professionals Business Women Club andHE Sheikha bint Salman Al-Khalifa was held at Al Jasra Handicraft Centre on 19th July.

Fatima, Dr Lulwa, Fathia and Zahra

Amal, Hessa and Dina

Shadeq and Zainab Jenan and Marwa

Jehan, Asma and Doris

Sameera, Mona,Sh Hind Al Khalifa and

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Fatima, Dana, Sumaya and

Mariam

NeonFlash at Brazil LoungeNeon flashes, music and dance; a good night at Brazil Lounge.

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Red Bull King & Queen Of The Rock Bahrain QualifiersRed Bull held the qualifying round of The King & Queen Of The Rock Bahrain at Al Ahli Club on 9th August.

Grand Jewelry Prize at SofitelSofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa and Koheeji Jewelry awarded the grand jewelry prize during the Ramadan raffle.

Bahrain In Harmony

Press Conference

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took place at Sheraton Hotel on

7th August.

Hessa, Seema and Noora Hessa, Fatin and Mariam Sara and Ruqaya

Mahmood, Hameed, Hassan and Mohammed Abbas and Mano Qassim, Ahmed and Ahmed

Rick, Sharine, Yulia and ShakramMagaba with friends

Bahrain in Harmony - Celebrating good music

Charbel, Sami, Walid Kooheji, Abdylrahim Kooheji, Mahmood, Ishaq Kooheji and Shadi

Suzuki Bahrain officials

Zena, Parvaneh and Smily

The Opening Ceremony

Raymond, Jamal, Ahmed Jalaln and Ian

Launch Of The All New Suzuki ErtigaThe all-new Suzuki Ertiga was launched at the Suzuki showroom on 20th July.

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Royal University for Women – Business LectureGuest lecture, Zena Williams visits RUW.

L’Occitane GhabgaL’Occitane held their ghabga at InterContinental Regency Bahrain on 15th July.

RUW Summer Business Class Fareeba, Celsa, Smily, Polly and May

Launch of THE MAKEUP MANUAL Store The launch of THE MAKEUP MANUAL Store was held at the Segaya Plaza on 8th August.

Corporate Clienst GhabgaRamee Grand Hotel & Spa held a ghabga for corporate clients on 16th July.

Natalie, Ruth and GeorgeRamee Management and Staff

Ronnie and NeenaAstrid and ChristineAnjali, Maher, Faten and Nancy

Independence Day Celebrations at RitzThe Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa organised a celebration for guests to showcase the friendship between India & Pakistan.

Cake cutting celebration

Celebrating the day of freedom

Build A Bear Workshop Spreads SmilesOver 150 bears were distributed to children on the ocassion ofEid-Al Fitr.

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MOC: BLAZE The International Dance SensationBLAZE The International Dance Sensation rocked the stages of BECA on 16th and 17th August.

Kala Niketan LaunchThe grand launch of the Kala Niketan showroom took place at Kubra Al Qaseer Mall on 14th August.

Mala Kumar, HE Mohan Kumar, HE Shigeki Sumi and Tomoko with management Mala Kumar opening the showroom

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Junaid Perfume Product Launch (Taraf & J Essence)Junaid Perfumes held a product launch, launching their new perfumes at Mercure Hotel on 26th June.

Ambassadors and Ministries GhabgaRamee Grand Hotel & Spa invited Ambassadors and Ministries for ghabga on 23rd July.

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BusinessIn Brief

Swiss-Belhotel’s ME Expansion Global hospitality management company, Swiss-Belhotel International recently launched Swiss-Belhotel Seef in Bahrain as it continues its expansion that will see it operating up to seven hotels in the Middle East (ME) by 2015.

The 149-room Swiss-Belhotel Seef will provide a high quality four-star hotel with all the hallmarks of excellence in the areas of service and professionalism. The property features a rooftop bar and restaurant, lobby café (Cafeccino), an all-day dining restaurant (Swiss-Café) on the 10th floor with a terrace, outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Glow Salon & Spa and meeting facilities.

The Hong Kong-based firm’s properties include more than 120 hotels, resorts and projects with a presence in China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

For further information visit www.swiss-belhotel.com

Employee Appreciation at Junaid Junaid Perfumes recognised Mr Adnan, the Human

Resource Manager, Mr Baqer Asfour the Regional Manager in Bahrain and Ms Layla A, the Coordinator

Officer, for their outstanding performances. Mr Fahad Jaweed Junaid, the Marketing Executive of Junaid

Perfumes, and Mr Tawfeeq Alrayash the Training Affairs Advisor in the High Council for Vocational Training presented the employees with special gifts and an

appreciation certificate during an event held to launch “J Essence” and “Taraf” perfumes. Mr Junaid presents the award to Mr Al Asfoor

The Swiss-Belhotel innauguration in Bahrain

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Motorcity Announces Ramadan Raffle Winners

Motorcity has announced the lucky winners of its Ramadan raffle contest.

The final draw took place at the Motorcity showroom in Sitra under the patronage of Mr Saud Saif Al Subhi; representative from Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) and in the presence of Motorcity

managers and officials.Al Kamel Factory was the winner of

a family trip package to a holiday destination. The winner of the Motorcity

passenger division raffle is Ms Fatima Waleed Ahmed who won a grand prize of

gold worth BD 3,770 approximately.

Al Mourjan Lounge The recently opened Al Mourjan Business Lounge for Qatar Airways’ Premium passengers at Hamad International Airport offers luxury and state-of-the-art technology to premium travellers.Inspired by Qatari hospitality and underpinned by the luxurious industrial design sense of Antonio Citterio, a leading Italian designer, the Al Mourjan Business Lounge allows guests to enjoy privacy while relaxing in a public space.

For more info visit dohahamadairport.com

EK Kanoo’s Employee AccoladeSeven gardeners and one security guard at Ebrahim K Kanoo received honesty and exemplary work ethics certificates. Michael Brightmore, CEO of Ebrahim K Kanoo and Jasbir Sahni, F&P General Manager handed over the certificates and rewards to the employees at the corporate office.

Mo’men Shaqwi (5th from left) and Ali Al Hujairy,BHI Marketing Manager (6th from left) with the winners.

The commercial raffle winner with the Motorcity team.

Luxurious interior of the Al Mourjan Lounge

Team EK Kanoo with the happy employees

BHI Announces Ramadan Raffle WinnersBin Hindi Informatics WLL (BHI) announced the winners of its Ramadan promotion for Samsung products’ purchases from its showrooms. Mo’men Shawqi Ahmed, AA Bin Hindi Group PR & Media Manager presented the winners their cash prizes at Samsung showroom in GOSI.

For further info contact BHI call, Tel. +973 1729 1156/1736 5335/ 1731 1422/1740 8000 or email: [email protected] orvisit binhindi.com


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CAR NEWS

Bentley’s ME Growth RecordBentley Motors Middle East (ME) has announced its most successful half year ever with an overall increase in deliveries of 30 per cent in comparison to the same period last year. The results have also revealed a positive start for the new Flying Spur W12. The popularity of the 6-litre W12 engine model is expected to continue alongside new introductions including the new Continental GT V8 S, the new Flying Spur V8 and the new Continental GT Speed.

For a test drive visit the Ahmed Zayani showroom in Zinj

Continental GT V8 S

Sixt rent a car InauguratesRiffa Outlet

The Europe’s number one rent a car company Sixt, under the Bin Hindi Transport Company recently inaugurated a

new outlet in Enaya, the most exquisite car care centre in Bahrain, situated at Wadi Al Said petrol station in Riffa to cater to the residents of the area and surrounding areas.

“It was a strategic decision we took to have Sixt rent a car representation in the Riffa area,” said Lloyd Lourdes

Mendes, Franchise Manager, Sixt rent a car. “The demand for worry free driving is on the rise as more and more people opt to drive quality cars without the hassle of

wasting their time, servicing their vehicles.”

“We have hand-picked our staff and cars to give our customers in that area the best services in the rental,

limousine and leasing industry and that’s where our strength lies.” he added.

