Ohlala! Bahrain June 2015

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THE ESSENCE OF STYLE

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Editor’s Letter

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ContEnts Ohlala!

19 Wish List 12 Ramadan Essentials styLe iCons 14 Arm Candy 16 Roaring Love

Jet Set Wardrobe We’ve got your suitacase sorted from Africa to Europe.

Fashion Lookbook 34 Moonlight Sonata with Taller Marmo beauty buzz 44 Summer Scents 46 The Summer Look With Marc Jacobs Beauty 48 Happy Go Lucky Makeup Bag 50 Summer Hair How-To ChiC eats 54 Ramee Grand Recipe 58 Ramadan Promotions

Diva Drives 66 Patrick Dempsey: Born To Be Wild

styLe FoCus 19 Destination: Fashion 26 The White Choice 28 Be Bohemian 30 Chase The Rainbow

ohLaLa! renDezvous 70 Shaikha Hanan 72 Basma Nass 74 Rich Shaw

styLe insight 32 The Androgynous Woman: Arwa Al Banawi

ohLaLa! boutiques 76 Little Black Book: Pauline Ansari 78 The Hottest Things To Buy soCiety 80 Shot-On-Site

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NEW S EAS ON SUMMER STYLE Fresh, modern silhouettes in beautifully soft cottons make for the perfect holiday wardrobe.

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stylE Trend

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silvEr lininGs

How about this sheer cropped number?

We see this as a staple for Iftars. bedouin source their fabric from India and Italy as well as embellishing their pieces with Moroccan vibes. While still giving you a feminine silhouette, there’s a straight cut masculinity about the design too.

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Wish list

When stéphane rolland showcased his Haute Couture collection in early spring he wowed critics with his figure skimming jumpsuits and fullskirted gowns. This cape dress flows along every curve and epitomises elegant eveningwear - and it’s super lightweight too.

As THe HOly MOnTH Of RAMAdAn AppROACHes, OuR CAlendARs WIll be fIlled WITH nIgHTly engAgeMenTs. We’ve pICked A sOpHIsTICATed seleCTIOn Of evenIng WeAR fOR yOu TO sTAndOuT COMe MOOnlIgHT gATHeRIngs.

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for the ultimate pop of attention this swarovski combines filigree gold pvd metal with a beautiful gradation of blue crystal shades, creating a vintage look. great for hand posing.

Box of trEasurEs

ns by noof have always presented us with opulent clutches, never falling short of the The nudist stiletto has always ruled WOW factor. The gold-maroon the red carpet. stuart Weitzman hued Andalucia clutch has an air recently launched a collection of of Arabian nights with the energy said heels in a variety of colours, giving jasper stone to top it off. prints and textures. We love this pair Wear an all black ensemble and in particular - be it with distressed add this geometrical gem to jeans or a favourite dress. complete your look.

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madiyah al sharqi, having grown up in palatial environs, has a natural pull towards luxurious fabrics - and Marie Antoinette. These lace accented trousers are a firm nod to expert tailoring and a love for the female form. www.ohlala-magazine.com

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Constellation du lion CHAnel’s COnsTellATIOn du lIOn RIng Is A neW ICOn Of HIgH jeWelleRy And A ROARIng suCCess AT THAT.

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Ohlala! Arabia For the Modern Middle-Eastern Woman ARABIA

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dEstination:

Fashion

so many places to see, so many styles to play around with. Whether you’re going East or West, we’ve got a wardrobe of options for you jet-setters to consider when organising your suitcase.

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mareLLa the gentlewoman

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estée LauDer packed with black diamond truffle, your skin will glow this luxurious cream.

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VICTORIA BECKHAM

BEDOUIN

MICHAEL KORS

RALPH LAUREN

RAOUL

If you’re the type of traveller who would never think to compromise on style just because you’re living out of a suitcase, we declare you to be a haute holidayer. We’ve selected a fail-safe group of chic items appropriate for visiting all the historical and fashionable hotspots of Europe.

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Whether in your Carry-on or your bag, these items WiLL see you through From euroPe to aFriCa.

ChaneL ditch the contacts and go for sophisticated specs - especially on flights. smythson keep a journal of your travels wherever you go with this pocketfriendly pink pad.

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zara the everyday trench Coat

sWarovski Diamond Details

ChaneL you Can’t go Wrong With this number

maDiyah aLsharqi belle of them all

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E S S baraboux keep all your hand-luggage essentials organised in our favourite travel-smart bags.

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nuxe If yOuR lIps HAve been lefT pARCHed fROM THe sun, pOp On sOMe Of THIs sOOTHIng lIp bAlM.

tWeezermate pluck any wayward hairs on-the-go with this lightweight mirror.

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aCne stuDios Reptile Ready

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africa T R A V E L

If you’re heading out to the wild terrains of Africa it might seem that fashion and lions don’t mix.

Of course you won’t be wearing heels when you’re getting your hands dirty on a safari excursion but you can still be fashionable and camouflaged at the same time. We love the tribal necklaces and cargo pant variations - especially with an exaggerated belt!

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LiPstiCk queen for the ultimate summer look add some Queen bee and get a glistening bronze gold finish.

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A side bag with a chain? The perfect accessory for all day walking without hurting your arms.

aLessanDro internationaL With all that walking your heels need some r&r with these pedix feet socks.

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Focus COOL, CALM &

Collected If all you want to be is comfortable, carefree and truly on holiday, we think a combination of jeans, brightly coloured dresses, tops along with fun accessories, will get you a headstart on your trip.

saint Laurent that extra bit of Fun

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Dior sTORe sOMe lOOse CHAnge In THIs ART ATTACk WAlleT fOR ICe CReAMs And COffees.

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CLarins make sure to revitalise your eyes after a long-haul flight with this de-puff treatment. www.ohlala-magazine.com

PRABAL GURUNG

SARA MURAD Current eLLiot Do some Dungarees

The Saudi TV presenter is no stranger to planes, whisking off from one corner of the world to another in the name of style. She shares with us her pre-flight rituals, fail-safe items and her favourite destinations.

ba&sh miss hawaiian tropic

mosChino go americana

I always write a list before I pack, even if it’s just for a weekend. I break it down to: clothing, evening, shoes, bags, makeup, bathroom stuff, hair, technology.

I’ll send an emotional message to my mom and hubby before a flight. remover. I can’t sleep without clean skin. But ever since I had my daughter I always choose day flights.

I like to be comfortable in style.

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juiCy Couture sHOW yOuR fun And fRuITy sIde by ClIppIng THIs pIneApple keyCHAIn On yOuR HAndbAg.

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E S S E N T I A L S smell like sunshine throughout your holiday with bath & boDy Works’ shea body cream

LongChamP is your iPhone cover looking a bit tired? jazz it up with this one.

