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THIS RAMADAN CELEBRATE A NATION'S CULTURE - | InterContinental Bahrain
THIS RAMADAN
CELEBRATE A NATION'S
     CULTURE
THIS RAMADAN CELEBRATE A NATION'S CULTURE - | InterContinental Bahrain
THIS RAMADAN CELEBRATE
          A NATION’S CULTURE
          Culture is like the pearl within a world we call our oyster. It’s
          the foundation upon which a deep-rooted sense of belonging
          takes shape.
          It’s this culture that has also shaped us.

RAMADAN   We at the InterContinental Regency Bahrain have been a part
          of this culture for over 40 years and have basked in its glory.
 KAREEM   This Ramadan, we are set to celebrate a nation’s culture.
          With a sense of pride, fine food and unparalleled service.
          You are welcome to relish it.
THIS RAMADAN CELEBRATE A NATION'S CULTURE - | InterContinental Bahrain
IFTAR UNDER
                                                                                      THE MOON

Most of the old Bahraini houses are fronted by   Visit :
beautiful wooden doors, some of them with        Shaikh Ebrahim Centre for Culture
exquisite carvings and metal work.               Al Jasra Handicrafts Centre
THIS RAMADAN CELEBRATE A NATION'S CULTURE - | InterContinental Bahrain
IFTAR UNDER THE MOON
                                                               When it comes to mouth-watering dishes, we’ve got you covered!
                                                                Break your fast with us and experience a culinary adventure.
                                                               A Lavish buffet on your table with live BBQ station alongside
                                                                       traditional delicacies and international cuisine

                                                                                Daily : Sunset - 8.30 pm
                                                                            Price: BD 18.000 net per person
                                                                  Entertainment: Harpist playing soothing Arabic melody

                                                                               CELEBRATE MOTHERS
                                                                                  AT OUR IFTAR
                                                                              Every Monday, come with your
                                                                            family and the mother's Iftar is on us
                                                                                         * T&C apply

In Islam, prayer beads are used to
keep count of the prayer and plays a
significant part in the glorification of
God following prayers. They are also
used culturally to reduce stress or as   Visit :
an indication of status in society.      Souq Bab Al Bahrain
THIS RAMADAN CELEBRATE A NATION'S CULTURE - | InterContinental Bahrain
IFTAR UNDER THE MOON
                                                MENU
                                            TRADITIONAL RAMADAN JUICE
                                               Jaleb | Tamer Hindi | Lemon Mint
                                         Karmar al Deen | Karkada | Rose | Lassi | Laban
                                                   Dates, Dried Fruits and Nuts

                                             COLD MEZZEH AND APPETIZER
                                                           Cold Mezzeh
                                                Hummus | Mutabal | Baba Ghanoush
                                                  Tabouleh | Fattoush | Vine Leaves
                                      Lubia bil Zaith | Okra with Tomato Sauce | Assorted Bread

                                                        International Salad
                                                         Mixed Seafood Salad
                                           Greek Salad, Crunchy Vegetable with Feta Cheese

                                                 HOT MEZZEH AND SOUP
                                                          Hot Mezzeh
                                                  Fatayer | Kebbeh | Sambousek

The tradition of Ramadan                                      Falafel
drummers - Musahar - who                        Deep-Fried Falafel with Tahini Sauce
awaken the faithful for their
pre-dawn meal (Suhoor). This                                    Soup
centuries-old tradition was once a                     Lentil Soup with Lemon
key element to begin the day during
the Holy month of Ramadan.
THIS RAMADAN CELEBRATE A NATION'S CULTURE - | InterContinental Bahrain
ORIENTAL SPECIALITY
                                                                          Lamb Shank Ouzi Style
                                                                     Slow Roasted Lamb Shank on Ouzi Rice

                                                                   Oriental Mixed Grill and Seafood BBQ
                                                                   Lamb Kofta, Shish Tawouk and Beef Tikka
                                                                         Grilled Prawn and Hammour

                                                                                 HOT DISH
                                                                    Harees with Fried Nuts | Vegetable Saloona
                                                                      Mixed Dolma | Macaroni Bechamel