Sixt rent a car has come a long way since it was established in 1912 - over 100 years since it was founded. Currently Sixt

ranks among the world’s top five car rental companies and is considered as No.1 in Europe. Sixt is the leading mobility-

service-provider for car rentals, leisure cars, car-leasing and chauffeur limousine service. Sixt offers a wide range of

services to business and leisure customers at more than 4,400 locations in over 105 countries including the UAE,

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Lebanon and Jordan.Sixt rent a car, a division under the Bin Hindi Group’s Bin Hindi Transport Company in Bahrain has 8 outlets at the Bahrain International Airport, Exhibition road, Juffair, The

Le Meridien Hotel and The Westin Hotel at the Bahrain City centre, and Mövenpick Hotel, Salmabad, Amwaj and Riffa.

For further info about Sixt car models & brands call,Tel. +973 1771 1770.

Customer service at the new Sixt rent a car outlet in Riffa


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The All-new Boxster GTS & Cayman GTS

Now in Bahrain!The Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS have now arrived at Porsche Centre Bahrain, Behbehani Brothers. With powerful, uprated engines, the new models also feature the exceptional Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system as standard – the addition further building upon Porsche’s unrivalled legacy of sports car excellence. As the most dynamic form of Porsche models, the extension of the GTS principle sees the Boxster and Cayman raise the standard for superior top-end performance in their respective segments.

In the new GTS models, Porsche is implementing the two strongest engines that have ever been used in a production Boxster or Cayman. The flat six-cylinder boxers are based on the 3.4-litre engines of the Boxster S and Cayman S. Thanks to

fine-tuning they deliver 15 hp more power meaning the Boxster GTS now has an output of 330 hp, while the Cayman GTS delivers 340 hp. Nominal torque has also been increased by ten Newton metres – ideal for powerful gear transitions during acceleration.

Both mid-engine sports cars are equipped with the Sport Chrono package as standard making it sprint from a standstill to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, and the Cayman GTS is one-tenth of a second faster. The new roadster is the first Boxster to top the 280 km/h mark, reaching a maximum speed of 281 km/h. The sports coupé is even faster at 285 km/h.

Another standard GTS component is the sport exhaust system that has been optimally tuned for the new models. It

now offers an even greater range of sound with the driver able to activate the sport exhaust system via a switch, or via the Sport Plus button on the centre console.

A crucial component is the standard PASM adaptive damping control system with a suspension that is 10 mm lower. The optimally controlled damping improves grip and provides greater driving stability, more comfort, enhanced performance and shorter braking distances.The Boxster GTS is priced at BD26,400 and the Cayman GTS at BD26,800.

For your test drive visit the Porsche centre in Sitra or call, Tel. 973 1745 9911


car review

The Technical:On the technical side of this model its output is 147 kW(210bhp). If you are a speed racer then you can accelerate past traffic from 0-100 in 7.5 seconds. If you aren’t, you always have the option and 210 horse power backing you up.

Amenities Available (but may not be standard):• DualclutchgearboxDSG

• Radio/NavigationSystem

• Leathercoveredmultifunctionsteeringwheel

Behbehani Volkswagen’s all-inclusive value package features three years free service with up to 45,000kms, three years roadside

assist, five years warranty with unlimited mileage and twelve years warranty against rust perforation. Customers can also benefit from a very low interest rate of only 2.5%.

Why choose the 2015 Beetle? If you are someone who is in the market for a reliable plus customizable car, that has great power, speed, and agility and who doesn’t mind being wonderfully different, then smile back at the beetle. This vehicle is certainly well worth the time and effort to visit Behbehani Volkswagen showroom in Sitra to feel for yourself.

For More Information Contact: Tel: +973 - 17459977Fax: +973 - 17456677E-mail: [email protected]

Do you want to be a part of the pack or are you more of an individual?For those of you who wonder about or love small cars, this one is for you. This particular Beetle provides a bit of youth with a sun roof for some Vitamin D on the road. The coupe has a very sleek, minimalistic interior providing comfort and class with a leather trim steering wheel as well as ample space. The exterior is needless to say UNIQUE and refreshing. What I found most interesting is that this particular model is so different yet still maintains the classic Beetle qualities. You know it’s a Beetle, but it feels like a rocket ship.

Visibility is different inside the beetle, as in all cars each blind spot is different. With the new 2015 model there seems to be a gap of vision behind the right shoulder and this took some getting used to. The most useful feature would have to be park assist, it provided an edge and I was also able to avoid damaging the car. Cruising along was quite interesting as this car was quite the head turner, could it be because the Beetle smiles?

The 21st Century Volkswagon Beetle

Zena Williams reviews the

“If you are a speed racer then you can accelerate past traffic from 0-100 in7.5 seconds.”

The plush Beetle interior


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The Camry RZAcclaimed for generations around the world for its superb quality, durability and reliability, Camry has launched its Special Edition Camry RZ to shape the next generation sporty, appealing exterior design that portrays a sense of presence. Carefully considered, the Camry exudes comfort on the move and the sporty styling contributes to both excellent aerodynamics and the spacious interior.

The 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder generates 181HP and its 16-valve, dual VVT-i, EFI petrol engine comes with 6-speed fully automatic electronic controlled transmission and paddle shifters giving you the most thrilling yet secure ride of your lifetime.

The RZ includes a sport-tuned suspension, 17-inch alloy glossy black wheels, matte black fog lights, unique glossy black front grill lamp cover, glossy black Lip spoiler and sporty headlamps. It also comes with the limited edition RZ decal on door and rear bumper and power driver seat as well as keyless ignition and a great navigation system.

The interior is roomy and its thin front pillars provide great outward visibility. It comes with leather stitching as well as wood trim and interior and sporty power seats offering the driver and passenger good comfort during long rides.

The 2014 Toyota Camry RZ limited edition also includes antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front- and rear-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags for both, the driver and passenger, sunroof as well as dual AC system and cruise control. A rear view monitoring system is also available.

For your test drive call, Tel. +97 1773 0730

“The interior is roomy and its thin front pillars provide great outward visibility. It comes with leather stitching as well as wood trim and interior and sporty power seats offering the driver and passenger good comfort during long rides.”

HOMES TO VIEWAbraj al Lulu is located in the center of the city, with proximity to all the major shopping malls, commercial and residential districts. It has two 50-storey towers and one 40-storey tower offering desirable ‘state of the art’ amenities and facilities.

The towers consist of 860 one, two, three and four bedroom apartments, 12 Villas in the Sky and a full complement of sports and recreational facilities in the surrounding areas. Exclusive tennis and basketball courts with open air pool, terraces, landscaped play area, rock garden, waterfalls, health, fitness centers and a generous allocation of space for parking.

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opinion

John R Ridley

hether I’m in Bahrain, Italy, or the UK, open my refrigerator and you can be sure to find

at least one jar of fresh, brightly coloured, green pesto.

Pesto is, for me, a staple ingredient, used in marinades for chicken, mixed with plain buttered pasta, or as the basis for a dressed salad of green leaves, fresh mozzarella, and sliced tomatoes.

Originating in Italy, the ingredients vary from region to region, reflecting local agriculture and produce; the pesto with which most of us are familiar is made with basil, salt, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, and grated Parmigiano cheese.

In Provence, where it is known as pistou, it is made with just olive oil, basil, and garlic; elsewhere, almonds may be used instead of pine nuts, or mint leaves mixed with the basil; in Sicily, sun dried tomatoes are added.

Basil grows well in most gardens, and if kept watered, thrives in the heat. Throughout the summer and autumn months I always try to have basil growing, either outdoors in the hot sun, or in the kitchen; but juggling my time between three countries can make this difficult.

Stems of leaves should be picked frequently, allowing fresh shoots to grow; I leave about 1/3 of the plant growing; unused

W stems will keep fresh for a few days in a glass of water - don’t refrigerate.

Pesto should be made with that most primitive of kitchen tools, the pestle and mortar, from which the word “pesto” is derived. By pounding the ingredients together, the flavours are absorbed; whereas the spinning and cutting of a food processor can heat up the basil leaves and garlic, leaving a bitter taste.

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, chopped

2 to 3 large handfuls fresh basil leaves, leaves picked from the steams and roughly chopped 10 to 15 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs - optional

1 handful pine nuts, very lightly toasted

1 good handful Parmigiano cheese - freshly grated 120ml extra virgin olive oil

1 small squeeze lemon juice - optional Freshly ground sea salt and black pepper to taste

Don’t be tempted to use lower cost, Chinese pine nuts; they often have a mild metallic flavour.

