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Gulf Weekly
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Festive delights
InterContinental Bahrain invites guests to experience a curated collection of exceptional dining offerings all month long. Celebrate Eid Al Adha in style at Selections' special Eid Brunch on June 7. Gather family and friends for a festive culinary affair held at the Regency Tent from 1pm to 4.30pm. The buffet features an array of flavourful dishes in a cultural setting, enhanced by live Arabic music from Zeina Fares, a fun mascot appearance, and a dedicated Kids' Corner filled with games and activities. Priced at BD20net for adults with soft beverages, BD26 with select beverages, and BD10 for children under 12. Experience The Hook seafood night at the Regency Tent, from 6.30pm to 10.30pm. Guests can indulge in fresh ocean fare with interactive live stations, signature dishes and refreshing drinks. Priced at BD24net for soft beverages and BD32net with bottomless selected drinks. A refined Friday brunch at Legendz SteakHouse offers buffet stations, à la carte mains, and live entertainment for a relaxed yet upscale dining experience. Live vocals by Alona and DJ sets complete the ambience. Available every Friday from 12pm to 4pm. Priced at BD28net with soft beverages or BD38net with unlimited selected beverages. Children under six dine free; ages six to 12 enjoy 50 per cent off. Float into your morning at Elements with Your Floating Happiness, a picturesque breakfast for two served poolside in the heart of Manama. Perfect for a serene escape or special celebration, this luxurious start to the day is available daily from 9am to 12pm. Priced at BD19net for two guests. For more information, contact 36967701.
Gulf Weekly
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Perfection on a plate
InterContinental Bahrain is offering a selection of delicious dining options throughout this month. A refined Friday brunch affair at Legendz SteakHouse brings together elevated buffet stations, à la carte mains and vibrant live entertainment for a relaxed yet sophisticated dining experience. Guests can indulge in curated starters, gourmet sausages, truffle burrata, fresh seafood and more from live stations. Mains are plated to perfection with luxe ingredients such as truffle, caviar and foie gras. The dessert selection dazzles with elegant pastries, tarts, and molecular elements, with signature concoctions. Alona's smooth live vocals and upbeat DJ sets set the tone for a lively afternoon. Available every Friday from 12pm to 4pm. Priced at BD28net including soft beverages or BD38net with unlimited selected spirits. Children under six dine for free and those aged six to 12 enjoy 50 per cent off. Steak lovers can double their delight every Monday at Legendz SteakHouse with the 'Two for One Steak' offer. Buy one steak and receive another of equal or lesser value absolutely free. This sizzling promotion runs from 6pm to 11pm, perfect for a flavoursome start to the week. l Seafood Night makes waves at Selections every Thursday evening with 'The Hook' at the Regency Tent. From 6.30pm to 10.30pm, dive into interactive live stations and signature dishes, including the catch of the day grilled fresh and served with infused butter sauces. Sip on ocean-inspired muddled drinks for the ultimate under-the-sea escape. Packages are priced at BD24net with soft beverages and BD32net with endless house drinks. l Elevate the day at Elements with 'Your Floating Happiness' – a luxurious breakfast for two served poolside in the heart of Manama. Available daily from 9am to noon, this serene experience is ideal for a romantic celebration or indulgent start to the day. Priced at BD19net for two guests. For more information, contact 36967701.
Gulf Weekly
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Incredible menu with salads, seafood, burrata and more!
InterContinental Bahrain invites guests to experience a curated collection of exceptional culinary events and indulgent dining offerings all month long. From a lavish brunch to steak and lobster perfection, here's what's on the menu: A refined yet casual Friday brunch combining lavish buffet stations, à la carte mains, and live entertainment. Guests are welcomed with curated stations of seafood, salads, burrata with truffle, and gourmet sausages. Mains are served à la carte with premium ingredients like caviar, truffle, and foie gras for an elevated experience. The dessert buffet includes elegant pastries and modern treats with a molecular twist. Signature drinks add to the glamour. Enjoy smooth live vocals by Alona and vibrant DJ sets throughout the afternoon. Children under six dine for free, while those aged six to 12 enjoy a 50 per cent discount. It's priced at BD28net inclusive of soft beverages, and BD38 including unlimited selected beverages. Meanwhile, an ultimate surf-and-turf dining experience featuring a gourmet three-course menu is available daily 6pm to 11pm. Begin with a refined starter, followed by a 300gm lobster tail paired with a 200gm grilled tenderloin, and end with your choice of dessert. A must-try for lovers of rich, classic flavours presented with elegance. Priced from BD28. Dive into a dynamic seafood experience with The Hook, and enjoy interactive live stations and signature dishes every Thursday from 6.30pm to 10.30pm at the Regency Tent. Highlights include the Catch of the Day grilled live and served with infused butter sauces, ceviche, and refreshing ocean-inspired muddled drinks. Soft beverage packages are priced at BD24 and endless house beverages cost BD32. Start your day in luxurious style with a floating breakfast for two, served poolside in the heart of Manama daily from 9am until noon. Whether celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this serene and picturesque experience is perfect for a morning escape. Priced at BD19net for two guests. For more information, contact 36967701.