                                                                           KIDS FAVOURITES
                                                                     Chicken Nuggets | Mini Beef Burger
                                                                    Mac and Cheese | French Fries with Sauce

                                                                             DESSERT PLATTER
                                                                 Assorted Oriental Dessert | Raspberry Cheese Cake
                                                                        Carrot Cake | Lemon Meringue Tart
                                                                              Cheese Kunafa | Um Ali

The Iftar canon is one of the several traditional
icons that mark the Holy month of Ramadan.
The canon is fired at sunset, signaling the time     Visit:
to break the fast. Legend says this custom dates    Riffa Fort
back as far as 10th century.                        Arad Fort
THIS RAMADAN CELEBRATE A NATION'S CULTURE - | InterContinental Bahrain
LEGENDARY STEAK IFTAR
                                                         Transcend borders and try something new this Ramadan with
                                                        our daily Steak Iftar from our legendary signature menu serving
                                                        unforgettable flavours along with Arabic favorites on your table.

                                                                           Daily: Sunset - 8:30pm
                                                                       Price: BD 24.000 net per person

Gergaoon is one of the most joyful celebration during
Ramadan especially for kids in Bahrain. It is
celebrated on the 15th night of Ramadan. Children
wander from house to house while signing the
traditional song of Gergaoon to ask for treats.
THIS RAMADAN CELEBRATE A NATION'S CULTURE - | InterContinental Bahrain
GHABGA
                                                                                  UNDER THE STARS

Ship building is one of the traditional
industries that the sons of Bahrain are famous     Visit:
for since old times and which is associated with   Al Jasra Handicrafts Centre
their life as a nation which lives off the sea.    Dhow Building yard, Muharraq
THIS RAMADAN CELEBRATE A NATION'S CULTURE - | InterContinental Bahrain
GHABGA UNDER THE STARS
                                                                                          Indulge in a combination of vibrant live BBQ stations along with
                                                                                        extravagant delicacies served at your table including Chef's traditional
                                                                                               & international selections and enjoy unlimited shisha.

                                                                                                           Daily: 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
                                                                                                        BD 16.000 net - Ghabga Package
                                                                                                    BD 21.000 net - Unlimited Shisha Package
                                                                                               Entertainment: Harpist playing soothing Arabic melody

                                                                                             GENTLEMEN'S                               LADIES
                                                                                                 GHABGA                                GHABGA
                                                                                          Every Tuesday, all gentlemen          Every Wednesday, all ladies
                                                                                           will have 30% discount                will have 50% discount
                                                                                                  for Ghabga                           for Ghabga
                                                                                                                      * T&C apply
A centuries old tradition, pottery has been a part of
the Kingdom since the Dilmun Civilization era.
Potteries are still made traditionally, in particularly
A’ali village which utilises the mud from the nearby      Visit:
flats in Riffa. In fact, the earliest potteries on the     Al Jasra Handicrafts Centre
island date to 2300 BC.                                   A'ali Pottery Town
THIS RAMADAN CELEBRATE A NATION'S CULTURE - | InterContinental Bahrain
GHABGA UNDER THE STARS
                                                                                                  MENU
                                                                                           TRADITIONAL RAMADAN JUICE
                                                                                     Tamer Hindi | Karmar al Deen | Soft Drink | Chilled Juice
                                                                                                     Arabic Coffee and Dates

                                                                                            COLD MEZZEH AND APPETIZER
                                                                                                           Cold Mezzeh
                                                                                              Hummus | Mutabal | Baba Ghanoush
                                                                                             Tabouleh | Fattoush | Labneh with Mint
                                                                                                  Lubia bil Zaith | Vine Leaves
                                                                                             Bread Selection with Crackers and Chutney

                                                                                                      International Salad
                                                                                                   Mediterranean Shrimp Salad
                                                                                        Couscous Salad with Olives, Feta and Lemon Dressing

