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Girgean celebrations in Kuwait:

Infunity – 360 Mall

- Thursday, August 2nd from 10-12pm
- Face painting, Henna, Balloons, Magician, Cartoon characters, Games, Prizes and more

Phone: 25309889

Souq Sharq

- Thursday, August 2nd from 9pm
- Girgean party & Cartoon characters

Phone: 22415645

IKEA

- Thursday, August 2nd from 8.30-11.30pm
- Games Hosting, DJ, Clown Balloon Twister, Characters, Magician, Face painting, Girgean sweets

Phone: 1840408

The Scientific Center

- Thursday, August 2nd from 9-11.30pm
- Henna Artist, Bait Sadu, Games, Prizes and more

Phone: 1848888

Korean Embassy

- Friday, August 3rd from 9-11pm

Mishref Diplomatic Area, next to Syrian embassy
Phone: 25378621

If anyone’s looking to make last minute plans for Valentine’s Day, here’s a look at some of the places where you can celebrate the special day with your beloved! As usual, I’ll be adding more to this list so keep checking back or email me if you know of any other places.

NUZHA TOURS

Valentine’s Day Date
- Two-hour private yacht cruise
- Valentine lunch or dinner for two
- Balloons, candles and rose petals decoration
- Price: KD260 for two people

Phone: 25755825
[Link]

AL BERDAWNY PALACE * new

Valentine’s Day special
- Special Menu
- Romantic atmosphere with candlelight
- Live Music

Phone: 25661117
[Link]

HARD ROCK CAFE

Valentine’s Day special
- Set Menu
- Gift for the couple from the Rock Shop
- Live DJ
- Price: KD15.000 per person

Phone: 25710004
[Link]

DIVA’S RESTAURANT

Valentine’s Day special
- Set Menu
- 5-Course Meal
- Flowers for every couple
- Romantic music
- Price: KD10.000 per person

Phone: 25723083 / 25723084

CROWNE PLAZA RESTAURANTS * new

Al Ahmadi International Restaurant
- Special Valentine Dinner Buffet
- Memorable gift for the couple
- Price: KD19.500 per person

Rib Eye Steakhouse
- Special Set Menu
- Memorable gift for the couple
- Price: KD17.500 per person

Viaggio Italian Restaurant
- Special Set Menu
- Memorable gift for the couple
- Price: KD21.950 per person

Sakura Japanese Restaurant
- Special Set Menu
- Memorable gift for the couple
- Price: KD14.950 per person

Al Noukhaza Seafood Restaurant
- Special Set Menu
- Memorable gift for the couple
- Price: KD21.950 per person

Shabestan Iranian Restaurant
- Special Set Menu
- Memorable gift for the couple
- Price: KD15.950 per person

Ayam Zaman Lebanese Restaurant
- Special Set Menu
- Memorable gift for the couple
- Price: KD16.950 per person

Phone: 1848111
[Link]

HILTON KUWAIT RESORT * new

Teatro Restaurant
- Romantic Buffet Dinner with live cooking stations
- Love songs
- Rose for the lady and souvenir photo to take home
- Price: KD19.500 + 15% service charge

Yin Yang Restaurant
- 5-course dinner with a complimentary welcome drink
- Rose for the lady and souvenir photo to take home
- Book your table in advance
- Price: KD17.000 + 15% service charge

Phone: 22256222
[Link]

IBIS HOTEL, SALMIYA

Olivo Restaurant
- Special Valentine Dinner
- Complimentary drink upon presenting the [Ad]
- Price: KD7.000 per person

Phone: 25734247
[Link]

HOTEL MISSONI

Luna Restaurant
- Set menu
- Live music
- Romantic table decorations
- Red flowers for the ladies and special mocktails
- Price: KD20.000 per person

Phone: 25770000
[Link]

JW MARRIOTT HOTEL

Terrace Grill Steakhouse
- Set Menu
- Live Band
- Price: KD29.000 + 15% service charge

Phone: 22455550
[Link]

MOVENPICK AL BIDA’A HOTEL & RESORT

Breeze Restaurant
- Romantic Buffet (choice of Oriental and Int’l favorites and exceptional desserts)
- Live music performed by a Colombian band
- Roses for the ladies and heart shaped cakes for the couple
- Price: KD20.000 per person

Phone: 22253100
[Link]

THE PALMS BEACH HOTEL & SPA * new

Palmerie Restaurant
- International & Arabic Buffets
- Live cooking stations & seafood sizzler platter
- Live violin music
- Complimentary Sweetheart rose, Heart-shaped cake & Special mocktail juice
- Price: KD30.000 per couple + 10% service charge

Tagine Restaurant & Lounge
- Special Set Menu
- Romantic ambiance
- Live music
- Complimentary Sweetheart rose, Heart-shaped cake & Special mocktail juice
- Price: KD30.000 per couple + 10% service charge

Al Muhallab Restaurant
- Valentine’s seafood basket
- Spectacular sea view
- Live music
- Price: KD40.000 per couple + 10% service charge

Phone: 1824060 – 25646266
[Link]

RADISSON BLU HOTEL

Rangoli Restaurant
- Valentine Buffet Dinner
- Romantic Love songs from the duo of Irina & Witold
- Price: KD14.000 per person

