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WELCOME TO THE HEART OF THE NEW DOWNTOWN

ISSUE 01 - August/September 2015

Experience the Beauty Spot of Four Seasons Bahrain Bay - P3

30 Day Squat Challenge makes all the difference -P6

Enjoy Life with simple Healthy Tips -P7

Four Seasons Signature Friday Brunch -P10

Welcome to the first issue of the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Newsletter, a publication dedicated to keeping you up to date on all of the exciting activities, initiatives, and special events that are happening at the Hotel.

As the sun continues to beat down on our Island Kingdom, we invite you to escape the heat in one of our 5 invigorating swimming pools. With so many choices, including an indoor pool, infinity lap pool, saltwater experience and more, there is sure to be a swimming experience that suits the whole family. It will also be endless summer fun for our young members with our “Kids For All Seasons” summer camp!

As well as cooling off in style, our Hotel offers a wide variety of prestigious amenities, signature services and culinary delights that are designed to provide you with the utmost relaxation, tranquility and indulgence. This issue underscores our unwavering commitment to cater to your every need with special spa offers exclusively for our valued members that are set to rejuvenate and soothe body, mind and soul. We also share our fantastic fitness promotions, and offer tips and

tricks from our health and fitness experts. Why not try our 30-day squat challenge as a fast track to your dream body, or join Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay’s first ever Biggest Loser Competition!

When the work out is done, experience fine dining at its best. Our elaborate Friday brunch, renowned as one of the city’s best, continues to be known for its lavish culinary offerings while ‘CUT on the Hour’, our new business lunch, along with Bahrain’s very first a la carte ‘CUT Brunch’ featuring Wolfgang Puck’s all-time favorites, is sure to impress even the most selective culinary aficionados.

At Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay we strive to continually improve our services and enhance your experience, and as such we warmly welcome your feedback. I hope you enjoy this issue of the newsletter and I personally look forward to welcoming you back to Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay: The Heart of the New Downtown.

Greg PirkleGeneral Manager

01 • WELLNESS & SPA

CHAKRA SOUL ESSENCE RITUAL2 HOURS

Based on the Ayurvedic principle of chakras or energy meridians in our body, the Soul Essence rituals aim to balance these chakras to promote a deeper sense of onnection and well-being. *Book 2 chakras and get 60 minutes complimentary massage.

OPULENT SAMADARA FACIAL120MINUTES

This regal facial uses a sequence of timeless anti-aging techniques to brighten the skin and significantly improve signs of aging. A rose quartz crystal facial massage enables Sodashi’s powerful Samadara elixir to promote skin cell renewal, dramatically boosting the skin’s elasticity and restoring radiance to a dull complexion. Book the Samadara facial and get 20% off on retail products.

SPA MEMBERS

Enjoy the following Eid Al Adha promotions until the 30th of September, 2015. Exclusively for Spa members only. Book any 60 minutes spa treatment of your choice from 9:00am to 5:00pm and enjoy a complimentary 30 minutes upgrade of the same treatment. Book any 2-spa treatments of your choice and get 30% discount.

CELEBRATE EID AL ADHA WITH THE BEST EXPERIENCES BAHRAIN HAS TO OFFER

FOUR SEASONS SPA NEWSLETTER - 3

SPA TIME!

Encompassing four interconnected buildings woven together with pathways and gardens, the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Spa is a sanctuary of rest, relaxation and rejuvenation for the mind, body and soul. Our Spa treatments are inspired with traditional healing therapies from Asia, India and the Middle East, and we use ethically sourced ingredients that promote a deeper sense of wellbeing.The spa features two 24-hour fitness centers – one for women only, and one unisex – that include free weights, weight-training machines, and Life Fitness cardio equipment, all with integrated TVs for your entertainment. Get fit with our group Spinning, Yoga, Aqua Aerobics and Pilates classes, or run the tree-lined jogging trail around the island.

HAVE A CHAT WITH THE GMGreg PrikleFour Seasons Bahrain Bay

Join us this September for a meet and greet hosted by the General Manager of the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. We are always looking for ways to improve our valued members experience so bring along any suggestions or feedback you may have.

• 16th September, Wednesday• Jasmin Lounge on female floor in

The SPA• 6pm - 8pm

BEAUTY SPOT• Sodashi is an Australian skin care company that has successfully harnessed

the benefits of natural ingredients to produce effective, chemical-free skin care products and spa therapies.

