BAHRAIN MEDIA KIT 2015

TARGET AUDIENCE

Dare to be different

FEBRUARY 2014. VOL 7 ISSUE 6 . BD1 | SR10

Dare to be different

MARCH 2014. VOL 7 ISSUE 7. BD1 | SR10

The local and expat community with a thirst for knowledge and information about cultural happenings in the city. Our readers are well-educated, quirky,

active and tech-savvy. They are culturally-curious with creative jobs and hobbies, and like dining out at recommended restaurants, bars and cafes.

Their disposable income is spent on keeping up with the latest fashion trends and gadgets, and their free time is spent with friends, on the island.

OUR MISSION FACT Bahrain carries a bold,

energetic and intelligent, yet neutral, voice. We value our reader loyalty and interaction, which is enhanced on our social media platforms. We are smart,

daring, and inspirational; we like to take risks and please our readers, as well as promoting fun for the people

of Bahrain.

OUR VISIONFACT Bahrain provides in-depth

coverage of the island’s local talent, arts and cultural activities. We put great emphasis on covering the

hospitality and dining scene, hidden hotspots, and events happening in Bahrain. We aim to highlight

and support local exhibitions and community initiatives too, that will

benefit our readers.

REGIONAL HERITAGE

FACT has already established itself as the monthly magazine of choice in Bahrain, with sister titles in Qatar, Kuwait, and Abu Dhabi. FACT is one of the most widely distributed and popular titles in the Kingdom. We

strive to bring international standards and edgy editorial voice to Bahrain.

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READERSHIP PROFILE

FACT Magazine is designed and edited to specifically target the urban, well-educated local and expatriate community in Bahrain that makes a large part of the mass consumer market. Our research shows that our readers are:

READERS’ INTERESTS

23%Fashion

27%Hospitality& Dining

25%Art & Culture

25%Motoring

& Technology

GENDER DISTRIBUTION

55%Female

AGE DISTRIBUTION

10%Under 20 yrs

45%20 – 30 yrs

35%30 – 40 yrs

10%40+ yrs

45%Male

MONTHLY INCOME BD 2,000 +

CIRCULATION 10,000

(copies per month)

READERSHIP90,000

TARGET AUDIENCE

47%LOCAL

53%EXPATRIATE

EDITORIALFACT Bahrain Edition is the country’s first metropolitan culture magazine

boasting international standards of design, as well as unparalleled editorial integrity. A fiercely local publication with a sophisticated edge, the magazine has in-depth coverage of Bahrain’s arts, fashion, culture, motoring, and dining, alongside all the best events, delivering probing

features and up-to-date news from the island. Combined with a discerning review system by our team of experts, readers will never need to look

elsewhere for all their lifestyle, retail and entertainment needs.

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twitter FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND MAYBE YOU’LL BE HERE NEXT MONTH! @FACTbahrain

Here are the tweets that caught our attention this month. Follow us on twitter and check back next issue to see if your tweet made the page!

@FACTBahrain

The sara@HAIRBALLXNo, I don’t want to import my friends, Twitter. Can you export them?

ZMirza@Z_MIRZA One time this guy blocked a two way road because he parked on the road & went to the atm-how do you even have money with that brain #bahrain

Bushra@ARSHUB_J Why does lemon-flavored tea always taste like pesticide?

Akhtar Ali Alzadjali@M1ZAN1NThat moment when you are strangling with your pants and a msg gets sent to someone you don’t want to talk to.

Jules@RATALAL @Esagashi Just looking at that sundae gave me diabetes.

Bilal@BILALMOHDRAnd why in the world am I still awake watching bird documentaries and sharing my life stories with you guy’s?

Munya Sabkar@YOITSMEMEJAYWhen people who don’t even know The Scorpions pretend like they do. #BahrainisBeLike #F1

Fact @FACTNever be afraid to spend a little extra on 2 things... a bed and shoes. If you’re not in one, you’re in the other.

MASH UP

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Albareh has grown to become one of the most cutting-edge galleries in town, and the art space now hosts fab events and activities, for youngsters and adults, who want to get involved. There are a whole host of programmes for you to dabble in, led by creative experts, and held at either the Nasser Al Yousif Print-making Studio or the Abcad Studio.

