Bahrain Confidential Feb 2015 by Arabian Magazines

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146 Issue

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Letter What? It’s already a month since we stepped into New Year? Gosh! Is it me or do you also think time is flying? Our February issue has some really exciting things to watch out for! The weather is slowly changing and so it’s time to tuck the woolies in. We’ve showcased stylish, international and local designers with their Spring-Summer Collections for 2015 (Pg 52). Though Plus Size Fashion is coming up in a big way, not all markets have accepted it totally. There is a mental block that ‘thin is beautiful’. Mai Al Saudi, Bahrain’s first Plus Size Fashion blogger for women, shares her styling hacks and budget-shopping tips with us in an EXCLUSIVE (Pg 44) . We can’t get enough of local talent and so have decided to feature one awesome reader every month. In this special feature, we will talk to you about your talents, dreams and how you are making a difference in Bahrain! For more details on this, go to Pg 41.

Malja – A Red Bull Initiative

Bahrain’s first open space creative community is now up and working! Malja, ‘shelter’ in Arabic is the product of the growing need for an artistic ,networking hub on the island. Young and innovative minds can now interact with likeminded individuals and express their talents in a nurturing environment. Located at Amwaj.

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Speaking of homegrown talent, we talk to an upcoming metal band in the Kingdom about their music and plans in an EXCLUSIVE (Pg 42). A main highlight, this month, is The Makeover. We’ve come to the end of yet another session! Check Pg 68 to see the final result. Once again, we’ve explored the island and found interesting spaces you can visit, this month (Pg 24). There are so many new things to look out for as well, so, don’t forget our New in Town section (Pg 18). Save the date! Our events calendar (Pg 8) lists fun-things-to-do, this month. On that note, we’ve been updating this list on our website, every weekend, in our ‘Weekend Blast of Fun Things-to-do’, so, visit bahrain-confidential.com Check out COMPETITIONS on Pgs 8 and 64 and write to us. We can’t wait to give-away those prizes and listen to what you have to say!

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Contents FEBRUARY 2015 • ISSUE 146 Online edition at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com

56 61 62

M Missoni Dolce & Gabbana Women’secret

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY:

BEAUTY, HEALTH & WELL BEING

66 74

POEM

106 108 109 110

Stories of a Trailing Spouse By Maria Sorger

112 115

The Makeover – Final Episode

119

Brazilian supermodel, Anna Barros gets EXCLUSIVE

LOCAL TALENT

42 44 58

FJ Cruiser Touareg

Romantic Brunches & Dinners Where’s the party?

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

Metaholic – Bahrain’s Upcoming Band Plus By Mai – Bahrain’s First Plus Size Fashion Blogger Amal Al Mulla – Spring Summer 2015 Fashion

FASHION

52 54

Audi A7

ESSENTIAL LISTINGS

COVER STORY

Car News

GASTRO & NIGHTLIFE

Where’s Cupid? By Dilara Nagib

JUICY PICKINGS

Beauty Buzz – Fragrances 2015! Health: The Solution to Better Health?

CARS Self Portrait By David Hollywood

COLUMNS

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The Royal Falconry Championship

LACOSTE Santoni

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THE CRAFTED LINE

EVERY DETAIL, A DECLARATION

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readers’ letters Bahrain Confidential February 2015

Dear Fawaz, all of us at the Confidential office are animal lovers too. We know the cases you’re talking about, they were appalling! It’s okay if we can’t adopt strays or do much for them but hurting animals is the worst kind of wrong.

was happy to find London’s Koshari Street in your January issue. I stay in the UK and was in Bahrain on a festive break. My husband and I love the food there, even the kids are fans. It’s always so fresh and delicious, and the ambience is great too!

Lubna Azeemi, Banker in the UK

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oved the piece on New Year Trends! Some of those things are surely on my wishlist (provided I get a crazy raise or win a lottery!). It’s sad you didn’t include anything that’s trending AND AFFORDABLE for poor souls like me.

Dear Lubna, the images of the food made us salivate so we can only imagine what the real deal would be like! Arabic food is such a win-win because it’s not only tasty but healthy too. Hope you enjoyed your stay in Bahrain!

Broke-as-a-joke

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Dear Broke-as-a-joke, we empathise with you; putting that story together killed us too! But hey! It’s called a ‘wishlist’ for a reason, no? Have a great 2015 and yes, we really hope you win that lottery, this year!

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reat article about Tails Bahrain! I love animals and admire all those who work towards protecting strays on the island. There have been quite a few cases of animal cruelty, recently, which were exposed in newspapers and on social media platforms. It’s sad how people can abuse these poor creatures. In my opinion, anyone who does is just the lowest type of bully, I sincerely hope we resolve to do our bit for them, this New Year. Sayed Fawaz, Accountant in Bahrain

’ve been meaning to colour my hair for a while now. Though, I was apprehensive of the side effects especially hair loss, and confused, thanks to so many opinions my friends gave me. That was until I read the article, ‘New Year, New Hair’ in your January issue, It brought out the ‘brighter’ side of hair colour and I think I’ll just take the plunge, this year! Kaitlyn, Bahrain Go for it, Kaitlyn! Nothing like a new look for the New Year! Do you love Bahrain Confidential? Now you can share your favourite photos/videos with us and our readers on @confidentialBAH @confidentialBAH Bahrain Confidential For interesting stories and daily updates visit bahrain-confidential.com

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FEBRUARY

For more events, gastro, parties & nightlife turn to pages 111 - 116

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Do you find yourself looking at pictures of models, in glossy magazines, with catty eyeliners, pouty red lips and cherry cheeks? It would be so much better if we didn’t have to run to the parlour to look like them, every time there’s a party! We have just the solution to that! Win a FREE makeup workshop session with Sara Albustani, popular Bahraini freelance makeup artist. Holding an Advanced Makeup certificate from the Academy of Freelance Makeup (AOFM) in London, she describes her style as simple, yet sophisticated; a modern take on a vintage/retro style.

GULF INDUSTRY FAIR

This fair is set to cover the key industrial segments that include aluminum, machine tools, industrial equipment, automation, steel, energy, logistics and manufacturing. This is the perfect opportunity for individuals in this field to interact. For more information, visit: www.gulfindustryfair.com

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ALL ABOUT LOVE

Getting pampered ticks all the right boxes. Enjoy a unique anti-aging, nonsurgical face and body treatment in a beautiful decorated couple’s room with a glass of bubbly and chocolates. For Her: The signature Super CACI facial, choice of any of CACI body treatment, the most innovative technology that detoxifies and gives your skin a beautiful glow. For Him: Royal Hammam ritual plus 30-minutes back massage.

Where: Rimal Spa, Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain Price: BD125++ per person For more information, call Tel: +973 1746 0051/2

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Not To Be Missed

FEBRUARY

For more events, gastro, parties & nightlife turn to pages 111 - 116

2015 FORMULA ONE GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX

The 2015 Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix is only several weeks away. This will mark the second year in a row of the Grand Prix night race. BIC’s circuit-wide, state-of-theart lighting system will without a doubt provide a stunning spectacle. Race fans can take advantage of Bahrain International Circuit’s (BIC) Early Bird Discount to get the best value for money on tickets to the big night race, happening over the weekend of April 17 to 19 in Sakhir. The Early Bird offer is available for a limited one-month period only until 15th February, with ticket prices reduced by up to 15%. This covers tickets to both the Main Grandstand and the Turn One Grandstand. A ticket to the Main Grandstand now costs BD128, down from the original price of BD150; while a Turn One Grandstand ticket costs BD85 from BD100. There’s more! Enjoy a 10% discount on Batelco Grandstand, where tickets now cost BD108 from the original price of BD120; the University Grandstands and Victory Grandstands are BD54 each from BD60 after discounts. Purchase tickets at BIC sales outlets located at Bahrain City Centre and at Seef Mall. Or online at www.bahraingp.com. For more information on the Early Bird Discount or for booking, call the BIC Hotline Tel: +973 1745 0000. OfficialBahrainInternationalCircuit @BAH_Int_Circuit bah_int_circuit bahrainbic

VALENTINE’S ROMANTIC EXPERIENCE

THE LOVE HAIRDO

Your dream of that beautiful date just came true. In a luxuriously designed private couple’s suite, you can begin your date with 3 and a half-hours of pampering that begins with a 15-minutes couple’s steam experience, followed by a 3-hour ‘spa-cation’, where you can enjoy secrets of Argan, full body massage, ocean fresh facial and eye contour, scalp massage, ending your special couples’ getaway with a complimentary bottle of bubbly and Swiss chocolates! Yes, it’s all true!

Gloss Salon & Spa, the 5-star Salon & Spa is ready to help you create the perfect Valentine’s day look. All you have to do is visit the salon; sit back let the stylists do their magic. From classic to contemporary, nothing is too much! Located in Juffair

Where: Rimal Spa, Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain Price: BD205++ for both For more information, call Tel: +973 1746 0051/2

Signature Lava Shells treatment at Rimal Spa

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Not To Be Missed

FEBRUARY

For more events, gastro, parties & nightlife turn to pages 111 - 116

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FIT4LIFE FITNESS RETREAT

A seven-day all-inclusive non-military-style fitness retreat in Bahrain. It will be the first of its kind. Mark your calendars. Along with the stay, you will undergo 4-7 hours of different exercise activities like boxing, body-weight circuits, swimming, running, track and field games, team activities and more, which will lead you to a successful weight loss and fit path. Your instructors are certified and experienced and are ready to coach you, all this for continuous 7 days.

When: 12th- 19th February Where: Amwaj Islands Price: Starts from BD400 For more information, call Tel:+973 3965 2007 or email: ali@fit-4.life. Visit: www.fit-4.life for more information

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IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL GARDEN SHOW

Bahrain International Garden Show will showcase a variety agricultural empowerment opportunities through training, education and capacity building. You can enhance your knowledge towards efficient and effective agricultural techniques.

When: 25th February (Official Opening)

26th February – 1st March

Where: Bahrain International Convention & Exhibition Center

For more information, visit: www.bigs.bh

Your birthday is a cause of celebration. Book your birthday party on Mövenpick Hotel’s ‘Thursday Night Out’ and enjoy a delicious birthday cake, colourful balloons and the birthday celebrant dines complimentary! To make it more special, the celebrant receives a 25 per cent discount voucher for Rimal Spa. Valid throughout February For more information, call Tel: +973 1746 0051/2

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VALUE SO EPIC YOU’LL NAME YOUR NEXT CHILD TOUAREG. The new Touareg from BD. 18,490/-.

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The new Touareg is here. Newly designed, with features like 360° Area View, a large panoramic sunroof, keyless entry/start system and hands-free tailgate opening. All for a legendary price. Take a deep breath because the new Touareg just got more epic.

German engineering for everyone.

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Not To Be Missed

FEBRUARY

For more events, gastro, parties & nightlife turn to pages 111 - 116

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AL BASTA MARKET 3

It’s that time again. Al Basta Market is back and it’s free!

When: Every Friday and Saturday until 28th March Time: 2pm-8pm Where: Bahrain International Circuit For more information, call Tel:+973 3509 6213

BAHRAIN NOOR EL AIN CARNIVAL It’s one of the biggest events of the year and it’s going to be fun. You now have a chance of exhibiting your homemade products while enjoying an entire day packed with entertainment. There’s going to be bouncy castles, water rides, DJ’s and many more.

When: Every weekend until 14th February Where: Riyadat Mall For more information, call Tel: +973 1737 3336

INSPIRE BAHRAIN

Those interested in getting acquainted with their speech/drama/ music skills; this is probably your calling. INSPIRE Arts Centre is on the move of starting a Girls Build a Band Project, supported by the US Embassy. Free for girls aged 11-20. Saturdays 9am-11am The Adult Community Choir sings in 4 parts. And the best part is that you can join even if you do not have any experience. The talented and charismatic director, Lydia Martin, will train you. Free Every Monday at 730pm Also available are other team building experiences like African fusion drumming, vocal enhancement, dynamic performance workshops that boost your theatre skills. For more information, call Tel: +973 390 47734 or email inspirebahrain@gmail.com

THE ENTERTAINMENT BAZAAR

This is for those who like to enjoy some good music while enjoying the market. A purpose built Entertainment village, Al Basta Market will host impressive line-up of bands, musicians and artists. Go on and enjoy some rich local talent.

When: 13th-14th February Where: Al Basta Market Time: 2pm-8pm

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Get the fastest 4G LTE Broadband in Bahrain designed for your home with any VIVA Postpaid line. Choose from BD 5 Plan (10GB) or the BD 10 Sharing Plan (25GB) and enjoy: • Free LTE router or Mi-Fi or Wi-Fi dongle • Free home line with free unlimited calls to VIVA

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The Chuckle Club Your favourite comedy event will continue its tour of the GCC for a second run, this month. Februaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line-up of hugely talented international comic imports will be heading to Dubai, Doha and Saudi Arabia before performing for three nights in Bahrain. The Artists

Dana Alexander began her career at the age of 18 in Canada. She has toured nationally with Yuk Yuk's Comedy Clubs, and even has 5 television galas and a handful of radio spots for CBC and Sirius XM. In 2011, Dana made a move to the UK where she premiered her one-woman show at The Edinburgh Fringe to rave reviews and several nominations including Best Comic and Best International Act from Chortle and Black Comedy Awards! It was not long before she began working in television on BBC programmes like Russell Howard's Good News and Edinburgh Comedy Fest. She even featured on The Culture Show in 2013 for BBC Two. Dana continues to tour within the UK and in countries like Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, Croatia, France, Norway, Serbia, Bahrain, Seychelles, Hungary, Malta, South Africa and many more, as well as for the British Troops. In 2005, British comedian Tom Allen won the coveted So You Think You're Funny? competition in Edinburgh and went on to win the BBC New Comedy Award later that year. He now performs his unique brand of stand-up across the UK and the world, including Melbourne and Sydney Comedy Festivals. Last year, he spent his summer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, performing his solo show, Life/Style at The Stand Comedy Club, which he went on to perform around the UK.

Dana

Mark Normand is a biting, smart comedian based in New York City. In 2014, Mark was a semi-finalist on NBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Last Comic Standing, premiered his Comedy Central Presents: The Half Hour, and his debut Still Got It from Comedy Central Productions. He has previously appeared on other Comedy Central and MTV shows. He won the 2013 Caroline's March Madness competition, beating out 63 other comedians and was also voted Village Voice's Best Comedian of 2013. Mark now does comedy clubs and colleges across the country and has been involved in many festivals including Portland, Seattle, DC, and Boston.

When & Where: Wednesday, 11th at the Rugby Club; Thursday, 12th at the British Club and Friday, 13th January at the InterContinental Regency Tickets: BD15 and can be purchased online at amiando.com/ chuckleclubjan2015 Contact: +973 3666 3509 For further updates follow: facebook.com/TheChuckleClub twitter.com/Chuckle_Club instagram.com/chuckleclub

Mark Normand

Tom Allen

new in town Bahrain Confidential February 2015

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Sacoor Brothers is located at City Centre Bahrain

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Let Your Light Shine Bright

Opens Al Rashid Group 10 new shops

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Entertainer Bahrain 2015 It’s a whole lot more convenient ! If you have The Entertainer Bah rain mobile app, then dining, leis ure and exploring Bahrain just got very interesting. The app contains the same offers as the book and this yea r, the mobile products are 20% cheaper than the books. So, here are a few things you did not know abo ut the app. • Entertainer Travel 2015 is free with all mobile products. Consists of over 250 stay offers across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Euro pe and the Indian Ocean. • Sharing is caring. Install the app on multiple devices and you can share it by using the same logi n details. • Location-based search. You can easily find offers available near you. • More offers with the app. New merchants and monthly offe rs are automatically added to the App under ‘My Offers’. And the coolest of all• Track your savings each tim e you use a 2 for 1 offer. After every use, you will see your estimated sav ings and the Savings Calculator adds up your overall savings through out the year. Available for iOS, Android, Win

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Lens Its Flagship Zoom es ch un La lm fi ji Fu Calling all photography lovers. Fujifilm has launched the Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR. This delivers ultra sharp images even at wideopen apertures across the entire zoom range. The use of a newly developed NanoGI coating technology helps ghosting and flare, producing clear and sharp images.