I watch movies on flights - sometimes up to three. wear something comfortable; healthy snacks and have some perfume and makeup on hand to freshen up before landing.

Paris is my favourite part of the world for fashion as shopping there is irresistible For a long weekend I’d want to go to Greece. I’ve never been and the pictures are breathtaking.

My favourite hotspot in the world is Venice.

It’s magical and full of art and history.

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MICHAEL KORS

ALICE & OLIVIA

STELLA MCCARTNEY

KENZO

GUCCI

SONIA RYKIEL

MICHAEL KORS

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ALEXANDER WANG

LACOSTE

Finding the perfect white shirt is like finding the perfect house. It can take years of searching along with a lot of trial and error. Why do we invest so much time in the white shirt?

Because it’s a classic that goes everywhere and with everything.

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VaLenTIno Haute Hippy

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The KoopLes love Me some leather

CHANEL

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BARBARA BUI

It’s all about Woodstock wear this summer so dust of your Joni Mitchell circa 1970s vinyl and get into that slower, trance like mode. To get to that ultimate Gypsy queen status be sure to not plan your outfit too seriously – by which we mean, don’t worry if it doesn’t all match. You wanna be a free spirit? Clash those embroideries, forget to brush your hair, paint your nails a rainbow of colours (and dare we say it, let them chip!) don’t zip into jeans that look like they’ve been painted on, live and let live as your inner hippy would preach.

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ChasE ThE rAInBOW Whether it’s a purse, clutch or tote, say hello to the sunshine season with a pop of colour.

1. Carolina Herrera 2. DKNY 3. Aigner 4. Longchamp 5. Cruciani 6. Victoria Beckham 7. DKNY 8. Marc Jacobs 9. Dsquared2 10. Bvlgari 11. Baraboux 12. Bvlgari 30

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Celebrate Ramadan under our magnificent Wadi Tent Enjoy live performance from famous Bahraini singer Nejma Abdulah,

known as “Kawkab Al Khaleej� accompanied by an Arabian Takht Band.

Savour

an exquisite Iftar and Ghabga buffet with live cooking stations and a Bahraini corner where you can enjoy traditional Bahraini food & sweets cooked and served by Bahraini ladies in their traditional dress.

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a Well-suited Woman When we took to the shows at FAShIOn FOrWArd duBAI in April, there was a lot to be said about the newcomers’ foray into fashion. ArWA AL BAnAWI’S debut presentation however, was the most auspicious of them all.

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“There’s a fine line between CrEATInG A BrAnd that already exists and being OrIGInAL”

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BEauty Buzz

SCENTS & Sensibilities

COOL WOMAN

It isn’t officially summer until Davidoff says it is. The latest limited edition of the Cool Water fragrances is Sea Rose Summer Seas, combining aquatic accords of melon with the floral heart of lily of the valley and the base of orris root.

COMe suMMeR THe AIR Is fIlled WITH A COCkTAIl Of fResH And COOl sCenTs. TAke yOuR pICk WITH Any Of THese peRfuMes And geT In THe MOOd WITH jusT One spRITz.

Carefree Days

Has Jo Malone’s scents ever disappointed? The blue skies and blossom collection is made up of a trio of cherry, osmanthus and plum colognes and believe us, they’re as playful as they sound.

LUXURIOUS LADY Oud Al Qasr is Roberto Cavalli’s

latest concoction and we absolutely love the local touch. The woody and leathery aroma bring about a sense of nostalgia while celebrating the rich scents of the region.

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LittLe Miss sunshine It’s said to transport you to a “field of sunshine” from the moment you open the bottle. In the mood already? Check. Add to that a fantastic use of word play, Marc Jacobs’ Daisy Eau So Fresh is fruity, bubbly and so fun.

THE ART OF ATTRACTION

Well for the starters, the bottle, as always with Narciso, is sleek. The Eau de toilette has a top note of white peony meld with Bulgarian rose to give you a magnetic pull.

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BEauty Buzz

Summer Vibes: Tricks of the Trade If there was ever an ideal season to have fun with makeup, it’s got to be summer.

But with so many different ways to play around with palettes, we tracked down GILBErT SOLIz from MArC JACOBS Beauty to hone in on how we can get the summer look - especially for those sunburnt days!

What’s the main look we should be going for this summer?

What is the number one essential to beat those nasty sweat beads?

What can we do to freshen up our makeup if

Now what about makeup for beach days?

What waterproof ideas have you got?

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Top 5 Makeup Mistakes

1. ItToo much foundation makes women look older.

2. Frosted lipstick It’s too retro and doesn’t feel modern.

3. dark lipliner It’s makes the lips appear smaller.

4. dark foundation If it’s too dark for skin makes it looks like you’re wearing a mask.

5. Lining the lower

lash line and not the top

It pulls the eyes down making them look heavy. giLbert soLiz

And after a day at the beach where we’ve caught the sun, how can we cover up our sunburn?

Isn’t foundation too heavy for summer?

Should we swap it for a BB creams/tinted moisturises?

For those sultry nights out what kind of shimmer powder and blush can you recommend?

Which is the best way to apply it? Fingers or brush?

What skincare routine should be adopted for makeup removal?

What colours should we be going for on the cheeks?

What about pale women? How can they manipulate a tan with makeup without having an obvious face/neck divide?

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BEauty Buzz NARS

Pucker up with these audaciously bold brights and get ready for some serious lip service.

Makeup forever

With these combinations of primers and correctors, your skin tone will balance out giving you full-on summer radiance.

HAPPY GO LUCKY If yOuR beAuTy CAbIneT Is lOOkIng A lITTle glOOM And dOOM, RevIve IT WITH THese feel-gOOd COlOuRful ITeMs.

BOBBI BROWN

RIMMEL

Line your eyes with these intense, blue steel and purple craze pencils and get your rock festival diva on.

The built-in smudger will give you the ultimate edge.

Bourjois

These little foundation sticks are perfect for when you’re constantly on-the-go and need a quick touch-up.

And for a pinch of pink cheeks, try out the brightening brick palette.

Looking for a way to say “Hello Summer”? The La Lacque collection will give you a vibrant set of statement nails for the season.

Lancaster

The rich and creamy Skin Perfect moisturiser has all the right formulas - shea butter and argan oil - for fully hydrated and flawless skin.

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BEauty Buzz 1. THE WET LOOK

THe gOOd neWs Is THAT eveRy sTyle We’Re suggesTIng dOes One pRIMARy THIng: THey keep yOu COOl. fROM effORTless TOusles TO slICked bACk pOnyTAIls, We’ve gOT yOuR HAIR HOW-TO sORTed. VIVIENNE WESTWOOD

KEy tools To help achieve these signature summer looks take note of these Hershesons and Sachajuan products.