Directions: Using a pestle and mortar pound the garlic, basil leaves, parsley, and pinch of salt until a thick green sauce forms.

Add the pine nuts, and continue pounding until the ingredients are well combined.

Pour into a large bowl, add the parmesan cheese, stir gently whilst gradually adding the olive oil - just sufficient to bind the ingredients and form a thick paste.

Add a squeeze of lemon, and season to taste.

Pour into a glass jar or other container, top with a thin layer of olive oil to prevent the surface from discolouring.

Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

There are many variations; mint, almonds, or cashews can be used alongside the basil and pine nuts; try other herbs too, flat leaf parsley, carrot tops, coriander, even pea shoots.

During the winter months we all need reminding of hot summer days; pesto is easily frozen - pour into an ice cube tray and place in the freezer; once frozen, the cubes can be stored in a resealable plastic freezer bag. With strong enough willpower, frozen pesto should last up to 3 months.

John Ridley is a Bahrain based journalist, writer and broadcaster. Visit his web site at www.johnridley.nu

Taste Life!John Ridley goes green.

“Basil grows well in most gardens, and if kept watered, thrives in the heat.”

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Interested in Adopting?Call Tony ‘The Dogfather’ Waters on Tel. +973 3962 9889 or visit www.thedogfatherbahrain.com

If only animals could talk, you’d be hearing their sad, pitiful stories. But since they can’t, we are giving these adorable creatures a voice. One way or another, they have been hurt and abused in ways you would not imagine a human doing to another creature, and yet the fact remains that these animals end up abandoned and left for dead all over the Kingdom. If you’re thinking of buying a pet, please don’t - instead, adopt one today.Home!

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BSPCA Animals

Interested in Adopting?Visit the BSPCA in Animal Welfare Centre in Askar, see www.bspca.org for directions. Open for adoption viewing Sunday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm and Friday and Saturday, 9am to 1pm. Tel. +973 1759 1231.

Tony The Dogfather

Do you have animal concerns? Need a vet? Call Animal Care Clinic in Hamala, Tel. +973 1761 2459 or Nonie Coutts, Tel. +973 1724 5515.

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If only animals could talk, you’d be hearing their sad, pitiful stories. But since they can’t, we are giving these adorable creatures a voice. One way or another, they have been hurt and abused in ways you would not imagine a human doing to another creature, and yet the fact remains that these animals end up abandoned and left for dead all over the Kingdom. If you’re thinking of buying a pet, please don’t - instead, adopt one today.Home!Looking For A

BSPCA Animals

Interested in Adopting?Visit the BSPCA in Animal Welfare Centre in Askar, see www.bspca.org for directions. Open for adoption viewing Sunday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm and Friday and Saturday, 9am to 1pm. Tel. +973 1759 1231.

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

Bushido LoungeLunch Time Set Menu daily at BD9.5++; enjoy a selection of delicious dishes from Bushido’s Lunchtime Specials; 3-course meal served withsteamed rice and green tea for BD9.5++; dishes include Grilled Salmon, Teppanyaki Chicken and Chargrilled Lamb Kofta.Friday Brunch every Friday, 12 – 3.30pm; unlimited food and drinkStarting from BD18.5++ (BD24.5++ alcoholic package); enjoy live cooking stations with live music and children’s activities.Bentobox at lunchtime daily: BD 9 net. Choose from a selection of sashimi/sushi, vegetables, grilled meat and rice served complete with salad, miso soup, mixed fruits and green tea.

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• Buyany2pizzasandgetthethirdpizzafree from 11 am till 11 pm.

• TandooriSizzlersNight@OasisPoolside from 7 pm till 11 pm every Thursday.

• LIVEJazz&BBQnight@OasisPoolsidearea from 7 pm till 11 pm every Friday; Adults BD12 net, kids under 3 feet free and from 3.1 feet to 4 feet BD10net.

• BusinessBuffetLuncheveryday@ILGIARDINOfrom12noontill3pm.

All rates as per menu. For bookings call,Tel. +973 1758 3388

Elite Seef Residence & Hotel

The K HotelKlouds Restaurant• Slice Off 50%: Saturday and Sunday

BD10 per person and Sunday and Tuesday BD12 per person. But you can slice off by 50 per cent from Saturday to Tuesday, 7 to 11pm inclusive of soft drinks and dessert.

• Friday Brunch from 12.30 to 4pm at BD19.5 inclusive of selected beverages.

• Business Lunch Sunday to Thursday from 12 to 3pm at BD4.7 per person including soft drinks and mineral water.


• Family Brunch at Lemon Tree every Friday from 12pm-4pm at BD15++ for adult and half price for kids

• Seafood Night at Lemon Tree every Thursday at Lemon Tree for only BD 12++

• Lunch at Rasoi from 12.30 to 3pm; BD6 onwards vegetarian and non-vegetarian options

• Rialto BBQ Night every Wednesday from 7 to 11pm with live entertainment and unlimited selected beverages; BD 15++ for adults/BD7++ for kids

• Business Lunch at Ruka from 12.30 to 3pm; vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available from BD 10 net


Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa

Rasoi, the Indian restaurant at Ramee Grand

Enjoy Japanese cuisine at Bushido

Elite Grande HotelBusiness Lunch every day from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at BD 4.9++ per person inclusive of soft drinks.

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1756 5888


gastro

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

Swiss-BelhotelSwiss-CaféBusiness lunch and casual dining in a modern décor. Panoramic city view and outdoor Terrace. Two course buffet at BD7++ and ‘A la Carte’ menu available.Openeverydayfrom6.30amto 11.30pm For bookings please call,Tel. +973 6631 0041 Cafeccino Trendy lobby café offers a selection of organic salads, open sandwiches and French Pastries throughout the day. Cakesavailableonorder.Open24hours. For orders please call,Tel. +973 6631 0045

Sheraton Bahrain• TeppanyakiPromotionatAnNadaLounge

from 1pm to 1am at BD5.9++/BD6.9++

• SaladPromotionatSoieChineseRestaurantfromSundaytoFriday,7to11.30pm at BD3.9++/BD4.9++/BD5.9++/BD6.9++

• DailyspecialtylunchatEspressamenteIllyCafé from 11am to 2.30pm

• HighTeapromotionatEspressamenteIllyCafé daily from 7am to 11pm at BD3.2++/BD3.8++

• BusinessLunchatGolestanRestaurantforBD12 net per person served daily except Sunday from 12.30 to 2.45pm


Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa• ArabicBrunchatSarayaeverySaturday

at BD18 net per person inclusive of soft beverages or BD22 net per person inclusive of selected house beverages from 12.30 t o 3.30pm.

• EnjoyMexicanFestivalfrom17thto22ndSeptemberinTapas.EnjoyMexicannightswithQBABand’sLatintunesandthetraditionaltunesofMariachientertainmentbyMarioValenciaeverynightfrom9pmonwards.

• SeasonsofFranceSummeratSarayaevery Thursday from 12.30 to 3.30pm at BD18 per person inclusive of soft beverages and BD 22 net per person inclusive of selected house beverages.

• AyamZamam–OldDaysatinPashawatevery Thursday.

• SerataItaliana–ItalianNighteveryMondayatSaraya&Fiammafrom7to10.30pmatBD18 net inclusive of 2 house beverages.


The Domain BahrainIMARI• SushiMonday-AllyoucaneatanddrinkJapanesemakirollsatBD14++from6to9pm.

• Saturdayfrom5to9pm–BiruGarden:FreeflowofKirinDraughts&redorwhitegrapesincludingIzakayastyledishesatBD23++orBD17++ including soft drinks.