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Anti-Ageing Col Boots Dermocare Boots Dermocare Anti-Ageing Collagen Gel Plus helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. With a combination of fantastic ingredients, this will improve the firmness and elasticity of your skin, while leaving you with moisturised skin.

338 Garden Restaurant Launches New Menu So, in resta urant news. 338 Garde n Restaura Beef Wagyu Cheek n has launch ed a new m t enu, which inclu de mouth-wate s tasty and ri ng additio like Waguy beef cheek ns in red wine reduc tion, tortellini an goat cheese d Roasted q with quinoa uail leaves. SO, now alo ng with the old favorites lik e Mozambiqu Chicken, fish e & D-E-L-I-C-I chips (which is -O-U-S) an d their signature b oneless be ef short ribs, 338 is all set to im Roasted Qua pre â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new it il with Vine leaves ems incorp ss. orated to the men u translate a more fine dining styl losing the la e, without id back mo that we are od all about.â&#x20AC;? C h e f Mohamme d Jabrawi, head chef of 338 Ga rden Restauran t For more in formation Tel. +973 17 , call 71 0338

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More Sheesha Joints Coming Soon For all those who enjoy sheesha, especially during this weather, this is for you. There will soon be a sheesha complex that will feature from forty cafes onwards, all in a newly built complex in the far south of Sitra. This will be located away from residential areas, so as to not expose the residents to excessive noise and smell.

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exploring Bahrain Confidential February 2015

Bahrain Confidential

Goes Exploring

So every month, the team hits the road for a little bit of exploring. You would be surprised at how many new places have sprung-up in Bahrain. Here is what we discovered for this month!

CHAWAN, AUTHENTIC JAPANESE TEA HOUSE

Yes! Chawan is an authentic Japanese restaurant serving high quality tea in those beautiful teacups. You should definitely try the food and sweets. D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S! With a beautiful atmosphere, delicious food, and soothing teas, Chawan just became our ‘Comfort’ place this winter. Located in The Lagoon, Amwaj

Round Table Pizza

Tagging them as ‘The Last Honest Pizza’, Round Table Pizza is all about freshness, innovation and creative flavours (yes, they have some really interesting and whacky combinations). Making everything from scratch, you can be sure that you will not be skimped on quality and quantity. Even the edge of the crust is so so good!

Located at Al Raya Mall, Juffair

DECORATING MEMORIES

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If you’re a chocolate lover, you must drop by Decorating Memories. This place is getting rave reviews on social media platforms and rightly so. Though the café serves sandwiches and beverages, their main attraction is a gigantic chocolate ball. What’s in a chocolate ball? Well, you can choose your fillings – different flavours of cake, marshmallows, choco chips, fruit, nutella, chocolate sauce, and what not! When you pour the hot chocolate sauce on the ball, it caves in, revealing all these yummylicious contents and then, pure heaven. All this for under BD5! Located in Tubli

poem Bahrain Confidential February 2015

David Hollywood asks, with Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day to be celebrated, shall you share such joy directly with your love, or will you be reflecting upon their absence from your heart, as you see them shimmering upon the rim of your thoughts and sentiments?

This vine I toast, before my view, It only flows for you, And while I sip, A touch so close to me, I feel the ruby red, your lip, My over flow, I see, Encloses thoughts of only who, This grace, I taste, Is all a sense of you.

David Hollywood

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

art space Bahrain Confidential February 2015

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art space Bahrain Confidential February 2015

The second edition of the Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa Falcon Championship was held last month. Bahrain-based Beverley Ann West shot the birds training near Al Areen Wildlife Sanctuary, with her lens.

art space Bahrain Confidential February 2015

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cigar was one of my favourite falcons. She's 5 years old and her country of origin is Barcelona, Spain. One of the top 5 falcons for the speed category of the championship, she recorded a time of 22.015 seconds and a distance of 400m.â&#x20AC;?

Beverley and Cigar

Beverley Ann West has been living in Bahrain for nearly nine years and is still fascinated with the culture, locals and their ever so interesting traditions. She finds Bahrain truly photogenic and uploads a picture a day on https:// www.polaroidblipfoto. com/browse/me

sheer luxury Bahrain Confidential February 2015

Aim Straight To The Heart With AKILLIS

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Where’s Cupid? It’s okay to be single on Valentine’s Day, says Dilara Nagib. Dilara Nagib

alentine’s Day. You either love it, or you loathe it. 14th February is a prominent date for spending money on chocolates, teddy bears, roses, heart-shaped cards – all for that one special person. Well, what happens if you’re going through a rough patch with the special someone? Or, if you’ve recently broken all ties with him/her? The point is, just because you’re one-specialpersonless on the affirmed date of true love and what not, doesn’t mean you have to feel miserable and alone. This here’s called taking the initiative to reform the idea so that you – yes, you! – are in power. On Saturday, 14th February, you will not wake up with a groan, and wish for the day to be over as quickly as possible. You will not stuff your face with Hershey’s Kisses. And you will most certainly not stay cooped-up at home, all by yourself, wishing you were somebody else – possibly somebody with a higher self-esteem. No. No. No. Instead, you will wake up with a smile – it’s a Saturday, for goodness’ sake, the weekend and that’s something to be happy about!

You will have a nice, healthy breakfast and wear nice clothes – you want to know why? Because you will already have a made plans with your friends to go out, all together. Whether it’s a movie date with your besties, or a shopping spree, you will have fun. And, hey, just for the fun of it; why not buy your own stuffed teddy bear? Call him Bubbles. Bubbles and you will then go out for dinner – I suggest you take your friends along as well – you don’t want to be the crazy person talking to a bear at the restaurant. After all that fun, you will have certainly created good memories, and laughed about the silliest things. And you will have done all of that independently and like the strong person you are. You will not have let a date define you! It’s not important to find the right person just to show him/her off on Valentine’s Day. Finding the right person is unexpected, and it’s thrilling. You meet someone feel comfortable around them – they make you feel more like yourself than you’ve ever felt before. 14th February isn’t a day to feel awful about being alone, or about rubbing it in people’s faces if you do have a special person standing next to you. It’s a day.

“After all that fun, you will have certainly created good memories, and laughed about the silliest things. And you will have done all of that independently and like the strong person you are. You will not have let a date define you!” In the week. Of a month. And its value is equal to every other day in the month of February. Don’t wait for Cupid to shoot an arrow. Just relax and take it slow and easy. Enjoy the day just like any other and don’t let people make you feel lonely. Whether you’re single or with someone, have a great day and laugh a lot! It’s like my friend once said, “Life is for the LOLs.”

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.

interview Bahrain Confidential February 2015

Hospitality at Mรถvenpick Hotel Bahrain

Daniel Kaan in action in Mรถvenpick's kitchen

Daniel Kaan, General Manager talks about plans for the New Year and tourism in Bahrain.

How has your experience at Mรถvenpick been so far?

My experience in Bahrain so far has been extremely positive. Besides feeling very welcome in the hotel, I also feel well received in the country. It is easy to settle into Bahrain and once you start to know people and your way around, it has a cosy feel to it. I have been with Mรถvenpick Hotel Bahrain since April, and we have been fortunate to run an extremely busy hotel. All our results have been very positive financially and more importantly in the area of guest satisfaction.

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How would you describe your leadership style? I am a very approachable manager and will offer my support where and when needed. I believe that I am the one providing the tools, environment and training for my teams, so they are able to perform their jobs well in their areas of expertise. I will guide the process but should not be running their departments.

"Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain is the first Green Globe certified five-star hotel in Bahrain" GM Daniel Kaan at the Awards Ceremony in London

What do you think Bahrain’s hospitality industry needs to further boost tourism? I believe there are huge opportunities when it comes to developing Bahrain’s coastlines. We live on an island with a very limited number of public beaches that are controlled and maintained. Developing the beaches and combining this with the culinary diversity and aspirations in Bahrain could result in some fantastic leisure facilities for both residents and tourists.

Any highlights in 2014 that stood out for you and your team?

Our major highlight has been the opening of our beautiful new spa, Rimal Spa. It has always been our wish to have a worldclass spa facility added to our property. We are extremely pleased with the way it turned out and the way it has created interest amongst our guests and local residents. Meanwhile, 2015 is looking fantastic already. We were recently recognised at The International Hotel Awards 20142015! We are very pleased to share with our guests that the hotel won the five-star award as ‘‘Best Sustainable Hotel” in two categories – both Bahrain and the Arabia regions.

Any surprises for the New Year?

In the second half of the year, we will make some exciting announcements. We will offer some creative packages that will put together hotel facilities and Rimal Spa. We will also create some interesting promotions around our popular brunches, so that our guests get to enjoy added benefits and a different feel every day. We served two American-themed brunches last year and they were immensely successful. This time, we will offer an Italian-themed brunch on 27 February, with the very talented Chef Stephano from Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta-Dubai. In March, we will fly back Chef Paul from Leon des Bruxelles for our Belgium Mussels Madness week.

Your message to guests as the new GM? Having had enough time now to understand Bahrain and the market we operate in, I would like to keep reminding our guests that we offer a unique product in Bahrain. Ours is a boutique airport hotel that offers resort-like ambiance and facilities, combined with one of the most popular F&B offerings in town. For more info about the hotel and bookings, call Tel. +973 1746 0000 and for Rimal Spa call Tel. +973 1746 0052

Accolade! Best Sustainable Hotel in Arabia

As its environmental footprint gets ever lighter, Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain pulled its weight instead at The International Hotel Awards 2014, where it has won the five-star award as ‘Best Sustainable Hotel’ in two categories – for both Bahrain and the Arabia region. The International Hotel Awards committee and judging panel, chaired by Sir David Michels, describes the winners of these awards as those who have proven they are the best nationally or internationally amongst their peers. Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain is the first Green Globe certified five-star hotel in Bahrain, which helped in paving the path to winning these awards. The hotel follows pre-established core criteria and guidelines for sustainability that have been adapted regionally. Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is a great advocate of green practices. The upscale hospitality company looks forward to continuing its sustainable efforts in protecting the environment and scaling down carbon footprints.

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We bring you a preview of the all-new hotel set to offer guests a true urban resort experience in an exclusive setting.

Four Seasons at a Glance

• The hotel occupies its own man-made island at the heart of the city • Landmark building highlighted by sky-high restaurants and meeting rooms • 273 rooms and suites, all with sweeping city or sea views • 7 restaurants and lounges, including 3 concepts by celebrity chef, Wolfgang Puck • 5 swimming experiences, including a free-form infinity pool “spilling” into the Bay The all-new Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is set to confirm guest reservations in March, this year! Less than 15 minutes from the airport, mere moments across the two-lane causeway into the city centre and easily accessible to any number of commercial, recreational, shopping and historic locales, the Hotel is the ideal base whether coming to the Kingdom for business or pleasure. Monumental in design, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay rises 68 stories above the Bay on its own 12-acre oval-shaped manmade island.

wonderful series of ceramic tiles depicting the region’s ancient Dilmun Culture by Huda Al Saie.

Dining and Lounge Concepts

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay will offer seven unique dining and drinking concepts: a new Asian cuisine concept, a modern approach to traditional Chinese cuisine, and an opulent 50th floor nightspot, Blue Moon Lounge. The CUT Bar & Lounge is another concept at the hotel. Four additional concepts include Bahrain Bay Kitchen, Bay-View Lounge, Vento which means “breeze” in Italian and Azure.

Five Unique Swim Experiences

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay will offer five swim experiences, Free Form Infinity Pool “Spilling” into

Bahrain Bay which is a family friendly pool, the Kids’ Pool located in the Kids’ Club, the Azure Pool which is an exclusive retreat for adults only, a unique Saltwater Experience where guests are invited to take in the clean salt waters of Bahrain Bay in an enclosed swimming area and an Indoor Spa Pool.

The Spa

Spa Director Chandarella Luzon, most recently of the acclaimed Spa at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai in Thailand, leads a team of internationally-trained therapists who will work their magic in 17 luxuriouslyappointed treatment rooms. With influences from Thailand, Indonesia and India, therapies will include massages, body treatments and facials using chemical-free Sodashi and ila products, and specialised treatments include salt inhalation and traditional Turkish-style hammam.

Meetings and Celebrations

With more than 3,500 square metres of event space, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is an unparalleled destination for local and international business meetings and conferences, and a glittering choice for weddings and other social occasions.

Rooms with a View

The serene and sophisticated interiors are designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon with modern technologies and thoughtful features, the inspiration for which came from the glamorous ocean liners of the 1930s which he realised here in modern lines with Art Deco accents and a calming colour palette. Throughout the Hotel, contemporary local culture is celebrated in a collection of works by Bahraini artists, including a

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Generously sized Deluxe Room at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay

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local talent Bahrain Confidential February 2015

Jenny Thomas interviews

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I think it’s a rock thing, to dress up in all black. Sitting in front of me are four talented Bahrainis, whom people know better as Bahrain’s famous band, Metaholic. Talking to them has been immensely entertaining. I must say, throughout the interview, this disclaimer was running through my mind, “I vow to not comment or stare at your hair’s success story.”

It was tedious amounts of hard work and with limited help, but it was all worth it. Just maybe, for future reference, we probably might not do videos when it’s 40 degrees outside! Of course, we would not have been able to go through with it if it was not for our friends, Ahmed Al Zayani, Abdulwahab Basil and Hasan Fulath.

On a more serious note, Naji Al Moosaawi (bass guitar), Mohammed Bu Idrees Alam (vocalist), Mohammed Hussein (guitar) and Yousif Zarka (drummer) tell us their story and how it is to love heavy metal in this island!

We would like it to be. But unfortunately, it is not. It’s too underground. We have people who come from other parts of the Middle East commending us on our music, but in Bahrain it still needs to grow. We aren’t talking just about ourselves; it’s the genre as a whole that needs support. Bahrain is a country with some amazing talents in every field. Hopefully, in the coming years, we can receive more support to live the BIG DREAM.

Is Rock/ Heavy metal as prominent in Bahrain as the other music genres?

Starting with the cliché question, what is Metaholic’s story?

What has helped you attain a huge fan base?

to compose and cover music and now here we are. Oh, we also have interesting nicknames like Vampire, Wolf and Bella.

If you had to inspire other upcoming musicians, what would you say?

We started out back in 2011, as a regular band that performed any style or music genre. It was after a certain cancelled Valentine’s gig at Bahrain Mall, did we realise that we were more of a heavy metal kind of band. We came up with the name, Metaholic, started

Tell us about the music video, Cremation.

Before Cremation, we had the opportunity to produce a music video for a movie, ‘Silveraven’. That became pretty popular and was screened in cinema halls. After the success of that, we were attempting to produce more music videos, which led us to release Cremation, for the OST of Dead Sands.

The music videos for two movies did their part in getting our name out there. Also, we did have the privilege (it is something we are proud of) to play under the Ministry of Culture for their event, ‘Bahrain Summer’. We also performed at the BIC for National Day!

