Behind I do's...

Congratulations! You and the love of your life has just engaged and is now planning to tie the knot...for good! Your dreams are coming true and you want the whole world to share in your excitement. So, what's next in line?
With the increased accessibility of the internet nowadays, wedding information and suggestions is as easy as 1-2-3! However, when there is too much input on us, things can seem so confusing, isn't it? and I am pretty sure as the who is supposed to experience the best day of his/her life...thats the last thing you want to feel.

Whatever the turned out of your big day depends on the attitude of those involved. So why not just relax , enjoy this special time together and let ELITE Dream Wedding packages cater the most exciting and interesting part of your lives-Your wedding day!

Its your most special day and its all about you...We at Elite Resort and Spa value this day as much as you do, and so we will make every possible means to help you in making this day the way you have dreamt it.
Elite Resort & Spa
Set on Muharraq bridge in Bahrain, overlooking the bay on either side, we offer the perfect location for your special day. As you make your way to the Elite Resort and Spa, away from the busy Diplomatic area towards the sea view, you realize you are somewhere special.; It is a sensation that will only grow as you enter the hotel and discover a luxurious four star haven, that provides all the contemporary facilities you could wish for. Housing of the best Spa and salon of the island, this all suite hotel is famous for its cuisine offerings and personalized services.

 

Our promise to you:

from the moment you book, we promise you all the assistance and advice required to arrange your special day and make it a big success. Our special function coordinators are on hand to give all the help and advice you need, to ensure a day to remember. Be it decor, flowers, menu, service layout, timing, we would offer you our unconditional support and assistance.
Ceremony:

The Al -Noor tent, the most luxurious tent on the island is set in the poolside gardens overlooking the Bay.It offers a luxurious traditional setting for special events. This tent is designed to offer you the exclusivity and privacy you want for your functions.Your guests will be treated like our own guests and each one made to feel special. we can comfortably host up to 700 guests it is our endeavor to make each function unique and tailor -made to your needs.

The romance of a wedding in a royal tent with service that makes all your guests feel like royalty and a setting that befits a princess.

Calming Luxury:

Each room offers a panoramic view of the city skyline and the sea. nature's touch inspires the interior styling of all the rooms, with wood tone and other natural elements being integral to the design. light , airy and modern, the rooms provide a calming, luxurious space in which you can relax.

Be it your wedding night room or stay options for your guests, the service and ambiance will leave them craving for more.

Flexibility:

At Elite Resort & Spa, we aim to make your wedding day unique, so if you have a special requirement, just ask our wedding advisor, who will do their utmost to make your wishes come true. We aim to make your time with utmost only enjoyable but memorable.

Elite Wedding package Inclusions:

Elite Wedding packages are designed to cater for all your special needs and budget package are inclusive of the following: (applicable for 200 pax)

Complimentary venue rental of the ballroom
regular theme table cloth and chair covers with tie backs
Complimentary welcome drinks on arrival
complimentary soft drinks while dining
Complimentary suite for one night
Complimentary deluxe amenities
Dinner for the bride served in the suite
Breakfast serve in your suite the following day
Complimentary 3 tier wedding cake
1st Anniversary invitation for the bride and groom
Voucher of value 100/BD for outside catering by Le Cuistot
*Additional Charge:
Assorted canapes on each table (center piece)
Fresh juices
Decor and theme
Entertainment and Lighting
LIVE cooking

Elite Resort & Spa has prepared THE ULTIMATE WEDDING COUNTDOWN just for you....

-12 Months prior to the big day-

*Venue Confirmation- Book Elite Resort & Spa-Al Noor tent as your venue with a signed contract

*Book the Entertainment-Start looking for your evening reception. bands and DJ's get very busy-especially if you are planning your wedding day in the wedding season. Ask for demo Cd's and get them booked.

-6 Months prior to the big day-

*Dresses , suits and flowers- Decide upon dresses, suits and flowers.Once the venue and dress has been organized sigh a big sigh of relief (until you have to write the table plan)

*Book the Photographer-Book and show them the venue to get a good idea of the location. It's a good idea to get your wedding coordinator to also meet the photographer as they offer the benefit of previous experience.

