This weekend’s calendar in Bahrain is bound to give you a reason to slow down, get outside, and try something new. A handful of brunches make Friday afternoons easy to plan around, while a couple of ladies’ nights bring cocktails and live music into the mix. For a more active pace, a walkathon and longer karting hours give you plenty of ways to move, while a splash-friendly afternoon at the water park suits anyone after a lazier day out.
Creativity gets a look in too, from a hands-on baking class to a sketching session through a local art exhibition, plus an open mic for poetry and spoken word. Families get a cinema afternoon built around crafts and storytelling, and gamers get an early look at a title made by local talent. However you like to spend a weekend, this one has plenty to fill it.
An unlimited spread of Thai tapas paired with house beverages, two hours built entirely around indulgence. Thai Drunch runs every Thursday at Thai Lounge, with September birthday guests dining free with valid ID, a nice bonus for anyone celebrating this month.
A warm weekend wind-down with a touch of indulgence woven in. Bo.Sabi is hosting its Pink Thursday with two complimentary cocktails for ladies and a generous platter to share, bringing together sushi, spring rolls, gyoza, tempura shrimps, and chicken skewers. Live band entertainment fills out the evening, the kind of easy, music-led atmosphere that makes Thursday feel like the proper start of the weekend.
Thursdays remain a girls-only escape at Janat Dilmun Waterpark, with complete privacy to swim, splash, and enjoy the park exactly the way you want. An easy weekly fixture worth building into the routine.
A rare chance to try a video game before almost anyone else does, and one built entirely by Bahraini talent. Sindbad: Seas of Destiny brings together more than 200 students, including 150 from Bahrain Polytechnic, alongside Bahrain-based studio SKRA WLL, drawing on One Thousand and One Nights for a game shaped by programming, 3D modelling, animation, storytelling, art, and music. The public soft launch is a chance to play it firsthand and meet the talent behind it.
Magical afternoons where every movie screening comes paired with a hands-on craft, kicking off with Frozen 2. Perfect for younger audiences, the session blends storytelling and creativity for an easy family outing.
A leisurely spread built for sharing, the kind of long lunch that eases straight into the weekend. Al Waha keeps the format simple: generous plates, easy pacing, and a good few hours to make the most of it.
A hands-on baking session for chocolate lovers, walking through everything from baking rich chocolate sponges from scratch to making homemade salted caramel sauce and the perfect frosting. Participants learn to assemble, layer, and decorate their own cake under Chef Naseem Rasrummani’s guidance, leaving with the skills to recreate it at home. Spots are limited, so an early reservation is worth it.
Set along the waterfront, Lyra brings a modern Greek touch to the table, recognised among MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants for its bold, flavour-led cooking and lively atmosphere. Brunch By The Beach runs every Friday with the dishes people keep coming back for: Cretan salad, Lyra’s perfect egg, and shrimp saganaki, followed by mains like moussaka, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, or butternut squash risotto. From the wood oven comes Peinirli, crisp and topped with grilled shrimp and a touch of lemon, made to share around the table.
A bright Saturday morning built around movement, good energy, and a bit of friendly competition. The Haraka Baraka Walkathon takes over Seef Mall with cash prizes sponsored by the mall and the kind of upbeat atmosphere that pulls families, walkers, and weekend regulars into the mix. No registration needed, just show up and join in.
An interactive session for anyone who’s ever wanted to play bartender for an afternoon. Higher Grounds teams up with Feel The Connections for a hands-on mocktail-making experience, mixing and matching flavoured syrups, fresh fruits, herbs, and other ingredients to build a signature mojito of your own.
The season kicks off with a Sketchwalk through Bahrain’s vibrant art scene, held in collaboration with the Bahrain Art Society. The tour moves through the AlMasyaf exhibition at the Bahrain Arts Centre, taking inspiration from the artworks and surrounding architecture as participants sketch, observe, and reimagine what they see. Bring a sketchbook, favourite drawing tools, and a bit of curiosity.
An evening dedicated to poetry, spoken word, short stories, and every other form of literary art. Al Riwaq’s open mic welcomes poets, storytellers, and anyone with an appreciation for the written and spoken word, whether performing or simply listening.
Fresh looks and trendy finds have landed at Marassi Galleria with the opening of NewYorker. Worth a wander this weekend for anyone looking to update their wardrobe with something new.
Karting hours just got a lot more generous. Starting September 1st, there’s more time than ever to hit the track and challenge friends or family to the ultimate racing showdown, with extended hours running through most of the week.
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