                                                                                                HOT MEZZEH AND SOUP
                                                                                                          Hot Mezzeh
                                                                                             Kebbeh | Cheese Sambousek | Lamb Arayes
                                                                                                              Falafel
                                                                                                Deep-Fried Falafel with Tahini Sauce
Bahrain’s basket weaving pre-dates recorded history,
but it’s likely the craft emigrated from India some                                                            Soup
3,500 years ago. Even today this art form lives on     Visit:                                         Lentil Soup with Lemon
in Karbabad, where palm fronds are boiled and          Karbabad village
dried to create a wide range of artistic products.     Al Jasra Handicrafts Centre
ORIENTAL SPECIALITY
                                                                                                               Oriental Mixed Grill BBQ
                                                                                                          Lamb Kofta, Shish Tawouk and Beef Tikka

                                                                                                                       Foul Medames
                                                                                                              Served with Traditional Condiments

                                                                                                                Chicken Shawarma Station
                                                                                                                  Assorted Pickles and Sauce

                                                                                                                        HOT DISH
                                                                                                              Shrimp Machbous | Lamb Saloona
                                                                                                            Stuffed Baby Marrow with Vine Leaves

                                                                                                                   DESSERT PLATTER
                                                                                                       Assorted Oriental Sweet | Flourless Chocolate Cake
                                                                                                             Chocolate Crème Brulee | Honey Cake
                                                                                                                    Cheese Kunafa | Um Ali

For more than 2000 years Bahrain’s pearls have been
prized as some of the best natural pearls in the world!
In the past pearl divers went out to sea for months.
They were lowered on weighted ropes and remained
underwater for over a minute with nothing but a nose      Visit:
peg to control their breathing.                           Suq al Qaisariya, Muharraq -Pearling trail
In the Arabian Gulf, there used to be a tradition in   Visit:
which the groom would gift the bride with a wooden     Al Jasra Handicrafts Centre
box that was intricately decorated and carved to
perfection. These gilded boxes are normally made
using Sheesham wood and have been a part of
Bahrain’s culture for centuries.

                                                                                         ARABIAN HIGH TEA
                                                                                     Mini Arabian sweets and delicacies with your
                                                                                      choice of Turkish coffee or Morrocan tea

                                                                                              Daily: Sunset - 11:00 pm
                                                                                                Price: BD 6.000 net
PRIVATE
                                                      IFTAR

Incense burners have been a part of Bahraini
culture for eons. These are primarily used to burn
frankincense within a home. These burners or
mabkharas have even inspired architects to design
buildings using the unique shape of these burners.
MANAMA IFTAR MENU
                                                                                       RAMADAN DRINKS
                                                                            Karkada | Jaleb | Qamer el Din | Laban | Vimto
                                                                                        Arabic Coffee and Dates

                                                                                           COLD MEZZEH
                                                                                Hummus | Mutabal | Tabouleh | Fattoush
                                                                           Beetroot Salad | Russian Potato Salad | Garden Salad
                                                                                         Assorted Pickles and Olives

                                                                                            HOT MEZZEH
                                                                                   Vegetable Samosa | Vegetable Pakora
                                                                                          Assorted Bread Basket

                                                                                                  SOUP
                                                                            Oriental Lentil Soup | Croutons and Lemon Wedges

                                                                                         MAIN COURSE
                                                                                             Beef Harees
                                                                                            Lamb Thareed
                                                                                       Char-Grilled Shish Tawouk
                                                                                              Okra Stew
                                                                                           Pasta of the Day
                                                                                        Biryani Rice with Raita

                                                                                              DESSERT
                                                                                         Assorted Arabic Dessert
                                                                                   Rose Muhalabia | Fresh Fruit Salad
In Bahrain, Qahwah is the national beverage of choice. And from                                 Umm Ali
this brewed coffee saw the birth of coffee shops that have been
known to be the arena of intellectual and artistic creativity, eliciting
social, artistic and political interchange. In Bahraini homes,                           BD 9.900 net per person
Qahwah is routinely offered to visitors as a sign of hospitality.
RIFFA IFTAR MENU
                                                                    RAMADAN DRINKS
                                                         Karkada | Jaleb | Qamar el Din | Laban | Vimto
                                                                     Arabic Coffee and Dates

                                                                       COLD MEZZEH
                                                       Hummus| Mutabal | Tabouleh | Fattoush |Rocca Salad
                                                         Beetroot Salad | Sweet Corn Salad | Chefs Salad
                                                                    Assorted Pickles and Olives