*The Honeymoon- book the Honeymoon and travel insurance-Mention that this is your honeymoon to encouraged upgrades and special treatments!

*Check your passports- Check your passports-some destinations require a full 6 months on passport so this must be done this month.

-5 Months prior to the big day-

*Timings and invites- Chat with your wedding coordinator about timings and then start writing your wedding invites-the sooner you can get these confirmed the better. Start building your guest list once these are confirmed.

*Wedding cakes and rings-Go meet the pastry Chef as they usually have the wedding cake tasting (a good excuse)and then order it. Don't forget one of the most important purchases-the wedding rings!

*Wedding gift list-Create your wedding gift list, some stores do fabulous online lists-your guests log on, buy the gift and pay for it without having to brave the shops.

-2 Months prior to the big day-

*Table arrangements- Arrange table favours and presents for close friends and family

Meet the wedding coordinator

Discuss details such as welcome drink choices, wedding menus, center piece and also pay off some balance (little bits along the way really take off the pressure closer to the day)

-1 Month prior to the  big day-

*Organize the key players- Book your  make up artist, hairdresser and brief all members of the wedding party with what you need them to do to help you out.

-2 weeks prior to the big day-

*Fine Tuning- Confirm all details (numbers, timings etc) with the venue and start packing for your honeymoon

LAST BY NO MEANS LEAST...

Remember to breathe and enjoy your time planning the biggest and happiest day of your life!



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It's Hot to be Cool this Summer!

At Elite Resort & Spa Pool side

If you are quite confused of what the title is all about, well please don't! :) It only means it pays to know some Hot Tips for the Cool summer escapades you are about to embrace soon!

SUMMER TIME! Everybody is excited about it. Oh yes, even Middle eastern people whom we believed to be fed up with the long hot humid season year round! But summer is summer. It gives everyone a vague idea of beaches, pools, swimming, cocktails, BBQ's,  fun, laughter, sun bathing...anything of a perfect getaway! Summer experiences are  treasured specially by the young ones, but isn't it more enjoyable if we can still smile at the end of the summer season? Smile without the itchy sun burns...prickly heat...etc, and worst skin cancer.

It is said that while some exposure to sunlight can be enjoyable, too much can be dangerous too. Overexposure to Ultra Violet (UV) radiation from the sun can result to many skin/ health problems.

Let me share with you some action  steps for sun protection from United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Action Steps for sun Protection

But hey, don't be idle just because of  what you have learned. Continue with your summer plans but just limit the sun exposure. If you are in the Middle East..near the Kingdom of Bahrain in particular, you can check some of  the summer escapes Elite Hospitality Group can offer, aside from  what this lovely Kingdom has in store for you. Less tension, less hassle, everything is in the heart of the City! You don't need a a very wide beach to enjoy summer. You can actually have it in your fingertips without going through the headaches of travelling from one island to another and being super exposed to the heat of the sun!

The Elite Summer Escapes in Bahrain

                                                     



Check out  some photos of Elite Resort & Spa Muharraq -Kingdom of Bahrain:

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  All Suite Rooms

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 So, relax ...be SunWise and maximize your summer tips and you will never lose the most exciting and interesting part of your Summer escapades!

Have  a wonderful Summer of 2013! :)

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Formula 1 "Adrenalin rush" at the Resort

...and the most awaited Bahrain event has ended.

The Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix of 2013 proves itself as one of the most successful Bahrain event, and we at Elite Resort & Spa is equally grateful to have been part of that success directly or indirectly.

This season, 2013 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix uses the tagline "Imagine Your Moment"...Well, we at the resort didn't  just "Imagine" our moments but "Experienced" it as well. :)

Formula 1, being the highest class of Auto racing is renowned worldwide. (no doubt about it) and  sitting  vis-a vis with any of its official race Driver is something die- hard fans would really die for! 

We at Elite Resort & Spa is just proud to have been given a chance to share some moments with some of the team members of the World's most prestigious Auto racing competition.

Here are some photos taken the night before the Bahrain Formula 1 2013. It was indeed a night of fun and "adrenalin rush" to all the Formula 1 fanatics who were present that night!