We are still going through struggles when it comes to making it BIG, but that just means we have climbed up a couple of steps on that ladder. It’s not an easy road. It’s lot of dedication, hard work and persistence. Do not give up. Work hard for it, find people who motivate you and you will succeed.

exclusive interview Bahrain Confidential February 2015

Plus by Mai

Bahrain’s first plus-size fashion blogger tells Melissa Nazareth why she can pull off skinny jeans! Mai Al-Saudi always liked creating looks with clothes, accessories and make-up. Though, she didn’t take it seriously enough to start a blog until a friend suggested she does and that's when people started noticing and liking her style. She was recently signed-up by one of the Kingdom’s most reputed talent management agencies. “It started snowballing from there,” she says. Plus by Mai focuses on plus-size fashion and budget shopping, for women. “Most women can’t afford designer brands and I don’t want to guilt girls into buying fakes,” says Mai who is currently juggling university and a part time job along with blogging. I ask Mai if she’s received any criticism for not making an effort to shed the extra pounds. “People say, lose weight so you can wear pretty stuff and I’m like hey, I’m plus-size but I still look pretty! I pull off skinny jeans well. I've been asked if 'I’m sure I want to wear skinny jeans' and I say yes; I do have a belly but am blessed with good legs and so look good in them.” “My main problem growing up was that all my weight was in my stomach (still is). Though I was just 50 kilos back in the time, I had a belly. In fact, some people actually asked me if I was pregnant! It’s more to do with my body type.” says Mai who feels more confident today than she did when she was ‘skinnier’. A shopping consultant, Mai has observed that many a time women don’t keep an open mind and are very impatient. “You can’t go to just two shops and start whining,” she says. "Most shops these days offer clothes for pear shaped women. So, those who are thicker in the middle or big busted find it challenging." She advises always keeping a good tailor handy. “Sometimes you may pick a jacket that’s bigger and then alter it.” It took Mai years to find the shops that she is currently comfortable shopping at and she tells me that some of her best picks come from lesser known brands. We discuss some of Mai's top fashion hacks. “Everyone says black makes them look thin but it makes me look fuller; white helps me better,” she says. She adds a few more to the list: if you have short legs, go for longer pants; if you have a bigger backside, don’t go for pants with pockets; if you have a bigger bust and want to show some skin, show some ankle; accessories make a lot of difference too, just tweek things a little to create different looks. She further stress on how important it is to choose the right inner wear. “It makes a big difference and if you’re comfortable in what you’re wearing, it will show.” Mai advises against going shopping with someone who is impatient or makes negative comments. “Many a time people succumb to peer pressure when they shop with friends and may end up paying a bomb for something they will hardly use,” she says. So, who is Mai’s shopping partner? “Well, I do my best shopping alone!” In her message to plus-sized fashionistas, she says, "Shop when you feel and look your best. Put on some make-up, do your hair and shop happy!" I couldn't agree more!

The casual, day look

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Blogger Bytes Season’s Fashion Must-haves: • Cape shawl in your favorite color. I personally prefer ivory or camel as it goes with everything. • Over sized jumpers are very popular for plus sized ladies, they go wonderfully with a nice fitted pair of jeans in the morning, or with a pair of skinny leggings (stretch or faux leather) adding some sparkling accessories, in the evening. • The little bootie heels, those are my favorite trend of this season!

The formal, day look

Top shopping destinations: • Riva. They’ve got a very daring taste, are up to date with the latest fashion trends and have size as big as XXL. • Centrepoint. They have a brand called Scarlett for plus size outfits and it’s great value for money; also their pieces fit me (apple body type) well. • Debenhams and Marks & Spencer as they carry dresses and gowns. They also have a good undergarments collection. Accessories: I can't leave the house without my shades & watch. This season, I'm a huge fan of scarves and long multi layered necklaces. A little tip: go to any fabric store, choose the length of your liking and take it to the tailors to fix the hems - viola! You got yourself a brand new scarf for a wonderful price! Hijabi Fashion Trends: Comfort is what’s trending and so, say cotton scarves – either simple plain or with Swarovski diamonds or another type of fabric on the hem like lace, satin and chiffon. The styling industry needs to…. Be more open to plus size fashion! It’s difficult to find big sizes in branded boutiques.

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FREE DESIGN SERVICES Know how sometimes, you just need a little help (when we say little, we mean a lot) with your home’s interiors? Now, that’s where Pottery Barn’s Free Design Services come into play. They are ready to help with advice, demonstrations, and consultations, free of cost! In Stores: Once you have an appointment, the talented and interactive Design Specialists will be ready to provide one-on-one advice. At Your Home: Shifted to a new house and clueless how to make it look like a home? Don’t worry. Call up the Pottery Barn Design Specialists, book an appointment and they will measure your space, discuss the various colour options, themes etc. and find ways to make everything come together. Every once in a while, the store holds free decorating and entertaining classes that will help you learn interior decorating tips. Located at City Centre Bahrain

No matter where you go, who you are and the countless number of places you travel to, there be only one thing that remains the same. It is the same one thing that you long to come back to- Home Sweet Home. Whether it is giving your dining room that rustic look, or just redecorating with every season, Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids has everything you need to the detail with that little hint of sophistication. If you walk into the store, trust us when we say this, it takes a great amount of effort NOT to get onto those cozy beds and snuggle. That’s when we thought, why restrain yourself from the simple joys of life, when you can just have it all in your own home. So folks, this is our way of tempting you to splurge some money for all the right reasons. Comfort is definitely a necessity. 51

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Setting the mood Jamaican style with M Missoni Pre-Spring 2015 Collection. From swingy skirts and loose fitting tops in compelling new material , fluid shapes and imaginative knits, this collection defines freedom! Top: BD161.45 Trousers: BD164.12 Bag: BD193.47 Wedges: BD162.78

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Season after season, Amal Al Mulla inspires the contemporary wear. The talented Bahraini fashion designer sets a tone for a winter that has arrived with crafted silhouettes, red embroidered blooms, lace and frosted pleats.

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The One-off Resort 2015 Collection Dolce & Gabbana, the name rings all the joyous bells in our mind. They have now created its first ever-dedicated capsule collection exclusively for NET-A-PORTER.COM. Inspired by the Mediterranean summer, this collection features floral and lace, which are two of the most romantic aesthetics.

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Skin & Hair, Au Naturel!

rish American author, Jean Kerr once said, “I'm tired of all this nonsense about beauty being skin deep. That's deep enough. What do you want, an adorable pancreas?” As much as we may discount outer appearance, there is no denying that it does play a part. It’s less about beauty per se and more about a healthy, nourished happy body. There are so many products entering and exiting the market every other day, promising glowing and supple skin, long and luscious hair, and what not! It can get tricky as to which products are really 100 per cent natural and which aren’t, especially if you have sensitive skin and hair. Home remedies are a safe option. Grabbing the spotlight for a while now, the humble, old olive has become a household favourite. The fruit, and its oils and other extracts are easily available at your local supermarket; they also have numerous benefits for skin and hair. • Anti-ageing. Rich in vitamins, minerals, natural fatty acids, and antioxidants, they prevent skin ageing, onset of wrinkles and fine lines. • Moisturiser. If you have dry skin, massage olive oil well in your skin – face, scalp, elbows, knees, chapped lips, under eye area etc to lock in the moisture for longer. • Medicinal. If you have irritated or sunburnt skin, massage olive oil on the affected area. It’s great to lighten stretch marks too. • Conditioner. Massaging warm olive oil on your scalp helps treat split ends and frizzy hair. Combining it with egg gives volume and shine to your mane.

Mythos – Olive Tree Products

Greek brand, Lifoplus develops cosmetic products based on the olive tree (oil, extract, leaves, seeds) but also based on a range of additional herbal ingredients of Greek and Mediterranean nature, with the trademarks CleanSkin & Mythos. Its innovative formulae guarantee a range of new generation products for the face, hair, body, hands and feet. The mild formulas don’t use synthetic colours making these products safe for sensitive skin too.

Insight – Nourishing Hair Therapy Made from natural ingredients like almond, carrot, linseed, organic oats, lemon and others, Insight’s range of hair care products including shampoos, conditioners, anti-frizz masks and gels promise to nourish your scalp while leaving you with healthy, shiny hair. Insight is a brand for all hair types because of its natural properties. Now, hair-fall, damaged roots and bad hair days are a thing of the past!

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Dream Date Ready Red lipstick, check. Little black dress, check. Diamond-studded earrings, check. If you think you’re ready to have him swooning, think again! Nothing completes a gorgeous, evening look like good hair styling. It doesn’t have to be complicated, just letting your hair down will do the trick. Though, you want it to be voluminous at the crown and reaching below your shoulders – that’s what will add the feminine touch! Most of us aren’t blessed with good length and volume. Thanks to the salty water in this part of the world, hair fall is common which makes things worse. There are ways to work around this: rinsing your hair with drinking water just before you step out of the shower, oiling your hair regularly, following a healthy diet and drinking lots of water, and exercising. Though, these are lifestyle changes and you will need a lot of patience to see results. So, what is an instant solution? Effortless Hair Extensions is the answer! Regular extensions damage your natural hair due to clipping and may even lead to scalp diseases. But what sets Effortless Hair Extensions apart is that it is synthetic hair attached to a string which you can easily slip over your head. Then just brush your natural hair over it and voila! Effortless Hair Extensions provides a quick and easy way to add body and fullness in an instant. Also, there are a wide range of colours available and you can style it anyway you want to. Valentine’s Day is coming up this month and may be this is just the magic trick you need to be dream date ready! For free private consultation by appointment, call Tel. +973 1782 2388/3618 8122 or visit hairbybecca.com

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“Just a whiff and you will fall in ” The Perfume Special It’s every person’s secret; you first fall in love with the scent and then with the person wearing the scent. Bahrain Confidential’s Perfume Special will help you find your perfect scent before your much awaited dinner date. BATH & BODY WORKS, A THOUSAND WISHES

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THE MAKEOVER – FINAL EPISODE

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We bring you the last leg of our makeover where Michelle Page pops-by Felda Cut and Style for a hair-cut and colour. After

The story so far… “I had an amazing experience with Dr Dean Gomes and love the final results. I fully intend to be a returning customer! I have seen the results of overzealous use of Botox and fillers but Dr Dean gave me a very natural make-over. Flying back on the red eye flight to England, for Christmas was the ultimate proof for me - I arrived looking fresh and alert, and all my friends in the UK commented on how refreshed I am looking. Bye, bye tired eyes and wrinkles!” – Michelle Page 68

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Hair & Make-up, Check!

Michelle wears hair extensions by Hair By Becca

"Michelle's natural hair colour is dark golden brown. She wanted to go a bit lighter, so I changed her base colour to golden blonde and applied the lightest blonde highlights and golden mahogany blonde lowlights. I gave her a bob and layered haircut to suit the shape of her face and finally simple make-up to enhance her natural beauty." - Felda del Prado “Felda gave me ideas about hair colour and we even chopped off about 6 inches of my locks, though, I love the final result! And I have my beautiful hair extensions from Hair by Becca, for when I want those inches back! The make-up session was an eye-opener, literally! I will definitely continue to go to Felda's.” – Michelle Page Make-up with Felda from Felda Cut & Style

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“I was very excited to win Bahrain Confidential’s makeover prize at the BSPCA auction. It was the very first social event we attended as we had only moved to the island in August last year. I really didn't know what to expect but was delighted to see a list of lovely, pampering treats. The overall experience has been wonderful; I’ve learned new ways to look at colour, found a great hairdresser and lost some wrinkles! What a great way to start my new life in Bahrain - thanks to the team at Bahrain Confidential for making it happen!” – Michelle Page Dr Dean Gomes is a Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in the Royal Aesthetic Center at the Royal Bahrain Hospital. For your consultation by appointment, call Tel. +973 1724 6857 Felda Cut & Style is located in Manama (in the lane opposite Gold City). For appointments, call Tel. +973 1722 4077/3914 8203 For your Hair By Becca extensions and a free consultation by appointment, call Tel. +973 1782 2388/3618 8122

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KNOW THE PEOPLE WHO TREAT YOU For the past couple of months, we have been talking about one of our favourite osteopaths, Back On The Move. For those who missed out on it, here is a quick recap.

Back On The Move is the first osteopathy practice to be licensed in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It is a friendly, professional practice that treats and brings relief to various conditions that include neck and back pain, shoulder, arm and hand problems, muscle, ligament and joint injuries, disc related problems, trapped nerves and more. They are also the experts when regards to sports injury rehabilitation. Along with the osteopathic treatment, they also offer cranial and sacral therapy, as part of your treatment and lifestyle advice management. Back On The Move works together with other health care professionals like Physio Relief, to offer a more global approach to a treatment. It helps provide the quality of care you need to in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Now, that you have a basic idea, we thought it would be appropriate to introduce the team that is involved in making your life a whole lot easier.

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1. Meditation

There is a certain type of meditation that is called ‘loving-kindness’. This is said to strengthen your capacity to have a positive connection with people.

Method: Sit in a comfortable, relaxed position (upright though) that helps you take deep breathes. Pay attention to your heart while you think of someone dear to you. Visualise their face and their good qualities. Once you do that, take a few minutes and repeat to yourself slowly these phrases of goodwill. • May (the name of the person you are thinking of) be happy.

• May he/she be successful. • May this person live safely and live with ease.

You can end this meditation by constantly reminding yourself that this type of good feelings can be generated anytime, anywhere. Also, do not forget to tell people about this. Spread the love.

WANT BETTER HEALTH? THE CLUE IS: Love is a beautiful emotion and research states that this emotion can have tremendous and remarkable benefits for your body. People talk about staying healthy by eating the right kind of food, getting the right exercise regime into your daily routine and more and when you go for your regular health check up, your doctor probably will not tell you this, but not having love by your side (we do not mean the physical kind), can be dangerous to your health as it can lead to obesity, depression, smoking and more. This is the four letter word can turn the your worst times into your best times.

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2. Renew and Recharge Your Body

You know what they say, ditch those toxins that cause you to gain that extra weight. That way, shedding weight gets a little easy. A little love for your heart will do you a lot of good. Research says spending time with a loved one lowers blood pressure. So make sure you have lunches planned, movie nights saved in your diaries. Also, you know when you see that special someone, you heart starts racing really fast. Apparently, your brain releases hormones like dopamine, adrenaline that makes your heart stronger. These spikes in your heart rate help pump blood better.

3. Get A Pet; It’s Called Pet Therapy

How can you say no to those cute little faces! For years, people have admitted that owning a pet has helped them cope with a lot of mental and physical problems like: • Banish loneliness. Yes, we said banish. How can you even feel lonely when those cuddly animals take all your time!

4. Dark Chocolate, Bring It On!

Dark chocolate contains more antioxidants, polyphenols and flavanols than other fruits, research says. These nutrients help protect our cells from damage. It can also help improve blood flow and lower blood pressure that will help you relax. So, 3oz of dark chocolate contains 8 grams of protein, 11grams of fiber and a good amount of iron, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, zinc and potassium.

• Heart patients with pets tend to live longer than those without pets. Those who have pets by their side at times of difficulty suffer fewer increases to heart rates, blood pressure, and are more emotionally stable. • Certain dogs can be trained to predict a seizure. This helps in alerting people close to them or even the individual itself. • Having a furry companion also helps in social interaction and boosts conversation.

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Stories Of A Trailing Spouse Maria Sorger shares tips on the importance of personal branding.

“Regardless of age, regardless of position, regardless of the business we happen to be in, all of us need to understand the importance of branding. We are CEOs of our own companies: Me Inc. To be in business today, our most important job is to be head marketer for the brand called You." As Tom Peters rightly said, we all need to have a personal brand – one that will define who we are and what we do. Personal branding has the potential to single you out as a professional person in your field of expertise. You are a unique person with a multitude of skills and knowledge so how do you want to be branded? Today, you have chosen to follow your spouse to Bahrain and therefore by default you are a trailing spouse. The question you need to ask yourself is do you want to be branded only as a trailing spouse or do you want to take this opportunity to also recreate yourself and establish your own brand identity? Personal branding is easier to achieve than company branding - you know exactly who you are, what your skills are, what you can do and what you cannot or don't want to do. YOU are the Brand of your own company. So how can you create that exclusive brand called YOU? How do you establish your brand identity? One of the things you need to do is focus on the three C's of branding: clarity, constancy and consistency. Clarity. You must be clear about who are. Define your brand. What do you stand for? What do you want people to associate you with when they think of your name - your brand? Be different; be personal so people can connect with you. Constancy. Are you visible to your chosen audience? Create your online presence. You want people to be able to find you – start with a website or a blog, open social media pages on selected channels. The more active you are online the more you will appear on search engines. Have you ever googled your name? If not then you should do this right away – see what the results are. Consistency. Utilise your social media channels to promote who you are. Post relevant content about what you represent. Share information with your followers. Be sure to use uniformity all along – same wording, same tone of voice, same colours – express your brand in the same way across all channels. Use social media to inform, promote and connect.

With the rise in popularity of social media the world over, it has become easier to promote your personal brand effectively and economically. You can choose to have your website hosted on shared platforms at minimal cost; your email address is free and so are social media channels such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook etc. Whether you are looking at opening a small business or simply sharing with your friends and

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VIVA’s Website

With companies jumping on the digital wagon to create innovative ways to engage with consumers, websites play a key role as one of the main points of contact to interact with people. This month, we take a look at VIVA’s looks really cool! New Features of viva.com.bh

Did you know?

◆ The most unique feature is that VIVA is the first operator in the Kingdom to have a responsive website. This means it can be viewed from any device as it adjusts to any small or large screen devices, from anywhere and at any time.