Le Sauvage and Le Domain [34] • AVeryGrown-upBrunch–Fridayfrom12

to 4pm at BD19++

• AllyoucaneatBBQRibNightonWednesday&ThursdayatBD12++perperson

• DinnerwithFriends-Sunday&SaturdayforBD19++ per person

Figs & Olives• DailybreakfastforBD12++perpersonfrom

6.30 to 10am

• HighTeadailyatBD8.5++/BD15++from3to 6pm

• DailySpecialsfromSunday–Thursday.Two-course menu lunch at BD9++

For bookings call, Tel +973 1600 0222

The RoyalGolf Club

The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa • It’sNotABrunch:EnjoybrunchforBD22++

per person every Friday from noon to 3pm atNirvana

• SeafoodNightforBD18++everyThursdayfrom7to11pmatLaMed

• LunchExpressatLaMedforBD9.5++,Saturday through Thursday, noon to 3.30 pm

• SaturdayFamilyLunchBuffetforBD15++everySaturday,noonto3.30pmatLaMed

• DiningPleasuresmeetBusinessSuccessat Primavera for BD10++ from Sunday to Thursday, noon to 3 pm

• SushiWednesdayseveryWednesdayandunlimited house beverages until 11 pm for BD17 net

• OktoberfestattheAlKhaymatentwithatraditional Bavarian Band with previous performancesatHofbraeuLasVegasandChicago.

1stto3rdOctober–Oktoberfest–BD27++including food, soft drinks and one German brew – from 7 pm to 1 am.

3rdOctober–OktoberfestBrunch–BD27++ including food, soft drinks and one German brew – from 12pm to 4 pm.


• 15thSeptember–openingofthenewReparteelounge;entryforabove18yearsonly – 5pm to midnight

• 3rdOctober–Oktoberfest-MembersatBD21net/NonMembersatBD26net–from 8pm onwards

Swiss-Belhotel

•LinksFridayBrunchatBD18net per person/BD27 net per person/kids under 12 years BD9.5 net/kids under 4 years FREEfromnoonto4pm

•AllYouCanEatMediterraneanBuffeteverySaturday at Prego - Adults BD12net&kidsunder12yearsBD5&kidsunder5yearsFREEfromnoonto3pm

•Foreveryadultmaincourseordered, a child aged 12 years may order a meal from the kid’s menu free every Saturday at Links from noon to 3pm

• LinksBusinessLunchatBD8netperperson from Sunday to Thursday, 11.30am to 3pm

• Foreverymaincourseordered,receiveasecond main course of equal or lesser value freeeveryMondayatLinksfrom6to8pm

• Dineinonamaincoursebetween7pmand10pm and receive a 40 per cent discount off your beverage bill every Tuesday at Links from 7 to 10pm

• Dineinonthesignature“SteakStone”andreceive a 40 per cent discount off your steak every Wednesday at Links from 7 to 10pm



review

renovation trickles down to the tiniest detail! Don’t forget to meet up with Rick Costa, the Club Manager when you drop by, a thorough gentleman, very passionate about his job. Not only is he a pleasure to hang out with but also has over 17 years experience in running clubs around the world in cities such as London, New York, Miami, Ibiza, Dubai and now Bahrain. The club’s website is also being revamped while you’re reading this review. All said and done, if you’re looking at a classy place, with a decent crowd to enjoy a night out with friends, Klub 360° is where you need to be!


The robot at Klub 360°

LParty Like a VIP…

…in Klub360’s unique VIP space. Prior to the club’s renovation, VIP guests could sit at tables reserved for them but they had to go to the bar if a waitress was not available or even join a very busy dance floor if they wanted to break a leg. Now, there is a motion-sensitive LED dance floor installed for the VIPs. There is also a dedicated bottle bar exclusively for the four VIP tables. So there is no reason to leave the area (except when you want to visit the rest room, of course!). Electrical curtains that open and close via remote add to the privacy. All this on a raised platform overlooking the whole club and DJ!

The servers and bar tenders at Klub 360° are very hospitable and offer premium service. They even have new uniforms now, so you can see that this

ast month, I had my dose of clubbing and I must say I’m good for another 6 months (at least!). Yes, I’m not a party animal but despite that my visit to the renovated Klub 360°, at Elite

Crystal Hotel in Juffair was nothing shortof fun.

Though the club has a dance floor which is always crowded with the wild ones, it is a fine partying destination even for those who want to enjoy some good music whilst sipping on their cocktails and mocktails. Speaking of dance floor, they’ve re-floored the whole club and installed new Italian marble bar top shipped in from Italy. Moreover there are other new elements like the Yo-Yo lights shipped in from Las Vegas; Klub 360° is the first venue in the Middle East to have these lights installed. There are also new LED-lit drinks menus and bill folders, and an array of new lighting and sound equipment on the dance floor. A fascinating dancing robot concept, unique to clubs in Bahrain takes techno music to another level.

KLUB 360° GET’S A MAKEOVER!Review by Melissa Nazareth

“Moreover there are other new elements like the Yo-Yo lights shipped in from Las Vegas; Klub 360° is the first venue in the Middle East to have these lights installed.”


nightlife

Up All Night

Bushido Lounge• Moulin RougeBushido Lounge is getting ready to party Parisian style for this cheeky cabaret event. The party arrives following recent renovations and a brand-new layout in Bushido Lounge designed to enhance the party atmosphere even more than before, plus the launch of some brand new beverages. DJ Ravin headlines the event, with live music also provided by The DJ Albert-L project, and entertainment in the form of fire-shows and beautiful cabaret dancers. Moulin Rouge will surely have the dance floor showing off their can-can skills late into the night. Mauritian DJ act, The Ravan Project is the 2007 finalist of the infamous DMC DJ Championship. Playing an eclectic mix of electro, Latino and world music beats and delivering over 10 years experience DJing for international clubs and radio across Mauritius, Paris, Dubai and Doha, the Ravan Project’s lively vibes will be sure to get feet moving.

DJ Ravin at Bushido

The original Mai Tai drink

When: Friday 25th September; 9pm until lateEntry: Free entry for ladies.Gents Pre-Sales B10 / Gents At the Door BD20Attire: Dress to impress.

For bookings, callTel. +973 1758 3555

• W-NIGHT When: Every Thursday night; 9pm until lateEntry: Free entry for allDeal: Free drinks for ladies throughout the nightAttire: Dress to impress

• AFTERWORK on Weekdays 5-8pm; Buy One, Get One Free drinks promotion (selection beverages).

Mai Tai roa ae! The Mai Tai turns 70Mai Tai is celebrating 70 years of existence on Friday, 26th September and invites you to join in a “Toast Around the World” to honour this world-famous cocktail at 9.45pm. Starting in Tokyo, Mai Tais will be raised high and continue the toast at each Trader Vic’s location until they end in California where it all began, the home of the Original Mai Tai!

For bookings call,Tel. +973 1758 6555

Trader Vic’s

Ramee Grand Hotel & SpaRed Lions Enjoy at this sports lounge: Banker’s Night out every Wednesday from 7.30pm at BD70net; Hospitality Sunday every Sunday from 8-2pm where hoteliers can enjoy a 50 per cent discount on selected house beverages by bringing their business card or hotel ID card; and Executive Lunch every Thursday & Friday from 12 to 4pm.

IbridaEnjoy your favourite drinks with entertainment with entertainment from new resident band and DJ, “Celebration and DJ Joshua”. It’s Angels Night every Tuesday, Wedneday, Friday. Free flow of selected beverages for ladies.



nightlife

MövenpickHotel Bahrain• Thursday Night Brunch Kick start your

weekend with some good music and a quality night brunch at BD22++ per person including unlimited beverages from 7.30 to 11pm at Gallery Lobby Lounge.

• EnjoytheEuropeanband“AliveStar”atFlamingo Bar & Lounge from 8.30pm onwards, Sunday till Friday.

• Enjoyhappyhours–20percentdiscounton beverages at Flamingo Bar & Lounge from 2pm to 9pm daily.

For bookings, call Tel. +973 17460 017

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa• AmberBarisidealforaninformalbusiness

meeting or pre-dinner aperitif. Enjoy two drinks from selected beverages with the price of one; 5 to 7pm.

• EnjoySofitelWineDaysfromSeptember22nd September to 31st October.

• QBAbandofCubanoriginwillperformevery night at Tapas and La Mer Restaurant starting at 9.30pm as well as during the Friday Brunch starting at 1.00pm.


Sheraton Bahrain• SheratonSocialHouratAnNadaLounge.

Compare two 50 ml for BD2.5 net at every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 to 7pm.

• LadiesNightatAnNadaLoungeeveryMonday and 3 free drinks every Thursday from 8pm to 1am.

The Domain BahrainTXOKO • CabinCrewNights–PresentCabinCrewID

every Sunday & Friday for a 50% discount on beverages.

