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Global flavours, good cheer

Global flavours, good cheer

Gulf Weekly06-03-2025
STEP into the enchanting ambience of the Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain's Masaya Pavilion this Ramadan.
It features freshly prepared iftar and ghabga delicacies and a great selection of international live stations, including pistachio kunafeh crepe station, pistachio chocolate fountain and traditional Gulf ouzi.
A mix of global flavours, from local classics to international favourites, also promises to delight your senses.
Iftar is available from sunset to 8pm at BD40 and ghabga from 9pm to 2am at BD45. Children aged six to 12 enjoy a 50 per cent discount while those under five dine for free.
A special rate is available for groups of 30 and above.
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