Formula One. Big 60. Bahrain. bougi. Enough said.

A pictorial review of what was Formula One's most anticipated celebration, brought to you by bougi founder, Rozan Ahmed, L'Hotel and Time Out Bahrain. A first view of L'Hotel's brand new Arabian paradise, L'Sultan, delicious Lebanese cuisine, motorsport legends, live cigar making, the UK's award winning Manny Norte, Swiss Beatz, David Coulthard, beautiful people, brilliant music and one stunning belly dancer. More photos on the pink link.

Girls. Girls. Girls...

Arabian Magazine's Nick Cooksey and Nichola Saunders with bougi founder, Rozan Ahmed

belly dancing BEAUTY.

L'Hotel's Ralph & Aref Yazbek with motorsporting legends, David Coulthard & Martin Brundl

Kiss 100's finest: The MOBO award winning Manny Norte debuts in Bahrain

Lucio Luciano Bello & Rozan

Music IS life...

Live cigar making

A first view and tasting of L'Hotel's brand new Arabian haven, L'Sultan

Hip hop produecing legend, Swiss Beatz (aka Mr. Alicia Keys) in the building

Untouchable.

The wait is over...Formula One's ultimate celebration is here.

As we enter the Grand Prix's 60th anniversary & celebrate with the Kingdom's hosting of the Formula One opening race, bougi, L'Hotel & Time Out Bahrain have announced an official date for the highly anticipated 'F1 Memoirs' Affair.

A special evening of motorsport nostalgia, invited guests will experience a night of visual beauty on Friday 12 March 2010, as we definitively kick off the Big 60 celebration by remembering Grand Prix legends, moments and cars over the past 60 years. Spread across a number of venues inside L'Hotel's grand establishment, the evening will begin with a lavish cocktail reception at Salon B. A private dinner will be served to corporate guests at L'Hotel's brand new Arabian paradise, L'Sultan. Indeed, all invited guests will be the first to witness L'Sultan's beautiful and uniquely designed interior space, as they enjoy delicious Lebanese cuisine by Chef Adel. Belly dancers will serenade guests along with classic records from yesteryear. Finally, as the mood turns into one of party, guests will arrive for the after-party celebration at L'Bar. where the UK's Manny Norte is sure to set the tone on fire with his signature mixing and microphone skills.

Music maestro. MOBO Award winner (Best DJ 2008). Kiss 100 veteren. Microphone King. Manny Norte. (pictured right with Mariah Carey)

As we take a step back into a time of original glamour, genuine grace and unending inspiration, the 'F1 Memoirs' Affair will certainly be one to remember.

Celebrating legends, on yet another legendary evening

*THIS EVENT WILL OPERATE A STRICT INVITATION & GUEST LIST ONLY POLICY.

INVITATIONS HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED FOR THE SIT DOWN DINNER.

TO REQUEST AN INVITATION TO THE AFTER-PARTY AFFAIR:

contactbougi@gmail.com

Desert Heat.

So, Formula One is upon us. Back for Bahrain's taking thank you very much. This year, bougi is determind to sprinkle some of that all important style, glitter, glitz and flair to what is the Grand Prix's 60th annivesary...

Nostalgia

Class

Glory

Give it up for Bahrain! Be sure to pick up March's issue of Time Out magazine for more details. You can also request an add on www.facebook.com/bougi or write to contactbougi@gmail.com

Ho. Ho. Ho.

Merry Christmas Bahrain.
As we near the end of ''naughties'', bougi wishes a forthcoming decade of brilliance to one and all.

bougi IV...Warming You up With a FLU

It's official folks. Not only are we spoiling you with the sounds of Nikki Beatnik this festive season, but DJ FLU, thee vinyl master (yes! Vinyl!) will play an exclusive set at bougi IV prior to Ms. Beatnik's grand stampede of harmonial excellence.

DJ FLU has been entertaining quality music lovers for over 20 years; a turntable specialist, his background, and Bahrain’s cosmopolitan mix of nationalities lends itself well to his musical strengths, as he promises to take you on an old skool journey of nostalgia, unlike you've never experienced before.

His credits include previous residencies in Japan, Belgium, and Germany, opening for acts such as Keith Sweat, Destiny's Child, and DJ Kool.

bougi IV takes place on 03.12.09 at the Kingdom's first boutique hotel, L'Hotel. Prepare to be dazzled as the stunning venue transforms once again for the Kingdom's finest private affair. Closing 2009 correctly, bougi IV is strictly guest list only event. For more information, please email us: bougi@rozanahmed.com or call +973 3976 1224.

bougi IV...Date Announcement

Inkeeping with the festive element of surprise (in other words, prepare to be dazzled)...Ladies and Gentlemen, bougi's seasonal soirees will return in December 2009, opening the festive season with its signature superior affairs, guaranteed to get the town buzzing once more.

Due to the monumental success of their relationship, bougi is proud to announce partnership with the Kingdom's first boutique hotel, L'Hotel. Shared in their innovative vision to catapolt Bahrain's entertainment experience, the GCC's premier lifestyle brand and the Kingdom's 'L'Haute Couture of Hospitality' will deliver a 2-stage extravaganza across the hotel's entire ground floor; a sight never quite seen before.

Nikki Beatnik, Europe's superstar female DJ, fashion, music and style icon, Roberto Cavalli's number one choice and P.Diddy's favorite lady of the decks will compliment the bougi atmosphere with a unique musical set very often immitated, but never, truly equalled. Thursday 3rd December 2009

Look out for your special invitations, via email, facebook, or good old fashioned phone call, very, very, soon. Remember, entry to all bougi events is strictly by Guest List Only. To make your request, please email: contactbougi@gmail.com Or, send us a message on facebook: www.facebook.com/bougi

Halloween the MJ Way is after all, the only way.

See you there.

bougi III...The Highlights

For more moments from bougi's latest and unforgettable seasonal bash...

www.facebook.com/bougi and make your way to the album ''bougi III''

bougi: bringing together the best.