• SunsetMonday2drinksforthepriceof1,from 5.30 to 7.30 pm.

• Domanista!Wednesdayisallabouttheladies. Bring 4 of your girlfriends and receive a complimentary bottle of bubbly from 9 to 11pm and there are some exciting surprises to give away too!

• SaturdayHappyHours50%offselectedbeverages from 6 to 9pm

IMARI• CabinCrewNights–PresentCabinCrew

ID every Wednesday & Thursday for a 50% discount on beverages.

• Saturday-AphrodisianSaturdayswhereladies get a free bubbly from 6 to 11pm

Cigar Lounge Enjoy 20% of your bill daily between 6 to 9pm

For bookings call, Tel +973 1600 0222

The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa • TiniTuesdays:Ladiesenjoyone

complimentary martini from the menu every Tuesday until 11pm

The RoyalGolf ClubHappy Hours at Links daily from 5 to 7pm



lifestyle

HoroscopesVirgo 22 August - 21 SeptemberYou may find that your

partner will have some very good ideas for you. Look out

for unconscious motivations of others. Don’t believe everything that you hear on the work front and avoid logical decisions.

Avril Ramona Lavigne is a singer and songwriter. She had appeared on stage with Shania Twain by the age of 15 and had already signed a two-album recording contract by the age of 16. Lavigne’s father named her Avril, after the month of April in French; though the artist celebrates her birthday on 27th September.

Libra22 September - 22 OctoberYour communication with

family members and others will be easy. The Libra learns fast and with Mercury retro, you must be aware that communication and computers fall by the wayside.

Scorpio23 October -22 NovemberThis is a great month for

the Scorpion to plan holiday parties and relax with friends.

Affection and love flow this month leaving the Scorpion secure. Intimate relationships take on a friendly air.

Sagittarius 23 November -21 DecemberNew beginnings are on

the horizon because of the Mercury retro. Take the time to

take care of your appearance and make good impressions. Your self-awareness will be rearranged.

Capricorn 22 December -19 JanuaryYou see potential that

no one else does. You will recognise what must be done to make important personal changes. Distant memories from the past will be taken care of by your soul.

Aquarius20 January -18 FebruaryThis year places importance in friendships.

You’ll discover that you’re able to express your feelings and interests. Your ideas will challenge others.

Pisces19 February - 20 MarchWork will be overwhelming. This is the time to ask your guardian angels to help you

to make a list of what needs to be done. You’ll receive praise this month.

Taurus20 April - 20 MayYou’re ready to fight for power and success.

However, others are reluctant in your efforts. This may be the time to have authorities involved, rather than challenge anyone.

Aries21 March - 19 April You seek the meaning of life and may look at the world

with more meaning. You will seek and discover knowledge.

Keep your interests up and plan a trip to London if possible.

Gemini21 May - 21 JuneBecause of the Libran pause, the Gemini

feels disconnected from everything. You will find that

your soul feels detached and people are more distant. Don’t fear.

Cancer22 June - 22 JulyKeep important information safe. This is due to Mercury

retro which may create chaos. Do not try to learn anything new, especially at work.

Leo23 July - 21 AugustYou’ll experience expansion artistically. You will likely be invited to

parties with others that enjoy your company. You will have a greater capacity for forgiveness.

Young singer Miley Cyrus


listings

To be included, email: [email protected] or call +973 1782 2368.

BAHRAIN RESTAURANT GUIDEAmericanBennigan’s

1781 3750Al Safir Hotel, Juffair

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

Burger Lounge 3984 2840

Amwaj, 12pm to 12am

Burger Wisconsin 1759 4458

Sa’ar, 11am to 12am

Chickey’s 1774 4144

Zinj & 2 other locations, 10am to 1am

Chili’s 1758 1221

Seef Mall & other locations

Dairy Queen 1750 6070


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 locations9am 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 location8.30am 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

Ric’s Kountry Kitchen 1772 5550

Juffair

Tony Luke’s 1749 4940

Riffa, 11am to 12am

Tony Roma’s 1787 0070

Zayed Town, 12.30pm to 1am

AsianBaan Saeng ThaiAdliya, 11.30am to 3pm/6pm to 12am

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


David’s Stir Fry 1754 0188

Adliya & 1 other location12pm to 3pm/6.30pm to 11.30pm

Dajajio Chicken 1732 3244

Oasis Center, Muharraq Honey’s

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

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

The Noodle House 1766 6353

Seef Mall

Brazilian Brazil

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

CafésAl Bindaira Café

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

Al Bareh Art Café 1771 3535

Adliya, 8.30am to 11pm

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 locationSaturday 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


Costa Coffee 1736 9109


Crepe Café 7711 5566

Budaiya & 1 other locationSunday to Wednesday 8am to 12am/Thursday to Saturday 8am to 1am

Deli France 1769 6031

Jawad DomeSunday 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

Le Chocolat 1711 1144

Seef District7.30am to 12am

Levante Café 1603 0393

Amwaj, 12pm to 1.30am

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

Organic Foods & Café 1333 3285

Seef Mall, 9am to 10pm

Patisseri ValerieMODA Mall, 7.30am to 9pm

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 Islands12pm 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 Complex10am to 11pm

ChineseBeijing Chinese

1771 7969Block 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

Shanghai Hut 1729 2988

Exhibition Avenue11.30am to 2am

Soie 1753 3533

Sheraton Hotel

BUSHIDO

The Way of the Warrior

For reservations, call Tel. +973 17583555or email: [email protected]

Bahrain Confidential’s Favourite


listings

ChocolatiersGodiva

1758 0699Seef Mall, 10am to 10pm

Patchi 1725 0501

Manama and 1 other location, 9.30am to 9pm

Rawasi Chocola & FlowersMahooz, 9am to 1.30pm/4pm to 9pm

FusionAl Osra

1749 1492East 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 33812pm to 12am

Caesars 1771 6955

Adliya, 12.30pm to 3pm/6.30pm to 11.45pm

Century International 1771 0100

Adliya & 1 other location7am 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

Fantasy Restaurant 1729 2382

Hoora, 11am to 12am

Georgia Chinese 1781 3814


Grand Royal 1772 1787

Umm Al Hassam, 12.30pm to 3.30pm/6.30pm to 1130pm

Grill Room Buffet 1769 6660

Budaiya & 1 other location12.30pm to 3.30pm/6.30pm to 11.30pm

Havana 1731 1440

Hoora, 12pm to 1am

House Boat 1601 0321

Amwaj, 11am to 11.30pm

JJ’s Irish Pub and Restaurant 1774 2323

Adliya, 12pm to 230am

Marmaris 1755 3825

Al Daih, 11am to 12am

Paprikas 1729 7100

Hoora & 1 other location, 10am to 1am

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

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 & Spa12pm to 3.30pm/7.30pm to 11.30am

IndianAachi’s Chettinand Kitchen

1723 3110Gudaibiya, 10.30am to 3.30pm/5.30pm to 1130pm

Akbar 1729 6660

Ramada Palace Hotel12pm to 3pm/7pm to 12.30am

Asha’s 1717 9751

Bahrain City Centre

Bright Candle 1722 9076

Manama, 11am to 3pm/6pm to 12am

Charminar 1726 1896

Manama, 11am to 3pm/6pm to 12am

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

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

Kalpaka 1729 7000

Windsor Tower Hotel, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 2am

Khazana 1727 4767

Manama, 7am to 3.30pm/5pm to 12am

Lanterns 1759 0591

Budaiya, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 12am Now also open in Adliya

Mantra 1721 1133

Best Western Plus Olive Hotel, 12pm to 2am

Moti Mahal 1782 5333

Juffair, 12pm to 12am

Mumbai Spice Bahrain Mall, 10am to 10pm

Nattinpuram 1729 0600

Ramee Baisan Hotel, 12pm to 12 am

Nirvana 1758 9318

Ritz Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa12pm to 3.30pm/7pm to 11.30pm

Papadom 1756 4434


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


Spices 1753 1122

Crowne Plaza, Diplomatic Area, 12pm to 11pm

Taka Tak 1725 4848

Gudaibiya, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm

The Yellow Chilli 1758 0480

Seef Mall, 12pm to 10.30pm

Vrindavan 1723 4454

Manama, 7am to 3.30pm/4.30pm to 11pm

InternationalAl Waha Restaurant

1774 6425Gulf Hotel, Adliya, Open 24 Hours

Al Wasmeyah Restaurant 1753 5000

Golden Tulip Hotel, Diplomatic AreaOpen 24 Hours


BAHRAIN RESTAURANT GUIDE Bahrain Confidential’s Favourite

MAKI

A Culinary Haven!