Gulf Weekly
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
All play & no work!
In a time when most children are glued to their screens, it is refreshing to revisit yesteryear games that kept young minds busy for hours. The play not only had entertainment value but also offered scope to think creatively, thus providing endless opportunities to stretch the imagination. GulfWeekly explores some of the games, talking to Bahrain-based artists whose striking creations are immortalising these golden memories. Teela ('marbles') Growing up, these small spheres were a prized possession for many, and safeguarding them was serious business. While many variations of the game exist, a popular style entailed striking a set of marbles in a circle drawn on the ground with a bigger marble. Those with the most displaced marbles won – bagged the loot! 'I remember playing teela and was very good at it,' Saudi graphic designer and resident artist at The Art Station Karim Al Janobi, who has been living in Bahrain for the last 15 years, told GulfWeekly. The 46-year-old Adliya resident's sculptures depicting 'lost' childhood games are currently being exhibited at the venue in Muharraq. The interactive Nostalgia Project employs digital design and 3D printing, where each exhibit has an NFC tag, which, when scanned, displays contextual information and plays authentic audio recordings of children playing at that moment. Dawama ('spinning top') The humble spinning tops provided scope to improve motor skills, hand strength and concentration. Children would wrap a string around the nib-like bottom and then spin it with a force, keeping the top in momentum. 'Dawama is my favourite as it holds so much energy even in stillness. I sculpted it mid-spin, with the fabric of a traditional outfit caught in motion to give it life and momentum,' Karim said. Bahraini artist Mahdi Albannai also has fond memories of the game, which he has brought alive in his bronze sculpture series, which was on display at InterContinental Bahrain during Ramadan. 'Ï had professional friends who were good at the game, we even had our own rules in which the loser would have his spinner broken by the winner, and he would break it with his own spinner,' the 62-year-old noted, adding that the sculptures represent his years growing up in Ras Rumman. Fallatiya ('slingshot') The mechanism of this game was simple, with a rubber band tied to a twig, stretched far back to launch a stone that was aimed at one's target. 'My friends would aim at birds, but I personally did not like to do that because it was too violent and would ask them, 'how about we shoot at geckos instead',' Mahdi revealed. Both artists believe that screen time has encroached upon childhood and, through their sculptures, hope to revive play as a form of entertainment among young minds. 'I was inspired to bring alive my own memories as well as introduce it to the younger generations that did not grow up with these games that we played,' Mahdi said. For his part, Karim realised how many traditional childhood games have quietly disappeared. 'I wanted to not just document them, but bring them back to life in a form that could be touched, heard, and experienced.' Dharoj ('roller') Hoop rolling or trundling encompasses rolling a large hoop along the ground using an object wielded by the player. 'I have fond memories of playing Dharoi (Dharoj in a different dialect) using an old bicycle wheel. We used to make toys out of whatever we could find, fabric scraps, buttons, sticks. There was so much creativity and joy in that simplicity,' Karim reminisced. To give his pieces a realistic look, the self-taught artist spent time with a local tailor where he learned how fabrics behave and he recreated the patterns digitally. Karim widened his research by speaking to his parents and other community elders to shortlist the games for his sculptures. 'Nowadays the kids are mostly glued to their phones, and would be making friends with people from all over the world, while all we had was our neighbours to play with and we relied more on items around us that we were able to turn into games,' Mahdi said. To learn about more traditional games and their sculptures, follow @karimaljanobi and @mahdialbannai on Instagram.
Gulf Weekly
08-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Weekly
Buffet that's a class apart
Enjoy a list of delicious offerings at the InterContinental Bahrain this week. Book the Legendz SteakHouse Brunch Affair, which offers an elevated buffet, featuring fantastic starters and food stations such as special cut meats, seafood and a French cheese station. The dining affair will also feature an array of elegant pastries and tarts. The day will be made even more special with live entertainment. A la carte mains are available as well. It costs BD28net inclusive of soft beverages, and BD38 including unlimited selected beverages, tomorrow, from noon to 4pm. Children under six dine for free, while those aged six to 12 enjoy a 50 per cent discount. Meanwhile, every Monday, from 6pm to 11pm, guests can enjoy a special promotion, where they can buy one steak and enjoy a steak of equal or lesser value for free. Meawhile, start your weekend off right with a floating breakfast while overlooking the heart of Manama. It costs BD19net for two people everyday, from 9am to noon. Elevate your lunch at Medzo, where curated business packages will make for a special day. The offer starts from BD4.900 and is available from Sunday to Thursday, noon to 5pm. For more information, contact 36967701.