From VIVA’s website:

◆ The navigation has been enhanced to make it easier for visitors to go through it from any device.

◆ You can activate or deactivate add-ons in My Account/My Services section of the website.

◆ The design in terms of look and feel follows international trends and standards.

◆ You can download the VIVA App from the website. The VIVA app is compatible with Android, iOS, Microsoft and Blackberry smartphones, allowing

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viva.com.bh website, which has been revamped and

◆ You can access VIVA’s broadband usage calculator to select the broadband plan more suited to your needs.

customers to do everything on the move. You can pay bills, manage your accounts and services, view mobile usage and consumption and locate VIVA’s nearest stores. Subscribers can also browse through the latest promotions and activate VIVA services based on their requirements. ◆ Live Chat is available from 10.00am to 10.00pm, 24/7. ◆ You can make payments on the spot with VIVA Quick Pay.

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Revamp What can you find on VIVA’s website? ◆ VIVA’s mobile plans, services, devices, roaming, entertainment and promotions. ◆ VIVA’s broadband plans and devices. ◆ My Account – You can view your information: Account Summary, My Payments, Remaining Benefits, My Services, My Contact, My Support, My Usage, VIVA Rewards and VIVA App. ◆ Support – Help & Support, Store Locator, Payment Methods, Downloads & Users Guides, Contact Help and Support, VIVA App

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Top Device Used to Browse VIVA’s Website:

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exclusive interview Bahrain Confidential February 2015

The buzz in town – “The hot model who posed with Cristiano Ronaldo for Sacoor Brothers fashion line”. A Brazilian model, youngest of three sisters, talented and quite obviosuly gorgeous lady known for her multiple appearences and for her work with various fashion brands. Bahrain Confidential, in an EXCLUSIVE interview talks to Anna Beatriz Barros.

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Do you have any record number of hours worked in one day?

I’ve worked almost 20 hours straight, without breaks. And that has happened more than once.

Is it true that your only flaw, professionally speaking, is that you’re shy?

What advice would you give a woman?

Women nowadays need to take care of themselves: not just their beauty, but their health too. Men prefer women who know how to take care of themselves.

In the beginning, I was very shy. When people stopped and looked at me, I used to panic a bit. But then, I learned to deal with it and it went away.

What’s your favourite Sacoor Brothers item this season?

And what’s your best quality as a model?

Your mentor.

I’m very professional and always on time, I do what’s asked of me. If I have to go out in the cold, I go. If I am asked to jump, I jump.

How far do you hope to go? What did you want to be when you were a child?

my friends, my boyfriend, my mother. I’m just a person who enjoys living.

It’s hard to say, after a career of 20 years. I’m very happy with my life. But I’d like to do a makeup campaign. I’ve never done one.

The white dress I was photographed in with Cristiano. It’s beautiful.

My mother. I really trust her. If she says "jump into the hole", that’s what I would do.

An object you are never parted from… My phone.

I wanted to be a doctor, but nowadays I faint at the sight of blood. I do not think I would have been a good doctor!

Feelings for Football.

Something you would change in your life…

You were discovered by a talent scout when you were out walking with your sister. Was it a difficult start for you at the time?

What was it like working with the best in the world- Cristiano Ronaldo?

When you finish modelling, what do you intend to do?

I was at the beach with my sister, in Rio de Janeiro, and I had no idea what the fashion world was. I was 13 and hadn’t even heard of Claudia Schiffer. But my mother – who was always looking ahead, always wanted to know everything about me – she used to measure me every month to find out how tall I was going to get and was convinced that I was really going to be a model. Later, I won a contest and was able to get a world contract. I moved to New York. It was very hard for me at the beginning. I didn’t speak English, wasn’t used to the cold, the competition, rejection… But as time went by, I began to understand the business.

Although you are very young, your career already spans to almost 20 years. What were the most memorable moments for you? My first big fashion show – a show for Christian Dior – that was when I really thought: "I’ve got where I wanted to get, I’ve reached the top". There was also my first job at Victoria’s Secret, which became a veritable phenomenon. I like it when people recognise me, the affection from fans. I even like it when they ask to take photos – after all, I’m a model, it’s my job.

I love the game, but I'm a disaster at it.

It was great. He’s really nice, calm, not at all like a “star”. I was flattered. I had heard that Cristiano Ronaldo was a really calm person, so the shoot went just as I had expected it to.

I would like to have a bit more routine. It’s something I believe is necessary and, as of now, I can’t have it.

I want to start my own brand, and be a designer. There are also lots of small but important things I want to do like learning to cook, speaking French, basically everything I didn’t have time for when I started working.

“Really calm”?

He was relaxed. For example, I asked him: "Can I lean on your shoulder?" and he immediately said yes. He didn’t restrict anything. When he came into the room, you could feel a strong presence, like a bright light.

What’s your wardrobe like?

I think I’m a casual chic. But it depends on the occasion. For example, if I wake up feeling pretty, I like to dress well, put on some makeup, etc. But, if I’m tired, I prefer a more relaxed style, jeans, no makeup.

Is there ever a time when you don’t feel pretty? (Laughs) Of course, lots of times. I am human.

What do you like doing when you are away from the spotlights? I love horse riding. It’s my passion. I’ve been riding since I was 6. I also love food, trying out new dishes, travelling, and spending time with the people I adore –

Sacoor Brothers is located in City Centre Bahrain

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S CIETY Zayani Motors At BFC Sixes Cup Tournament 2014

Zayani Motors cricket team was crowned champions of the BFC Sices Cup Tournament 2014, which was held at the Busaiteen ground.

Zayani Motors outshines at the BFC Sixes Cup Tournament 2014

Bahrain Award For Entrepreneurship

The Bahrain Award for Entrepreneurship took place at Bait Al Tijjar on 29th December.

Essa Al Jawder, SH Hesham bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, SH Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Engr. Nabeel Al Mahmood and Dr Hashim Hussein

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com The Bahrain-India Society Press Conference

The Bahrain-India Society Press Conference took place at Elite Resort & Spa on 28th December.

Nevin Migchiani, Mohammed Dadabai, Raj Damani and other representatives

Bahrain Noor El Ain Festival Second ‘Shop and Win’ Raffle Draw

Bahrain Noor El Ain held the second raffle draw at Ramli Mall on 2nd January. And the prize goes to...... Aren’t raffle draws exciting?

Christmas and New Year Lunch- Staff Gathering

Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa held a staff lunch celebrating Christmas and New Year on 5th January.

Ramee Grand Hotel staff at the lunch

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Farhat Tours Desert Camp

Farhat Tours Desert Camp took place at the Samarkand Camp on 2nd January. Danesh, Naveed and Mushtaq

Eman, Sandra, Candice, Clarissa and Stephen DJ Naz

Raza, Mujeeb, Mushtaq and Fairos

Malabar Gold & Diamond’s ‘You For Bahrain’

Malabar Gold & Diamond’s organised ‘You For Bahrain’ as part of their CSR initiative, which highlighted the importance of trees. The event took place at Al Fateh Corniche on 27th December.

HE Eng Sheikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa takes a tour

Go Green!

The Malabar Gold team

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com 12th Kingdom Match Race Regatta

The closing ceremony of the 12th Kingdom Match Race Regatta was held on 20th December at Al Jazayer Beach.

Sergey Kuznetov and HE Victor Smirnov

Abdul Qassim Shirazi and HE Roberto Vicci

Isa,Luca and Poirey

Viera and friend

Mante and Neven

Marian, SH Khalifa abin Abdulla Al Khalifa and Ahmed Shirazi

SH Khalifa Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa and Ala Seyadi

Bjarne and friends

SH Khalifa Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Abdul Qassim Shirazi and Ahmed Shirazi

Azadea Staff Christmas Party

Azadea held their staff Christmas party at Elite Residence on 28th December.

Abdulla and family

Reem, Eliyas, Ebrahim and Mariam

Sara, Sadika and Fatima with Santa Claus

Osmat and family

Salman, Najad, Omran and Mariam

Batool, Abdulla,Omran, Mariam and Ahmed

Khulod, Mohammed and Khaled

Amru, Yasmine, Ali and Kinda

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Marco and Elena

Oliveto’s New Year’s Eve Party

Oliveto Restaurant held their New Year’s Eve Party on 31st December.

Kazrooni Family Nora and Maysa

Lavinia and Andres

Giovani, Valentin, Camilla and Carolina

Rebecca and Tom with friends

Launch of Papermoon’s New Boutique

The launch of Papermoon’s new boutique was held at The Walk, Riffa.

Nijad, Jameela, Yara and Nehal

Faisal and Raed

Amina and Sara

SH Hesham Al Khalifa and Zuaif

Arwa and Leem

Nezar and Mohammed

Maha, Noor, Dana, Norma and Sausan

Manal, Mai, Sara and Abeer

Mohammed and Marwa

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Aya and Rebecca

ART Rotana Tour and Dinner

An exclusive tour of the new ART Rotana was held at Amwaj Islands on 12th January.

Zena, Rana, Joe and Jarick

Feng, Hugo, Rada and Inna

Rebecca and Joe

Fifi, Layla, Ali and Eman

Rana, Mariam, Ahmed and Irena

Fifteen Years of Achievement

The inauguration of the exhibition for depicting Fifteen years of Achievement was held at MODA Mall on 14th December.

At the opening of the exhibition

Mazen, Mishal, Firas and Peter

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Turkish Festival 2015

Mercure Grand Hotel hosted the Turkish authentic cuisine and folk show on 15th January.

Diplomats with Mercure Grand Hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s management

Yasser Baha, HE Ian Lindsey, Bridgete, Jassim Zayani and HE Mohammed Al Siraj

Jassim Zayani, HE Mohammed Al Siraj and HE Hatun Demirer

Mercure management with the Turkish dancers

The Autumn Fair 2015

The official opening of The Autumn Fair 2015 took place at BECA on 21st January.

HE Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani cutting the ribbon for Autumn Fair 2015

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com #SEAWATERSPA Cocktail Reception

The #SEAWATERSPA cocktail reception was held at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa on 9th December.

Reyaz, Moussa, Stephano, Adrian and Charbel

Moussa, Majed, Mohammed and Isa

Hussain, Batool and Ahmed

Basel, Zena, Pooja and Aya

Jehan, Nani, Charmine, Sergey, Batool, Abeer and Heeba

MoreTech Launches Second Bahraini Smartphone

MoreTech launched the second Bahraini smartphone at The K Hotel on 8th January.

Aya, Baland and Smily

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com New Year’s At Mövenpick

Mövenpick Hotel celebrated The New Year in style. Kristy, Ester, Antoaneta and Tanja

John, Jen, Mike and Jen

Daniel and wife

Zoe and Ashley Bushnad and Chahlne John and Mariam

Ricko, Steve, Cynthia, Benadita and Amin

Helen and Emer

Sarah and Ghassan

Griffith and friends

New Samsung Showroom

The inauguration of the new Samsung showroom took place at the Sultan Mall on 11th January.

Oppening By HE SH Abdulla bin Rashed Al Khalifa

Abdul Aziz, Khaled, HE Joon Ha Yu, HE SH Abdulla bin Rashed Al Khalifa, Ismail, Ahmed, Abdulla and Nawaf

Ismail Yoon, HE Joon Ha Yu, Ahmed Bin Hindi and Abdul Aziz Bin Hindi

HE SH Abdulla bin Rashed Al Khalifa

Khaled Bin Hindi and Abdulla Bin Hindi

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com NYE at Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa

Taking you through New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve at various locations of Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa.

The Attwood Family

Vanissa and Kevin

Awais, Hammad, Nazia, Fatma, Nada, Priyanka, Mehru and Adithya

Wardah, Afraz, Sahar and Rania

Mathew, Hanadi, Tamara,Talia, Julie and Camil

Jeswin and Aneta

Sehr, Anisha and Sonia

Ella, Freya, Bhaskar, Raymond, Sharon and Evert

Iro Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30th Anniversary

Iro Smith celebrated her 30th Anniversary at Diplomat Radisson-Blu Hotel

Mala, Rebecca and Mona

Iru, Ron and Irwin

Noor Hayati and HE Ahmed Shahizan Abdul-Samad.

Mona, Nijad, Iru and Jameela

Yani, Silvana, Lisa and Mona

Panos, Tom and Rebecca

Behind The Brush

The makeup event, Behind The Brush was held at Salad Boutique on 10th December.

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The Arabian Review Ameera and Khadeeja

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Shafeeka and Zainab

Also inside:

Dina, Fatima and Mariam

Toastmasters International Installation Ceremony Toastmasters held their International Installation Ceremony at Crowne Plaza on 17th January.

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Barry and Hugh

Najma and Noor

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com JB Martin Boutique

The opening of JB Martin Boutique was held at MODA Mall on 22nd January.

Mala, Amal and Romina

Aisha, Asha and Noora

Abdulaziz, Jean Paul, Patrice, Pradeep and Asha

Valarie, Jean Paul and Abdulaziz

Reem, Nadia and Muneera

Putting Up The Christmas Tree with Orphaned Children

Swiss-Belhotel staff and management put up their Christmas tree with lovely children on 8th December.

Swiss-Belhotel Management with staff

Hermie, Kaiven, Kayreez and Karen

Jared, Yotam and Shierly

Kids with Swiss-Belhotel management

Coffee with Chairman and Acting Chief Executive of Tamkeen, HE Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa Various representatives of the media had the honour of chatting with Chairman and Acting Chief Executive of Tamkeen, HE Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa on 13th January at Bait Al Tijjar

HE Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa with the media

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Latest society photos at www.Bahrain-Confidential.com Farewell and Welcome Reception

Michael and Jan

InterContinental Regency Bahrain held a reception to bid farewell to their former General Manager and welcome the new General Manager. The event took place on 15th January.

Mohammed, Omar, Jan, Denise, Michael and Khaled Al Moayyed

HE Ahmed Shahzan Abdulsamad,Noor Hayati, Elina and Busygiu

Gilles Nicholas and Ebrahim Kooheji

Ramon and Ning

Bagwan, Khaled Al Moayyed, HE Chilman Arisman, Noor Huda and Omar Al Mardi

HE Ian Lindsey and Bridget

Ali and Abdulla

Ritz-Carlton and Michelin Star Chef, Oliver Glowig Partner Up

A press conference was held to celebrate the partnership of Michelin Star Chef, Olive Glowig and Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa on 18th January.

Oliver

Deniz, Aya, Rebecca and Sofiane

Andrea and Lorena

Erin

Daniele, Alfonso, Christian and Oliver

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Awards & Achievements at

Bin Hindi

Samsung Custo mer Service Milesto ne Bin Hindi Inf

Ahmed Bin Hindi, AA Bin Hindi Group Vice Chairman & CEO and A Aziz Bin Hindi, AA Bin Hindi Group Director with the staff of Samsung Customer Service Centre

ormatics Samsung Customer Service Plaza (CSP) recently reached a new milestone in customer care. It was awarded the ‘1st Best Practice’ in 2014 and ‘2nd Be st Performing ASC Premier Group’ in 2014. Vidya Sheela, on e of the employee s also received the ‘Bes t Receptionist Aw ard’ by Samsung Gulf Electronics. This prestigious recogn ition came after th e CSP’s achievemen t of Customer Wait Time by Samsung Gulf Electronics in October 2014.

Kia Motors’ Sales Staff Rewarded

Kia Motors Management has recently rewarded the Kia sales team for their outstanding performance in 2014 at a private ceremony held at the conference room of Kia Motors’ showroom in Khamis. The event was attended by the General Manager of Kia Motors, Bahrain, Mohammed Bin Hindi; Kia Brand Manager, John Joseph and AA Bin Hindi Group’s HR & Adm. Manager.

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BUSINESS IN BRIEF InterContinental Regency Bahrain’s New GM Jan Ifcic recently joined InterContinental Regency Bahrain as their new General Manager. Having 22 years of international experience with IHG, he is a passionate hotelier bringing to InterContinental Regency Bahrain and IHG Bahrain a wealth of industry knowledge. Jan Ifcic

Junaid Perfumes’ Customer Service Workshop

In line with its strategies to enhance staff-performance, Junaid Perfumes conducted a one-day workshop for its employees, on customer service excellence. The workshop took place at the Ministry of Commerce, covering aspects including the benefits and financial rationale of good customer service, customer loyalty, and powerful first impressions.