ARTS

Art Attack at Albareh

If art is a hobby or passion then you might want to take note of the great

workshops and classes taking place at Albareh Art Gallery. FACT learns

more about what’s on offer…

Silkscreen Pop Art WorkshopAn exciting workshop where you will

learn the techniques commonly used by Andy Warhol, that are involved in preparing template layouts, as well as photographic processes, to achieve silkscreen prints.

Intaglio Printmaking WorkshopThis is the ideal for art professionals,

curators, collectors, teachers and enthusiasts who are looking for a hands-on experience in printmaking through the traditional techniques used in Intaglio printmaking.

Fabric Art Collage WorkshopThe focus here is on the process; you’ll

learn a multitude of creative techniques for combining collage and painting, emphasising staying present with the work as it develops, rather than focusing on the outcome.

Aside from the above there are also the following: Screen Printing Posters Workshop, Silkscreen Weekend Workshop, Drypoint & Chine Colle Weekend Workshop, Linocut Printing Weekend Workshop, Mono Print Workshop, and Creative Monoprinting Weekend Workshop - plenty to choose from!

No solid experience is required for you to participate – just a creative willingness and a curious attitude for art will help you to enjoy what’s on offer, as you’ll be in the safe hands of creative director, printmaker and painter Ahmed Emam.

Ahmed Emam Ahmed leads the workshops at Albareh. Born in Cairo he has a BA in Fine Arts, and is a well-experienced lecturer and resident of several technical graphic workshops, having founded numerous printmaking projects in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. He’s also participated in more than 60 local and international exhibitions, so it’s safe to say that anyone attending one of his workshops is in good hands and should prepare for a fun, learning experience.

GO: Workshops are to be participated in at a cost – to find out all the latest times and prices, call 1771 7707.

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CULTURE

BAB Market27th February – 1st March27th – 29th MarchThursday & Friday: 5pm - 9pmSaturday : 10am - 9pmBab Al Bahrain & Manama SouqFollowing last year’s success , this contemporary outdoor festival features local designers, creative participants selling products and taking part in interactive events. Hosted by the Ministry of Culture, located in the heart of Manama, Bab Al Bahrain, the event will showcase the island’s heritage and entrepreneurs.

JAPANESE MAKIEEXHIBITION2nd March - 6th April8am - 8pmBahrain National MuseumThis exhibition showcases a traditional craft technique, featuring lacquer objects sprinkled with gold and silver powder to form decorative images that are distinctly Japanese.

GHALIA BIN ALI3rd March8pmShaikh Ebrahim Center For Cultureand ResearchTalented Ghalia will perform Arabic folk & jazz traditions to contemporary chillout and Indian classical music.

ALWAN 3383rd March – 19th AprilAll dayAl Riwaq Art Space, Block 338 and ResearchAl Riwaq Art Space presents its annual public arts festival focusing on the neighbourhood of Adliya.

Five HundredYears of Islamic CalligraphyCurrent - 13th April 8am - 8pmBahrain National MuseumThe exhibition is a breathtaking showcase of the ‘Art of the Book’ from Ottoman era Turkey. Held in collaboration with the Sakıp Sabancı Museum in Istanbul, the exhibition features intricate examples from the museum’s collection. It displays rare Korans, prayer books, calligraphy, landscapes, and illuminated manuscripts by leading artists working under the patronage of Ottoman sultans.

Muharraqi: Fatherand Son 4th March - 3rd April7pmBin Mattar HouseThis joint exhibition offers a unique transgenerational insight through the works of acclaimed Bahraini artist Abdullah Al-Muharraqi and his son Khalid Al-Muharraqi. The first-ever collaboration between the father-son duo, it presents a wide range of their latest artworks, tracing the evolution of art from generation to generation.

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SUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENT IN A DISORDERLY WORLD5th March8pmShaikh Ebrahim Center For Culture and ResearchDr. Shaikh Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al Subah will deliver a lecture on sustainable development as an alternative strategy to address economic, environmental and human trajectories issues.

RAMSEY LEWIS& PHILIP BAILEY5th March8:30pmArad FortPerformer, composer, pianist & Grammy winner Ramsey Lewis joins soul, gospel, singer, songwriter & percussionist Philip Bailey for an evening of jazz and R&B classics.

The Child and the Magic Spells7th – 9th MarchFriday: 4pm, Saturday: 11am & 4pm, Sunday: 11amC ultural HallTale of an exciting journey of how a naughty child who never listened to his mother became a caring person.