• Founded by Megan Larsen in 1999, Sodashi offers a range of products that work holistically to nurture the skin and enhance overall wellbeing.

• Catering to both men and women, the extensive range of Sodashi products are formulated using a unique combination of biochemistry, aromatherapy and Ayurvedic principles.

• Produced at the company’s own laboratory in Fremantle in Western Australia, the Sodashi range draws on the regenerative and anti-aging qualities of plant essences and other natural ingredients, all sourced for their purity, potency and therapeutic qualities.

• Sodashi’s absolute commitment to working in harmony with nature is reflected across all areas of the business. Not a single synthetic chemical, preservative or fragrance is used in the Sodashi manufacturing process. Products are never tested on animals and Sodashi packaging is recyclable and printed with natural vegetable dyes.

• Considered the purest skin care range in the world, Sodashi now enjoys international success and recognition and is available at many of most exclusive resorts and spas worldwide.

• A Sanskrit word, Sodashi translates to ‘wholeness, purity and radiance’ – the values on which the company and its products are based.

Experience pure indulgence this Eid Al Adha with an array of pampering spa treatments to rejuvenate and soothe both body and soul.

The Spa offer includes the following benefits:• When booking any of the selected pampering Sodashi or ILA Spa Body

Rituals, guests can enjoy 15% savings• Offer is valid from the first day of Eid until 30th September, 2015Rituals included:• Ratnakara Gate of Vitality Ritual• Ratnakara Sea of Qi Ritual• Oud Opulence Ritual• Reviving Oud Ritual• Chakra Soul Essence Rituals• Spa Escape Package


YOGA - The practice of hatha yoga can help you recognize your hidden physical and mental potential. Through the continued performance of Asanas, you will gain flexibility and strength, and learn to be more relaxed under otherwise stressful situations.

Unisex Gym - Every Monday, Wednesday and Sunday from 8:30 am to 9:30 am.

Female Gym - Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

BOOT CAMP – Boot Camp training is designed to enhance weight loss, increase cardiovascular efficiency and strength, and encourage a routine of regular exercise. It commences with dynamic stretching and running followed by a wide variety of interval training that includes lifting weights/objects, pulling rubber TRX straps, pushups/sit-ups, plyometric, and various types of intense explosive routines.

Unisex Gym - Every Tuesday and Sunday from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pmEvery Monday and Sunday from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Female Gym - Every Tuesday and Sunday from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

AQUA FIT - Cool down and get fit with this aqua aerobic exercise and resistance training held in our Spa’s Indoor pool. Aqua Fit offers low and high intensity movements designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance.

Unisex Gym - Every Thursday and Sunday from 09:00 am to 10:00 am.

Female Gym - Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon.

PILATES - Using a series of non-impact exercises and movements, Pilates improves core strength, flexibility, posture, and enhances mental awareness.

Unisex Gym - Every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 09:00 am to 10:00 am.

Female Gym - Every Friday and Saturday from 09:30 am to 10:30 am, Monday and Friday from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

SPINNING - Cycling is a great exercise as it increases the density of human bones. Regular indoor cycling or ‘Spinning’ can improve heart and lung strength and improve blood circulation.

Unisex Gym - Every Thursday and Saturday from 08:30 am to 09:30 am. Every Monday and Wednesday from 09:00 am to 10:00 am.

Female Gym - Every Monday and Sunday from 09:30 am to 10:30 am.

FITNESS CLASSES


SMALL GROUP PERSONAL TRAININGEnjoy all the benefits of personal training at a fraction of the cost and double the fun! Join your Four Season’s group fitness personal trainer and a small group of like-minded people with similar goals to your own. Groups consist of 3 to 5 members who will receive all the dietary and training support, guidance and motivation that you would receive from one- to- one personal training.Regardless of your current shape or training experience, you will find these sessions welcoming and tailored to suit your individual ability. Not only will you benefit from the personal training experience but the small group will also motivate and encourage you to achieve your best!