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THREE WAYS SUMMER HAIR

2. BEDHEAD BEACH WAVES How nice would it be to genuinely wake and walk out the front door seaside ready? The trick is to not wash your hair beforehand – if it’s too shiny it won’t give that right illusion. Your hair is more workable when it’s a day old. So as far as the parting goes, keep it centred – arrange using your fingers rather than a brush. Using a tong, twist random sections of your hair around it. As for your ends, pinch, scrunch and twist them with your fingers for texture. One quick flip and you’re done!

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ALBERTA FERRETTI

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG

Rather than looking like a cat that fell in the bath, we’re talking about the severe, ‘I mean business’ wet look. A common misconception is that you need to start off with fully drenched hair. Not so. After completely drying your hair, get a sizeable dollop of gel and run it through the front portion of your hair or use a spray wax.

Using a mixed brush, comb the product in a downward motion. Get some hairgrips to set the gelled areas for a few minutes.

What was once a trend out of necessity (after the shower, duvet days, greasy hair days) has now tidied up and become the hottest go-to. But rather than just haphazardly tying up your locks, pull all your hair upwards in a long column, flat on top of your head, and smooth out the back. If you’ve got layers secure them with colour-matching pins for subtlety.

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ChiC Eats

ramadan dEliGhts Get ready to serve up a chic Ramadan feast with a recipe for Salmon Sayadieh from the Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa by Arabic Chef Abdullah Salameh Radwan.

Salmon Sayadieh Ingredients 200g fresh salmon 80g jasmine rice 10ml fish sauce 1g black pepper 1g Cinnamon powder

For garnish: 1 lemon star 1 sprig english parsley 2g fried onion

1g Cumin powder 10ml lemon juice

For sayadieh sauce:

10g Red onion

10ml fish sauce

10ml Olive oil

1 tbsp Cooking cream

salt to taste

5ml lemon juice

2g garlic 2g fresh coriander

Method the first process is to make a stock of fish bones, lemon, cinnamon, cardamom, onion and seven spices for the rice. then cook the rice until done using the absorption method and using the flavoured stock. marinate the salmon fillet with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, white pepper, cinnamon powder, fresh coriander and salt. Grill on a chargrill until cooked. then, make the sauce using butter and flour. Add the fish stock, fish sauce and season to taste. Finish with cream and lemon juice. to plate, mold the rice in to the centre of the plate.

Place the grilled fresh salmon on top of a rice top up with fried red onion and drizzle the sayadieh sauce around in dots.

Finally, garnish with a lemon star and a sprig of English parsley.

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To Go: araBiC mEzzE There’s a wide range of ArABIC MEzzE, including many healthy options, which are an excellent choice to satiate your appetite throughout the year as well as the perfect option for breaking your fast. during ramadan, when Bahrainis break their fast, they do so over the most delicious meals. Dates, a warm bowl of soup

and samboosas are just some of the staple bites you will find on the dining table.

Alosra wanted to take part in making your Ramadan meals as satisfying and special as possible. With To Go, their Arabic mezzes will compliment your meals perfectly and can even be enjoyed as a light suhoor meal.

Mezzes make for perfect sides, but they want to provide customers with more than just your typical hummus and tabouleh.

They have mixed it up and now customers can enjoy the classics with a special twist, such as tabouleh with pomegranate, mutabel with pomegranate, and beetroot hummus. Food specialist, Sara Babar, tells Ohlala!: “The To Go brand aims to provide people with new recipes to enjoy on the go. I am always on the lookout to mix different ingredients together that produce a flavourful and innovative end-result!”

Head down to Alosra at any time of day and straight to their To Go chillers for some of their delicious Arabic mezzes.

Freshly made, using only the best ingredients, these mezzes are the delicious and nutritious way to break your fast or to enjoy as your last bite of the day!

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DINING IN JUNE

“People who love to eat are always the best people.” - Julia Child

Traditional Delights

Magnifique Experience

‘Bushra’ returns to Bushido Restaurant & Lounge for the fourth successive year this Ramadan and focuses to deliver a high-quality experience for all guests to enjoy. Executive Chef Karim Aghai will be dipping into his Iranian heritage this year, contributing a selection of exciting new dishes with a Persian touch such as Duck in Pomegranate and Walnut Sauce and Beef Lentil Stew, to name a few.

Guests can expect additional live cooking stations and more international dishes, including Bushido’s Teppanyaki kitchen, live carvery, wok and pasta dishes cooked fresh to order. A variety of refreshing high quality infusions, Arabic coffee, exotic mocktails and labans will be available. Iftar will go on until 8pm and is priced at BD15++ on weekdays and BD17++ on weekends. The Gabga will run from 9pm to 1am at BD13++ weekdays and BD15++ on weekends. Call 1758 3555

Experience the joy and happiness of a Magnifique Ramadan with your friends and family under the stars at Sofitel Bahrain’s Ramadan Tent. The tent will offer the Magnifique feel of spending an Arabian Night under the stars with a beautifully decorated ceiling offering a wonderful expression of the night sky while the atmosphere of the tent remains cool, spacious and airy against the summer night’s warmth. Games such as playing cards, dominoes, chess and backgammon will be available. Bassem Osman band will perform a classic, traditional Arabic music in the Ramadan tent from 10pm to 1.30am. Iftar and Ghabga prices are set at BD19++. Indulge in the number of famous recipes re-created with a modern twist by our Arabic Chefs! Call 1763 6363

An Elegant Affair

Arabic Dreams

Ranin 2015 at Trader Vic’s will deliver an innovative and surprising concept for guests. This year, dishes will be elegantly presented and individually plated for a personalised approach. Traditional dishes will be served in an avant-garde style, artistically echoing the monochrome theme of the decor. These creations include the white asparagus and deeply hued Aberdeen Angus steak of Ying & Yang, the Black Sea dish which comprises of black squid and charcoaled tiger prawns in pasta, in addition to a wide selection of delicious starters, mezzeh and desserts.