Ritz-Carlton Villas & Cottages

Private beaches, backyard barbeques, temperature controlled outdoor pools, pine forest surrounds and magnificent views – the villas and cottages at The Ritz-Carlton hotels around the world tastefully bring together the exquisite and the personal. Spacious in design with impeccable services, these exclusive accommodations offer a cozy getaway. The Ritz-Carlton villa locations include: Sanya, Abama, Abu Dhabi (Grand Canal), Bahrain, Dorado Beach, among others. Ritz-Carlton has created destinations within a destination, offering a warm cocoon of calm and comfort offering guests a home away from home. To book your villa visit ritzcarlton.com

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Frankfurt: QA’s First A350 Destination

Business and leisure travellers to Frankfurt can now fly via Qatar Airways (QA). The airline started flights to this key German economic centre and one of the most important air traffic hubs in Europe, in 2002. Qatar Airways’ Group Chief Executive, HE Akbar Al Baker welcomed Germany’s Parliamentary State Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, Katherina Reiche in Frankfurt, Germany on the sidelines of the inauguration ceremony of the A350. For more info visit qatarairways.com

Sheraton Bahrain’s Sales Director

Omar Farid has been appointed as the new Director of Sales at Sheraton Bahrain Hotel. Farid started his hospitality career in 1996 and in his new role, will lead the brand’s business development efforts. Omar Farid

Care-Free Water Conditioners

Bahrain based Vineyard Group brings Care-Free Water Conditioners, an Australian product to the Middle East. Just install this natural water treatment system into the pipeline and enjoy unlimited water supply! In addition to household use, the conditioner is great for commercial and industrial purposes too. For more info call, Tel. +973 13658090

Bahrain-based Smart Phone Brand

MoreTech Bahrain, a local smartphone company launched its second gadget in Bahrain. By far the only Middle Eastern and Bahraini Smartphone company, it offers significant upgrades on the MoreTech 2.0 as compared to the first. The 2.0 has a 5.5-inch full HD display, 160GB of storage and an improved 13-megapixel camera. Extremely light, the phone is available in a range of 40 different colors and can be pre-ordered online for BD120. For more info visit moretechbahrain.com

The MoreTech 2.0

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Pets

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

BSPCA Animals

BSPCA Animals Interested in Adopting?

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

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Interested in Adopting?

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

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

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Underwater Plane Explore the ocean’s depths in U-Boat Worx’s new HP Sport Sub 2!

The latest underwater vehicle from the Netherlands-based submersible manufacturer U-Boat Worx, the HP Sport Sub 2, is also its most compact to date, requiring a footprint of just 71 square feet of storage space and weighing only 4,850 pounds— nearly 3,000 pounds less than the company’s next smallest sub. Because of its compact size, the sub can easily fit in the tender garage of nearly any yacht longer than 100 feet without a requiring a refit. It is also light enough to be launched and recovered with existing tender cranes. The cockpit of the HP Sport Sub 2 can accommodate the pilot and one passenger, with its acrylic dome allowing for nearly 360-degree views of the sub’s surroundings. An array of six thrusters provides

vertical and horizontal propulsion, controlled by a user-friendly interface that is intuitive enough for even an untrained passenger to take a turn behind the controls. The thrusters allow the craft to travel at up to 3 knots on the surface and 2 knots underwater, though an upgraded propulsion system is available that allows the sub to reach 5 knots on the surface and 3 knots underwater. The HP Sport Sub 2 is capable of descending as far as 330 feet, for trips that can last up to six hours. In case of an emergency,

the craft is equipped with life-support systems that can operate for up to 96 hours. The HP Sport Sub 2 is priced from $1.35 million (approximately BD508923), which includes an operator training course and certification. U-Boat Worx plans to begin deliveries, this fall. For more info, visit uboatworx.com

“The cockpit of the HP Sport Sub 2 can accommodate the pilot and one passenger, with its acrylic dome allowing for nearly 360-degree views of the sub’s surroundings”

Erik Hasselman, commercial director of U-Boat Worx, stands inside a C-Quester 3 submarine during the Monaco Yacht Show

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CAR NEWS Land Rover Sales Milestone Euro Motors, the exclusive dealer and distributor for Jaguar Land Rover, in Bahrain, announced their sales figures for the year 2013 for both Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles. An impressive 405 units of Land Rover vehicles were sold in 2014 as compared to 334 in 2013. A 41 per cent increase in the sales of Jaguar cars was also registered. Kamran Shaukat, Jaguar Land Rover Brand Manager at showroom

The 2016 jaguar F-Pace Jaguar confirmed that they will introduce an all-new model to the Jaguar line-up, the Jaguar F-Pace, to go on-sale in 2016. A spacious, classy interior coupled with exceptional on-road dynamics and five-seat usability makes this one a true performance crossover. It promises to encapsulate everything that Jaguar stands for: beautiful design, precise handling, a supple ride, luxurious interior finishes and cutting-edge technology.

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Carry out two check-ups per year. Are you confident that your car fluids, battery, brake system, steering and suspension are up to scratch? Think again! Unless you have scheduled two car check-ups per year with an expert engineer, you cannot be sure. Only trusted experts can identify the smallest of problems and thus help you save on your maintenance costs in the longer term. If there is a problem, it will be picked up early on, and thus prevent it from turning into

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a more costly repair job. And when it comes to selling your vehicle, potential buyers will be very impressed both with the condition of your car and the maintenance documents that you can produce at the time of the sale. So get ready to cash in more from your car. Result: Higher resale value, plus save up to $200 (approximately BD75) on breakdown costs!

Avoid aggressive driving, be smart. Are you an adrenalineseeking, pedal-to-the-metal kind of driver? If so, then this resolution will surely be difficult to stick to. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not impossible, and the savings will be well worth it. Stop the high speed driving; avoid quick starts and hard braking. Drive smart and increase your fuel efficiency. You can even further reduce your fuel costs by driving at the optimal fuel saver speed of between 80 and 100 kilometers per hour. Result: Increase your fuel efficiency by up to 40 per cent!

Maintain proper tire inflation. Over inflated tires coupled by poor road conditions - potholes, rocky roads etc, can lead to rapid wear and tear and even punctured tires. If you want to get the best performance out of your tires, then you must keep your tire inflation at optimal levels. How? Check the information provided by your tire manufacturer. Keep in mind that under inflated tires can reduce fuel efficiency by up to 15 per cent, reduce your tire life and can lead to maneuverability problems which can cause accidents.

Result: Save on tire costs, fuel costs by up to 4 per cent and repair costs, and avoid risk of accidents.

Keep-up with fluid changes. Give a lot

of importance to oil and transmission fluids, making sure to carry out regular changes. Why? It will help to ensure the brakes and clutch system, are well maintained, thus avoiding the need for replacement which can be rather expensive and time consuming. Replacing brakes can costs up to $300 (approximately BD113), and repairing clutch system can cost up to $1100 (approximately BD414). Result: Save more than BD500 on replacing the brake and clutch system!

Keep your car clean. You will be surprised to know that dirt and grime can be very harsh on your vehicle, especially for the interior of your car. Investing in a good quality car mat and vacuuming it on a regular basis can fetch you good long-term returns. So, keep your car clean and make use of your car-care kit regularly. Result: Save up to $5000 (approximately BD2000) by not having to replace the entire interior of your car!

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The All-new Audi A7 Range

he Audi A7 continues to set new standards in automotive design, just as it did when it was first launched back in 2010. The most striking changes in the latest models are to the Single frame grille, bumpers, tailpipes and headlights. LED technology is now standard. The body of the all- new Audi A7 consists primarily of aluminum and high tech steel grades. It is extraordinarily lightweight and designed for maximum comfort in terms of noise. The cargo space under the long, electrically driven trunk lid has a base capacity of 535 liters. When the rear seat backs are folded down it grows to 1,390 liters! The sporty style of the exterior is echoed in the car’s spacious interior with pristine aluminum/ Beaufort walnut inlay and standard Valcona leather - impressive finish! The color palette has been redesigned, offering six color options even for the seats.

More Power!

You can choose from three powerful and highly efficient engines: two TFSI and one FSI engine. Their power rating ranges from 220 hp to 333 hp. The top

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“The top of the range engine, the 4.0 TFSI is available in the Audi S7, and Audi RS 7, delivering 450 hp and 560 hp respectively” of the range engine, the 4.0 TFSI is available in the Audi S7, and Audi RS 7, delivering 450 hp and 560 hp respectively and using innovative COD (cylinder on demand) technology. The engine configurations have a seven speed S tronic transmission; the RS 7 is equipped with the eight-speed tiptronic transmission. In the version with front wheel drive, the dual clutch transmission has been fully redeveloped. In engine configurations starting at 333 hp, quattro permanent all-wheel drive can be supplemented with the sport differential

(standard on RS 7), which actively distributes power between the rear wheels. The salon features wheels with diameters ranging from 18 to 21 inches and the power steering system features an electromechanical drive for high efficiency, thus combining sporty precision with high comfort.

Infotainment

The standard MMI navigation plus system with MMI touch, utilises the latest generation of the modular infotainment system; its highlight is a powerful graphics processor from Audi’s partner Nvidia. Touchpad control lets the driver scroll and zoom-in lists and maps. The top of the Hi-Fi line is the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System (standard in the RS 7). The assistance systems – including adaptive cruise control with stop and go function, the further improved night vision assistant and the Audi pre sense safety system – are also state of the art. Audi side assist and Audi active lane assist work closely together to make lane changes even safer. For your test drive visit the Audi Centre Bahrain showroom in Sitra or call Tel. +973 1745 9933

cars Bahrain Confidential February 2015

The New FJ Cruiser

Ebrahim K Kanoo, the sole distributor of Toyota and Lexus in the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the arrival of the latest Toyota FJ Cruiser fitted with a TRD (Toyota Racing Development) kit.

The FJ Cruiser’s distinct retro styling sets it apart from others on the road. Designed to cope with the demands of the off-road driving, it can overcome any terrain making it a staple in deserts across the Kingdom. The new TRD variant injects a dose of Waku Doki – Japanese for adrenaline rush – into an already exciting line-up, with styling and added off-road capabilities, allowing it to conquer the most difficult terrain effortlessly without missing a beat, all the while maintaining its composure as a true off-road machine. The FJ Cruiser TRD comes with a host of add-ons, including, TRD Shock Absorbers, TRD Coil Springs, sporty TRD 17-inch Wheels, and TRD Exhaust Muffler Pipe. Other features include the TRD Skid Plate and TRD Shift Knob.

“The FJ Cruiser comes equipped with a powerful 4.0-liter, V6, 268HP engine, and a 5-speed automatic transmission. The full-time 4×4 is designed to easily cope with the demands of onroad as well as off-road driving, as well as an Active Traction Control (TRC) and Hill Start Assist (HAC).”

The FJ Cruiser comes equipped with a powerful 4.0-liter, V6, 268HP engine, and a 5-speed automatic transmission. The full-time 4×4 is designed to easily cope with the demands of on-road as well as off-road driving, as well as an Active Traction Control (TRC) and Hill Start Assist (HAC). TRD, one of the most celebrated engineering companies in motorsports, produces various tuning products and performance components for Toyota vehicles around the world, and enjoys a heritage built around performance, since Toyota’s participation in its first ever motorsport event almost six decades ago in 1957, to the development and growth of TRD into a motorsport giant around the world. For more information, visit the Toyota showroom in Sitra or call Tel. +973 1773 0730 or visit toyota.com.bh

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THE ALL-NEW TOUAREG

ne of the world’s most successful SUVs is now in Bahrain! The 2015-generation can be identified by the new front and rear designs and by its new colours. In terms of technology, all V6 and V8 models now come equipped with an automatic postcollision braking system (helps prevent a secondary collision in case of an accident), bi-xenon headlights and a coasting function. The front-end design of the Touareg has been totally re-developed. Especially distinctive are the headlights which are now larger; moreover, bi-xenon headlights as standard and the newly designed LED daytime running lights, available from the SEL package onwards. It is available in a total of twelve body colours; five of which are new to the model package: “Light Silver Metallic“, “Sweet Date Gold“, “Moonlight Blue Metallic“, “Black Oak Brown Metallic“ and “Reef Blue Metallic“. The new Touareg also offers an extended line-up of upholstery materials and wood accents - the “Vienna leather“: a fourth colour, “Bonanza Brown“ (dark brown), is now offered in addition to the colours

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“Titan black“, “Corn Silk Beige“ and “Natural Brown“. In addition to these four colours, there is the elegant “Nappa leather“ which can now be ordered in the new colour “St. Tropez“ (light sand hue) and “Bonanca Brown” . Also new are the two fine wood accents “Sapelli Mahagoni“,”Wallnut” and “Engineered Ebony“. Above the RCD 550 infotainment system, the central push button/display bar on the centre console is now extended. Previously the console consisted of three elements: “Park Distance Control“(PDC), hazard warning unit and status display “Passenger airbag off“. In the new generation Touareg, the new push button for windscreen heating has been integrated to the right of the passenger airbag indicator, meaning the three button module now boasts five buttons. Another upgrade as standard includes a manual lumbar support adjustment in the front seat area. The V8 versions offer extra standard features such as 18-inch alloy wheels, the “Chrome & Style“ design package, comfort seats in “Vienna leather“, fine wood accents, electric opening and closing function for the boot lid, anti-theft warning system and a Keyless entry and exit, and engine starting system.

“All V6 and V8 models now come equipped with an automatic postcollision braking system” In everyday driving, fuel consumption is reduced by an optimised stop-start system, a standard coasting function for the V6 versions (until now only available with the Touareg Hybrid) which means as soon as the driver releases the accelerator pedal, the engine is decoupled from the gearbox; this is also known as “coasting“– a function even possible at vehicle speeds up to 130 km/h. The new Touareg is available with both V6 and V8 FSI, a direct-injection petrol engines. For your test drive visit the Volkswagen showroom in Sitra.

gastro Bahrain Confidential February 2015

Melissa Nazareth dines with Chef Stefano Demartini of

InterContinental Regency Bahrain’s Business Lunch

Medzo

t’s official! Italian food is comfort food, at least for me. I simply can’t imagine how a warm, cheesy, saucy pasta dish will not uplift a drooping spirit or how a crunchy, thin crust pizza drizzled with nutty olive oil will not assure me that everything’s going to be okay! It’s one thing to dig into Italian cuisine when you’re relaxed, over a weekend, perhaps but how about eating some spaghetti and meatballs or a bruschetta for lunch, on a weekday? Getting yourself to work after that is going to be a tall order (hope my boss is not reading this!) but hey, it does pamper your taste buds to bits, and we all need some of that to brave a busy day at work! Stefano Demartini, Chef at Medzo, InterContinental Regency Bahrain’s Italian restaurant invited me to sample their Business Lunch. He is originally from Sicily, the land of pizzas! We talked about the menu, and Chef Stefano described each of his Italian creations so passionately, I coudn't wait to start eating!

We started with appetisers and I selected the fried aubergine. Crispy slices covered in warm cheese and Italian spices really worked my appetite for the main course. You can also choose other appetisers like a simple tomato and cheese bruschetta drizzled with olive oil and garnished with herbs or a basic salad with this magical dressing that only Chef Stefano knows. We moved on to the main course. I decided to have the pizza, a thin crusted one with boiled egg slices, pepperoni (beef or pork), mushrooms, black olives and of course cheese as toppings. Chef Stefano introduced me to his special infused olive oil drizzle which enhanced the flavour of my pizza. Though I couldn’t finish it and had to pack it to-go, I really liked it. There are other options for main course like spaghetti (al dente) with a rich meatball gravy and lasagna – thin sheets of pasta layered with saucy goodness. I was stuffed by the end of it all but felt happy and yes, comforted. We ended our lunch with a cup of strong coffee; I needed it to get back to the office.

Chef Stefano Demartini

I’d totally recommend this place to anyone, especially Italian food lovers. The ambience at Medzo is great too, whether you’re having a quiet evening dinner with your family or a formal business lunch with colleagues. Great service coupled with delicious food and of course Chef Stefano’s hospitality - my verdict for Medzo is a thumbs-up! For bookings call, Tel. +973 1722 7777

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A street market in Italy selling fresh, home grown produce. Ingredients for Mövenpick’s La Bella Vita will be specially flown in from Italy.

Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain

InterContinental Regency Bahrain

Lovers in Paris, Valentine’s Day Special. It’s simply the best Valentine’s Day yet! Sip on Royal Martini apertifis, relish a five-course set menu paired with grape and take the elevator home to your superior room. Priced at BD111++ per couple including the dinner or BD31 net per person for dinner only. Nina Duo will set the tunes for your evening, putting on an elegant show with great prizes to be won including a trip to Paris. At the Gallery on 14th February. La Bella Vita + ‘Eatlian’ Brunch. Silk’s restaurant and The Gallery is set to wow you with its Italian flavours on 27th February from 12.30pm to 4pm. Get set to experience the spirit of Italy: a love story of fresh ingredients creating the most delicious flavours; the sound of loud, vibrant laughter; singing along to canzone while sipping on your glass of vino; the smell of freshly homemade pasta, wrapped in sprinkles of fresh basil and pomodori’s! Chef Stefano Ligori from Restaurant Sicilia at Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate in Dubai, will fly down specially for this Italian fiesta! Perfect Catch. Go healthy all this month and enjoy the freshest sea food every Monday night. Watching your food on live cooking stations is sure to build that appetite for a range of delicacies including oysters, slipper lobsters, shrimp, sushi and more! All this followed by a 60-minute massage of your choice with the addition of a private steam room at Rimal Spa, in just BD48 net! You will need to present your invoice for spa bookings. Sushi + Bubbly. Enjoy freshly made sushi daily paired with a glass of Prosecco for BD11 net at The Gallery.

Valentine’s Dinner. Share an exotic 4-course meal with your better half! You will be served 1 glass of bubbly upon arrival and can enjoy 2 glasses of house grapes at Elements Pool & Lounge after your dinner. BD22++ per person on 14th February from 7pm to 11pm at Legendz SteakHouse. Meat Your Match. Dig into a 4-course steak dinner with grape matching each course every Tuesday for BD22++ from 7pm to 11pm at Legendz SteakHouse. Chef Special Gourmet Menu. Relish a 5-course menu for BD28++ daily from 12.30pm to 3.30pm and 7pm to 11pm at Legendz SteakHouse. BBQ Brunch. Enjoy a lazy brunch every Friday at Elements Pool & Lounge for BD25 per person from 1pm to 4pm. Go ahead and take a dip in the pool after your meal! Taste of Sicily. Enjoy a 3-course menu by Chef Stefano Demartini for BD15++ for food only, BD 18.5++ with 1 glass of selected Italian grape from 12.30pm to 3.30pm and 6pm to 11pm daily except Saturdays at Medzo.

For bookings, call Tel. +973 17460017

The Red Menu. There’s nothing like a quiet romantic dinner at Bushido with its dim-lit ambiance and an exclusive menu, this Valentine’s! You can choose to go a la carte menu or try the set menu, including heartshaped red sushi rolls, tuna sashimi in beetroot ponzu sauce, stir-fried volcano crab, Wagyu steak and more! Treat that special someone on Bushido’s private lagoon island, with private services tailored to pamper you to bits! Friday Brunch. Nothing like brunching on a weekend, no? Hop to Bushido from 12pm to 3.30pm and relax with family while the kids get busy with fun activities; BD18.5++/24.5++ Business Lunch. Enjoy a 3-course smart menu during the week, served within just 30 minutes for only BD10. Bento Box. During the week, you could also opt for the Bento Box, at lunch time; there’s rice, vegetables, meat, sashimi/sushi and many other delicious options all for just BD9 net. For bookings, call Tel. +973 1758 3555

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1722 7777

The plush interior of

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Your favourite lounge turns one! Ruka offers diners the best of traditional Japanese flavours and contemporary style. Set comfortably on the 24th floor, it also gives guests a breathtaking view of the Arabian Gulf and Manama skyline. The ambiance spells luxury, with its pristine leather seating and dim lighting.

Happy Anniversary,

Ruka!

Great ambiance and breathtaking view at Ruka

The food at Ruka has been luring gourmet diners in Bahrain. Samurai traditions created by the best chefs using the freshest ingredients. Pair every dish with your favourite drink, there is something for everyone at Ruka! One of the most luxurious venues to dine at, the award winning lounge boasts innovative beverages, impeccable service and great food! Special Lunch. Enjoy an exclusive lunch from Sunday to Thursday for BD12 or take the express option for BD8. Relax at the lounge during the ‘Sunset Session’ from 4pm to 7pm where you can order a tempura dish and enjoy selected beverages. Dinner. Bring your better half to this exotic lounge on 12th February. Enjoy a dinner for two against the backdrop of Bahrain’s skyline! BD 45++ per couple with 1 glass of grape. For bookings, call Tel. +973 1711 1999

Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa Valentine’s Dinner. •Taste Italy on a plate, this Valentine’s Day, at Rialto. Dinner for two complete with great, traditional flavours on 12th February. BD 25++ per couple with 1 glass of grape. • Rasoi with its earthy Indian setting, live Ghazal band and authentic Indian flavours is a great place to dine at, this Valentine’s. Don’t forget to try out special Desi (Indian) beverages being launched this month at Rasoi! BD 22++ per couple with 1 glass of grape.

The Royal Golf Club Valentine’s Dinner. Enjoy the romantic ambience of Links Restaurant, this Valentine’s with live romantic music playing all evening long. Indulge in a fourcourse dinner for just BD34 net per person inclusive of a welcome beverage and a rose for the lady! Wow Your Woman! Gents, join the Royal Golf Club’s Executive Chef Paul Gindra on 3rd and 4th February to learn how to cook your loved one a fabulous threecourse Valentine’s dinner, at Majlis function room from 6pm to 7.30pm for BD 30 per person for both days in total. Classes are open to men only. For bookings, call Tel.973 1775 0777

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1711 1999

Elite Seef Residence & Hotel Jazz Nights! If you love jazz music and great food, this is for you. Enjoy a beautiful evening from 7pm to 11pm, next to the Oasis pool area every Friday! There’s a live BBQ station and other delicious dishes to dig into. BD30 for couples/BD20 for singles/BD12 for kids between 3- 12 years. For bookings, call Tel. +973 3602 0733

The Westin Valentine’s Day. • Enjoy an irresistibly romantic dinner in your own private pod in Mezzanine Lounge on 14th February, 7.30pm to 11.30pm for BD79++ per couple. • Enjoy an enchanting Valentine’s dinner at Saveur, on 14th February, 7pm to 11pm for BD25++ per person. For bookings, call Tel. +973 1717 1441

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Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa Italian Gastronomic & Cultural Fest. Fiamma Resturant will host a unique Italian cultural and gastrononic festival from the 18th till 28th February. Get ready to experience authentic Venetian dishes complemented by Italy’s renowned entertainers. A special a la carte menu and beverages from different Italian regions will be served every evening of the festival from 7pm and 11pm. The unique dining experience will be complemented by Italian Soprano and Tenor singers, Vincenzo Sanso and Carla Mazzarella who flew in from Italy espeacially for this festival. Friday Brunch. A special Italian themed brunch will be held on the 20th and 27th of February, 12.30pm till 4pm.

Thali Business Lunch Box

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa Valentine’s Dinner. Romance the one you adore with a culinary composition by talented chefs de cuisine, paired with the Sommelier’s selection of a la carte beverages on 14th February. Surprises in store and price is a la carte. At Plums, Primavera, Nirvana and La Med. Business Lunch. Enjoy a delicious lunch during the week at Primavera, for BD10++ & Thali Business Lunch Box at Nirvana for BD9++ per person, noon to 3pm. Sushi Wednesdays. Relish an array of sushi creations from 6pm to 11pm for BD17 net at Thai Lounge. Friday Brunch. La Med invites you to brunch with them from 12.30pm to 4.30pm for BD29 net. Seafood Night. Taste the flavours of the sea every Wednesday and Thursday from 7pm to 11pm at La Med for BD18++ Saturday Family Lunch Buffet. Share a meal with your family for BD15++ & Lunch Buffet daily for BD12.5++; timings from 12pm to 3.30pm at La Med. Express Lunch, BD9.5. For bookings, call Tel. +973 1758 6499

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Elite Resort & Spa Valentine’s Dinner. The breezy, romantic Waikiki pool area will serve an open buffet with live grills on 14th February from 7.30pm to midnight for BD30 net per couple. If you want to stay warm, indoors then dine at La Brasserie where you can enjoy a sumptuous, open buffet again for BD30 net per couple. There’s going to be chocolates, roses, the best house grape and lot’s more. A complimentary bottle of grape awaits the first 10 couples to make their Valentine’s reservations!

Valentine’s Day. • BD78 net per couple inclusive of a bottle of grape at La Mer • BD62 net per couple inclusive of a bottle of grape at Fiamma • BD52 net per couple inclusive of a bottle of grape at Wok • BD56 net per couple inclusive of a bottle of grape at Pashawat For bookings, call Tel. +973 1763 6363

For bookings, call Tel. +973 3627 5444

Sheraton Bahrain Le Meridien Fizz Fare. Enjoy the sparkling brunch at Baharat with friends and family. Live cooking stations will create delectable dishes and there will be a global buffet too, every Friday, 12.30pm to 4pm for BD30 net/soft brunch BD20 net/kids from 6 to 12 years half price/ kids below 6 years FREE!

Valentine’s Day. Celebrate at Al Safir Restaurant with a buffet and Soie Restaurant with a special set menu. Ladies get a red rose and dinner includes selected beverages. Business Lunch. At Golestan for BD12 net per person, all days except Sundays, 12.30pm to 2.45pm BBQ Promotion. All month, at An Nada Lounge for BD4.9

Valentine’s Day. Celebrate love on 13th February at Baharat with jazz music, chocolate hearts, gifts and wonderful memories to last a life time!

Stir-fried Promotion. All month for BD4.9/5.5/5.9 All above prices are subject to 15 per cent service charge and 5 per cent government levy.

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1717 1441

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1753 3533

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Valentine’s Special at

Zodiac Lounge! Words alone cannot express how much you love that special someone! Sometimes, you got to spoil your soul mate. This Valentine’s Day, treat the love of your life, with a special night-out at the classy and happening Zodiac Lounge, at Elite Grande Hotel The lounge offers the ideal ambiance for a romantic, candle light dinner on the 11th floor of the hotel. Great service and a delectable array of dishes with a breathtaking view of the posh Seef district is sure to set the mood for the evening. If you thought that was it, hold that thought right there! Zodiac Lounge will play some of the best music, like always to give your special evening that finishing touch. Now, with romantic background music, a wide selection of finger bite platters to choose from and hearty deserts paired with unlimited bubbly and house grape, all for BD30 net per couple, it’s going to be one night to remember! At the end of the evening each couple takes home a red rose and complimentary heart-shaped cake. For bookings, call Tel. +973 1756 5888

InterContinental Regency Bahrain Aquaholic. Enjoy a Saturday Pool Party at Elements Pool & Lounge with DJ Pyrokiss. Entry is FREE for ladies and gents get in with a minimum spend of BD15 from 2pm to 8 pm. Wine & Cheese. Groove to live jazz music at Noor Lounge every Tuesday from 7.30pm onwards. Happy Hour. Enjoy a 30 per cent discount on food and drinks daily, from 5pm to 9pm, Saturday to Wednesday with DJ Pyrokiss at Elements Pool & Lounge. For bookings, call Tel. +973 1722 7777

Elite Grande Hotel Valentine’s Special. Enjoy a romantic candle light dinner with live a Barbecue station, unlimited house grape, lovely music, the works! At H2O Lounge for BD30 net per couple. For bookings, call Tel. +973 1756 5888

Sheraton Bahrain

Bushido

Social Hour. Compare two 50 ml for BD2.5 at An Nada Lounge every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm.

Colourama. Presenting DJ JustKott, featuring DJ Albert – L with latino tunes on the 27th of February from 9pm onwards; ladies enjoy FREE entry while gents pay BD10 in advance and BD20 on the day. W- Night. Get the girls together and strut your stuff to the tunes of DJ Albert – L every Thursday from 9pm onwards; entry is FREE for all and ladies can enjoy selected drinks on the house! Afterwork. Unwind after a long day at work while you sip on signature drinks at Bushido; Buy One, Get One Free from 5pm to 8pm

Ladies Night. Enjoy unlimited selected drinks every Monday and 3 free drinks every Thursday from 8pm to 1am at An Nada Lounge For bookings, call Tel. +973 1753 3533

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa Tini Tuesdays. 6pm to 11pm where ladies enjoy one complimentary Martini at Thai Lounge. A Toast for Two. BD45 net per couple daily from 7pm to 11pm at Primavera. For bookings, call Tel. +973 1758 6499

For bookings, call Tel. +973 1758 3555

Elite Crystal Hotel Valentine’s Themed Parties. This February, go wild at Klub 360, throughout the week. Couples get a FREE entry – yes on weekdays AND weekends. Sip on special, new signature cocktails and groove to the tunes of DJ Rico SANCHEZ! For bookings, call Tel. +973 1736 0320

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R&B and pop artist, Jeremih

Bahrain Confidential February 2015

Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Special: R&B and pop artist, Jeremih is set to perfrom live in Ibrida on 12th February. Happy Hour. Sip on selected, unlimited beverages at Red Lions from 4pm to 8pm and enjoy a 50 per cent discount. Ladies Night. Enjoy free flowing of selected beverages for ladies at Ibrida on Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: from 9pm to 1am Happy Hour. Make the best of happy hour at Ibrida on Thursday from 7pm to 10pm 90s Night. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the 90s themed night at Ibrida on 19th February.

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Horoscopes

Last Word

Vacationing in Dubai might not be what most people have in mind for a holiday, especially if you already reside in the Middle East. But, I was up for anything that involved getting on a plane, sleeping till late hours, gaining some holiday fat and experiencing new things. I have to admit, putting relaxation aside (Yup! We didn’t really get much of that), this trip would definitely go into my memory lane. Fine dining, shopping, endless hours of walking (we had to walk off the amount of food we ate, and I’m not even joking) it was fun, one after the other. Things I can strike off my First Time List- Fishing, camping, shooting, desert safari in the night (it’s so much better then because you cannot see a thing!) And of course New Year’s Eve. We are in one of the most happening places in the world, so it had to be done in style! Getting on to the VIP guest list of one of the global superstars (I don’t intend on disclosing who) is definitely something I’ll be talking about for a while- the #DXBNYE at The Meydan. It was the perfect start to 2015 with Pharrell Williams, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Busta Rhymes, Paul Oakenfeld, Charli XCX, Sky Blu and Seb Fontaine performing at one end and when you turn around, there it was, the most talked about Burj Al Khalifa fireworks! So, like I was saying EPIC holiday and I returned refreshed, happy and all buckled up for 2015. Bring it on 2015!

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AQUARIUS: 20 January - 18 February

LEO: 23 July - 21 August

PISCES: 19 February - 20 March

VIRGO: 22 August - 21 September

ARIES: 21 March - 19 April

LIBRA: 22 September - 22 October

This year places importance in friendships. You’ll discover that you’re able to express your feelings.

Work will be overwhelming but ask your guardian angels for help. A work appraisal is in store. You seek the meaning of life, and will discover wisdom and knowledge, this month.

TAURUS: 20 April - 20 May

February finds the Taurus ready to fight for power and success. However, others may be reluctant to help.

GEMINI: 21 May - 21 June

This month, the Gemini feels disconnected from everything. You may find that you are off, but don’t fear.

CANCER: 22 June - 22 July

It is important for the Crab to keep important information safe, especially at work. Monitor everything!

You’ll experience expansion, artistically. You will likely be invited to parties and have greater capacity for forgiveness. You may find that your partner has some very good ideas for you. Don’t believe everything! Your communication with family will be easy. Caveat! Communication and computers fall by the wayside.

SCORPIO: 23 October - 22 November

This is a great month for the Scorpion to entertain and plan parties! Intimate relationships take on a friendly air.

SAGITTARIUS: 23 November 21 December

This month new beginnings are on the horizon. Your self-awareness and personality may be rearranged.