Located at the Bahrain World Trade Centre.For more information, call Tel. +973 1752 2733

Choose from a range of mouthwatering soups, salads, sandwiches, main course and desserts.

Dôme Juffair: +973 1781 0180Dôme Seef: +973 1758 1824Dôme Riffa: +973 1700 2221

Dome Café


listings

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


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


Prego 1775 1263

The Royal Golf Club, 11.30am to 12am

Primavera 1758 0000

Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa12pm 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 Hotel6.30am to 11.30pm

Silk’s 1746 0000

Mövenpick Hotel

Tamarind 1784 5000

Al Areen Palace & SpaWednesday 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 3800Dragon Hotel & Resort, AmwajOpen 2pm onwards

Zodiac Restaurant 1781 3366

Al Manzil Suites, Juffair, Open 24 hoursAll 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 Resort6.30am to 12am

ItalianBICE

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

Café Spasso 1782 2274

New Zinj, Open 830am onwards

Café Italia 1774 4774

Adliya and 1 other location12pm to 3.30pm/7pm to 11.30pm

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 & Spa12.30pm 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

La Pergola 1771 3000

Gulf Hotel

Little Caesars 1717 9400

Bahrain City Centre & 4 other locations11am to 12am

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 HotelOpen for lunch and dinner

Metro Pizza 1779 4000

Sa’ar, 12pm to 12am

Mia Mia 1756 4414


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- Bahrain11am to 12am

Pick a Pizza 1772 0929

Umm Al Hassam & 1 other location12pm to 1am

Pizza Express 1601 0524

The Lagoon Amwaj, 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 & Spa12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm

Rialto 1711 1999

Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, 12pm to 11.30pm

Rolandos 7732 2222

Juffair12pm 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

JapaneseBushido

1758 3555Seef, 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


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

MEISEI

A Story of Honour, Elegance and Integrity

For reservations, call Tel. +973 1700 7770


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Sumo Sushi & Bento 1771 8090

American Alley, Juffair, 12pm to 12am

Sushi 101 1782 2274

New ZinjSaturday to Thursday, 12pm to 3pm/6pm onwards & Friday 1pm to 4pm/7pm onwards

Yo Sushi 1758 3373

Al A’ali Complex, SeefSaturday to Wednesday 12pm to 12am/Thursday to Friday 12pm to 2am

Middle EasternAl Abraaj

1759 5656Budaiya and many other locations, 12pm to 12am

Al Arisha 1772 5414

Um Al Hassam, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 12am

Al-Bokhari 1731 1186

Hoora & 2 other locations, 12pm to 2am

Al Fanar 1753 1666

Diplomat Radisson Blu HotelOpen Monday to Saturday 9.30pm to 2am

Al Hamra 1722 4000

Delmon International Hotel, Open 24 Hours

Al Mukhayam Ramada Palace Hotel 8pm to 1am

Al Shama 1729 7000

Windsor Tower Hotel, 9pm to 2am

Al Yacout 1729 8008

Novotel Al Dana Resort, 8pm to 2am

Abd El Wahab 1713 1111

MODA Mall, 12pm to 12am

Badawi 1729 7799

Manama, 10am to 11pm

Baharat 1717 1000

Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel, Bahrain City CentreWednesday to Friday 8pm to 12am

Café Blanc 1710 0069

Al A’ali Complex, 8am to 12am

Carla’s 1769 7687

Cyprus Gardens, Sehla, 12pm to 12am

Chakmagia 1755 8500

Dana Mall, 10am to 10pm

Dalaona Restaurant 1733 0930

Muharraq, 9am to 12am

Fakhruddin 1769 5949

Sa’ar, 11am to 11pm

Golestan 1753 3533

Sheraton HotelSunday to Friday 12.30pm to 2.30pm/7.30pm to 11.30pm

Isfahani 1755 0567

Hoora and other locations, 12pm to 12am

Kenza 1736 0000

The K Hotel, 7pm to 2am

Kosebasi 1717 2322

Bahrain City Centre

Laialy Zaman 1729 3097

Fateh Corniche, 11am to 4am

Leewan Al Khor 1601 0666

Amwaj, 1pm to 11pm

Leila 1756 6556

Seef, 9am to 12am

Marmaris 1755 5909

Sanabis, 11am to 12am

Marash 1732 2277

Oasis Center, Muharraq

Melh Al Zad 1731 1170

Hoora, 12.30pm to 1am

Momo 1718 0659

Adliya, 8am to 2am

Pashawat 1763 6413

Sofitel Bahrain, 7pm to 12am

Persian 1781 1511

Adliya, 12.30pm to 3.30pm/7.30pm to 12am

Persian Room 1601 0166

Amwaj IslandsSaturday to Wednesday 12pm to 12am/Thursday to Friday 12pm to 1am

Qasr Al Sultan Grill 1774 4144

Bahrain City Centre & 1 other location11am to 12am

Rayes 1731 2700

Fateh Corniche, 12pm to 1230am

Shawarma Express 1772 9922

Juffair & 5 other locations, 7am to 3am

Shoo Fee Ma Fee 1731 1280

Adliya, 10am to 12am

Tarwe’a 1724 0046

Manama, Open 24 Hours

Taza 1778 4997

Tubli, 12.30pm to 12.30am

Takht-e Jamsheed 1774 6431

Gulf Hotel, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm

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

Yas-e Isfahani 1758 1151

Seef Mall, 10am to 10pm

Zahlawiya 1771 0051


Zahle 1774 6417

Gulf HotelMonday to Tuesday 7pm to 1am/ Wednesday to Friday 7pm to 2am

Zayt Zaytoon 1731 2222

Manama & 2 other locations, 7am to 12am

Zeitouna 1736 5055

Juffair & 4 other locations, 8am to 12am

MexicanCasa Mexicana

1771 5521Adliya, 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 FoodAsia Sea Food

1722 4466Mashtan Hotel, 6am to 11pm

Far East Sea Food Market 1772 7230

Ramez International Hotel, JuffairDaily, 12.30pm to 11.30pm

Fish Market 1770 1201

Al Bander Hotel and Resort, 12.30pm to 11.30pm

La Mer 1763 6411

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa7pm to 11pm

La Perle 1729 8008

Novotel Al Dana Resort, 7pm to 12am

Sea Chef 1729 2911

Hoora, 12pm to 1am

Sheza Seafood Market 1753 3336

Sheza Tower Hotel, Diplomatic Area12.30pm to 12am

Waves 1753 1122

Crowne Plaza Hotel, 12pm to 4pm/7pm to 12am

Steak HousesBrazil

1782 6686Adliya, 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 HotelOpen for lunch and dinner

Le Sauvage Meat + Fire 1600 0000

The Domain Bahrain6.30am to 3pm/6pm to 12am

L’lle 1784 5000

Al Areen Palace & Spa, 6pm to 11pm

Mezzaluna 1774 2999

AdliyaSunday to Wednesday 7pm to 11pm/Thursday to Saturday 7pm to 11.30pm

Plums 1758 0000

Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa7pm 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 338Saturday to Wednesday 12.30pm to 3.30pm/7pm to 11.30pm and Thursday to Friday 12.30pm to 12am

ThaiBanana Leaf

1774 4171Adliya, 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

MAI-TAI

Aloha Life!