Starters and desserts will be available as part of the magnificent buffet display while main courses will be freshly prepared for each guest as part of the a-la-carte menu selection. Enjoy one main-course at BD12.5++ or the two main-courses for BD14.5++. For BD16++ indulge in three main-courses. All options include unlimited starters and desserts from the buffet selection. Call 1758 6555

End a long day of fasting with some delicious treats with your dear ones at The K Hotel with a banquet of tantalising treats at Iftar. This exquisite feast is followed by a scrumptious spread for Ghabga with a variety of carefully selected traditional recipes. Break your fast at Klouds with an Iftar buffet, featuring Arabic foods along with a selection of international dishes. The restaurant offers regional delicacies, such as tabbouleh, hammour, machboos, Bahrani ouzi and more. Pamper your sweet tooth at the impressive dessert station with regional delicacies. The Iftar buffet is priced at BD9++ and includes Ramadan beverages and Arabic coffee. Later in the evening, enjoy with friends and family by savouring the Ghabga preparations at Kenza Restaurant until early hours of the morning. Call 1736 0000

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A Scrumptious Fare

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Ramadan Festivities Four Seasons Bahrain Bay

The ritz-Carlton, Bahrain hotel & Spa

The Al Khayma: Ramadan Tent at The Ritz-Carlton is popular in the insland. The hotel will continue the Bahraini tradition with Iftar and Ghabgha buffet and daily entertainment to celebrate in style. Rejoice in the Holy month of Ramadan as you savor an extensive buffet of authentic Middle Eastern specialties, live cooking stations and the melody of our live entertainment. The buffet is complemented by live cooking stations where guests can savor freshly baked Arabic breads, traditional mezzeh, and a selection of mouth-watering Arabic sweets. The buffet is priced at BD24++per person for Iftar and BD 26++ per person for Ghabga. Call 1758

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The new plush hotel on the block is also participating in the Ramadan festivities with an array of dining options. The Ramadan Tent at the hotel will have an Arabic Favorites brunch with Bahraini food as well as Persian and Indian specialties. The buffet spread here features a wide selection of traditional Bahraini fare as well as Lebanese, Egyptian, Indian, Asian and global cuisine with a number of live cooking stations.

For suhoor the hotel will offer an array of Arabic and internationally inspired dishes and desserts. A professional live band will be playing mellow traditional tunes in the shisha lounge and kids entertainment will be available as well. The Iftar buffet will be served from sunset until 8pm and is priced at BD25++.The Ghabga buffet is priced at BD26++ and will be available between 9pm and 2am. Call 1711 5000 www.ohlala-magazine.com

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Exquisite Experience The Gulf hotel Bahrain

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain invites guests to experience their popular Ramadan tent, Khaimat Al Khaleej, in addition to lavish Iftar buffets featured daily. Al Waha Restaurant will host a traditional Iftar buffet, while Takht Jamsheed will serve a delicious Iftar buffet featuring both Arabic and Persian delicacies.

The Iftar buffet is priced at BD 17++ per person in both restaurants. Offerings include a selection of exquisite dates, refreshing juices, as well as hot and cold mezzeh with an enticing selection of salads, home-baked breads, shawarma and falafel. For those who wish to enjoy a late evening get-together, the Ramadan tent will be open every night between 7pm to 2am from Saturday through Wednesday at BD16++, and from 7pm to 3am on weekends at BD18++. Guests can indulge in a delicious buffet, including a wide variety of traditional Bahraini and Arabic specialties, whilst enjoying traditional Arabic music, with a live Oud player.

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The Lavish Affair Sheraton Bahrain

Sheraton celebrates Ramadan with a grand tent with a lavish Ramadan buffet. Gather with your family and friends for Iftar for a lavish Iftar buffet with traditional and international dishes including live cooking station at Awali Ballroom. The Iftar buffet for adults is prices at BD15.9++ on weekdays and BD16.9++ on weekends. Children between the age group of four and 12 can enjoy the buffet at BD8.5++. Group Ghabga is also available, which is offered at BD14.5++ per person. So join the hotel and celebrate each day, by breaking the fast with your loved ones over a delicious meal.

Visit www.sheratonbahrain.com or call 1753 3533

Tantalising Creations Al Areen Palace & Spa

Experience a memorable event during the Holy Month of Ramadan at Al Areen Palace & Spa, with a traditional tent setting, decorated to create an ambience of Arabic decadence. The tent will have a classy Atrium style, offering a panoramic view of the magnificent landscape, with live performance by the famous Bahraini singer Nejma Abdulah with an Arabian Takht Band. The tent will also include a Bahraini corner where you can enjoy the traditional Bahraini food & sweets prepared and presented by Bahraini ladies in the traditional dress. Discover the exquisite Iftar and Ghabga buffet, with live cooking stations for everyone’s delight, with traditional Ramadan fare to savour in. The Iftar Buffet on weekdays is priced at BD14++ and BD16++ on weekends. The Ghabga buffet is BD16++ on weekdays and BD18++ on weekends.

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ChiC Eats Authentic Flavours ramee Grand hotel & Spa

Enjoy the evenings during the holy month of Ramadan with friends and family in the elegant atmosphere of Acacia Ballroom in Ramee Grand Hotel and Spa. The hotel will be serving up exciting Arabic flavours at an extensive nightly buffet during Ramadan. Enjoy a wide range of authentic Middle Eastern specialties and relish a great selection of beverages while you enjoy the live music, henna arts and fun games.

The Iftar buffet will run from sunset until 9pm and Ghabga starts at 9pm until late; both priced at BD14++. Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa has announced a joint Ramadan partnership with Etihad Airways to offer guests a chance to win free roundtrip tickets. During Ramadan, all guests who dine at the hotel for Iftar or Ghabga will automatically enter into a raffle draw to win Etihad Airways tickets across Europe and the Far East Asia destination. Call: 1711 1999

Sumptuous Buffet Coral Bay

Every year in Ramadan, Coral Bay hosts a delightful and joyous event, called Ramadan By The Sea. This will be an entertaining family and friends gathering where all the excitement, food and culture is mixed in together to give everyone the best Ramadan experience possible.

The Ramadan tent will be set up close to the beach to enjoy the beautiful view of Marina deck over the sea whilst you enjoy Iftar and Ghabga. Coral Bay’s Iftar will feature a variety of dishes including all the Ramadan favourites such as, Lentil soup, saj manses, falafel, shawarma, foul, different varieties of fateh, hares, and lots of other special Ramadan dishes. There will be soothing sounds of live acoustic Oud to entertain the guests. The Iftar and Ghabga buffet during weekdays is priced BD12++ each, and on weekends BD14++ each. Call

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Pizza Galore

Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre & The Westin Bahrain City Centre Indulge in Pizza Fridays Saveur every Friday from 12.30pm onwards. Select one from an array of wonderful flavor and classic pizza inclusive of a choice of fresh juice, soft drink or tea/coffee while your kids make their own. The Late Breakfast on the weekends at Saveur is delicious; revel in a scrumptious buffet from 11am to 3pm. During Ramadan, break your fast at T-Spoon with an Arabic coffee setup, including juices, laban, dried fruits, nuts, dates, oriental sweets, baklava and lokum. Baharat will host guests to a Ramadan Tent with Iftar and Ghabga menus in offer. Enjoy A La Carte Ghabga and Sohour menu with a shisha tent and live music, open till 2am. Call 1717 1441 www.ohlala-magazine.com

