Taking Centre Stage Again

Teatro is now open!

Experience a culinary show and enjoy a theatrical dining experience at Teatro Downtown now open daily from 5 pm to 1 am.

Our new menu offering will guarantee a delightful dining experience with live entertainment and food options to satisfy everyone at the table.

Teatro. Where Eastern cooking meets Western cuisine

For bookings, please call +973 3360 5070 or email teatro.downtown@rotana.com

The Social Animal

The Social Animal is a platform for re-imagined experiences that spark conversation, creativity and the joy of human connection. Despite spending many years closely associated with the local scene, Founders Sumit and Ankita felt there weren’t sufficient events that were truly engaging and inspiring. They say: “This reduced even further due to the pandemic. So, as we emerged from the lockdowns and social distancing rules, there was an opportunity to create something different.” As new parents, they wanted to organise interesting experiences, which weren’t limited to bars or similar venues, and, at the same time, weren’t your typical family-friendly events. Their initiatives include Firefly, which featured local music acts, performing arts and interactive sessions, and Holicorn, a social event combining musical talent and the Indian festival of colours, Holi. They say: “It was so beautiful to see native Bahrainis, expats, tourists, people of all ages, come together and add their energies to these events. Also, from a distance, the industry may seem saturated, but there's still room for more. And if the offering is truly unique, you receive overwhelming love and support.”

Farms

Bahrain is home to many farms, which offer an insight into how your food is grown. A learning opportunity and fun experience for people of all ages. Peninsula Farms in Sakhir is one such. Walk around the hydroponic production areas, interact with cute goats, or make a pitstop at the café, which serves delicious food cooked using organic ingredients. You can also buy goat milkbased skincare products such as soap bars with papaya and aloe vera extracts, said to have soothing properties. Learn more @peninsulafarms_bh on Instagram. Other farms that you can visit include Roots & Shoots in Hamala, which organises cooking classes. You can learn more about it @rootsandshoots.me on Instagram. Jasra Organic Farm has a wide range of workshops and activities for kids and adults, which you can learn more about @jasraorganicfarm on Instagram.

The Cult Bahrain

A growing community of artists and art enthusiasts, The Cult Bahrain was co-founded by Saud Aldoseri. It promotes talents across art forms, offering them a platform to showcase their work through events such as pop-up markets, community workshops and art exhibitions, and digitally through their YouTube channel @TheCultBahrain and podcast. Saud says: “The Cult was always an idea in my mind that finally came to life in 2019. I have always wanted to create a safe space that is supportive and encouraging of talents and local businesses.” The concept became a reality thanks to an entrepreneurship programme by Tamkeen. The Cult shifted to the virtual realm during COVID but intends to make a comeback this summer with a series of exciting physical events that you can learn more about @thecult.bh on Instagram. Their page features artistic tips and thought-provoking posts alongside quirky artwork. They also intend to take their podcasts to the next level by hosting the sessions in a studio where guests from all over the island can attend.