CAPRICORN: 22 December - 19 January You see potential and inner realities that no one else does. Sad memories will be taken care of by your soul.

listing Bahrain Confidential February 2015

BAHRAIN CONFIDENTIAL’S

LITTLE BLACK BOOK

A mini-directory, we like to call it. All you need to know is right here! PARTY PLANNERS Arabian Events ................................................. +973 3331 7168 Hulla Baloo ...................................................... +973 3887 6086 Silly Billy Party Games & Suppliers ...................................... .............................................................................. +973 3939 3950 Noah’s Events ................................................. +973 3961 6463 D Party Designs ............................................ +973 3330 6955 Fatoom Events .............................................. +973 3900 4465 The Party People of Bahrain ......................... +973 1711 1005

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THERAPY & WELLNESS

PHARMACIES

Ruyan Pharmacy ........................................... +973 1773 1316 Art of Living ................................................... +973 3988 8760 Jaffar Pharmacy .......................................... +973 1729 1039 Bahrain Meditation Centre .......................... +973 1779 5961 Indian Ayurvedic Medical Centre ............ +973 1772 2060 Life@Ease (Hypnotherapy) ...................... +973 399 72 707 Fiona Andrews (Hypnotherapy) ................ +973 39661724 Back On The Move (Oesteopathy) .......... +973 7730 0600

LOCAL BAKED GOODIES O-Bun ................................................................ +973 3653 3065 Macaron Bahrain .......................................... +973 3688 4848 Just Baked ........................................................ +973 3632 5757 Moustachio Cupcakes ................................ +973 3990 8470 Nom Nom ............................................................ +973 3374 1345 Cookie Jar ......................................................... +973 3947 6222 The Farrel’s Confectionary ....................... +973 3363 6583 Frosted by Rosh ............................................. +973 3999 6977 Retro Mama ...................................................... +973 7770 0222 A Piece of Cake ................................................. +973 1777 7909 Bakelicious ...................................................... +973 3351 9050 Clever Cupcakes .......................................... +973 3620 0680 Cake Boutique ................................................. +973 3919 2890

MASSAGE & TANNING COSMETICS & DENTAL The Gulf Dental Specialty Hospital ......... +973 1774 1444 Al Alawi Dental Centre ................................. +973 1725 5657 Dr Ali Mattar Dental Centre Consultants Group .............. .................................................................................. +973 1771 4877 Royal Aesthetic Centre (Dr Dean Gomes) ........................... .......................................................... +973 1724 6857/1724 6856 Ibn Al Nafees Hospital (Dr Raj Kumar Gang) ...................... ................................................................................ +973 1782 8223

CHOCOLATIERS Leaves Bahrain ................................................ +973 1759 9055 Godiva ................................................................. +973 1758 0699 Patchi ................................................................. +973 1749 0800 Le Chocolate ........................................................ +973 1717 9779 Maya ..................................................................... +973 1758 3368

Felda Cut & Style ....................................... +973 1722 4077 Bellacura Lounge & Salon ...................... +973 1736 4955 Profile Beauty Salon ................................... +973 1771 3155 N Spa ................................................................. +973 1781 1633 Joz Salon & Spa ............................................ +973 1736 9133 Lei Garden Skin Care .............................. +973 1729 0008 Cartel Men’s Salon ..................................... +973 1753 0876 Johnny & Co. ............................................... +973 1758 3362 Al Areen Palace Spa ................................. +973 1784 5000 Coral Spa ...................................................... +973 1729 0946 La Fontaine Spa ........................................... +973 1723 0123 Sherry Spa .................................................... +973 1782 4070 Sparadise, Elite Resort & Spa .................. +973 1731 3131 Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa ......................... +973 1711 1999 VIE Lifestyle Lab, The Domain Bahrain ........................... ......................................................................... +973 1600 0000 Rimal Spa, Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain ............................... .......................................................................... +973 1746 0000 Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa Hotel ....... ........................................................................... +973 1763 6363

HAIR EXTENSIONS Hair By Becca .............................................. +973 3618 8122

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Marina Home Interiors

HOME ESSENTIALS Gas

Bahrain Gas ......................................................... +973 1770 2811

Pest Control

Bahrain Pest Control .................................. +973 1771 3408 Awal Pest Control ....................................... +973 1762 5530 Al Sherooqi Services .................................. +973 1753 2210

Home Furnishings

Debenhams .................................................... +973 1717 9887 Marina Home Interiors .......................................................... ........................................................ +973 1758 2752/1717 9509 Aqua Cool ............................................................. +973 1778 4101 ID Design ................................. +973 1759 2400/1773 2919 Home Basics ................................................ +973 1758 7701 Local Call Assistance Home Center .............................................. +973 1725 0034 100 Jashanmal ................................................... +973 1758 2424 Pottery Barn ................................................. +973 1717 8969 Local Directory Enquiries Dream Home Furniture ......................... +973 7701 6600 100

Water Suppliers

International Directory Enquiries 191

Weather Line

Maintenance

Pool Safety Middle East ............................ +973 3946 4119 Liverpool Services Window Cleaning ............................... .............................................................................. +973 1761 3244

+973 1723 6236

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GYMS Al Safir ................................................................... +973 1781 3815 Fitness First ...................................................... +973 1332 2200 Al Gosaibi ............................................................. +973 1729 3221 Profile Fitness Centre .................................... +973 1772 7766 Oxygen Gym ......................................................... +973 1761 6165 Bodyzone ............................................................ +973 1774 6289 Bodyline .............................................................. +973 1779 3932 Life-fit .................................................................. +973 3309 1261

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Bahrain Confidential’s Favourite

American

Asian

Bennigan’s 1781 3750 Al Safir Hotel, Juffair

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

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

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

Burger Lounge 3984 2840 Amwaj, 12pm to 12am

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

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

Dajajio Chicken 1732 3244 Oasis Center, Muharraq

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

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

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

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

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

The Noodle House 1766 6353 Seef Mall

Le Chocolat 1711 1144 Seef District 7.30am to 12am

Brazilian

Levante Café 1603 0393 Amwaj, 12pm to 1.30am

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

Ric’s Kountry Kitchen 1772 5550 Juffair

Cafés

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

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

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

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

BUSHIDO

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

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

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

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

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

Shanghai Hut 1729 2988 Exhibition Avenue 11.30am to 2am

Patisseri Valerie MODA Mall, 7.30am to 9pm

Soie 1753 3533 Sheraton Hotel

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Bright Candle 1722 9076 Manama, 11am to 3pm/6pm to 12am

Fantasy Restaurant 1729 2382 Hoora, 11am to 12am

Charminar 1726 1896 Manama, 11am to 3pm/6pm to 12am

Georgia Chinese 1781 3814 Juffair, 11am to 12am Grand Royal 1772 1787 Umm Al Hassam, 12.30pm to 3.30pm/6.30pm to 1130pm

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

Grill Room Buffet 1769 6660 Budaiya & 1 other location 12.30pm to 3.30pm/6.30pm to 11.30pm Havana 1731 1440 Hoora, 12pm to 1am

Chocolatiers Godiva 1758 0699 Seef Mall, 10am to 10pm

JJ’s Irish Pub and Restaurant 1774 2323 Adliya, 12pm to 230am

Patchi 1725 0501 Manama and 1 other location, 9.30am to 9pm

Marmaris 1755 3825 Al Daih, 11am to 12am

Rawasi Chocola & Flowers Mahooz, 9am to 1.30pm/4pm to 9pm

Paprikas 1729 7100 Hoora & 1 other location, 10am to 1am

Al Osra 1749 1492 East Riffa & 3 other locations, 11am to 12am Atayeb Restaurant 1759 0119 Budaiya, 12pm to 4pm/6pm to 11pm Block 338 1771 0338 Adliya, 11am to 2am Bangkok International 1774 0666 Adliya & 1 other location, 10am to 1am Blue Moon 1729 7100 Hoora, 10am to 1am Bu Ali 1724 2432 Zinj & 2 other locations, 10am to 12am Camelot 1771 7745 Adliya, Block 338 12pm to 12am Caesars 1771 6955 Adliya, 12.30pm to 3pm/6.30pm to 11.45pm Century International 1771 0100 Adliya & 1 other location 7am to 2am Charcoal Grill 1721 3410 Manama & 1 other location Clay Oven 1771 7008 Adliya, 11.30am to 3pm/ 6.30pm to 11.30pm Citrus Restaurant & Café 1774 4950 Adliya, 12pm to 12am Deja Vu 1365 7770 Adliya, 4pm to 2am

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Clay Oven 1771 7008 Adliya, 11.30am to 3pm/6.30pm to 11.30pm Copper Chimney 1772 8699 Um Al Hassam, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 12am Curry Tree 1603 0662 The Lagoon & 2 other locations, 12pm to 12am Deccan Biryani Restaurant 1723 2445 Gudaibiya, Bldg 315, Rd 333

House Boat 1601 0321 Amwaj, 11am to 11.30pm

Fusion

Bahrain Confidential’s Favourite

Hyderabad House 1772 0031 Umm Al Hassam, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 12am It’s Mirchi 1772 7230 Ramee International Hotel, 12pm to 3pm/ 7pm to 12am

Paradise 1753 5306 Manama, 9am to 1am Salt & Pepper 1762 3535 Sanad, 10am to 12am Saraya 1763 6410 Sofitel Bahrain, 6.30am to 11pm Silk Restaurant 1774 9750 Adliya, 11am to 12pm Spice Nice 1771 3603 Adliya, 12pm to 3.30pm/6pm to 12am Sun & Sand 1731 1366 Exhibition Avenue, 11am to 2am Tandoor Hut 1771 3874 Adliya, 11am to 1130pm

Kalpaka 1729 7000 Windsor Tower Hotel, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 2am Khazana 1727 4767 Manama, 7am to 3.30pm/5pm to 12am

Nirvana 1758 9318 Ritz Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa 12pm to 3.30pm/7pm to 11.30pm Papadom 1756 4434 Seef Mall, 10am to 12am Rajdhani 1771 5222 Gudaibiya, 7am to 2am Rasoi 1711 1999 Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, 6.30pm to 2am Saffron Curry 1722 3014 Enma Mall, 12pm to 12am Sahar 1772 5117 Umm Al Hassam, 8am to 12am Sangeetha 1727 2768 Gudaibiya, 7.30am to 3pm/5.30pm to 11pm Shamiana 1717 8085 Bahrain City Centre, 10am to 12am Spices 1753 1122 Crowne Plaza, Diplomatic Area, 12pm to 11pm Taka Tak 1725 4848 Gudaibiya, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm

Lanterns 1759 0591 Budaiya, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 12am Now also open in Adliya

The Yellow Chilli 1758 0480 Seef Mall, 12pm to 10.30pm

Mantra 1721 1133 Best Western Plus Olive Hotel, 12pm to 2am

Vrindavan 1723 4454 Manama, 7am to 3.30pm/4.30pm to 11pm

Moti Mahal 1782 5333 Juffair, 12pm to 12am

International

Mumbai Spice Bahrain Mall, 10am to 10pm Nattinpuram 1729 0600 Ramee Baisan Hotel, 12pm to 12 am

Al Waha Restaurant 1774 6425 Gulf Hotel, Adliya, Open 24 Hours Al Wasmeyah Restaurant 1753 5000 Golden Tulip Hotel, Diplomatic Area Open 24 Hours

Dome Café

Tapas Bar 1763 6412 Sofitel Bahrain, 11.30am to 3.30pm/7pm to 12am The Food Station 1725 4007 Marina Mall & 2 other locations, 10am to 10pm Trader Vic’s 1758 6555 Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Spa 12pm to 3.30pm/7.30pm to 11.30am

Indian Aachi’s Chettinand Kitchen 1723 3110 Gudaibiya, 10.30am to 3.30pm/ 5.30pm to 1130pm Akbar 1729 6660 Ramada Palace Hotel 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 12.30am

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

Asha’s 1717 9751 Bahrain City Centre

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

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

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

Italian

La Pergola 1771 3000 Gulf Hotel

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

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

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

Café Spasso 1782 2274 New Zinj, Open 830am onwards

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

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

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

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

MEISEI

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

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

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

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

Rolandos 7732 2222 Juffair 12pm to 12am Roma 1772 5885 Um Al Hassam, 12pm to 2.30pm/7pm to 11.30pm Romano’s Macaroni Grill 1772 3818 Juffair & Bahrain International Airport Vapiano 1749 1391 Bahrain City Centre, 10am to 10pm Wood Pizza Pasta 1746 3003 Hidd Mall

Japanese Bushido 1758 3555 Seef, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 2am EDO 1729 0945 Exhibition Avenue, 11,30am to 12am Fuji Sushi Bar 1753 3336 Sheza Tower Hotel,12.30pm to 12am Frangipani 1758 2422 Seef Mall, 10am to 12am HakiSushi 1772 5638 American Alley, Juffair, 11am to 11pm Imari 1600 0000 The Domain Bahrain, 6pm to 12am Kei 1753 5000 Golden Tulip Hotel, 12.30pm to 3pm/ 7.30pm to 11pm Maki 1752 2733 MODA Mall, 12pm to 12am Meisei 1700 7770 Adliya, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 12am Mirai 1771 3113 Adliya, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm Ruka 1711 1999 Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, 12.30pm to 2am Sato 1771 3000 Gulf Hotel

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Chakmagia 1755 8500 Dana Mall, 10am to 10pm

Tarwe’a 1724 0046 Manama, Open 24 Hours Taza 1778 4997 Tubli, 12.30pm to 12.30am

Dalaona Restaurant 1733 0930 Muharraq, 9am to 12am

Takht-e Jamsheed 1774 6431 Gulf Hotel, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm

Fakhruddin 1769 5949 Sa’ar, 11am to 11pm

Aloha Life! Located at Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel and Spa For more information, call Tel. +973 1758 6555

Sumo Sushi & Bento 1771 8090 American Alley, Juffair, 12pm to 12am Sushi 101 1782 2274 New Zinj Saturday to Thursday, 12pm to 3pm/6pm onwards & Friday 1pm to 4pm/7pm onwards Yo Sushi 1758 3373 Al A’ali Complex, Seef Saturday to Wednesday 12pm to 12am/ Thursday to Friday 12pm to 2am

Middle Eastern

Bahrain Confidential’s Favourite

Golestan 1753 3533 Sheraton Hotel Sunday to Friday 12.30pm to 2.30pm/7.30pm to 11.30pm Isfahani 1755 0567 Hoora and other locations, 12pm to 12am

Wafi Gormet 1779 999 Bahrain City Centre, 9am to 12.30pm Yalla Yalla 1782 7999 Al Safir Hotel, 6.30pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm Yamin Jana 1600 3380 The Dragon Hotel & Resort, 7am to 2am

Kenza 1736 0000 The K Hotel, 7pm to 2am

Yas-e Isfahani 1758 1151 Seef Mall, 10am to 10pm

Kosebasi 1717 2322 Bahrain City Centre

Zahlawiya 1771 0051 Adliya, 7am to 2pm/4pm to 4am

Laialy Zaman 1729 3097 Fateh Corniche, 11am to 4am

Zahle 1774 6417 Gulf Hotel Monday to Tuesday 7pm to 1am/ Wednesday to Friday 7pm to 2am

Leewan Al Khor 1601 0666 Amwaj, 1pm to 11pm

Zayt Zaytoon 1731 2222 Manama & 2 other locations, 7am to 12am

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

Leila 1756 6556 Seef, 9am to 12am

Al Arisha 1772 5414 Um Al Hassam, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 12am

Marmaris 1755 5909 Sanabis, 11am to 12am

Al-Bokhari 1731 1186 Hoora & 2 other locations, 12pm to 2am

Marash 1732 2277 Oasis Center, Muharraq

Al Fanar 1753 1666 Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Open Monday to Saturday 9.30pm to 2am

Melh Al Zad 1731 1170 Hoora, 12.30pm to 1am

Al Hamra 1722 4000 Delmon International Hotel, Open 24 Hours

Momo 1718 0659 Adliya, 8am to 2am

Al Mukhayam Ramada Palace Hotel 8pm to 1am

Pashawat 1763 6413 Sofitel Bahrain, 7pm to 12am

Asia Sea Food 1722 4466 Mashtan Hotel, 6am to 11pm

Al Shama 1729 7000 Windsor Tower Hotel, 9pm to 2am

Persian 1781 1511 Adliya, 12.30pm to 3.30pm/7.30pm to 12am

Far East Sea Food Market 1772 7230 Ramez International Hotel, Juffair Daily, 12.30pm to 11.30pm