Located at Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel and SpaFor more information, call Tel. +973 1758 6555


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Sports, Fitness and Kids Fitness/Aerobics/Spinning

Al Safir 1781 3815Fitness First 1332 2200The Regency 1722 7777The Diplomat Radisson Blu 1753 1666Curves (Budaiya) 1769 1496Ez Fit Sports Complex 1769 2378 Image Spa & Leisure (Sheraton Hotel) 1752 4570The Health Club (Gulf Hotel) 1771 3000Nautilus (Crown Plaza) 1753 0764Sports Club & Spa, Ritz-Carlton 1758 9380Al Gosaibi Gym 1729 3221Ghassan’s Gym 1769 5911(mat and private classes available) La Fontaine Centre 1723 0123World Beat Fitness Centre 1761 2576

Badminton

Bapco Club 1775 3666Telgu Kala Samithi 1727 6300The Indian Club 1725 3157

Basketball

EZ Fit Sports Complex 1769 2378Bahrain Basketball Association 1774 1010

Bowling

Al Bander Hotel & Resort 1770 1201Awali Bowling Centre 1775 3666Bahrain Bowling Association 1782 2077Bapco Club 1775 3666Funland Centre 1729 2313

Cricket

EZ Fit Sports Complex 1769 2378Bahrain Rugby Football Club 1769 5809SLC Grounds, Riffa Thursdays, 1727 6134 Training 3pm to 5pm

Cycling

Bahrain Cycling Association 1765 0079

Dance

Bahrain Ballet Centre 1769 3232Indian Institute for Performing Arts 1723 1717Latin Dance Bahrain 3967 6349Sampaguita Club 3910 6589Sayaw Unlimited Dance Club 3982 7096Victoria Dance Centre 3987 6215World Beat Fitness Centre 1761 2576Profiles Fitness Centre 1772 7766Pineapple 1771 2000

Football

Al Ahli Sports Club 1727 7712Al Hala Sports Club 1734 2182Bahrain Rugby Football Club 1769 5809British Club 1772 8245Dilmun Club 1769 2986EZ Fit Sports Complex 1769 2378Arsenal Soccer School 1756 1615

Golf

Awali Club 1775 6770Royal Golf Club 1775 0777

Go Karting/Racing

Rally Town 1753 1165BIC 1745 0000 Silver go-Karts (Tubli) 1778 0011Gulf Speed One (Seef) 3944 4137

Ice Skating

Funland Centre 1729 2313

Martial Arts

Japan Karate Association 3944 9628/3667 2204 Profiles Fitness Centre (Boxing for ladies) 1772 7766Zen-Do 1761 1909Bahrain Karate Centre 3947 7709Goju Karate Club 3965 9510World Beat Fitness Centre 1761 2576Bahrain Karate-do Academy 3665 7059

Where To GoAl Areen Wildlife Park 1783 6116

Adhari Park 1740 7300North of the Shaikh Isa Bin Sulman Highway Fun for all ages, includes a sports camp, groovy town, discovery village and indoor entertainmentChildren’s Health Academy of Specialised Sports

Chaoss 1759 2096Swimming, gymnastics, dance and Taekwon-Do for children and teenagers.

Dolphin Park 1729 3109Corniche next to Marina Club One hour marine mammal show.

Funland 1729 2313Corniche next to Marina Club Bowling and Ice Skating everyday.

Hawar Island 1731 1770Day trips to Hawar Island, boats depart from Ad Dur Jetty at 10am daily

Kid’s Kingdom Corniche, next to the Hawar reservation officeA 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 0999Above Fuddruckers in Adliya An indoor centre full of games. Each ride costs 100 fils. Tokens available.

Soft Play 3965 3678Future 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 9026Budaiya 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 2034Near Dairy Queen roundaboutA semi-filled lake with paddleboats and birds. School & Nurseries

Wahooo! Waterpark Bahrain 1717 3000 Bahrain City CentreOpening Hours:Saturday to Tuesday: 11am to 8pmWednesday: 11am to 10pm (Ladies Night 5pm to 10pm)Thursday and Friday: 11am to 9 PM

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.

CurrencyThe 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

Things to knowin shops for purchases at an exchange rate of BD1=SR10 (less in hotels) and you may be given Saudi money as change.

Business HoursFriday 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.

Creative Kids Art ClassesPaint In Space 1762 6232Chaoss 1759 2096Dar Albareh 1771 3535/3906 9016Celebrations 1759 5791Bahrain Art Society 1759 0551Indian Institute for Performing Arts 1723 1717The Studio 3975 4863Studio Ceramics 1759 9026Things to Do 1759 0409

DramaFilm-making workshops 3600 1777

Kids Gyms/GymnasticsMy Gym, www.my-gym.com 1756 6566 EZ Fit 1769 2378World Beat Fitness Centre 1761 2576Chaoss 1759 2096

LibrariesAwali Library (BAPCO, Awali) 1775 3666British Club (Times vary) 1772 8245Iqra’s Children’s Library Muharraq) 1732 0955

Music LessonsBahrain Music Institute 1772 1999Kindermusik Bahrain 1761 3144/3925 6904Room to Rock 1761 1785

Play CentresChakazoolu Indoor Theme Park 1755 8500www.danamall.net Chaoss 1759 2096Funland Centre 1729 2313 (bowling, ice skating, pool)www.funlandcentre.com Mad Science 1759 1136Magic Island, www.seefmall.net 1758 2898My Gym, 1756 6566 Softplay at Dilmun Club 1769 0926Lost Paradise of Dilmun Waterpark 1784 5100 www.lpodwaterpark.com

Play GroupsChaoss, Off Budaiya Highway 1759 2096 Kindermusik 3925 6904/1761 3144Ajyaal Montessori Pre-SchoolMini Storytellers, British School 3912 9585(4 to 7 year olds) Musical Babies, Nadeen School 1772 8886My Gym, Seef District 1756 6566Rhymes & Chimes, Dilmun Club 3929 6848Soft Play, Off Budaiya Highway 3965 3678Sticky Fingers 3961 8340Storytellers, British School 3912 9585(7 to 11 year olds) Tots & Toddlers Group, 1772 8245The British ClubWriggly Readers, British School 3912 9585(for pre-schoolers) www.mumsinbahrain.net

Meditation/Yoga

Art of Living 3988 8760Dessange 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 5027Daily yoga classes, relaxing yoga and meditation for beginners and advanced students.Herbal Massage Center, Riffa 1749 1958 3977 6882 World Beat Fitness Centre 1761 2576The Diplomat Radisson Blu 1753 1666Reiki Master And Teacher Melanie 3933 0911offers Reiki sessions and coursesor www.reikibahrain.comAnubhaa Sharma [email protected]

Netball

Bahrain Rugby Football Club 1769 5809(Thurs) 4.45pm for girls; (Sun) 7.30pm for women Riffa Views Netball League 3630 6946

Rugby

Bahrain Rugby Football Club 1769 5809

Snooker

Bahrain Snooker Association 1782 5301 Jimmy’s Snooker and Billiards Club 1771 6147

Squash

Bahrain Badminton and 1729 2662 Squash Federation The Country Club 1759 3593Al Bander Resort 1770 1201Nautilus (Crowne Plaza) 1753 0764The Diplomat Radisson Blu 1753 1666

Horse Riding

Awali Riding Club 1775 6525Saturdays to Thursdays, 7am to 7pm. Fridays 7am to 6pm. Desert rides. Qualified instructors Bahrain Riding School 1769 0448 Daily rides 4pm to 6pm Dilmun Club 1769 2986Sundays to Thursdays. 8am to 11am and 3pm to 7.30pm Shakhoora Riding School 1759 1103Sundays to Thursdays, 8am to 12noon, 3.30pm to 7pm The Country Club 1759 3593Fridays Horse riding in paddock, 1pm to 4pm Twin Palms Riding Centre 1759 1668

Swimming Lessons

British Club 1772 8245Dilmun Club 1769 2986Ritz Carlton Sports Club 1758 0001The Diplomat Radisson Blu 1753 1666

Watersports

Bahrain Sailing School 1731 0252Coral Beach Club 1721 2700The Marina Club 1729 1527The Sailing Club 1783 6078The Yacht Club 1770 0677Aquatique - Organised pearl diving 1727 1780Al Bander Resort 1770 1201Bahrain Swimming Association 1768 0867Dilmun Club 1769 0926

Tennis

Bahrain Tennis Club 1772 9561 The British Club 1722 8245The Country Club 1759 3593Dilmun Club 1769 2986Gulf Hotel 1771 3000Marina Club 1729 1527The Diplomat Radisson Blu 1753 1666Bahrain Tennis Club 1772 9561/1772 9756Filipino Club Tennis Group 3952 7587


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American CurriculumAl Hekma International Tel. 1762 0820/1762 3999Modern Knowledge Schools Tel. 1772 7712Riffa Views International School Tel. 1656 5000The Bahrain School Tel. 1762 0820

British CurriculumAl Mahd Day Boarding Tel. 1779 2422British School Tel. 1761 0920Budaiya Preschool Tel. 1779 1491Dilmun School (elementary) Tel. 1771 3483KG Kids Tel. 1766 3556St Christopher’s School Tel. 1778 8108 Sacred Heart School Tel. 1768 4367Talent International and The Infant School Tel. 1725 2346/1777 0078

Nurseries and CrechesAl Dana Nursery Tel. 1725 3541Dana Pre-school, Riffa Tel. 1777 0180Lilliput, Budaiya Tel. 1769 4947

24-Hour PharmaciesJaffer 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 202330 Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Avenue, East Riffa 901Muwasaa Pharmacy Tel. 1733 5666Shaikh Mohd bin Salman Avenue, Road 205, Muharraq.

