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A Memorable Ramadan Experience

by BTM

Mon, 29 April 2019

This luxury hotel in the heart of the Kingdom’s capital invites guests to celebrate the Holy Month with an unrivalled range of dining experiences and seasonal getaway offers.

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay has unveiled details of its delectable dining experiences and seasonal getaway packages designed to help guests make the most of Ramadan. The hotel’s attractive offerings capture the essence of this special time of year, and embody the notion of spending precious time together with family and friends while thoughtfully observing the Holy Month.

Enjoy an unforgettable Iftar or Ghabga gathering
The Four Seasons Ramadan Tent at Al Bahrain Ballroom has been redesigned and features a fresh colour theme, with Arabian hanging lamps and a carpet and wooden parquet floor setting the scene for a delightful celebration. The luxurious tent offers optimised seating arrangements for both private and corporate groups, and features a new semi-private dining canopy to further enhance the experience for guests. Entertainment will be provided by a four-piece Arabic band with an opera singer from Cairo. The inviting surroundings and traditional ambience create the perfect setting to gather for a delicious Iftar or Ghabga feast crafted by Executive Chef Hyung Gyu Kim and Executive Pastry Chef Imad Boukli.

Guests can explore a selection of hot and cold mezze items, together with soups, salads and seafood. The buffet setup will showcase traditional Bahraini fare as well as Lebanese, Moroccan, Indian, Turkish, Italian and global cuisine. Meanwhile, dedicated live cooking stations will be serving up a range of local favourites such as shawarma, falafel, saj, koshari, foul medames, and freshly-carved meat, in addition to Moroccan tagine, bao, sushi, and homemade pasta. To end the meal on a sweet note, an assortment of family favourites can be found at the dessert buffet, including teppanyaki ice cream, cheese kunafa, Bahraini halwa, Um Ali, chocolate shawarma, ice cream and a free-flowing chocolate fountain. 

Younger guests will be kept entertained by a range of fun activities at the special kids’ tent. Conveniently located in Al Bahrain Ballroom, it will be open daily from sunset until 10pm. 

The details:
Iftar: sunset to 8pm at BD32 net per person 
(includes buffet, house water, Ramadan juices, Arabic coffee and Moroccan tea)
Children below six years free, kids aged six to 12 years pay BD16 net
Groups (30 persons or more): BD26 net per person.
Ghabga: 9pm-2am at BD34.5 net per person
(includes buffet and Ramadan juices only)
Children below six years free, six to 12-year-olds BD17 net
Groups (30 persons or more): BD28 net per person, BD31 net per person at weekends.
For reservations, call 17 115-500.

Celebrate the spirit of Ramadan with a children’s Gergaoun event
The hotel invites young guests to embrace the spirit of the Holy Month by joining a traditional Gergaoun celebration on the 15th day of Ramadan. Kids can enjoy an array of festive activities, including spreading candies, singing traditional songs and taking part in a special kid’s talent show to receive the Best Gergaoun Talent Award. Chocolates and balloons will also be provided for all attendees. 

Children’s Gergaoun event will take place during Iftar on the 15th day of Ramadan until 8.30pm.

Savour the finest Asian dishes at re/Asian Cuisine by Wolfgang Puck
For non-fasting guests, the hotel’s innovative Asian restaurant will offer à la carte service from 7am to 3pm. A delicious range of breakfast and lunch items will be available, including crab cake benedict, fried chicken, Philadelphia cheesesteak and red velvet waffles. In the evenings, the restaurant will provide a relaxing alternative to the traditional Ramadan buffets, with an à la carte dinner menu featuring dishes such as Thai rice salad, Malaysian lamb shank, and a light and refreshing halo halo dessert. Dinner will be served from sunset to 11pm on weekdays, and sunset to midnight on Thursdays and Fridays.

For reservations, call 17 115-046.

Additional dining options
The hotel’s Bay View Lounge will be serving an assortment of refreshing beverages, freshly brewed coffee and aromatic teas from sunset to 1am on weekdays and 2am on weekends throughout Ramadan, and offers guests an ideal location to relax and enjoy stunning views of the Manama skyline.

Meanwhile, CUT by Wolfgang Puck, CUT Lounge, Blue Moon Lounge, Vento and Bahrain Bay Kitchen will be closed for the duration of the Holy Month, and will re-open on the first day of Eid Al-Fitr. 

Eid Al-Fitr Brunch at Bahrain Bay Kitchen  
Guests can celebrate a gracious end to the Holy Month in the inviting ambience of the Hotel’s Bahrain Bay Kitchen with a sumptuous brunch during the first three days of Eid Al-Fitr. Diners can choose from an extensive range of buffet offerings, including hot and cold mezze items, lamb ouzi, mixed grills, chicken and beef shawarma and Moroccan tea. 

Brunch at Bahrain Bay Kitchen: 1pm-4pm at BD30 net per person, including soft drinks, and BD43 net per person, with an extended drinks package.

Children below six years go free, those aged six to 12 years pay BD15 net.

For reservations, call 17 115-500. 

Enjoy a relaxing beach getaway this Eid
Guests can enjoy a 20 per cent discount on the hotel’s standard room rate with the Bahrain Getaway package for stays of two or more nights. The offer provides an ideal opportunity for travellers to extend their visit to Bahrain and explore the city’s many attractions, or simply relax and unwind on the property’s new beach. 

For reservations, call 17 115-000 or visit www.fourseasons.com/bahrain 
For all the latest updates, you can follow the hotel on Instagram and Twitter @fsbahrain, and Facebook @FourSeasonsHotelBahrainBay

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