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ChiC Eats A Weekly Favourite The royal Golf Club

Enjoy Weekly Dining specials at The Royal Golf Club, with two new themed dining experiences available at Links Restaurant. On Tuesday evenings diners can take their pick from some mouthwatering and unusual burger options in the Gourmet Burgers Night. Options include a 250gram Angus beef burger served with melted brie, beef bacon and cranberry sauce or the tempting mushroom burger served with mixed wild mushroom sauce, foie gras butter and wholegrain mustard. On Thursday evenings diners are invited to “Surf n Turf Night,” a dining concept that is currently enjoying a big revival in Europe. Guests will choose their favourite steak, ranging from rib-eye to sirloin to hanger steak, and then select a delicious seafood dish, such as Mozambique-spiced tiger prawns or deep-fried calamari, to complement the steak. Call 1775 1262

Lunch Menu The domain hotel

The Domain offers its guests with a wide array of dining pleasures. Experience the Daily Special Lunch offer of pay for four and get one free at Level 16, Figs & Olives Restaurant at BD9++ from 12pm onwards. Sushi lovers must try the Sushi Mondays which is an all-you-can-eat offer, at Imari Restaurant for BD14++ per person from 6pm onwards. The Caverman Tueday at Le Sauvage and Le Domain [34] cannot be missed! Revel in delicious Rib-eye and eat as much as you like for BD14++ from 6pm onwards. The Gourmet Dinner every Thursday at Le Sauvage at Le Domain [34] is a scrumptious experience of a five-course menu with delicious dining options at BD 15++ per person.

Call 1600 0222

Gastronomic Delight Movenpick hotel Bahrain

Movenpick Hotel Bahrain hosts a Monday’s seafood night at Silks Restaurant from 7pm onwards with delicious display of fare for its guests at BD18++ with standard beverages and BD22++ with unlimited selected beverages. The famous Thursday Night Out is a gala affair at the Gallery Lobby Lounge of the hotel with food and drinks at BD22++ with free flow of selected beverages. The Friday Brunch at the hotel from 12.30pm at BD25++ with unlimited selected beverages. The Ramadan Iftar buffet is on throughout the holy month at Gallery Lobby Lounge & Silks Restaurant at BD15++. Call 1746 0000

The Ramadan Setting diplomat radisson Blu

The Diplomat Radisson Blu will host Iftar and Ghabga buffer throughout the holy month of Ramadan. The main location for the Iftar will be at the Al Fanar hall. The price per person will be BD16 net. Ghabga will be served daily at The Kontiki restaurant starting from 9pm onwards until late. The menu offer and array of options at BD12 net per person. Fiddler’s pub, Mondo restaurant, Olivos restaurant will be closed during the month of Ramadan.

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Divine Treats Café Amsterdam

If you’re looking to relish a homely afternoon tea, this modern European restaurant’s High Tea experience offers a selection of premium Jing Tea – enjoyed by connoisseurs all over the globe and served in over 50 Michelinstarred restaurants worldwide. The ‘Cream Tea’ option at BD7.5 comes with homemade scones and clotted cream, sandwiches and cakes. Try sandwiches like rare roast beef, poached chicken, avocado and pesto and smoked salmon at BD1.2. Waffles, tarts and other delicacies are in abundance. Lighter options are on offer too. Whether you decide to sit by the brick decorated walls lined with tulips and bicycles, in the open conservatory, or in the outdoor garden, Cafe Amsterdam instantly transports you to a delightful and refreshing afternoon tea experience. Call 1700 7404

Decadent Offerings Elite resort & Spa

Celebrate Ramadan this year at the Al Noor Tent. Indulge in a lavish international buffet offering traditional Bahraini Ramadan dishes such as Thareed, Hareesa and Madhrooba.Indulge in a wide variety of salads,appetisers,main course and mouthwatering desserts including freshly baked Arabic sweets, and a special selection of 15 types of dates and dry fruits. Refresh with delicious Ramadan beverages such as Jallab, Tamarind, Karkade, Qamer Al Deen, Laban and fresh juices. For Ghabga there will be live entertainment including authentic tunes of Oud and Arabic Tarab, surrounded by an atmosphere of Ramadan. Play traditional games such as chess, Backgammon and cards, accompanied sheesha with a wide choice of flavours. Iftar buffets will start at Maghreb prayer until 8pm. Iftar for adults is priced at BD 8.5++ and kids Iftar at BD4.25 ++. Ghabga starts at 8.30pm until late, and is priced at 12.9++. Call 3627 5444

Business Lunch Swiss-Belhotel Seef

With your colleagues, enjoy a Business Lunch buffet at Swiss-Café on all days except Fridays. Choose your own favourites from our daily changing international lunch buffet at BD7 net including soft drinks form 12.30pm to 3pm.The International Dinner buffet at Swiss-Café features starters, Mezzeh and main courses from all around the world with homemade pastries and desserts at BD8 net from 7pm onwards from Saturday to Wednesday.

Weekend treat at Swiss-Café with an Arabic Dinner Buffet, including authentic cold and hot mezze such as Fattoush, Hummus, Babaganoush, Moutabel, Kebbeh, Fatayer and Sambousek. Complete you meal with Arabic grill specialties from our BBQ and assorted meat, fish and seafood dishes and a choice of international cuisine at BD8 net. Call 6631 0041

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Patrick Dempsey on Racing Porsche actors, few will know that Patrick Dempsey has also been racing professionally for nearly ten years.

We caught up with him during a recent visit to the Bahrain

International Circuit…

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ou’ve been a fan of Porsche for quite some time, but how did your relationship with them develop into motorsport?

PD. I started racing about 10 years ago and now to be racing at this level, especially with Porsche, is incredible.

What this brand represents in motorsport is huge and so I wanted make sure I was a little bit more experienced before I started with them. A couple of years ago my deal was up with another manufacturer and it seemed like the right time to move over. I’m really excited and surprised by how much care there is and desire for me to develop as a driver. We are doing all the right things in order for me to progress. It’s very moving to me, very inspiring.

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Racing for a brand like Porsche at the 24 Hours of Le Mans – what’s that like?

PD. This will be my third time doing it and it is special, especially given the connection between Porsche and Le Mans. Being at Le Mans you can really see the importance of motorsport. Look at the Porsche 919 Hybrid in the LMP1 programme and what that represents, how that technology will eventually find its way to the road and already has in many ways. To be at Le Mans is magical – there’s just something that happens there – you transcend everything else in life.

What are you hoping to achieve this year?

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to win you can’t make any mistakes, you have to be on it.

The opportunity to race around the world with Porsche is a wonderful thing for me as an individual just to learn and understand different cultures first hand. Coming here to the Middle East from the United States especially, there is a preconceived notion about the culture but it is so multicultural here and it really opens you up to appreciate people for who they are.

