Autumn has arrived, bringing cooler evenings and the perfect excuse to enjoy Bahrain’s outdoors. Our cover story, Outdoor Escapes, highlights the best open-air experiences, from al fresco dining and desert camping to live concerts. Closer to home, our gardening feature offers expert tips to get outdoor spaces winter ready. October is packed with events, including the Royal Bahrain Concours debut, Porsche Centre Bahrain and UFC Gym’s breast cancer awareness collaboration, the Bahrain International Music Festival, Glass Beams live at Al Dana Amphitheatre and the 3rd Asian Youth Games. Spooky season brings the first Horror Fest and a Halloween party for kids at Vida Bahrain. Adding to the excitement, is the announcement of John Mayer making his Bahrain debut in January 2026! Arts and culture shine this month with the Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition and an interview with artist Mariam Dashti. In motoring, we test drove the Audi Q8 S-line, while dining spotlights Palma, Tenderloin & Co., EL&N, naya and Homa. F