Phone: 25673000
[Link]

THE REGENCY HOTEL & RESORT

Silk Road Restaurant
- Set Menu
- Special decorated tables with candlelight
- Live Piano Music
- Price: KD40.000 per couple

Phone: 25766666
[Link]

SHERATON HOTEL

Riccardo Italian Restaurant
- Set menu
- Special decoration with candles and flowers
- Live Band (Italian music)
- Price: KD29.000 per person + 15% service charge

Phone: 22422055
[Link]

SWISS BELHOTEL PLAZA * new

Al Dallah Restaurant
- Special Set Menu
- Romantic ambiance
- Live music
- Price: KD12.000 per person

Phone: 22436686
[Link]

Here’s something for the brides-to-be, the annual Wedding Expo is going on at the 360 Mall where you will find high end and designer oriented brands, products and services for your perfect wedding. There’s going to be a lot of exhibitors from designer wear, jewelry and flowers to catering, wedding planning, spas and photography. Make sure to stop by and check it out.

When: Feb 8th, 9th & 10th
Where: 360 Mall Exhibition Hall

There are a lot of winter weddings going on this season so this is a good place to start planning yours.

[Link]

The French Institute of Kuwait have organized their first concert this year – Electro Oud Concert By Smadj (Oud – Electro) featuring Eric Gaulthier (Clarinette) & Orhan Osman (Bouzouki). Here’s one of their performances on [YouTube]. Sounds interesting.

When: Monday, Feb 13th
Where: Kuwait Boy Scout Theater (Hawalli, Beirut Street)
Time: 7:30-9pm

Tickets are KD5 and are available at:
- Carrefour
- Ibis Sharq
- Ibis Salmiya
- French School in Kuwait – Hamad Al Mubarak Street, Salmiya)
- French Institute of Kuwait – Jabriya – Block 12, Street 6, Villa 40-41

There will also be an “Electro & Oriental music” workshop in English with SMADJ on Tuesday, Feb 14th from 4-7pm at Ibis Hotel, Salmiya about sampling, work of the sound, transformation processing, mix and execution of the electroacoustic music. Price: KD20 – limited Places. Book it at reservation@institutfrancais-koweit.com

[Smadj on Myspace]

This year the Hala February festival will be starting on Saturday, Feb 4th with their annual carnival on Salem Al Mubarak Street in Salmiya. Like every year, they have planned a lot of activities, events and shopping bargains for everyone which will go on till Feb 29th. I will try to get a schedule of all their events and update it here.

[Poster]

Pizza Hut will be making the largest Kuwaiti flag shaped pizza this Saturday on Feb 4th on Salem Al-Mubarak Street at 3pm for the Hala February festival launch.

I guess another Guinness World Record is on the way.

Tomorrow are Kuwait’s parliamentary elections so let’s hope everyone votes and does their part in selecting a government that will resolve all the past issues and lead the country on the path of change, improvement and success.

Good Luck!

Yesterday was the launch of the AbracaDabra International Illusion Show. We were invited by EventMania to attend their first show but unfortunately we were not able to make it, so my family attended on our behalf and they loved it!

There are four more shows left for today and tomorrow so there’s still time to get your tickets and go have a blast! Make sure you dress warm and stay dry since it’s been raining today and it’s expected tomorrow as well.

Tue, Jan 31st – 4.30 PM and 7.30 PM
Wed, Feb 1st – 4.30 PM and 7.30 PM

Tickets are available at the VIVA outlets in The Avenues and Marina Mall as well as at the Ice Staking Rink itself.

[Facebook] | Image courtesy [EventMania]

Have you bought your tickets to the Sesame Street Live Show? Well the Sesame Street gang will be in Kuwait for only three days from Jan 26th until Jan 28th so make sure you don’t miss out and take your kids or younger siblings too.

There’s going to be a photo booth at the Ice Skating Rink main entrance & exit where you can take a picture with Grover. It’s KD5 for a photo and it will be framed in a Sesame Street folder.

You will also find Sesame Street souvenirs, such as the Sesame Street branded character plush toys and CDs for sale in the merchandise area.

The photo booth and merchandise area will be open on:

Thu, Jan 26th – From 4.30 – 10.00pm
Fri, Jan 27th – From 1.30 – 10.00pm
Sat, Jan 28th – From 1.30 – 10.00pm

[Link] | [Facebook]

The EVENTmania team is bringing AbracaDabra 2, their second International Illusion Show right here to Kuwait and this time it’s a lot bigger with five of the world’s best illusionists from America, Europe and Asia – Michael Grasso, Daniel Jester, JC SUM & ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, Keelan & Charlotte and Rafael. It’s going to be a 90 minute show and it’s definitely not to be missed! Click [Here] for a preview of what’s to come.

Dates: Jan 30th, Jan 31st & Feb 1st
Times: 2 shows per day – 4.30pm & 7.30pm
Venue: Ice Skating Rink

So far they haven’t announced about the ticket prices but they are available at VIVA outlets at the Avenues, Marina and Olympia Malls. There will be more locations available soon so keep checking back for updates.

[Link] | [Facebook]