The Marussia F1 Cake from our Pastry Chef

The Shift 7 Staff

Olga ( Shift 7 Bar Manager) with The Marussia Team Drivers

Formula 1 party Venue at Elite Resort & Spa (Waikiki Poolside Bar)

And of course... the Blogger with Marussia Driver Jules Bianchi

However, The Formula 1 fever doesn't stop at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The season continues with 15 more races to go. Bahrain fans can still enjoy the fun of watching these races from all over the world LIVE at Shift 7. With the cozy and sporty Formula 1 ambiance of the place, one can definitely enjoy the hype of this FORMULA 1 season.

Shift 7 Bar where Formula 1 races can be watched when it happens, as it happens

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Marcopolis.net Interview with Elite Resort & Spa GM Anurag Bajaj

Marcopolis.net visited Elite Resort and Spa and talked about Bahrain's stable outlook for Business and Tourism in 2013-2014.

Here's the Interview with ERS General Manager Anurag Bajaj.

What is the tourism outlook for 2013?

I think everybody is very optimistic about 2013. We at Elite Hospitality have forecasted revenues and average room rates and occupancies of a significantly higher percentage than 2012. There is buoyancy in the economy and investment. This brings the business travelers which is our core business. There is growing confidence of the leisure travelers from the Arab world. The fact that Manama is the tourism capital for the Arab world in 2013 is definitely a big boost for us and it is showing. The first two months have been extremely encouraging.
   


"I think everybody is very optimistic about 2013. We at Elite Hospitality have forecasted revenues and average room rates and occupancies of a significantly higher percentage than 2012."



We covered Bahrain in 2011. There have been more tourism attractions built since then and there is a new national theater  What are the tourist attractions that have been built over the past two years to increase tourism and make Bahrain a cultural hub in the region?
I think it’s a very good decision to come back to Bahrain in 2013 after 2011 because 2012 was a year of consolidation and strategizing while 2013 is a year of implementation for not just the private sector but the government as well. The government has piloted many projects and ensured that travelers with all fields of interest find Bahrain on their travel maps. This may be cultural; there is a new national theater very close to Elite Resort & Spa which is just about 20 meters walk from the hotel. The theater has been utilized effectively. It already launched a lot of events and right now the Spring of Culture is on. There are a lot of visitors from the Arab world who are visiting us for these activities.

As far as sporting events, golfing, equestrian, and football are popular, and the GCC Cup was a big boost and a great start of 2013 for sporting enthusiasts. Bahrain almost felt like the football capital of the Arab world during that time. Now the upcoming ladies’ football tournament is definitely going to raise a lot of enthusiasm among football fans.

Apart from this, the usual weekend traffic – people who come down here for leisure or relaxation and good food and beverage experiences – definitely continues.

How has the tourism sector been affected by the financial crisis in 2008 and then later the uncertainty that surrounds Bahrain?
There have been bad days like every economy has faced but I don’t think the impact has caused irrecoverable damage. Everyone has stayed positive including the local media and government. The government has supported and encouraged the private investors, assured everyone and taken steps to keep their word. As a result, especially for the tourism sector, we are well-represented in all the travel fairs. There have been a lot of PR efforts and events that encourage travel have always been the best gestures to assure people that things are normal. International artists coming in and investors coming in have been really encouraging. The Formula 1 last year and this year will definitely ensure that Bahrain is back on everybody’s travel maps.


Have the sources of tourism changed in the past two years? Do you see more GCC tourism or international tourism? What sort of mix of tourism do you see?

At Elite Hospitality we have made a conscious effort to map the nationality mix and to continuously compare our guest profiles. We are happy to say that definitely the largest percentage of our clientele is from the Arab world – Saudi, Kuwait, Oman, and this year UAE has grown significantly. But our core business, which is the business traveler from Europe and the Americas, is growing significantly. So we have an all-around mix and everybody is coming in with a lot of aspirations for growing their business. We are seeing a lot of repeat clientele which is also very encouraging.

In terms of outlook and growth for the tourism sector in 2013, what are your predictions?

