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Celebrate traditions in the lap of luxury

Celebrate traditions in the lap of luxury

Gulf Weekly13-03-2025
Immerse yourself in a celebration of luxury and tradition with the InterContinental Bahrain's amazing Ramadan festivities.
Join the hotel for an unforgettable iftar or ghabga experience, and with every booking, you'll enter for a chance to win an incredible getaway.
The first prize consists of two economy tickets to Oman and a two-night stay at Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar, an IHG Hotel, with breakfast included.
The second prize includes two economy tickets to Riyadh and a two-nights stay at the InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh, an IHG Hotel, inclusive of breakfast.
Call 36967701 to reserve your table and enter the Ramadan raffle.
Break your fast with the hotel's luxurious buffet, live cooking stations, authentic delicacies and a variety of international flavours, everyday, from sunset to 8.30pm. It costs BD24net per person, with children aged six to 12 dining for BD10. Those below the age of six eat for free.
Delight in a lavish ghabga buffet, featuring culinary masterpieces and global delicacies, everyday from 9.30pm to 1am.
It costs BD20net per person. Children aged six to 12 dine for BD10net and children below six years eat for free.
Celebrate the spirit of togetherness at the Regency Tent's Ladies' Night, where a memorable evening and good food await you.
Ladies can enjoy iftar and ghabga every Monday, sunset to 8.30pm, and 9.30pm to 1am, at an exclusive 50 per cent discount.
The Regency Tent will also stage a Gergaoun celebration for children with traditional dishes, sweets and lively music on the 14th night of Ramadan.
A 'best dressed' contest for the young ones will be held, with the opportunity to win exciting prizes.
Those aged six to 12 pay BD10, while under six dine for free.
Meanwhile, the hotel's Al Rifaa ballroom has been beautifully transformed to offer an exclusive Ramadan setting for a variety of occasions. Prices start at BD14.
Elevate your iftar or ghabga event with delicious catering that brings traditional flavours directly to your house. Group bookings are available for 30 guests or more; prices vary based on requirements.
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