BECOME THE BIGGEST LOSER!Join our first Biggest Loser Competition this September and achieve your ideal body! What better way to be motivated than competing with your fellow members to be the biggest loser champion! Ladies and gentlemen will compete for the biggest female and biggest male loser with both winners receiving 10 free personal training sessions to keep them on the losing track! • Exclusively for SPA members• Two months duration• Weigh in date: 1st-3rd September • Final Weigh in date: 27th of October

POOL VOLLEYBALL CHALLENGEIf you think you and your friends have what it takes join the Four Seasons Hotel Pool Volleyball Challenge and compete to win the championship trophy! • Tournament – free for members & BD 50 per guest to join the team • Teams of 6 • Registration open on 15th of August • Tournament starts 5th of September• For more information on the schedule please contact the Recreation

Manager

SUMMER FITNESS COMBOKick start your summer fitness program with our special ‘5’ promotion that includes:• 5 free personal trainings • 5 free personal Pilates classes• 5 free juices• BD 149 for members • BD 169 for Hotel guests

30 DAYS TO A NEW YOU!The 30 days squat challenge is designed to help you achieve the body of your dreams! Squats don’t work just your quads and gluts, but they also tone your hamstrings, calves, lower back as well as tighten your abs. Challenge yourself with the program below and be sure to let us know how you get on!

FOUR SEASONS 30 DAYS SQUAT CHALLENGE

LET US KNOW HOW YOU GET ON!


30 Day Squat Challenge Schedule Beginner Level

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN125 Squats

215 Ses plank3times/day

330 Squats


535 Squats


7Rest

840 Squats


1045 Squats


1250 Squats


14Rest

1555 Squats


1760 Squats


1965 Squats


21Rest

2270 Squats


2475 Squats


2680 Squats


28Rest

2985 Squats


* Warm up before doing this program

* Do cool down stretches to end

the routine


HEALTHY TIPS

01-EAT MORE PLANTSThis recommendation is a simple one that goes for both men and women; the basis of any healthful plan starts with a foundation of more fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are loaded with nutrients that help to keep our bodies healthy; they are also loaded with fiber that can help to keep us full, and can help to promote both healthy digestion and a healthy heart, which is particularly important for men.

03-MAKE A MEAL SCHEDULECreating a schedule for eating can be beneficial for those of us who sometimes get busy or forget to have meals and snacks at regular times. Setting a phone alarm or writing reminders “12 pm lunch, 3 pm snack, 6 pm dinner” can be helpful for many. Eating on schedule, which means eating every few hours, not only helps to keep our energy up, but can also promote weight loss and maintenance. In addition, going for long periods of time without food can wreak havoc on blood sugar and insulin levels as well as energy and over time can actually stunt weight loss.

04-SNACK WELKeep healthy snacks in your home or at your workplace, this ensures that you’ll reach for the good stuff, and not the 3-day old birthday cake that’s leftover in the fridge from your coworker’s birthday celebration. When we get overly hungry we tend to reach for items that may be less healthy than we may normally reach for; so to prevent unhealthy snacking, keep snacks such as raw nuts, fruit, juicing ingredients (if you are able), or healthy plant-based leftovers in your refrigerator.

05-GET YOUR SLEEP: Sleep is essential for overall health, for promoting healthy habits, healthy appetite regulation, and healthy weight management. Sleep is also important for overall cell and bodily rejuvenation and it allows your body to rest and recover. Getting inadequate sleep can affect our hunger schedules and can lead us to make less healthy choices overall. Therefore try to aim for 6-8 hours of sleep per night, and before you go to sleep try to practice calming activities like reading a book or meditating instead of watching TV and talking on the phone.

02-DRINK YOUR JUICEOne of the best and easiest ways to pack in nutrients is through drinking freshly made juice. Juicing your fruits and vegetables allows you to get more nutrients per cup than you may be able to sit down and eat in an entire meal; as the insoluble fiber is removed as pulp (though it’s important to note that the soluble fiber that’s particularly key for heart health is still contained in the juice). Juicing mostly vegetables (80% vegetables, 20% fruit) can be a great addition or replacement for a meal or as a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack. Many gym goers favorite times to drink juice is pre or post-workout, as a way to replenish electrolytes lost through sweat.

Create a memorable summer break for your little ones.

We take special care of our little guests at the Four Seasons Hotel. Our very first Summer Camp was rolling out on August the 1st to make sure your loved ones would have something amazing to do during their school break.

Activities include: arts and crafts, pajama party, picnic outside, cooking classes, board games, pirates and princesses day, memory games, ‘sing me a story’, treasure hunt, mini Olympics, dance/Zumba, story narration/role playing, movie afternoon, T-shirt painting, fashion show, aqua aerobics, swimming lessons, beauty session, henna tattoo, limbo dance, tag of war and many more.

Ages: 4 – 12 years old

Duration: 1st of August - 31st of August

Advance reservations recommended.