Persian Room 1601 0166 Amwaj Islands Saturday to Wednesday 12pm to 12am/ Thursday to Friday 12pm to 1am

Fish Market 1770 1201 Al Bander Hotel and Resort, 12.30pm to 11.30pm

Al Yacout 1729 8008 Novotel Al Dana Resort, 8pm to 2am Abd El Wahab 1713 1111 MODA Mall, 12pm to 12am

Zeitouna 1736 5055 Juffair & 4 other locations, 8am to 12am

Mexican Casa Mexicana 1771 5521 Adliya, 12pm to 3pm/6pm to 12am Margarita Mexicana 1774 6462 Gulf Hotel, Adliya, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 11pm Senor Paco’s 1772 5873 Adliya, 12pm to 3pm/6.30pm to 12am

Sea Food

Badawi 1729 7799 Manama, 10am to 11pm

Qasr Al Sultan Grill 1774 4144 Bahrain City Centre & 1 other location 11am to 12am

Baharat 1717 1000 Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre A la carte dinner daily from 7 pm – 11 pm

Rayes 1731 2700 Fateh Corniche, 12pm to 1230am

Café Blanc 1710 0069 Al A’ali Complex, 8am to 12am

Shawarma Express 1772 9922 Juffair & 5 other locations, 7am to 3am

Carla’s 1769 7687 Cyprus Gardens, Sehla, 12pm to 12am

Shoo Fee Ma Fee 1731 1280 Adliya, 10am to 12am

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La Mer 1763 6411 Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa 7pm to 11pm La Perle 1729 8008 Novotel Al Dana Resort, 7pm to 12am Sea Chef 1729 2911 Hoora, 12pm to 1am

Steak Houses Brazil 1782 6686 Adliya, 12pm to 3pm/6pm to 11pm Butcher’s Shop & Grill 1717 2323 Bahrain City Centre, 12pm to 11pm Klouds 1736 0000 The K Hotel, 6.30am to 2am Legendz Steakhouse 1722 7777 InterContinental Regency Hotel Open for lunch and dinner Le Sauvage Meat + Fire 1600 0000 The Domain Bahrain 6.30am to 3pm/6pm to 12am L’lle 1784 5000 Al Areen Palace & Spa, 6pm to 11pm Mezzaluna 1774 2999 Adliya Sunday to Wednesday 7pm to 11pm/ Thursday to Saturday 7pm to 11.30pm Plums 1758 0000 Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa 7pm to 11.30pm Ponderosa Steakhouse 1758 0552 Seef, 11am to 1am Sizzlers Restaurant 1771 6999 Mansoori Mansions Hotel, Open 24 Hours The Meat Co 1774 2080 Block 338 Saturday to Wednesday 12.30pm to 3.30pm/ 7pm to 11.30pm and Thursday to Friday 12.30pm to 12am

Thai Banana Leaf 1774 4171 Adliya, 11am to 11pm Hash House 1771 5094 Adliya, 12pm to 4pm/6pm to 12am Muay Thai Quick Meal Restaurant 7704 0454 Juffair, 12pm to 12am Orchid Thai 1729 6660 Ramada Palace Hotel, 12pm to 3pm/7pm to 1am Royal Thai Sea Food Restaurant 1771 3000 Gulf Hotel Shada 1772 1155 Zinj, 11.30am to 3.30pm/6.30pm to 12am Thai Express 1769 3595 Jawad Dome-Barbar, Juffair, 10am to 11.30pm

Sheza Seafood Market 1753 3336 Sheza Tower Hotel, Diplomatic Area 12.30pm to 12am Waves 1753 1122 Crowne Plaza Hotel, 12pm to 4pm/7pm to 12am

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SPORTS, FITNESS AND KIDS Fitness/Aerobics/Spinning Al Safir Fitness First The Regency The Diplomat Radisson Blu Curves (Budaiya) Ez Fit Sports Complex Image Spa & Leisure (Sheraton Hotel) The Health Club (Gulf Hotel) Nautilus (Crown Plaza) Sports Club & Spa, Ritz-Carlton Al Gosaibi Gym Ghassan’s Gym (mat and private classes available) La Fontaine Centre World Beat Fitness Centre

1723 0123 1761 2576

Badminton Bapco Club Telgu Kala Samithi The Indian Club

1775 3666 1727 6300 1725 3157

Basketball EZ Fit Sports Complex Bahrain Basketball Association

1769 2378 1774 1010

1770 1201 1775 3666 1782 2077 1775 3666 1729 2313

Cricket EZ Fit Sports Complex Bahrain Rugby Football Club SLC Grounds, Riffa Thursdays, Training 3pm to 5pm

1769 2378 1769 5809 1727 6134

1765 0079

Dance Bahrain Ballet Centre Indian Institute for Performing Arts Latin Dance Bahrain Sampaguita Club Sayaw Unlimited Dance Club Victoria Dance Centre World Beat Fitness Centre Profiles Fitness Centre Pineapple

1769 3232 1723 1717 3967 6349 3910 6589 3982 7096 3987 6215 1761 2576 1772 7766 1771 2000

Football Al Ahli Sports Club Al Hala Sports Club Bahrain Rugby Football Club British Club Dilmun Club EZ Fit Sports Complex Arsenal Soccer School

1727 7712 1734 2182 1769 5809 1772 8245 1769 2986 1769 2378 1756 1615

Golf Awali Club Royal Golf Club

1775 6770 1775 0777

Go Karting/Racing Rally Town BIC Silver go-Karts (Tubli) Gulf Speed One (Seef)

1753 1165 1745 0000 1778 0011 3944 4137

Ice Skating Funland Centre

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

Drama Film-making workshops

My Gym, www.my-gym.com EZ Fit World Beat Fitness Centre Chaoss

Awali Library (BAPCO, Awali) British Club (Times vary) Iqra’s Children’s Library Muharraq)

Bahrain Snooker Association Jimmy’s Snooker and Billiards Club

1782 5301 1771 6147

Snooker

1729 2313

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

Bahrain Badminton and Squash Federation The Country Club Al Bander Resort Nautilus (Crowne Plaza) The Diplomat Radisson Blu

Chakazoolu Indoor Theme Park www.danamall.net Chaoss Funland Centre (bowling, ice skating, pool) www.funlandcentre.com Mad Science Magic Island, www.seefmall.net My Gym, Softplay at Dilmun Club Lost Paradise of Dilmun Waterpark www.lpodwaterpark.com

1759 3593 1770 1201 1753 0764 1753 1666

Horse Riding 1775 6525

1769 0448 1769 2986 1759 1103 1759 3593

Swimming Lessons British Club Dilmun Club Ritz Carlton Sports Club The Diplomat Radisson Blu

1772 8245 1769 2986 1758 0001 1753 1666

Watersports Bahrain Sailing School Coral Beach Club The Marina Club The Sailing Club The Yacht Club Aquatique - Organised pearl diving Al Bander Resort Bahrain Swimming Association Dilmun Club

1731 0252 1721 2700 1729 1527 1783 6078 1770 0677 1727 1780 1770 1201 1768 0867 1769 0926

Tennis Bahrain Tennis Club The British Club The Country Club Dilmun Club Gulf Hotel Marina Club The Diplomat Radisson Blu Bahrain Tennis Club Filipino Club Tennis Group

1772 9561 1722 8245 1759 3593 1769 2986 1771 3000 1729 1527 1753 1666 1772 9561/1772 9756 3952 7587

Adhari Park

1783 6116 1740 7300

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

Chaoss 1759 2096 Swimming, gymnastics, dance and Taekwon-Do for children and teenagers. 1729 3109

Corniche next to Marina Club One hour marine mammal show.

Funland

1729 2313

Corniche next to Marina Club Bowling and Ice Skating everyday.

Hawar Island

1731 1770

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

Kid’s Kingdom 1772 1999 1761 3144/3925 6904 1761 1785 3535 6358

Play Centres

1729 2662

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

1775 3666 1772 8245 1732 0955

Music Lessons Bahrain Music Institute Kindermusik Bahrain Room to Rock Jelena Piergiovanni

Al Areen Wildlife Park

Dolphin Park 1756 6566 1769 2378 1761 2576 1759 2096

Libraries

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

1769 5809

3600 1777

Kids Gyms/Gymnastics

Netball

Bahrain Rugby Football Club

Where To Go

Art Classes

Squash

Cycling Bahrain Cycling Association

Art of Living 3988 8760 Dessange 1771 3999 (Yoga classes offered several times a week) Bahrain Meditation Centre Bahrain 1779 5961 (Wellness Resort) Saturdays and Wednesdays. 7pm to 8.30pm, Mixed yoga classes. Sundays and Tuesdays (Ladies Only), 10am to12pm Bayoga Centre 1772 5027 Daily yoga classes, relaxing yoga and meditation for beginners and advanced students. Herbal Massage Center, Riffa 1749 1958 3977 6882 World Beat Fitness Centre 1761 2576 The Diplomat Radisson Blu 1753 1666 Reiki Master And Teacher Melanie 3933 0911 offers Reiki sessions and courses or www.reikibahrain.com Anubhaa Sharma anurays@yahoo.co.in

Rugby

Bowling Al Bander Hotel & Resort Awali Bowling Centre Bahrain Bowling Association Bapco Club Funland Centre

Creative Kids

Meditation/Yoga 1781 3815 1332 2200 1722 7777 1753 1666 1769 1496 1769 2378 1752 4570 1771 3000 1753 0764 1758 9380 1729 3221 1769 5911

1755 8500 1759 2096 1729 2313

1759 1136 1758 2898 1756 6566 1769 0926 1784 5100

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

Corniche, next to the Hawar reservation office A small outdoor playground. Good fun for young children. Open until late.

Magic Island Seef Mall Over 120 different games and attractions and Bahrain’s only indoor Roller Blade Arena.

Playland

1774 2266/1762 0999 Above Fuddruckers in Adliya An indoor centre full of games. Each ride costs 100 fils. Tokens available.

Soft Play

3965 3678

Future Shape Dance Studio, Garden City Every Monday and Wednesday from 9.30am to 11.30am Children under the age of six months attend for free. www.softplaybahrain.com

Studio Ceramics

1759 9026

Budaiya Highway Pottery painting and more. Open 9.30am to 6pm Sunday to Thursday, or by appointment. Birthday parties and private group bookings possible.

Water Garden Salmaniya

1726 2034 Near Dairy Queen roundabout A semi-filled lake with paddleboats and birds. School & Nurseries

Wahooo! Waterpark Bahrain

1717 3000

Bahrain City Centre Opening Hours: Saturday to Tuesday: 11am to 8pm Wednesday: 11am to 10pm (Ladies Night 5pm to 10pm) Thursday and Friday: 11am to 9 PM

Things to know The Tourist Department (Tel. 1721 1717) is located in the gate to Manama’s souq, Bab al-Bahrain, on the ground floor next to the tourist shop, Times: 8am to 12 and 4.30pm to 6pm, closed on Friday.

Currency

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

Business Hours Friday is the Islamic equivalent of the Christian Sunday. The weekend falls on a Friday and a Saturday. Most shopping malls and commercial centres are generally open seven days a week.

The Bahrain Dinar (BD) is pegged to the US dollar at the rate of USD1=BD0.377 - in other words a dinar is worth about USD2.65. It is a convertible currency with no restrictions on its import or export. Tip: the Saudi Riyal (SR) is also accepted in shops for purchases at an

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Schools American Curriculum

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

Other Private Schools

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

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

British Curriculum

Special Needs

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

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

Taxis

Art Societies

Things to know

Confidential Tip: BD1 per five minutes in the cab is the most you should pay for an un-metered journey. If traveling from the airport or busy taxi rank, add BD2/after midnight add BD1 to the total e.g. a 10 minute drive from the airport after midnight should cost you no more than BD5 (BD2 + BD2 + BD1= BD5). Taxis do use meters and companies may use similar rates.

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

Avoiding Offence

Generally speaking, very short skirts and tight midriff tops are frowned upon in public, although acceptable by hotel pools, in private clubs and on the beach. If visiting a mosque, cover the body well (women should ensure that arms and legs and hair are fully covered). Shoes should always be left outside the entrance.

ESSENTIAL INFO 24-Hour Pharmacies Jaffer Pharmacy Tel. 1729 1039 18, Tarfah bin Al Abid Avenue, Manama 319 Nasser Pharmacy Tel. 1774 0900 63-B, Qadisiya Avenue, Manama 332 Awal Pharmacy Tel. 1777 2023 30 Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Avenue, East Riffa 901 Muwasaa Pharmacy Tel. 1733 5666 Shaikh Mohd bin Salman Avenue, Road 205, Muharraq.

Courier & Express Delivery

Tel. 1733 0434

DHL

Tel. 1736 4100

TNT

Tel. 1734 9199

Car Hire An International Driving Permit (IDP) is required to drive in Bahrain except for visitors from Gulf Co-operation Council states, U.S.A., Canada, countries in the European Union, Australia and New Zealand. The offices of carhire companies are easily encountered at the airport. Recommended principal rental firms include: Budget Rent A Car National Car Rental Avenue Car Rental and Leasing Avis Rent A Car

Tel. 1753 4100 Tel. 1723 1156 Tel. 1771 3181 Tel. 1756 9191

Embassies & Consulates Embassies generally open from 8am to 1pm from Saturday to Wednesday and some Arab embassies also open on Thursday. Many embassies have a number of staff on call outside these hours for emergencies. Algeria 1771 3669 Bangladesh 1771 4717 China 1772 3800 Denmark 1772 5119 Egypt 1772 0005 France 1729 8660 Germany 1753 0210 India 1771 2785 Iran 1772 2400 Iraq 1774 1472 Italy 1725 2424 Japan 1771 6565 Jordan 1729 1109 Kuwait 1753 4040 Lebanon 1778 6994

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Malaysia Morocco Netherlands Oman Pakistan Palestine Philippines Portugal Qatar Russia Saudi Arabia Switzerland Syria Trade Mission of Taiwan Thailand Tunisia Turkey UAE UK UN Info Centre USA

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

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

Hospitals & Clinics Emergency American Mission Hospital (AMH) Saar Medical & Dental Clinic (AMH) Bahrain Specialist Hospital Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital Salmaniya Hospital Gulf Dental Speciality Hospital

1771 7441 1723 0123 1772 8046

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

Gallery/Crafts Al Riwaq Art Space 1771 7441 Al Jasra Handicrafts Centre 1761 1900 Art Lounge 1758 0522 Traditional crafts including palm weaving, pottery and woodwork. Bahrain Arts Society 1759 0551 Thursdays drawing and painting for Children, 18 hours @ BD25, 10am to 12pm Saturdays and Mondays drawing and Painting for adults, 18 hours @ BD30, 3pm to 7pm. Bahrain Pottery Society 1778 6898 Clay pottery, ceramic and painting lessons - Saturdays and Mondays, 5pm. Crafts Centre Gallery and Workshop 1756 8032 Arabic calligraphy Caravan Galleries 3996 5853 Kerala Arts and Cultural Association 3963 9319 The Studio 3975 4863 Pottery painting and more for adults and children, open 9.30am to 6pm Sunday to Thursday or by appointment. Birthday parties and private group bookings possible. Shaikh Ibrahim Cultural 3940 2302/1732 2549 and Research Centre Studio Ceramics 1759 9026

“Help” 24-Hour Helpline for Distressed Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous

3987 3357 1753 0020 1753 3558

151 181 191 100 140

Bahrain Bridge Club Bahrain Bridge Committee

3960 7219 3968 7190

Darts Balouch Club Sri Lanka Club

1729 2231 1729 7878

Chess Bahrain Chess Federation

1725 2133

Photography Awali Photo Society Bahrain Arts Society

1724 2641 1727 1157

Speech & Drama

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

1772 5959 1769 0926 1776 1000 1777 6489 3965 5676

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

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

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

Wellbeing

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

Telephone Helpline Intl. calls via operator Directory enquiries Directory enquiries - Intl. Other phone enquiries Speaking clock

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

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

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

Nurseries and Creches

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

1776 4468 3966 7751

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