José CarrerasTHE LEGENDARY TENOR

6th March, 8pmBahrain National TheatreOpera legend José Carreras’ golden voice will have audiences mesmerised in a night of pure operatic enchantment. He is considered one of the most important opera singers in the latter half of the 20th century. The Spanish tenor has been performing his moving renditions of timeless masterpieces on the stages of the

world’s leading opera houses and chart-topping albums over an illustrious solo career, including his work with the ‘Three Tenors’.

CULTURE

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PORSCHE HAVE GONE TO GREAT LENGTHS TO PRESENT THE MACAN AS ‘A GROWN UP 911’ RATHER THAN A ‘BABY CAYENNE’. SO, HOW SUCCESSFUL HAVE THEY BEEN IN THE DELIVERY? FACT HEADS OFF TO SCENIC RAS AL KHAIMAH IN THE UAE TO FIND OUT…

FROM THE OUTSIDE, there’s no mistaking where the Macan gets its DNA from, however Porsche try to present it. From a distance, many would mistake it for the Cayenne, and even up close they’re very similar. While the Macan is visibly smaller when the two are parked next to each other, the main tell is the one-piece ‘clam shell’ bonnet the Macan features. Interestingly, this is the biggest single piece of aluminium ever used in a car’s bodywork, according to Porsche.

The interior of the Macan is superb. Comfortable and cosy, it almost feels tailor made to the driver, with a figure-hugging sports seat holding you in place for fast cornering, and controls that are all literally

at your fingertips. It features the same large, raised centre console as the Cayenne and Panamera that makes you feel like you’re sitting in the cockpit of a jet, with all the Sport, Sport Plus and suspension settings conveniently featured.

The Macan is currently being offered in just two specifications, the Macan S, with a 340hp 3.0l V6 biturbo engine, and the Macan Turbo, with a 400hp 3.6l V6 biturbo. Both feature a permanent all-wheel-drive system, and Porsche’s superb and lightning-quick PDK double-clutch transmission comes standard on all models, which is something the Cayenne has never featured thus far.

To demonstrate the Macan’s abilities,

CITY RIDES

LISTEN UPFACT FINDS, SOCIAL MEDIA, LOCAL NEWS, SCOOP, EVENTS CALENDAR, DIARY DATES

ARTS EXHIBITIONS, REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS, Q&A

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NOKIA XL: BOLD, BRIGHT ANDBEAUTIFUL Nokia has gone and done it again. The phone company has recently launched a range of affordable smartphones into the ‘X’ family tree. We take a look at the colourful Nokia XL model to see if this new device can hold its own in the fast-growing and competitive mobile market…

INTRODUCTIONNokia is undoubtedly one of the forefathers of the modern phone industry, renowned for the sturdy build quality of its devices, yet it seems that the Finnish firm wasn’t quite prepared when the colossal wave of smartphones hit the market and demand for such devices surged to an all-time high. Thankfully, Nokia has married with Microsoft and the Windows Phone to launch not one, but three Android devices into the ‘X’ family, and the Nokia XL is the daddy of them all. DESIGN & DISPLAYConsistently recognised for its handset quality and design, the Nokia XL follows suit with a fresh, tile-based user interface inspired by the Lumia family. You might, however, expect a phone of phablet proportions (especially when it’s called the XL), but even though this is the largest version of the Nokia X line, it sports a 5-inch display – reasonable by today’s standards – measuring slightly wider than its family members, the Nokia X and X+. It’s almost comfortable to operate in

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EDUCATIONUdemy (Android, iOS)

Udemy is a platform that offers thousands of courses in a variety of subjects, with

simple and intuitive methods of learning. Using this app you can browse, purchase and view content in a variety of courses

that range from learning a second language to software development,

cooking to graphic design, and pretty much everything in-between. If you are keen to learn with just a click of the button and

virtual methods, this is just the app for you!

HEALTH AND FITNESSJohnson & Johnson 7 Minute

(Android, iOS)Make every minute count! Johnson & Johnson fitness professionals highlight the benefits of

seven minute workout. Exercises in the app are deliberated to build both aerobic and muscular

fitness and can be performed anywhere with few minutes to spare. The app contains body resistance exercises, a dozen different

workouts with different variations. All you need is a chair, a wall, and your own body weight.

Stay in shape in no time!