                                                                       HOT MEZZEH
                                                                  Spinach Fatayer | Beef Kebbeh
                                                                         Assorted Breads

                                                                               SOUP
                                                         Oriental Lentil Soup | Croutons and Lemon Wedges
                                                                      MAIN COURSE
                                                                           Beef Harees
                                                                         Lamb Thareed
                                                                     Char-Grilled Lamb Kofta
                                                                          Fish Sayadieh
                                                                       Chicken Molukhya
                                                                         Mac and Cheese
                                                                         Vermicelli Rice

                                                                          DESSERT
                                                                      Assorted Arabic Sweet
The staple carbohydrate in Bahrain is a wheat-based      Rose Muhalabia | Chocolate Brownie | Pannacotta
flatbread called khoubiz khabaz. Khoubiz khabaz is                 Fresh Fruit Salad | Um Ali
a variation on other similar Arabic breads that is
cooked in a tanoor - a cob-style oven, traditionally                BD 11.900 net per person
wood fired that was brought to Bahrain years ago.
MUHARRAQ IFTAR MENU
                                                                           RAMADAN DRINKS
                                                                Karkada | Jaleb | Qamar el Din | Laban | Vimto
                                                                            Arabic Coffee and Dates

                                                                             COLD MEZZEH
                                                                   Hummus| Mutabal | Tabouleh | Fattoush
                                                                   Babaganouj | Muhammara | Greek Salad
                                                                  Chicken Caesar Salad | German Potato Salad
                                                                           Assorted Pickles and Olives

                                                                               HOT MEZZEH
                                                                         Spinach Fatayer | Beef Kebbeh
                                                                         Potato Harra | Assorted Breads

                                                                             FOUL MEDAMES
                                                                             Traditional Condiments
                                                                                      SOUP
                                                                Oriental Lentil Soup | Croutons and Lemon Wedges

                                                                              MAIN COURSE
                                                                 Mixed Grilled, Shish Tawouk, Kofta, Beef Kebab
                                                                       Beef Harees | Lamb Okra Saloona
                                                                 Grilled Fish Harra Sauce | Chicken Machbous
                                                                       Penne Arrabiata | Potato Lyonnaise
                                                                                   Saffron Rice

                                                                                  DESSERT
Luqaimat (meaning “bite-sized” in Arabic), a delicious             Assorted Arabic Sweet | Saffron Muhalabia
dumpling made of flour, sugar, starch, saffron, cardamom           Opera Cake | Baked Cheesecake | Carrot Cake
powder and dry yeast, rolled in date syrup and sprinkled with              Fresh Fruit Salad | Um Ali
date molasses and/ or sesame seeds. These small balls of
delicious sweetness are a must-have after your Iftar meal!                 BD 13.900 net per person
PRIVATE
                                                                                                       GHABGA

Fishermen have been plying their trade in Bahrain’s waters for many millennia.
Among the prized items in the toolbox of any fishermen is the “fish traps”
considered a prized item in the toolbox of any fisherman. Traditionally made
from local palms and reeds, Fish Traps are deposited in various locations,       Visit:
where their clever funnel shape allows fish in but prevents them from escaping.   Qala’at al- Bahrain
KARBABAD GHABGA MENU
                                                                                Arabic Coffee and Dates
                                                                          Soft Drinks, Chilled Juices and Water

                                                                                COLD MEZZEH
                                                                           Hummus | Babaganouj | Fattoush
                                                                            Tabbouleh | Labneh with Mint
                                                                              Assorted Pickles and Olives

                                                                                   HOT MEZZEH
                                                                          Vegetable Samosa | Vegetable Pakora
                                                                                     Assorted Bread

                                                                                        SOUP
                                                                                 Oriental Lentil Soup
                                                                              Croutons and Lemon Wedges
                                                                                   MAIN COURSE
                                                                                   Chicken Madhroba
                                                                          Grilled Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce
                                                                                    Kibbeh bil Sanieh
                                                                                   Macaroni Bechamel
                                                                                    Vegetable Saloona
                                                                                       White Rice

