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This week’s episode of True Blood mentioned that a Tru-Blood bottling plant gets blown up in Kuwait!

“Two more explosions at Tru-Blood factories in Japan and Kuwait”

Whoops! Vampires and a Tru-Blood factory in Kuwait? Won’t that be interesting now… ;)

There are a few interesting competitions and giveaways going on for Ramadan on Facebook. There are daily winners and cool prizes to be won. Check them out:

Kuwait Riders
Daily competition where you have to guess the famous persons from around the world. And you get a chance to win KD10 voucher from Zone Restaurants Complex – KD10 voucher from Dri-Wash for Bikes Detailing & 1 month free coffee and donuts from Dunkin Donuts.

Fantasy World Toys
Daily quiz related to their toys and stores and you get a chance to win KD25 voucher for Fantasy World.

Pizza Inn
‘Like’ their daily photo to win prizes.

eMatterz
eMatterz is Middle East’s premier community for film and cinema and they have contests now and then to win movie tickets and merchandise.

X-cite by Alghanim Electronics

• Ramadan Contest to win Samsung Galaxy SIII plus daily KD10 discount coupons from xcite.com
• There’s also another contest on their page to “Like our Page, Share this post and get a chance to win the Nokia PureView 808″

I’ve been on a winning spree! I won the Dunkin Donuts through Kuwait Riders and today I got the gift voucher from Fantasy World. So get going and good luck! If you know any more, let me know.

An earthquake hit Kuwait this morning around 7.30am near the Jahra desert at a 4.2 magnitude. It was about 31 kilometers from Kuwait City so we didn’t feel it really.

I just saw that there was another earthquake reported at a magnitude of 3.9 around 7.40pm.

Anyone feel anything?

[Source]

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

Although a little late but here it is, one of our most popular seasonal dining guides. I’ve listed all the places I could find to go for Ramadan’s Iftar and Suhoor buffets and there will be more being added, so keep checking back! Likewise, if you know about other places offering Ramadan buffets, do send me an [email] and I will add it to the list.

It’s always a good idea to make reservations in advance for Iftar buffets if you don’t want to end up driving across town at the last minute to find a decent place to break the fast with your family or friends.

[ RESTAURANTS ]

NARANJ * new

Iftar Buffet
- KD 10 per person

After Iftar
- Shisha & Fruits
- KD 6 per person

Suhoor
- Set Menu (4 mezza and 1 mixed platter)
- KD 10 per person

Phone: 22268666

MAIS AL-GHANIM * new

Ghabqa Set Menu
- KD 11 for 2 persons / KD 20 for 4 persons
- From 9pm until end of working hours
- Free desserts and oriental music
- Available at Sharq branch – Gulf Road, Mahboula branch – Spoons complex

Phone: 22251155

AVANTI PALACE * new

Iftar/Dinner Set Menu
- KD 3.300 per person (Min 4 persons) for Non-Vegetarian Menu
- KD 2.900 per person (Min 4 persons) for Vegetarian Menu

Phone: 25751081 – 25751082

ZAFRAN

Iftar Buffet
- Choice of 5 different menus on different days
- Check the link for more details on the menus
- KD 7.500 (Adults) & KD 4 (Kids) per person

Phone: 25750647 – 97281007
[Link]

ABDEL WAHAB

Iftar Buffet
- KD 8.750

Suhoor
- A la Carte

Phone: 1821000

VILLA FAIROUZ

Iftar Buffet

- KD 10.500 per person

Phone: 22652030

LEBNANI

Iftar Buffet

- KD 8 per person

Phone: 22655558

MIJANA, AL KOUT MALL

Iftar Buffet

- KD 8 per person

Phone: 25744442

SABAH WA MASA’A, 360 MALL

Iftar Buffet

- KD 6.500 per person

Phone: 25309933

KAREEM RESTAURANT

Iftar Buffet

- KD 5.500 (Adults) & KD 3 (Kids) per person

Phone: 22615902

PAUL

Iftar Set Menu

- KD 7.250 per person

Phone: 22597044 (The Avenues)

