Eid Al Adha is just around the corner – three days of the festival towards the end of May this year. Add the compensatory day off, and it’s a proper long weekend Bahrain is about to settle into.
Hotels and restaurants have leaned into the occasion, and the spread this year is broader than most. There are buffets and tents for the long lunches, sharing menus for slower evenings, and, in a welcome shift, a real selection of takeaway feasts, dessert boxes, and gift hampers for households doing the hosting themselves. Here’s what’s on the table.
Eid Lunch Buffet | Olivo’s | First and second day of Eid | 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm — A buffet lunch with live stations at BHD 14 net, including soft beverages.
Eid BBQ | Bo.Sabi | Wednesday 27 May | 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm — A live barbecue night with entertainment at BHD 20 net.
Eid Brunch | Bo.Sabi | Friday 29 May | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm — A long Friday brunch at BHD 34, with unlimited selected beverages, live entertainment, and complimentary pool access for guests who fancy stretching the afternoon out by the water.
Bahrain Bay Kitchen | First and second day of Eid | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The Four Seasons is running its Eid brunch across both the first and second days of the holiday, with live stations spanning Arabic and international cuisines. Bahraini classics like lamb ouzi and machboos sit alongside char-grilled lamb chops, Wagyu beef cheeks, tandoori from the clay oven, and a sushi and ceviche corner. New stations this year include tawa kebab, fresh pasta, handmade pinsa, and bibimbap. Desserts cover cheese kunafa, Bahraini halwa, Um Ali, and the usual classics. Live music and children’s entertainment round out the afternoon.
Price: BHD 35 with soft beverages | BHD 48 with a selected beverage package | Reservations: 17115500
Al Waha | First and second day of Eid
Al Waha goes all in for the Eid Grand Feast, with a buffet that runs the usual length and breadth. Bahraini machboos sits next to international classics, slow-roasted lamb beside fresh sushi, and the dessert spread the hotel is known for closes things out. It is the simpler choice for larger groups, or for anyone who would rather not spend the day in the kitchen.
Lunch: BHD 20 net | Dinner: BHD 17.5 net (both include soft beverages) | Reservations: 17746425 or 17746426
An extended breakfast offer runs from 27 to 29 May, with service stretching until 12:00 pm at BHD 7 net. Booking is mandatory: 34517616.
Regency Tent | Second day of Eid | 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
An international buffet with live cooking stations, set inside the hotel’s Regency Tent. BHD 20 net with soft beverages, BHD 26 net with house spirits. Kids’ policy applies.
Reservations: Call 17227777 | WhatsApp 36967701
At Nirvana, a four-course Indian tasting menu runs from 27 to 29 May, 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm, with live sitar and tabla throughout. BHD 33 per person, BHD 25 extra for beverage pairing.
Cantina Kahlo hosts its Eid Fiesta Brunch on 29 and 30 May, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with mariachi and Mexican classics. BHD 35 with soft beverages, BHD 45 with select beverages.
Plums is running an Angus tomahawk special from 27 to 29 May, 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm, at BHD 69 with paired beverages.
Primavera Osteria has its Bella Italia brunch on Friday, 29 May, 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm, with Italian sharing plates and waterfront views. BHD 35 with soft beverages, BHD 45 with select.
Reservations: 17586499 or rc.bahrz.restaurant.reservations@ritzcarlton.com
A special Eid menu runs daily from 12:00 pm to 12:00 am throughout the holiday.
A sharing menu runs across all four nights of Eid, from 27 to 30 May, with a two-person minimum. The selection moves through the cold section, grill, sushi, and dessert in one sitting.
SALT is running family-friendly Eid celebrations with kids’ activities across its Marassi, Al Liwan, Awali, and Avenues branches.
A special Eid brunch lands on Thursday, 28 May, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, with regular lunch and dinner service across the rest of the long weekend. Bookings: 17008800.
The Gulf Hotel is putting its signature qouzi up for takeaway in three styles, each available in full or half portions where applicable. New Zealand qouzi is BHD 220 full, or BHD 120 half; local qouzi is BHD 250 full or BHD 135 half; and Saudi qouzi is BHD 400 (full only). A full qouzi feeds a sizeable gathering with the lamb served whole over spiced rice; the half works for smaller spreads. Orders: 17746425 or 17747426.
The Diplomat Radisson Blu is also catering to home gatherings with its Eid Ouzi at BHD 190 net, built around premium ouzi rice, a whole chicken, and boiled eggs. The portions are generous, designed for family lunches and larger celebrations alike, with delivery available across Bahrain. Booking is required 48 hours ahead. Orders and inquiries: 66727055.
For those rounding off the table with something sweet, or sending a thoughtful box across the island, the choice this year is genuinely good.
The Orangery has its full Eid range ready for pre-order. The Eid Hamper Box at BHD 38 brings together a signature date cake, raspberry jam, assorted dates, artisanal chocolates, and a tea selection; the Large Hamper Box at BHD 55 adds The Orangery’s signature tea set.
Standalone options include the baklava cheesecake gift box finished with pistachio chantilly and a chocolate Rocher tower (BHD 36), traditional date cakes finished with salted caramel and rose petals, a banana chocolate loaf (BHD 19), assorted dates from BHD 2.2 for five pieces, and acrylic choco boxes from BHD 10. Orders: 17369696 or WhatsApp 39719696.
The Ritz Gourmet Lounge is serving its Sizzling Date Cake throughout Eid, fresh from the oven on a sizzling platter and crowned with vanilla ice cream. BHD 28.5 for a whole cake or BHD 8.5 per slice. Reservations: 17586499.
Chestnut Bakery is taking pre-orders for Eid baskets and boxes for both gifting and gathering, alongside all-day dining from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. WhatsApp 38343437.
READ MORE: Eid Al Adha at The Gulf Hotel Bahrain: Grand Feasts and Take-Home Qouzi
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