The Bahrain hot list

1 The new Kempinski hotel
Consisting of two separate towers, Grand and Ixir, Bahrain’s newest hotel also allows easy access for guests to the City Centre mall. Not that they’ll be too bothered about leaving, though, as in addition to the 460 rooms, including 79 suites, there are a number of culinary treats on offer thanks to executive chef Holger Jackisch. One of the first to open is T Spoon, serving luxury teas, specialist cakes and Gerbeaud confectionary. Other outlets include Baharat, serving Middle Eastern dishes, Nasmat with its Mediterranean cuisine, and the Saveur for all-day dining. Look out for Boudoir with its many cocktails, and also the Bizarre lounge with its electronic golf simulator.
Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre (17 171 000).