PHOTOGRAPHYPicsArt (Android, iOS)

PicsArt is one of the fastest growing photo-editing apps with incredible amount of features to edit and add effects to your images. You can

add filters, magic modes, burst modes, time laps and effects, while capturing a photograph.

The app provides tons of trendy effects, masks, corrections and colour adjustments to create a ‘picture perfect’ image. Create your drawings with virtual pencils or add shapes and colours from the drawing menu. It’s a

whole new world of editing!

APP-LICIOUSToday’s tech-savvy generation of smartphones and tablets means the world is at your fingertips, literally! FACT has three great apps to download for your device, keeping you plugged-in to all

the best techie help for every area of your life...

PLEASE NOTE: THE FACT APP IS AVAILABLE FOR IPHONE, IPAD AND ANDROID. IT WILL SOON BE AVAILABLE ON OTHER PLATFORMS TOO.

Download our app for FREE!Stay connected and get FACT magazine on your phone or tablet. Get the latest issue at your

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TECHNOLOGYPLUGGED-IN, APPS, GADGET REVIEWS

CULTURETHEMED ISSUES, LOCAL TALENT, TRAVEL, GLOBETROTTER, INVESTIGATIVE FEATURES

MOTORINGISLAND RIDES, CAR AND MOTORBIKE

TEST DRIVES

FACT Bahrain aims to be the ultimate source of information, advice and happenings on the island. Hospitality clients will have the opportunity for

editorial support through foodie features and venue reviews. Fashion clients will also be able to get maximum product promotion in their chosen feature page. FACT Bahrain creates a great balance between editorial and client support.

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“ I was searching for sand animation and how to draw it, but there were no lessons available. So, I watched the videos and learnt by following her hand movements.”

INTERVIEWNaturally artistic by nature, Zahra Ali’s talents go far and beyond the normal helm of

sketching, painting and poetry. One of the few self taught local artists, her sand drawings will have you mesmerised from the very first few strokes. It beggars belief to see the transformation of sand from 2D portraits to 3D scenes. FACT caught up with this

young artist to find out more about her and her unique art.

When we first met Zahra, we were pleasantly surprised to see a sweet down to earth girl, who is also exceptionally talented. You will be stunned (just as much as we were)to know that Zahra started sand painting, when she was in Jordan studying aircraft engineering (aviation, communication and instruments!)

“I liked this art and in my part time I would draw pictures by sand on the floor,” she says. “I’m self-taught and have had no professional training. I’ve been doing it for a year and a half. When I was studying, I didn’t have a lot of time to draw (maybe an hour), but now that I have finished my studies and while I’m looking for a job, I’m doing this part time. I want to do something professional, but this will always be my hobby.”

Zahra’s style of drawing varies from portraits to sceneries.

Talking about where she got her inspiration from, she says “I liked the work of a sand artist from Ukraine – Kseniya Simonova (winner of Ukraine’s Got Talent). I learnt this by watching her videos

ARTSARTS

on YouTube. I was searching for sand animation and how to draw it, but there were no lessons available. So, I watched the videos and learnt by following her hand movements.”

Zahra uses a special sand to create all her drawings. She explains why the sand used is so important. “I get the sand from Saudi Arabia. It’s soft and doesn’t clump up when wet. The desert sand is not the same. There are different qualities - some artists use sea sand, but I don’t like it because the sand particles are big, and the one that I use is very fine.”

It is amazing to see that a painting takes Zahra only about 15 minutes to make and some as less as two to five minutes.

Some of Zahra’s work has been exhibited on Bahrain TV, Hala Bahrain Show, at National Day in Budaiya, in the UAE and in Jordan (where she drew the logo of her college).

She is also an avid sketcher. “My favourite paintings are my charcoal and pencil sketches. I started drawing and sketching when I was four or five years old.

She speaks enthusiastically about her aspirations for the future. “I want to use this art in my profession. I want to tell a story with sand painting and make advertising videos about aircrafts, and the correct way to use aircrafts. I want to make a safety video by sand painting and to show the importance of airplanes by drawing.”

With great vision in mind, Zahra is optimistic about her future. We haven’t seen the end of her; on the contrary, it’s just the beginning for this bright young lady. We wish her all the very best for the future and to keep the sand flowing! Call 36994033 for

more information or Instagram ZOZA_ART

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An apple a day keeps the doctor away - so the saying goes! But, we all know that in most of Bahrain’s major supermarkets, fruit and vegetable is quite overpriced (BD3 for Iceberg lettuce – what?!). Whether it’s because the big supermarkets charge a premium, as many like to do their shopping in one place rather than roam the island for one item at a time, or because of the import charges – the further oranges (and any other food for that matter!) travels, the more expensive it gets.