PEPPE’S PIZZA

Iftar Buffet

- KD 5.750 per person

Phone: 1843000

APPLEBEES

Iftar Buffet

- Available only at the Fintas & Mishref branches
- KD 6.950 per person

Iftar Set Menu

- Available only at the Avenues Mall, Sharq Mall & Bnaid Al Gar branches
- KD 5.500 per person

Phone: 22407536 (Bneid Al Gar)

RUBY TUESDAY

Iftar Buffet & Combo

- Iftar Buffet only at Sharq branch next to Kuwait Towers
- Iftar Combo available at Shaab Zone, Abu Halifa, 360 Mall, Salmiya, The Avenues
- KD 7.250 per person (Kids under 10 – half the portion for half the price)

Suhoor

- Khan El Khalili Nights
- Special Suhoor Menu
- Only at Sharq branch next to Kuwait Towers, from 9pm – 2am

Phone: 22444454

[ HOTELS ]

MÖVENPICK HOTEL, FREE ZONE * new

Bays Restaurant

Iftar Buffet

- KD 8.500 per person (all inclusive)

Phone: 24610033 – 99636633

MÖVENPICK HOTEL & RESORT AL BIDA’A * new

Breeze Restaurant

Iftar Buffet
- KD 14 per person (all inclusive, with drinks)
- From 6.15-9 pm

Layali Al Bida’a Tent

Ghabqa & Suhoor Buffet
- KD 14 per person (all inclusive, with drinks)
- From 9pm till 2am

Phone: 22253100

JW MARRIOTT HOTEL * new

Ramadan tent in Al Jahra Ballroom

Iftar Buffet
- KD 14 per person

Suhoor Buffet
- KD 14 per person
- Shisha & Live Band

Special offers for groups of 25 or more for only KD 7.500 per person

Phone: 22455550

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT HOTEL * new

Atrium Restaurant

Iftar Buffet
- KD 9.800

Suhoor Buffet
- KD 9.800

Phone: 22997000

SWISS BELHOTEL PLAZA * new

Al Dallah Restaurant

Iftar Buffet
- KD 8 per person (Including water & Ramadan drinks)

Phone: 22436686

HOTEL MISSONI

Luna Restaurant

Iftar Buffet

- KD 11.950 per person

Phone: 25770000

THE PALMS BEACH HOTEL

Special Ramadan arrangement in Jawa Ballroom

Iftar & Ghabka & Suhoor
- Starting from KD 8 + 10% service charge
- Grand Raffle draws

Phone: 1824060

IBIS HOTEL

Iftar Buffet

- Available at IBIS Sharq & Salmiya
- KD 5.500 + 15% service charge

Phone: 22928080

Wishing all our readers a belated Ramadan Mubarak! Better late than never..

Ramadan is like the Superbowl of Kuwait with all the special TV commercials being released. Here are my favorites this year.

Qualitynet [YouTube]

NBK [YouTube]

Red Mango Part 1 [YouTube]

Red Mango Part 2 [YouTube]

La Boutique at Lenôtre has a special Valentine’s Cake this year. This time it is made of soft chocolate cake flavor and will be available from Feb 14th till Feb 15th for KD20.

Phone: 1805050
[Link] | [Twitter]

Cinescape has a bunch of horror/thriller movies going on and lined up for the rest of February. All this horror and no romance in the month of love? I guess not a lot of people have the ‘dinner-and-a-movie’ date anymore. Or probably a horror movie does the trick for the man to show some valor ;)

Now Showing:

The Devil Inside [Trailer]

Releasing on Feb 16th:

Amphibious [Trailer]
Dream House [Trailer]
The Woman in Black [Trailer]

Releasing on Feb 25th:

Gone [Trailer]

[Link]

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]

On my way back from work I noticed that they were installing fountains in front of Al Hamra Tower, and looks like they’re going to be musical since they had sound systems around them and were playing music.

I love fountains and it would be nice if all the new good looking towers would have them too with nice cafes around them as well.