ISLANDER amwaj ISSUE 103 | MAY 2019

Ramadan special offers, Amwaj updates, May events and much more inside this issue!

www.amwaj.bh 1 amwaj ISLANDER PHOTO OF THE MONTH Letter from the Editor

Dear Islanders,

Welcome to our May issue, your monthly guide to what’s happening around the islands. This month, we welcome the Holy Month of Ramadan, a month-long pious occasion celebrated by Muslims around the world. In honor of this month, hotels and restaurants around the islands have put together special events just for Ramadan. Check put page 3 for not-to-be missed offers from ART Rotana, The Grove Hotel

and much more. Congratulations to Yousif Mohammed who won gift vouchers courtesy of Virtual Reality Solutions for May's Photo of the Month competition with this picture! Last month, Mercedes- Benz Photos entered into the competition must be over 1MB in size to qulify for submission. brought their service truck to Amwaj Marina; make sure to check out page 2 for photo coverage of the event. We also have a new winner this month for the Photo of the Month competition. This month’s lucky winner won gift vouchers courtesy of Virtual Reality Solutions. On a final note, as the weather gets warmer, please make sure to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water. Summer is coming.

Sincerely,

The Amwaj Team

Amwaj Marina and ART Rotana Hotel amwaj ISLANDER 2 Mercedes parks at Amwaj Marina The Mercedes-Benz Service Truck came to Amwaj Marina last month, offering a 10- point vehicle safety check to all Mercedes owners. From April 8-13, Mercedes owners were offered vehicle check ups, test drives, new offers and promotions. The 5-day event was also open to the public, where visitors enjoyed live music, test drive opportunities, cars on display and a kids' play area. 3 amwaj ISLANDER

May 2019 Upcoming Events & Sessions

Ramadan at The Grove Hotel. Ramadan brings a sense of togetherness to all of us. We invite you to Everyday step into the culinary world and savor the pleasure that this festivity holds. This Holy Month, indulge yourself with the best of traditional Arabic Iftar and Ghabga buffet every night. BHD 12++ per person, 20% discount for all Amwaj Residents. Iftar: Sunset - 8PM, ghabga: 9PM till late. Spend minimum BHD 10 at any of our facilities throughout the holy month and win instant prizes with SPIN AND WIN. Designated smoking area | special group rates available. Call 16035640 for reservations.

Everyday Ramadan at Ramada Hotel and Suites. Gather your family and loved ones and experience the spirit of the Holy Month with a sumptuous traditional Iftar buffet at Citrus, Ramada Hotel & Suites . Timings: Sunset to 9:00pm. Prices are BD8 for adults net and BD4 net for children ages 6-11 (kids under 6 free). Special discounts on group bookings and private corporate ghabgha gatherings. Special group rate on Iftar for 10 persons and above at BD 7 net. For more information or reservations, call 16000099.

Everyday 'Fawanis' Iftar at ART Rotana. Embrace the true spirit of Ramadan at ART Rotana and enjoy a majestic setup full of festivities that promise to delight your family and friends, featuring a feast for the senses with incredible live cooking stations, a vast selection of traditional Arabic dishes and a delicious array of contemporary international cuisine, along with superb Arabic drinks and tempting dessert section that surely will satisfy all your cravings. The restaurant will present an impressive performance of a traditional "Tantoura" dancer from Egypt along with the amusing tunes of Oud and Tabla, from sunset till 9pm. BD25 Net with soft drinks & juices. Kids (6-12 yrs.) BD 12.5 net & kids below 6 years old dine for free. For more information or reservations, email [email protected] or call 16000111.

Everyday 's Top Gabgha at ART Rotana. This Ramadan, step into your dream Ghabga with an Egyptian twist at ART Rotana. Discover a vibrant atmosphere with Oriental Oud and Tabla tunes, along with a hypnotic performance of a traditional “Tanoura” dancer. Enjoy the show with the best Shisha flavours to pick from. Beyond the marvellous entertainment, the culinary spread provides a wide array of Arabic and international dishes, luscious desserts and refreshing Ramadan drinks, 9.30pm - 12.30am. Ghabga Buffet: BD 18 net per person. Ghabga Buffet & Shisha: BD 20 net per person. For more information or reservations, email [email protected] or call 16000111.

Everyday Spa Offer at ART Rotana. Drift into a state of pure relaxation with ART Rotana’s Spa offer this Ramadan. Book a one-hour massage of your choice and receive a complimentary Moroccan bath and beach access for the day. Rejuvenate and recharge yourself with an enhanced feeling of comfort and well-being. Massage treatments start at BD37. For more information or reservations, email bodylines.art@rotana. com or call 16000111.

Sunday- Special Ramadan Beach and Lunch offer at ART Rotana. Head down to ART Rotana during Ramadan for their amazing beach and lunch offer. Get full access to the beach facilities including the lagoon, 3 Thursday swimming pools and the kid’s waterpark plus a 2 course lunch in the award winning Rosso Restaurant. Prices start from BD12 net. For more information or reservations, email [email protected] or call 16000111. amwaj ISLANDER 4

CLASSIFIEDS Homeowners Association

Plot, villa, building owners and head of For Sale building associations are now requested Apartments for Sale in to register their details with the Amwaj Dar Amwaj 1 Islands Home Owners Association. The Association has been set up to provide Apartment 1: a representative body and official voice Size 108 m2, for all commercial and private property 2- bedrooms owners within the Amwaj community. Price BHD 81,000 All residents and property owners will Apartment 2: be informed when the Association is Size 96.7 m2, 2- bedrooms operational. Price BHD 97,000 For further enquiries, call 1603 3100, or email For more information [email protected] contact Eman on 39608880 5 amwaj ISLANDER

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Birthday Parties Group Bookings

Bldg 1840, Rd 5715, Amwaj Islands Opposite to Alia Mansion

Tel: 16010333 www.vrs-bh.com [email protected]

Amwaj Safety Amwaj & Security Notice Board

Security Solutions W.L.L. company are The Amwaj Security and Maintenance responsible for all safety and security teams are responsible for the below. around the islands. Security Solutions have For leaks or blockage in a common area; contact Kamel on 3666 6007. developed a respectable reputation in the Beach and road cleaning, damage field of security, and the management looks on roads or pavements, fallen forward to the improvement of security of signboards or flags and garbage bins the common areas around the islands. request, contact Niaz on 3315 6871. For Mr. Hesham, the Security Manager, can be construction site issues contact Roger reached on 66398851. The Security Team’s on 3909 4842. For workers’ gate pass, contact details are: 33 530 223 during contact Mohammed on 3943 4809. working hours, Sunday to Thursday 8am- For pest control issues contact I Pest 5pm. For contact outside those hours, the Control on 1781 1233. Traffic accidents can be reported to police on 199, 24- hour emergency hotline can be reached medical emergency, ambulance or on 39 866 952 or email [email protected] fire can be directed to 999, with the A copy of the Amwaj Islands’ Rules and assistance of the Amwaj Security team. Regulations for Residents and Visitors is available to collect from the Management of Amwaj Islands, at the main office. TALA

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