Courier & Express Delivery

Tel. 1733 0434

DHL Tel. 1736 4100

TNT Tel. 1734 9199

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 car-hire companies are easily encountered at the airport. Recommended principal rental firms include:

Budget Rent A Car Tel. 1753 4100National Car Rental Tel. 1723 1156Avenue Car Rental and Leasing Tel. 1771 3181Avis Rent A Car Tel. 1756 9191

Embassies & ConsulatesEmbassies 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 3669Bangladesh 1771 4717China 1772 3800Denmark 1772 5119Egypt 1772 0005France 1729 8660Germany 1753 0210India 1771 2785Iran 1772 2400Iraq 1774 1472Italy 1725 2424Japan 1771 6565Jordan 1729 1109Kuwait 1753 4040

Lebanon 1778 6994Malaysia 1756 4551Morocco 1774 0566Netherlands 1759 1568Oman 1729 3663Pakistan 1724 4113Palestine 1727 6099Philippines 1725 0990Portugal 1753 6709Qatar 1772 2922Russia 1772 5222Saudi Arabia 1753 7722Switzerland 1753 1166Syria 1772 2484Trade Mission of Taiwan 1729 2578Thailand 1727 4142Tunisia 1771 4149Turkey 1753 3448UAE 1771 0333UK 1757 4100UN Info Centre 1731 1676USA 1724 2700

Flight InformationAirline offices are normally open from 8am to 12.30pm and from 3pm to around 5pm, Saturday till Wednesday.Flight Info 1733 9339British Airways 1758 7777Turkish Airlines 1751 6100/1731 2233Air India 1729 6444Cathay Pacific 1722 6226Emirates 1758 8700Gulf Air 1733 5777Jet Airways 1722 7114KLM 1722 9747 Kuwait Airways 1722 3300 Lufthansa 1782 8762Qatar Airways 1721 2202Saudi Airlines 1721 1550

Hospitals & ClinicsEmergency 999American Mission Hospital (AMH) 1725 3447Saar Medical & Dental Clinic (AMH) 1779 0025Bahrain Specialist Hospital 1781 2000Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital 1782 8282Salmaniya Hospital 1728 8888Gulf Dental Speciality Hospital 1774 1444

Telephone HelplineIntl. calls via operator 151Directory enquiries 181Directory enquiries - Intl. 191Other phone enquiries 100Speaking clock 140

Essential Info

SchoolsOther Private SchoolsAl Noor International School Tel. 1773 6773Ecole Francaise de Bahrain Tel. 1732 3770Ibn Khuldoon National School Tel. 1778 0661Shaikha Hessa Girls’ SchoolTel. 1775 6111

Special NeedsDisabled Sports Federation Tel. 1778 9191Hope Institute Tel. 1768 0815/1768 0500R.I.A. Institute Tel. 1771 6871 The Children’s Academy Tel. 1761 3234UCO Parents Care Centre Tel. 1767 7717

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

Art SocietiesElham 1771 7441La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art 1723 0123The Bahrain Contemporary Art Society 1772 8046

Charitable OrganisationsAlia for Early Intervention 1773 0960Bahrain Cancer Society 3960 3489/1723 3080Bahrain Charity Society 1729 3363Bahrain Disabled Sports Committee 1778 9191Bahrain Human Rights Society 1753 1822Bahrain Red Crescent Society 1729 3171Friendship Society for the Blind 1762 4496Hope Institute for the Handicapped 1768 0815Islamic Enlightenment Society 1772 0053Lions Club of Bahrain 3908 0097Manama Rotary Club 3939 4522Migrant Workers Protection Society 3946 5378Overseas Workers Welfare Admin. 1721 3825Palm Association 1779 0826/3964 3211Riffa Cultural and Charity Society 1777 5444Think Pink 3907 6717BSPCA 1759 1231/1759 3479

Gallery/CraftsAl Riwaq Art Space 1771 7441Al Jasra Handicrafts Centre 1761 1900 Art Lounge 1758 0522Traditional crafts including palm weaving, pottery and woodwork. Bahrain Arts Society 1759 0551Thursdays 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 8032Arabic calligraphyCaravan Galleries 3996 5853Kerala Arts and Cultural Association 3963 9319The Studio 3975 4863Pottery 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 3987 3357Alcoholics Anonymous 1753 0020Narcotics Anonymous 1753 3558

BridgeBahrain Bridge Club 3960 7219Bahrain Bridge Committee 3968 7190

DartsBalouch Club 1729 2231 Sri Lanka Club 1729 7878

ChessBahrain Chess Federation 1725 2133

PhotographyAwali Photo Society 1776 4468 Bahrain Arts Society 3966 7751

ScrabbleBahrain Scrabble League 1724 2641Bahrain Kannada Sangha 1727 1157 Saturdays. 6.30pm.

Speech & DramaBahrain Cinema Club 1772 5959Dilmun Amateur Dramatics Society 1769 0926 Folk Poetry Society 1776 1000 Manama Theatre Club 1777 6489 Manama Toastmasters Club 3965 5676

Ladies ClubsAmerican Association of Bahrain 1756 4170American Women’s Association 1775 6075 Australian Association of Bahrain 3910 1348Awali Ladies Association 1767 8947Bahrain Business Women’s Society 1772 1188Bahrain Garden Club 1772 7625Bahrain Women Society 1782 6777 Bahrain Young Ladies Society 1727 3508 BYLS-Toastmasters Club 1762 6237Get together for Ladies 3917 4247/3902 7892Indian Ladies Association 3980 5372 International Ladies Group 1772 9128 Madinat Hamad Women Society 3964 3396Contact person Amal 3987 8758Pakistani Women’s Association 1771 0944Second Sunday Newcomers 3927 0413/3641 1368

Language SchoolsAl Quran Translation 1764 5156Bait Al Taleem 1764 3199 Berlitz 1782 7847British Council 1726 1555Carousel 3967 3635 Lingua English Saturdays. Mondays and Wednesdays. English Language Classes, 4.30pm to 6pm, 4pm to 5.30pm. English Language Centre 1770 0040Lingo - Ease Language Centre Budaiya Highway 1759 0895

Social ClubsAlliance Française 1768 3295Assamese Community 3909 1959Awali Caledonian Society 3636 6458Bahrain Caledonian Society 3944 0658Bahrain Hash House Harriers 1786 2620Bahrain Irish Society [email protected] Kannada Sangha 1727 1257Bahrain Round Table 3960 8568Bahrain Rugby Football Club 1769 5809Bahrain Welsh Society 1772 7127Balouch Club 1729 2231British Club 1772 8245 ext. 32Bhatia Mitra Mandal 3960 1789Country Club 1759 3593Dilmun Club 1769 0926Filipino Club 1726 2143Indian Club 1725 3157 Karnataka Social Club 1725 4257Pakistan Club 1725 8520Pakistan Association 3941 5200Royal Society of St. George 3972 6329 Saar Cultural & Sports Club 1779 0335Shree Nayrana Cultural Society 1725 5517Shri Gujarati Samaj 3962 4285Sri Lanka Club 1727 6134 Wisdom Home Society 1772 7575

WellbeingKelly Armatage Inc.Offering counselling, life coaching and cognitive behavioural therapy sessionsMob: 3993 1399Email: [email protected]

Bahrain Meditation CentreTel: 1771 2545Email: [email protected]

Clubs & Associations

Things to knowTaxisTaxis 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!

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.

Avoiding OffenceGenerally 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.

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