Looking for that quick break from the heat and the stress of the work week? Well, you can unwind without travelling out of Bahrain, or even town — at Coral Beach Club or the Novotel.

Novotel Al Dana Resort
Fitness and Fun
With a world-class beach, spa and fitness centre, Novotel Al Dana Resort is the ideal place to relax, keep fit and enjoy the summer.

Under the global banner of ‘In Balance’ the Novotel offers three essential ingredients to promote good health — Fitness, Wellness and Spa. Located just five minutes from Bahrain International Airport, the resort offers a private beach, water sports, a swimming pool, a fitness centre and a spa. Sun worshippers can catch some rays at the resort’s pristine private beach while the more adventurous can enjoy a kayak or paddle boat ride in the sea.

The resort’s large swimming pool is the perfect place to cool down as the temperatures begin to soar. Whether you want to lose weight, improve your fitness or simply feel refreshed and relaxed, the Novotel offers complete wellness services to suit your needs.

The modern and well-equipped gym boasts all the latest cardiovascular gear as well as “Natural Strength” exercise enhancement equipment and free weights. The gym is open daily from 7am-10pm and guests can work out or take part in a number of classes including aerobics, spinning or circuit training. The resort offers yearly membership and members and hotel guests can enjoy facilities such as Thai, reflexology or aromatherapy massage treatments, a steam room, Jacuzzi, the fitness centre and sauna.

A year-round, all family resort, the Novotel is a tranquil retreat set in the turquoise waters of the gulf — relaxation and rejuvenation perfection. Call 17 298-008.

Fun in the Sun
Whether it’s frolicking on the beach, relaxing by the pool or tucking into some delicious food, Coral Beach Club has a range of amenities and services to keep you occupied during the summer months.

At Coral Beach Club, fun comes in many forms. Once just a beach club, the venue now offers everything from fine dining to large scale party nights, such as the spectacular affairs held during the F1 weekend. Situated off the Al Fateh Corniche and within a few minutes drive from downtown Manama, the venue is ideally located away from all the hustle and bustle of the city.

Once inside, guests can relax on the beach on plush chaise lounges and soak up the Arabian sun, take the odd dip in the sea to cool off or enjoy the many thrilling water sports activities on offer.

Having recently enjoyed a facelift, the venue now boasts a new entrance, a new kitchen, a plush new lounge and a number of other small renovations are also in the pipeline. “We have gone to considerable lengths to improve the overall look of the venue while making sure there is minimal disruption to our guests,” says Karim Miknas, general manager of Seven Leisure, who manage the club.

“We are taking it in stages but the worst part of the renovations is definitely over and things are beginning to take shape. Every time guests visit the resort all they will see is improvement after improvement.”