How do you prepare for something like endurance racing?

PD. There is a lot of testing, seat time and racing. Because of the multiple classes that are going on in a race, your situational awareness has to be really focused and finely tuned. The physical conditioning is important - being in the gym, running, cardio, upper body – and so is the mental conditioning. How you live your life is how you drive and you have to be aware of that. I think that’s exciting.

Tell us how it feels when you get behind the wheel and race.

PD. It is physically tough. Parts of your body hurt more than others like your lower back because of the amount of pressure that you put on your brake pedal. But there’s a rhythm that you get into, a mindset. You transcend pain when you are in that zone. There is an emptiness of thought and complete focus. When you get in that place it is sublime and that is why you do it.

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ABEAUTIFUL WORLD We spoke in depth with Sheikha hanan bint hassan Al-Khalifa about her life, her work, her inspirations, her advice and much more.

It’s a fascinating glimpse back in time by an expert photographer who seems to remember every little detail about her interactions around the world.

As a child, her adventurous spirit has seen her go to places around the world with Sheikha Hanan bint her father. Later in life, she has journeyed on Hassan Al-Khalifa photo-trips to Japan, China, Vietnam and other parts of Asia, as well countries in Africa, wning her very first Europe and of course, the Middle East – to camera at the age of 12, countries like Yemen for instance where the Sheikha Hanan knew her faint-hearted daren’t explore.

“I am inspired by people and places and love affair with photography was one for keeps. At a their cultures. There is so much the world time when technology can teach us, and with the experiences I go wasn’t as advanced as it is today – she would through, I always come away with something,” painstakingly work on every photograph still- she shares. “If one looks close enough, they by-still, frame after every frame and film upon will find beauty in everything.”

She has recently spearheaded a photography each film.

Today, she possesses the same kind exhibition entitled ‘Man and Labour’ – a of meticulous discipline in her work – collective show of works by 20 photographers, thoroughly researching her subjects before any including her photographs and was displayed photography assignment or ‘adventure’ as she at the Ministry of Labour Isa Town premises.

The other participating artists include: Abbas Al would prefer to call them.

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Moallem, Muhammed Al Hajer, Faisal Khalaf, Tawfeeq Al Bana, Mustafa Abdul Hadi, Jalal Al Haiki, Nader Al Bazzaz, Ali M Janahi, Mahdi Al Jallawi, Shafeeq Al Shareqi, Nahi Ali, Herz Al Banki, Tosin, Dr Ahmed Abdullah, Jamal Al Khayat and Masooma Ahmedi.

As head of the labour studies section for the Ministry of Labour since 1977, Sheikha Hanan is currently the ministry’s director of labour relations.

She has a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Southern California, USA, and a Bachelor of Political Science and Economics from Kuwait University.

Sheikha Hanan is a regular participant of major photo exhibitions in Bahrain and abroad since 1995. She represented Bahrain in the Federation of International Art Professionals (FIAP) Congress in Prato, Italy and the Bahrain 2003 Heritage Exhibition held in Paris, France.

If one were to observe her photographs, they will notice that Sheikha has an uncanny ability to make her subjects relax and reveal their candid side through her photography.

She shares her tips on how to achieve this: “I talk to them. I do my utmost to make them comfortable with me and trust me enough to take their photograph. Photography can be very invasive for most people, and for some cultures, they even believe that when you take a photograph of them, you are ‘taking their soul’. So one must be conscious of the nuances of different cultures and their beliefs. It’s important that you respect them.”

For an artist and a photographer of her calibre, I ask Sheikha what her advice is to budding photographers. She believes that, “After God, you must love your country.

Because only then will you learn to love everything that’s around you. And when you’re a photographer, there is always a surprise waiting at every turn.”

“After God, you must love your country.”

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No LIMIts…

Businesswoman. Lawyer. Designer. Shop Owner.

The list is endless. It all sounds pretty awesome, but the fact is you can’t get to where Basma Nass is without serious dedication to hard work along the way.

WORDS BY KARINA LAZARRAGA

“find inspiration from your immediate environment, your thoughts create your reality in the greatest form.”

BASMA’S DECORATING TIPS FOR THE SEASON: 1. Find inspiration from your immediate environment, your thoughts create your reality in the greatest form.

2. Curate accordingly to the sense of conviction within your inner calling, that passion of creative flair in the intention for divine continuation, eternity.

3. This season, think of an autumn vegetable garden salad – for a crisp sense of warm colour hues – magnificently rejuvenating for that beautiful freshness this season brings along.

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W

ere you always interested in music?

HL. Yes but not necessarily music but definitely entertainment! I’ve been told that I had the gift of depicting stories whether via stage presence or written [material]. So it was more about finding exactly what avenue of entertainment I would land in.

My career began shortly after I won a silver medal for the school district of over 20,000 students. After that, I realised I was blessed with the uncanny ability to not only write but I’ve been told that I could do so at such an extremely passionately level which could captivate readers.

How was it like growing up?

HL. Growing up was an adventure. Where I’m from you have to adapt to your circumstances and surroundings at a moment’s notice. I was surrounded by siblings, family and friends so it seemed as if there were new ‘episodes of life’ daily. The common factor growing up was not music surprisingly but sports – everyone I hung out with was a type of athlete. So everyone would go to practice for sports, and if you didn’t go you wouldn’t have friends – cut and dry. Sports had such a heavy influence in my area because it provided an outlet and escape from all the surrounding conflicts and troubles.

Can you cite some highlights of your career?

HL. To name a few: Reverbnation Number One trending artist in the world, Virgin Megastore Bahrain’s topselling hip-hop/ R&B artist of the year 2013, Virgin Top 10 selling CD – all genres 2014; meeting Akon, passing my album to and having a chat with T Pain, interviewing Kelly Rowland, congratulating John Legend and hanging out with his band, performing in Switzerland, being acknowledged by hip hop legends, performing in various parts of Europe, and completing the track ‘International Ace’ which took close to a year to complete.

What does it take to make it in the music industry?

HL. It takes savvy and persistence. There will be a thousand ‘no’s’ before the first ‘yes’.

Believing in your vision and being willing to work at it also goes a long way.

What’s next for you?

HL. Music videos, a three-country-ten-city tour and a bunch of other things that are better to just see instead of talking about.

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TURN IT UP

HObnObbIng WITH sOMe Of MusIC’s bIgWIgs, HIs ClAIM TO suCCess Is dOWn TO puRe TAlenT, HARd WORk, guTsy deTeRMInATIOn And A ‘CAn-dO’ ATTITude. OHlAlA! plunges RIgHT InTO THe CReATIvely InspIRIng WORld Of MusIC WITH THe sIngeR-sOngWRITeR, pROduCeR And ARTIsT THAT Is RICHMOnd sHAW, AkA HOTlIne. I’ve always be a fan of ‘show me instead of tell me’ anyway :) Any words of advice to readers?