02 • KIDS CLUB

Duration Price (BHD)Including Taxes

Meals Activities

1 Hrs 5 N/A

6 Hrs 25 Lunch Or Dinner

Full Day 45 Lunch Or Dinner

1 Week 215 Dinner Including Swimming Classes

DIVE INTO ENDLESS FUN AND HAPPINESS IN OUR ‘KIDS FOR ALL SEASONS’ SUMMER CAMP.


THE HEIGHT OF STYLISH DINING

02 • PRESTIGIOUS DINING

EID AL ADHA FAMILY BRUNCH Missed our last Eid Brunch? Don’t worry because this Eid Al Adha we are doing it all over again with even more lavish culinary offerings. Bahrain Bay Kitchen will host several different food stations including Arabic, Western, Indian, Japanese and Chinese delicacies. Just remember to leave room for the desserts station!

When: First day of Eid Al Adha in September Duration: 3 days Price: 25++ for non-alcoholic beverage package included 32++ with alcoholic beverage package included

And to top it off the Kids For All Seasons Club will be available for the little brunch attendees to spend their day doing fun and exciting activities.

RE/ASIAN BY WOLFGANG PUCKDiscover the height of stylish dining at re / ASIAN CUISINE: the Kingdom’s highest restaurant on the Hotel’s 50th floor! Savor Asian specialties such as dim sum and authentic Robata-style grilled items, all inspired by the legendary chef’s trips to the Far East. Reopening 24th August, this dazzling outlet invites you to enjoy innovative plates of carefully prepared sushi and sashimi, as the outlet begins its very first Sushi Nights culinary journey.Sushi Nights available every day from Monday through Saturday 7:00 pm - 12:00 am

FOUR SEASONS SIGNATURE FRIDAY BRUNCH

Start the weekend on the right note with an elegant Friday Brunch at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay – the Kingdom’s most prestigious weekly brunch. Our elaborate Friday Brunch, renowned as one of the city’s best, is known for its lavish culinary offerings that include five unique food stations serving Arabic, Western, Indian, Japanese and Chinese delicacies. Guests can choose from authentic Arabic favorites such as shawarma or Kebbeh, Asian delights such as hand-rolled sushi and dim sum, delectable house-made pastas and farmers’ market-inspired salads, or slow cooked short ribs and mouthwatering Peking duck.

For dessert, indulge in sinfully delicious treats ranging from sweet and fruity tarts to fondue from our very own chocolate fountain. All sweets are freshly made right in the Hotel’s very own pastry kitchen.Brunch is available every Friday from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, when the entire Bahrain Bay Kitchen restaurant and terrace transforms to accommodate brunch guests. Choose between indoor seating or dining al fresco on the terrace where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Manama skyline.

03 • PRESTIGIOUS DINING


VENTOSavour the authentic flavors of Italy right here in the heart of Bahrain at VENTO, our open-air, poolside Italian-style trattoria. VENTO features oven fresh pizza and homemade pastas, as well as fresh seafood and grilled meats. Located next to the stunning infinity lap pool, VENTO offers guests great food and the best view of Manama city.

CUT BY WOLFGANG PUCKStarting from 24th August, the critically acclaimed CUT by Wolfgang Puck, widely recognized as one of the top steak restaurants in the world, impresses again with a lavish 3-course ‘CUT on the Hour’ business lunch along with Bahrain’s very first a la carte ‘CUT Brunch’ featuring the celebrity chef’s all-time favorites.Business lunch available from Sunday to Thursday 12:00 pm -3:00 pm, BHD 19++CUT Brunch every Saturday from 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm, starting from BHD 29++

CREATIVE COCKTAILS AT VENTO Enjoy mesmerizing views of the Manama skyline while you relax with handcrafted cocktails at Vento’s Shisha Lounge. Unwind at the perfect location in Bahrain and choose between 23 flavors of shisha while you enjoy breathtaking views and the coolest tunes in our poolside urban lounge under the stars. Six cozy cabanas are available for your privacy with no additional cost and no reservation required. Open daily on weekdays- 6pm-11pm & on weekends- 5pm-12 midnight.

A TASTE OF ITALY

A CUT ABOVE THE REST

Contact us!

Recreation Manager: [email protected]

Membership Manager: [email protected]

For reservations please call us on +973 1711 5000

If you are staying with us,

Dial 2363 for the Women’s Gym Dial 2350 for the Unisex GymDial 2544 for the Male SPA receptionDial 2539 for the Female SPA reception

We would love to hear any feedback or suggestions you may have, just send us an email to:[email protected].

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