                                                                                      SWEET
                                                                         Basbousa | Rose Muhalabia | Awamat
Bahrain’s history with dates goes back centuries and dates and date
                                                                         Chocolate Brownie | Fresh Fruit Salad
syrup have a long history of economic importance. Today, dates are                    Umm Ali
still eaten daily and date syrup is ubiquitous as a sweetener and
platters of dates adorn tables in homes and businesses across the               BD 9.900 net per person
Arab world, where the symbol of the date palm tree has
historically presented prosperity
A'ALI GHABGA MENU
                                                                     Arabic Coffee and Dates
                                                               Soft Drinks, Chilled Juices and Water

                                                                      COLD MEZZEH
                                                                Hummus | Babaganouj | Fattoush
                                                          Labneh with Mint | Beetroot | Rocket with Sumac
                                                                    Assorted Pickles and Olives

                                                                       HOT MEZZEH
                                                                     Beef Kebbeh | Sambousek
                                                                          Assorted Bread

                                                                              SOUP
                                                                       Oriental Lentil Soup
                                                                    Croutons and Lemon Wedges

                                                                        MAIN COURSE
                                                                  Shish Tawouk with Garlic Sauce
                                                                           Lamb Thareed
                                                                    Kofta bil Seneyah and Potato
                                                                    Grilled Fish with Mohamer
                                                                     Pasta with Tomato Sauce
                                                                          Chicken Mandi
                                                                            Saffron Rice

                                                                         DESSERT
Machboos, also known as machbous, is the national         Basbousa | Balah al Sham | Pistachio Halawa
dish of Bahrain and a typical dish of the Gulf cuisine,          Rose Muhalabia | Mille-Feuille
its name derived from the Arabic word for compressed,                  Fresh Fruit Salad
kabs. There are many varieties of machboos made with                        Um Ali
chicken, lamb or fish that are served all week long, but
especially at the traditional family lunch on Fridays.               BD 11.900 net per person
BANI JAMRA GHABGA MENU
                                                                              Arabic Coffee and Dates
                                                                        Soft Drinks, Chilled Juices and Water

                                                                             COLD MEZZEH
                                                               Hummus | Babaganouj | Fattoush | Labneh with Mint
                                                                       Beetroot Salad | Loubieh bil Zeit
                                                                         Greek Salad | Coleslaw Salad
                                                                          Assorted Pickles and Olives

                                                                                HOT MEZZEH
                                                                           Beef Kebbeh | Spinach Fatayer
                                                                             Chicken Wing Provencale
                                                                                  Assorted Breads

                                                                                      SOUP
                                                                               Oriental Lentil Soup
                                                                            Croutons and Lemon Wedges

                                                                                MAIN COURSE
                                                                   Mixed Grilled, Shish Tawouk, Kofta, Beef Kebab
                                                                           Beef Harees | Lamb Thareed
                                                             Eggplant Moussaka | Pasta with Meatball and Tomato Sauce
                                                                     Samak Harra, Spiced Fish with Tahini Sauce
                                                                           Chicken Biryan | Saffron Rice

                                                                                    DESSERT
                                                                            Assorted Baklawa | Katayef
Baklava, the highly popular Turkish sweet, is another                 Pistachio Halawa | Saffron Muhalabia
amazing dessert widely consumed during Ramadan. This               Blueberry Cheesecake | Chocolate Crème Brulee
wonderful dessert is cooked to perfection with thin layers                  Fresh Fruit Salad | Um Ali
of Filo dough and is served with chopped nuts, raisin,
and cashew, bound together with honey or syrup.                              BD 13.900 net per person
IFTAR IN YOUR SPACE
Enjoy the comfort and ease of a family meal with our Iftar and
 Ghabga spread delivered directly to your door. Our Ramadan
 menus include soft drinks or juice, cold and hot mezzeh, soup,
                    main course and sweets.

           Starting from BD 9.900 net per person

      Special takeaway boxes catered for up to 30 pax*

                * Request for menu and price
For more information
    call or WhatsApp +973 17227777
           King Faisal Highway, P.O. Box 777
              Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
             E-mail: info.icbahrain@ihg.com
       Website: www.intercontinental.com/manama
Regency Hotel (VAT Registration number 200011312200002)
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