So, we hear you ask, how do you keep stocked up on fresh fruit and veg for that all-important healthy lifestyle? Simple. The Bahraini Farmers Market! It’s a great option for those living in and around the Budaiya area, bringing together fresh local produce from farms all over Bahrain.

Set in the idyllic Budaiya Garden, this is more than just a place to take a shopping trip; it makes for a great day out

Get your five-a-day now as the Bahraini Farmers Market is back for those looking

to boost their health, save some dinars, and support the local economy…

Desert Greens:

HealtHy& Hearty

too. You can pick up home grown produce at local (code for a LOT cheaper than supermarkets) prices, ranging from lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, and herbs and spices. By making a purchase you’re not only bagging fresh foods, you’re supporting many low-income Bahrainis as well.

It’s organised by the National Initiative for Agricultural Development and Marine Resources, and this year 30 Bahraini farmers are participating in the market, until the end of May.

You’ll also find vendors selling traditional snacks, foodstuff and beverages so, get the family together, and head down to the Bahraini Farmers Market for a unique (and healthy) shopping experience.

GO: The Bahraini Farmers Market takes place every

Saturday from 8am to 12pm at Budaiya

Garden, until the end of May.

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Every time we walk past Pottery Barn, something new catches our eyes. It’s one of those shops that you could spend hours in, simply just browsing and picking

out furniture for your dream home. Now it’s the turn of the new product ranges for Autumn and Winter, which we were immediately taken by.

There is something for every part of your home, meaning you can make comfort a theme rather than a requirement, all the while remaining stylish. The use of dark colours not only reflects the season we’re approaching, but also gives a homely feel with these new and varied pieces.

GO: Visit Pottery Barn at Bahrain City Centre or shop the latest collections online at www.potterybarn.comTel: 8000 1020

POTTERY BARN HAS MADE A NAME FOR ITSELF BY CREATING BEAUTIFUL PIECES WHILST KEEPING THE HIGH QUALITY THAT WE ALL WANT IN HOME FURNITURE. THEIR NEW COLLECTIONS STICK TO TRADITION AND BRING THE LATEST FASHIONS, AS WELL AS COMFORT, INTO YOUR HOME.

Brown leather sofas, sturdy wooden bed frames, and earthy kitchen utensils all begin to make your house feel like a home and give it a cosyness and warmth that is essential for this time of year. Socialising is a big part of life in the home, but something we can often neglect in our furniture and decor choices.

Pottery Barn have brought socialising back to the forefront with long tables that allow you to have extra dinner guests and alfresco-inspired dining utensils that make it seem only natural to host a full house! As well as being beautiful, all the furniture is refreshing. It’s taken inspiration from traditional pieces from around the world – meaning you won’t see any chrome on black which can make homes look cold.

Instead you’re filling your nest with warmth, not only due to the brown and tan colour choices, but also with the woodwork that is so prominent

throughout the new lines of furniture - something that we’re glad to see.

The level of craftsmanship is clearly high too, something that Pottery Barn pride themselves on, with thick wooden bed frames and Spanish themed tables. It’s a world apart from clean-cut Ikea furniture that graces most modern homes, and that’s why we adore the collections - they’re homely, cosy and built to last.

If you’re a fan of entertaining, traditional furniture with a stylish twist, and comfort to the fullest, then Pottery Barn ticks all the right boxes to prepare your home for the perfect super snug autumn evenings.

Autumn vibes Cosy Home Comforts

INTERIORS

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Swedish Chef Bengt has been in Bahrain about a year, since the pre-opening phase and start up phase of the hotel. Trained in classic French food, he has worked around Europe and Dubai. His sommelier training helped him a lot to understand flavours and how they all work together (it was no wonder that we were feeling extremely privileged and excited about the whole tasting!)

The restaurant itself, located on the 34th floor, overlooks the open sea and provides a magnificent view of the entire city.

