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Gulf Weekly
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Extensive buffet and live stations at Four Seasons
Get together with your family and loved ones to celebrate Ramadan at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. Visit the hotel's Ramadan tent for iftar and ghabga, which will feature a vibrant spread of Arabic and international cuisines, an extensive buffet and live stations including delectable Bahraini classics such as lamb ouzi and machboos. The dessert selection includes Arabic sweets such as cheese kunafeh, Bahraini halwa and um Ali. Live musical performances will also be held, with an oud player serenading guests on the outdoor terrace during ghabga. Iftar, held from sunset to 8pm, costs BD37 per person, inclusive of water, juices, Arabic coffee and tea. Children aged six to 12 dine for BD20, while those under six can enjoy for free. Ghabga, from 9pm to 2am, is priced at BD40 per person - both in the ballroom section during the week, and in the tent from Saturday to Wednesday. On Thursdays and Fridays, it costs BD44 per person in the tent section, inclusive of juices. It's priced at BD20 for children aged six to 12, and is free for those under six. A Premium Experience is also offered at the tent from 9pm to 2am. It features exclusive service and a full table of the finest mezze and mains, complemented by the option to select additional dishes from the extensive buffet. The cost is BD55 per person for a minimum of four people and BD220 for three people or less. Youngsters can enjoy their own buffet during the Holy Month, with activities such as painting, classes, scavenger hunts and arts and crafts at the Al Manama Ballroom's Gergaoun celebration. The Gergaoun parade, complete with a traditional band, distribution of sweets, games, henna, a bouncy castle, and face painting, will be the highlight of the Ramadan Tent on that special day. It will take place on the 14th night of Ramadan, from 6pm to 8.30pm and is available for guests with an iftar reservation. At the hotel's award-winning spa, an exclusive Ramadan Escape package awaits those seeking rejuvenation, with 30 per cent savings on traditional spa and facial treatments, as well as hammam experiences. Guests are also invited to experience an exceptional stay in the hotel's luxury rooms and suites throughout Ramadan with exclusive offers, including 15pc savings on stays of two nights or more and 25pc savings on five nights or more. For more information, contact 17115070.
Gulf Weekly
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Breaking fast across borders
Although breaking your fast at the end of the day and sharing Ramadan meals with family and loved ones is deeply rooted in tradition and faith, Bahrain has managed to blend in its unique history as a meeting place of cultures to offer a culinary tour around the world at every iftar and ghabga feast. Amongst these 'adventures on a plate', the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay manages to stand out with a stellar offering of live stations, appetisers, mains and of course, desserts. This year, during the media iftar, the GDN Media team stopped by the five star property to sample ts all-time favourites and get a preview of their new additions to the sumptuous spread and were welcomed by the hotel's general manager Jason Rodgers, As we walked towards the Al Manama Ballroom and the Ramadan tent, through an entrance dotted with Bahraini and Arab spice-inspired decor, we appreciated the attention to detail from the Four Seasons team to making every dining experience an unforgettable one. The hotel's PR and marketing communications director Tugce Goksel noted that on the culinary front, this year, the hotel has more than 20 live stations offering everything from soft-serve ice cream to fresh bibimbap. For appetisers, I loaded up on shrimp fatteh from the dedicated Byblos station, as well as sushi prepared by chefs from the property's popular Re Asian Cuisine fusion restaurant. My sampling strategy this time was focused on the new additions, my favourite of which was the bibimbap. With a name that translates to mixing (bibim) and cooked rice (bap), this Korean dish's highlight is the array of pickled vegetables that are served atop a bed of rice. Topped with a sunny-side-up egg that doubles as a sauce for the dish, every bite is scrumptious and varied depending on your choice of pickles, ranging from kimchi to mushrooms. While it may sound surreal to enjoy Korean food at a Ramadan experience in an Arab country, it is, in many ways, an epitome of what the GCC has become known for - bringing everyone to the dining table. In this spirit, I continued my eating tour across the continents with Indian chaat, Japanese takoyaki, Arabic shish tawook, French crepes, Bahraini ouzi, pizza and more. To top it off, we were spoiled for choice amidst desserts, and I settled on a delectable souffle with soft serve ice cream, although it was difficult to turn away from the cheese kunafa, Bahraini halwa and Um Ali. Executive pastry chef Imad Boukli also managed to tempt us with his personal favourite - the pomegranate frozen yoghurt. Meanwhile, a karak chai station as well as dates and dry fruits station satisfied those in our dining party with an eye on their sugar levels. We will definitely be back to enjoy the ghabga experience, which features live musical performances. Iftar, held from sunset to 8pm, costs BD37 per person, inclusive of beverages, while ghabga, from 9pm to 2am, ranges between BD40 and BD44 per person depending on the day and choice of dining location between Al Manama Ballroom and Ramadan Tent. Both iftar and ghabga are priced at BD20 for children aged six to 12, and those under six can enjoy with the hotel's compliments. A Premium Experience is also offered at the tent during ghabga, featuring exclusive butler service and a full table of the finest mezze and mains. The cost is BD55 per person for a minimum of four people and BD220 for three people or less. Youngsters can also activities such as painting, classes, scavenger hunts and arts and crafts in the children's area. On Gergaoun, the 14th night of Ramadan, a traditional band, distribution of sweets, games, henna, a bouncy castle, and face painting will be the highlight of the tent from 6pm to 8.30pm, available for guests with an iftar reservation.
Gulf Weekly
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Arabic delights at Four Seasons
Get together with your family and loved ones to celebrate Ramadan at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. Visit the hotel's Ramadan tent for iftar and ghabga, which will feature a vibrant spread of Arabic and international cuisines, an extensive buffet and live stations including delectable Bahraini classics such as lamb ouzi and machboos. The dessert selection includes Arabic sweets such as cheese kunafeh, Bahraini halwa and um Ali. Live musical performances will also be held in the tent, with an oud player serenading guests on the outdoor terrace during ghabga. Iftar, held from sunset to 8pm, costs BD37 per person, inclusive of water, juices, Arabic coffee and tea. Children aged six to 12 dine for BD20, while those under six can enjoy for free. Ghabga, from 9pm to 2am, is priced at BD40 per person - both in the ballroom section during the week, and in the tent from Saturday to Wednesday. On Thursdays and Fridays, it costs BD44 per person in the tent section, inclusive of juices. It's priced at BD20 for children aged six to 12, and is free for those under six. A Premium Experience is also offered at the tent from 9pm to 2am. It features exclusive service and a full table of the finest mezze and mains, complemented by the option to select additional dishes from the extensive buffet. The cost is BD55 per person for a minimum of four people and BD220 for three people or less. Youngsters can enjoy their own buffet during the Holy Month, with activities such as painting, classes, scavenger hunts and arts and crafts at the Al Manama Ballroom's Gergaoun celebration. The Gergaoun parade, complete with a traditional band, distribution of sweets, games, henna, a bouncy castle, and face painting, will be the highlight of the Ramadan Tent on that special day. It will take place on the 14th night of Ramadan, from 6pm to 8.30pm and is available for guests with an iftar reservation.