HL. No matter your goal, field or vision, believe in yourself and invest in yourself. A comfort zone can be crippling. Go hard and don’t fear failure because it cannot truly exist until you decide to quit.

Is there a formula for success in music... in life?

HL. Yes and it’s pretty simple: humility, being able to adapt, passion, persistence, and of course a sprinkle of talent, which believe it or not, finds you most of the time.

To connect with Hotline, f ind him on Instagram and Twitter: @hotlinetime and on Facebook: Hotline or on YouTube: HotlinetimeTV www.ohlala-magazine.com

Gather your family and loved ones over Iftar or Ghabga in the most beautiful setting at Il Giardino. Delicious Ramadan buffet spread including all your favorite authentic Ramadan dishes and treats.

Weekdays Iftar (Saturday to Wednesday): Adult - BD 6.000 ++ | Child - BD 3.000 ++ Weekends Iftar (Thursday & Friday): Adult - BD 7.000 ++ | Child - BD 3.500 ++ Ghabga: Adult - BD 10.000 ++ | Child - BD 5.000 ++ Suhoor: BD 5.000 ++

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Boutiques STYLE DIARY Name Pauline Ansari ProfessioN Head of Marketing for Al Rashid Group PersoNal style Classic with a touch of trend (sometimes bohemian, sometimes rock, sometimes preppy, etc) favourite quote “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.”

by Coco Chanel favourite desigNer Chanel sigNature sceNt Flora By Gucci - Gorgeous Gardenia

Your most-worn brands…

From France the brand I most wear are Maje, Sandro and Vanessa Bruno. Available in Bahrain Your style essentials…

Have a few good classic basics – Pants, Jeans, Jackets, etc – and play with trends through accessories or small pieces like tops.

Where do you get your style inspiration from?

Walking in the streets of Europe, magazines and online articles.

Who are some of your style icons and why?

Cate Blanchett on a red carpet always look sublime, Olivia Palermo and Alexia Chung in the daytime would be my favourite.

Any must-haves from the spring-summer collections?

I really like the Kaki trend, which suits my hair and complexion well. I like also tuxedo blazers – one of the true classic that follows you all your life and that you can wear with anything and whenever. I’ve always been

LITTLE BLACK BOOK We’re loving Pauline Ansari’s style.The head of marketing at Al Rashid Group, she talks fun, fashion and free-time. styLeD By MeLek, fashion By koton

Where do you go or what do you to de-stress/relax?

When in Europe I would walk around and sit on a terrace with a book, whilst in the Middle East I would go for a massage and a glass of champagne.

What’s the one luxury you can’t live without?

Designer shoes and bags! You can wear anything, if you have a nice bag and nice shoes, you’ll always look good!

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New Skin

For that long-awaited clear skin, meet your new best friend

Beat hyper pigmentation, acne-induced discoloration, uneven skin tone and dullness with Clarisonic’s new radiance Brightening solution – the key to a brighter complexion! the new formula and device sets new boundaries for healthier and radiant skin by slowing down the synthesis of excess melanin and combats future dark spots and exfoliates existing pigmentation.

is it funKy nails timE? Hit the road with some art nail extravaganza because funky colours have never been so in!

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OPI available at Wojooh & Sephora.

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Summer Glow

summer is here and so should your tan! tan. it. up with unE’s Beauty products for a beautiful and natural look - something we all crave for those perfect summertime festivities. the new sun radianCE mineral powder is the perfect finish for that radiantly golden, subtle look. and for the lips? We’ve got it all covered with a bit of unE’s lip balm! add a bit of balm to nourish, smooth and illuminate them for the perfect summer glow.

UNE Beauty available at Debenhams & Boots.

sparKlE for Eid Make an entrance. Sparkle away and dazzle with Swarovski’s Star & Moon collection during this blissful month.

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Hed Kandi

June 4 Meisei Rooftop, Adliya

UK-based super-brand HED KANDI is coming to Bahrain for one night only on Thursday 4th June, with a glamorous pre-summer party on Meisei’s panoramic rooftop. The evening will feature an ice bar and iced drinks, to keep revellers cool as they dance the night away. Official Hed Kandi artists never disappoint, and it’s all about extravagance as their DJs and live musicians energise the start of summer in the Kingdom. Featured musician is UK-based house music DJ and Producer Carl Hanaghan, who during the last decade has travelled far and wide to headline the biggest festivals and nightclubs across the globe. Call17007770

JJ’s 16TH Anniversary 6pm onwards, June 5 JJ’s Irish Restaurant

Galleria 2015

7pm to 1am, June 26 and 27 Gulf Convention Centre, The Gulf Hotel

The Galleria Exhibition, under the patronage of H.E. Sheikha Hind bint Salman Al Khalifa, is opening its doors for the fifth consecutive year at the Gulf Hotel. The exclusive woman-only event of the year will take place on the June 26 and 27. Galleria will provide access to the latest trends in fashion, beauty and health, encouraging Bahraini youth and young Arab women to display their products and talents. This annual event is a proud pioneer of successful CSR events in the Kingdom.

Galleria 2015 is an event not to be missed, promoting local talent and best of all gives attendees a special look into the hottest trends, tips and products.

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JJ’s celebrates its 16th birthday with the Irish legend; Paddyman performing live! JJ’s resident DJ Tripz warms up the After Brunch Party crowd from 6pm onwards and Paddyman with his infectious live energy takes centre stage from 8pm onward to keep you well entertained, singing and dancing till late. Eat as much as you want and drink till you drop, as its JJ’s birthday. Be sure to be a part of the legendary birthday celebrations and with a little JJ’s twist on an old Irish proverb, ‘May the roof above never fall in, and all us gathered beneath never fall out.’ Tickets are priced at BD5 at the door from 6pm onwards. Call17742323 www.ohlala-magazine.com

APPAREL GROUP celebrates Womanhood Apparel Group hosted a chic fashion and beauty event to celebrate womanhood at the Armani Hotel in Dubai with most of the female centric brands participating in it.

MASSIMO DUTTI must-have collection Massimo Dutti launched its exclusive Must Have

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KENZO SPRING-SUMMER Preview at Moda Mall Fashion brand, Kenzo hosted an exclusive preview of its Spring-Summer collection at the Kenzo store in Moda Mall. The collection had chic and trendy summer apparels.