We began with tasting two starters (lucky us) – the first was a vegetarian starter, a take on the classic French salad (normally a quiche or a pie with onions). This however, had a puff pastry base, topped with marinated red onions, frisse, shaved goats cheese, semi-dried tomatoes, olives and different herbs. It was extremely fresh and light – a perfect blend of savoury and sweet flavours.

“We find dried or sundried tomatoes are too hard, so we do it ourselves,” Chef Bengt explains.

The second starter was pan seared scallops on fennel and citrus salad. The scallops were cooked to perfection and we

The Domain is home to many speciality restaurants and the one person running the entire show with his team of 38 chefs is the executive chef for the entire hotel - Chef Bengt Carlsson. FACT met with the chef at Le Domain [34] to taste his culinary delights!

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couldn’t get enough of the beurre blanc and lemon foam that went with the dish.

“We try and use a lot of citrus this time of year since it’s in season and it breaks nicely with the other components of the dish,” he tells us.

“To me the philosophy around food is the less the chefs do the better, so you need a very good product to start with. We import most of the vegetables from Spain, seafood from France, and let the flavours talk for themselves.”

Next up on the menu was the main course of rack of lamb, herb crusted with herbes de Provence mixture (rosemary, thyme, tarragon, parsley and a touch of Dijon mustard), served over finely cut ratatouille (courgette, aubergine, bell peppers and tomato sauce). The meat was so tender it melted in your mouth. It came with a tian of potatoes (thinly sliced potatoes) baked in butter and stock (to die for), with tomatoes and rosemary jus to go with it.

We were then treated to one of the most delicate desserts - citrus mosaic served

The restaurant itself, located on the 34th floor, overlooks the open sea and provides a magnificent view of the entire city.

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with mandarin sorbet and vanilla quenelle. It was the perfect finish to a great meal (even for some of us who don’t have a sweet tooth) as it cleansed the palate beautifully.

The restaurant niches itself as serving food from south of France, which is a little bit lighter than the traditional French fayre.

“I enjoy working with seafood and vegetables because you need to be very precise and it’s a way for the chef to show off his skills. I also enjoy eating this food. Coming to Bahrain has been very nice as the seafood, especially the local prawns, is amazing,” he says.

The restaurants experiment with cooking techniques and are kitted out with the latest technologies and fancy machines and everything is done in-house (slow cooking, water baths etc).

“We implement molecular gastronomy in our day to day cooking. We don’t do it to showcase where it’s applicable, we do it to enhance the flavours. We don’t want to show off; we want to use the advantages it gives us.

“It’s how you eat in France - it’s not just the food; it’s your friends, the occasion, the experience of the whole meal itself.”

This philosophy and Chef Bengt’s passion for true French cuisine has us convinced that we will definitely be coming back for more!

Le Domain [34]Call 1600 0222

for more information

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HOSPITALITY & HEALTHHOTEL HOTSPOT, SPA REVIEW, WEEKEND

STAYCATION, ROOM REVIEWS, HEALTH ADVICE

HOME & FURNISHINGINTERIORS, FURNITURE, HOME DECOR

DININGVENUE REVIEW, CHEF’S TABLE, BAHRAIN BITES,

RESTAURANT OPENINGS, DINING PROMOTIONS

EDITORIAL

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COLLECTION FOCUS

The women’s new season is all about vacationing in the sun with picture perfect

weather. This collection will instantly transport you to a sublime vision of

beautiful bright sunshine. A tour of the places that inspires this sentiment results in a portfolio of traveller style. It’s simple,

yet elegant, without any artificial frills and puts quality at the forefront. Everything

from tops, trousers, flowing skirts to relaxed casual knits have a sense of holiday spirit with muted earthy colours that evoke

comfort and quality at its best!

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COLLECTION FOCUS

MassiMo Dutti’s spring/suMMer

ColleCtion

Have fun in the sun with nautical stripes and beach side hues!

This brand new season has everything to put you in the mood for a relaxed warm weather. With the boating season just round the corner, add a bit of sunny sensation to your wardrobe. Inspired by a nautical theme, the men’s collection boasts sandy tones and seaside stripes. This style flows through easily in the entire spring/summer collection, from shirts and knitwear to light jackets and accessories. Casual classic blues teamed with earthy tones and textures conjure a beach side image transporting you to the open seas!

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FASHION AND BEAUTYCOLLECTION FOCUS, STYLE ROUND UP, LOCAL

DESIGNERS, BEAUTY BUZZ

SOCIAL MEDIA & APP

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