I generally feel that the 4-star segment will grow significantly. The way our hotels are positioned and the fact that we are all-suite hotels, inviting the Arab families and the long-stay business travelers, we are very sure of this. The first two months have seen growth which has surpassed our budgets. I’m sure we will see significant growth in the next quarter as well thanks to the Formula 1 and soon after Ramadan, I’m sure this winter season will see a lot of business travelers coming in.

What are some of the biggest challenges to sustainable tourism development in the Kingdom?

I think there are a fair amount of events and opportunities and reasons for people to keep traveling back to Bahrain from within the region. The biggest challenge I see is if the number of visitors grows beyond expectations, then the infrastructure at the airport for customs and visas might need to be supported adequately. I’m pretty sure the government will react pretty quickly because they’ve given us reason to believe in them in 2012 and I’m sure they will respond pretty quickly.

Please give us a short message about Elite Resort & Spa?

Elite Resort & Spa, as the name suggests, is a getaway from the city but it is the closest 4-star hotel to the airport. This is a good reason to stay in the hotel. It’s about 3 minutes drives from the main business district and 7 minutes drive from the main shopping district. That is why it appeals to everyone. It is perhaps the only hotel in the region which has a sea view from each and every room. We are blessed to have the Muharraq Bay and the sea on both sides of the hotel. As you can see, the main attraction is the poolside and our food has also encouraged a lot of families to keep coming back.

There is a growing need for proper relaxation and rejuvenation for travelers so having the island’s best spa in the hotel definitely is a big bonus for us. What differentiates one spa from another is the therapists so the fact that our spa has qualified, experienced therapists from across the world is something that is recognized and appreciated by our patrons. Not only is it the busiest spa, it also happens to be the most expensive spa on the island.


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Let me cater to your every need!

Le Cuistot L'Art DE Creation- The Elite Hospitality catering, specializes in providing the very best in International Restaurant style outside catering for  a full range of events and functions including Wedding receptions, buffets and private dining, corporate functions, BBQ's, cocktail parties, Birthdays and Anniversary celebrations.

Serious about catering excellent food and with over 20 years experience in Hospitality and International catering, Le Cuistot is a family backed company supported by a team of highly professional kitchen, waiting and beverage staff.

OUR SERVICES

Weddings:

From a cozy wedding to all large scale multi-cuisine celebration, we'll plan a wedding menu guaranteed to astound your guests and complete your perfect day.

Corporate Events:

Whether it is a working lunch, a product launch or a High end executive business dinner, our chefs will tailor a menu to impress your clients.

Picnics & Barbecues:

Inspirational Picnics, Parties and Barbecues all year round!

• How's our presentation?

We believe that When it is presented in a stylish and elegant way, a delicious dish excites your taste buds instantly! Whether a simple BBQ or a complex, sophisticated multi-course meal, we pride ourselves in our professional presentation of everything we supply.

• How efficient we are?

Whether just around the corner or the other end of the Island, freshness and safety is our priority. we use the latest high tech transport ensuring food arrives at the right temperature at the right time!

• Quality Guaranteed

Maintaining exceptional kitchen hygiene and following international food safety guidelines, Le Cuistot prides itself in its excellent standards of quality and food safety.

This 2013, Le Cuistot takes pride in joining the 5th  Bahrain Food & Hospitality Expo which will take place on 16th -18th April at Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention center. 

Let Le Cuistot cater to your every needs.You can visit us at Stalls F-15 & F-17 from 10 AM to 7PM,  and talk with our catering experts.

Exhibition Floor Plan

Click Here for information on the FOOD & HOSPITALITY EXPO

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Al Noor Tent ...at its best!

It was only  last 2010 when Elite Resort & Spa launched the 700 capacity AL NOOR TENT. From then on, it has served thousands of  satisfied Guests  not only from inside the Kingdom, but to the neighboring GCC countries as well. From Birthdays, to Engagement Parties, to Weddings, to Conferences and seminars and many other  functions, AL NOOR TENT become the silent witness of every happy, memorable and grandiose celebrations . Elite Resort & Spa continue to give its  guests  a premiere service that they are looking for in a very reasonable and competitive packages.

Al Noor Tent is so flexible that you can literally transform  the whole area to whatever theme you have in mind! 

Check out some of the photos  here....