LACOSTE LAUNCH PARTY at Intercon Lacoste hosted a party at Elements Pool Lounge, Intercontinental Regency in Bahrain celebratin the brand’s motto ‘Life is a beautiful sport’, with the

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DIPLOMATIC PROTOCOL INC. launches luxury brands Diplomatic Protocol Inc. launched three luxury brands Afrodita anti-aging Gold line cosmetics, Lucy premium handmade chocolate and Costella natural mineral water. The event was held at Mimosa boutique in A’ali mall.

PACHACHIC RE-OPENS in Seef Mall Pachachic held an exclusive open day to celebrate furniture and accessories label ‘Pachachic’ at Seef Mall. The store is a family owned business by the AlPachachi family.

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OISHI SUSHI opening Oishi Sushi hosted a soft opening for special guests at their restaurant in Juffair. Oishi Sushi is a Japanese Restaurant serving delicious fare.

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CAFB GALA DINNER Bahraini-French Business Club hosted a Gala Dinner in the Ambassador Ballroom at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel. During this special Gala Dinner with Exclusive Live Entertainment, the Club recognised and honoured all those who have actively contributed and supported the development and welfare of the club throughout the years. H.E. Malika Berak, French Ambassador toTanzania and Former French Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain attended the event.

SUNNY NIGHTS At Le Maridian Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre hosted a fun party – Sunny Nights at the Poolside are of the hotel. Guests enjoyed groovy music and tantalising foodie option and cocktails served. www.ohlala-magazine.com

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DHL MEMORIAL TROPHY Rugby Match The DHL Memorial Trophy Rugby Match was held between the DHL Barbarians and Bahrain Select at the Bahrain Rugby Club. The event witnessed a large amount of spectators and great support from the sponsors of the match. The money raised at the event was donated for charity purposes.

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happy Birthday Ms Gemini Discover what Giovanni sees in your stars…

GEMInI’S AT A GLAnCE those under the sign of Gemini are often seen as intelligent and outgoing people, with a particular ability to demonstrate a multitasking attitude that sets them aside from others in the Zodiac.

Rational and committed, they are not easily disrupted and often have a bright and sunny nature that makes them a very appealing and enchanting partner. the downside to this is that although they have a variety of interests, they tend to burn energy quickly and as a consequence it means their attention span is quite short. Geminis need to have their interest continually sparked as they surrender to boredom easily. they seek out variety in order to remain happy and this means an active social life.Freedom is an important requirement for everyone born under the sign of the twins, which can make them difficult long partners.

Intellectual, versatile and communicative, on the negative side they can be inconsistent, malicious and superficial.

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There’s going to be a lot going on in your world this month and you’ll find yourself celebrating more than just your birthday. Doors you initially found to be closed will suddenly start opening and opportunities will literally be throwing themselves at you over the coming weeks. On the work front, you could hit an initial snag when someone tries to take the credit for a project you initiated, so you need to be quick to shoot down the suggestion, especially for the benefit of your superiors. Otherwise, June is going to be pretty plain sailing and you’ll find yourself set up rather nicely for the remainder of 2013.

CANCER

Emotions run high when a family member’s accusations leave you having to defend yourself, even though you have not really done anything wrong. It seems that false information about your actions has leaked through to people who are not really keen on seeing you happy. Once you manage to clear your name of these accusations you should consider dealing with those who have spread the rumours in the first place. You might find a conversation is all it takes to sort this out.

LEO

Lions roar, and when they do, others tend to listen. This month you are going to find yourself having to really stand your ground if you are to get an initiative across. It’s always best to keep your cool where you can but because of your fiery temperament you can sometimes find that quite hard to do. On the romance front, a reunion with a loved one who has been absent for a while is going to lift your spirits, Get ready to be surprised to what happens next in the relationship.

VIRGO

Your career is moving along at quite a pace right now and there are a few important decisions that you need to address despite having little time to do so. Family matters are concerning you and there is every indication that you might need to take a loved one aside and correct their opinion over something you have done. Also, it would seem you have a rival when it comes to the affections of a new man or woman in your life, a good impression would help.

LIBRA

A recent career move that you might have been a little nervous about has turned out to be one of the best things you have done and you are really enjoying yourself at the moment in your work. However, you might need to watch your back as there are those who will be a little jealous of your enthusiasm and desire.

You certainly don’t want to make any enemies but at the same time make sure you stand your ground and ensure that your colleagues know you are not the type of person to be undermined.

SCORPIO

Sad to say that a few of you might be feeling a little disappointed with the way a new relationship has turned out of late. The initial “honeymoon” period is slowly starting to wear off and a few of the things you used to be able to ignore are starting to grate a little on you.

Before things go any further you might need to take some time out to analyse the situation and decide whether there is really any future in this affair.

SAGITTARIUS

In the grand scheme of things, June might pass by as being a fairly insignificant month for you but there will be one or two subtle events that may not have any impact immediately but will carry significance later on in the year. The biggest concern could be around a child that you are feeling particularly protective over. The problem is unless you talk to him or her, you’re not really going to do anything else but worry yourself with speculation.

CAPRICORN

You are feeling quite argumentative this month and that could be because there are several areas in your life right now that you are not very happy with, which in turn is leading you to take it out on those closest to you. Be restrained, if you can, or it won’t end well. The answer might come to you in the form of a romantic meeting when a new love interest comes onto the scene and suddenly everything changes. Of course, there could be some compromises you need to meet.

AQUARIUS

Circumstances beyond your control are going to force you to address the way you have been behaving towards a loved one recently. Getting your own way has become a little bit of an art form for you but when your partner suddenly rebels midway through the month, you are quickly going to have to change your approach. Taking people for granted is never a wise thing to do and if they realise what you are up to then don’t be surprised if they decide to take matters into their own hands. Unless you want to have to face a major confrontation then revise your actions.

PISCES

A planned journey this month could be hurt by financial difficulties and this will cause you further rows as you fail to accept the limitations of your financial situation. Sometimes, we have to accept that there are certain things that we are simply unable to do, and pushing into difficulties just to prove a point won’t help at all. All you will achieve is to cause yourself greater stress and this in turn will have a negative impact on the people closest to you.

ARIES

There is no doubting that the previous few months were difficult ones for you in many respects and you were forced to deal with a great number of complicated issues and unforeseen hurdles.

Thankfully, the remainder of 2013 promises to be a lot better and the first improvements should be on the financial front when a windfall lands in your lap sometime towards the end of June.

Overall it looks to be pretty much plain sailing from now on.

TAURUS

This is likely to be a good month for you in any aspect concerning work and finances especially if you are considering changing career, or learning a new trade.

Relationship wise you will find that the strains of the last few months will also finally be put behind you, meaning that you can move forward with a partner and enjoy the summer without any pressures. The one area you need to keep an eye on is your health. Be on your guard about the pounds piling up, and if you notice it happening then get down to the gym.

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