You may not observe fasting in Ramadan, but it is definitely worth a visit iftar or Suhur, if you live in the UAE. All restaurants create a magical, warm atmosphere, dazzling the decor. The festive atmosphere envelops with the head, the table is bursting with refreshments, and you understand what the "fairy feast" from Arabian tales tastes like.
Atlantis The Palm, Dubai
The Asateer tent, which has become one of the iconic places for Iftar, is located on the beach of Atlantis Hotel, which offers magnificent views of the bay. Ali El Burji, the talented chef of Ayamna Restaurant, will be responsible for the festive menu. Asateer Tent is one of the largest in Dubai and welcomes over 60,000 guests during Ramadan. A feast for the whole world in Arabian realities includes treats from kebabs to chocolate fountains. During Suhur, guests will be offered an à la carte menu.
Price: 220 dirhams
Tel .: +971 (4) 426 2626
Al Majlis Mina Al Salam
This iconic and one of the most beautiful tents in Dubai is like a fairytale room for a gala dinner in the heart of the Arab castle. An authentic atmosphere envelops you, and this is the place where iftar becomes not just a dinner, but an appearance.
Price: 220 dirhams
Tel .: +971 (4) 4323232
Anantara the Palm, Dubai
Anantara Resort is a meeting point for several cultures. Located on Palm Jumeirah Island, overlooking the Dubai coastline, it is famous for the luxury of Thai-style furniture. Iftar in the Crescendo restaurant is held in buffet style, sending you on a journey around the world. You will start with the classics of Ramadan drinks, Arabian snacks, then a rich selection of cheeses, followed by meat dishes, without which no Arabian feast, kebabs and kebabs can do. Or maybe you prefer seafood - they are presented here in all their diversity. Dimsams are prepared at a separate station. The final sweet note will be date pudding, Arabic sweets, kunaf and umm ali.
Price: 199 dirhams
Tel .: +971 (4) 567 8304
One & Only The Palm, Dubai
Ramadan is a magical time when culture and cuisine come together. This union implies an inner fullness of peace, harmony and joy - it is precisely such a harmonious atmosphere that One & Only The Palm is trying to create at an evening meal. Iftar buffet in the ZEST restaurant will be held in an elegant and welcoming atmosphere and will be accompanied by live music performed on a traditional oriental instrument - oud. The menu includes delicacies of the Middle East and delights of international cuisine, delicious desserts and drinks inspired by the month of Ramadan.
Price: 250 dirhams
Tel .: +971 (4) 440 1030
One & Only Royal Mirage, Dubai
Iftar at the Ramadan Café Courtyard - a dinner in the atmosphere of the royal courtyard, surrounded by rich Arabian furnishings. The oriental courtyard in all its splendor and charm, with arches and fountains and with refreshments of local cuisine on your table is a truly palace splendor.
Price: 220 dirhams
Tel .: +971 (4) 399 9999
Caesars bluewaters dubai
Caesars Bluewaters Dubai offers to host #LikeACaesar for Iftar from Michelin-starred Chef Gordon Ramsay. Hell's Kitchen, inspired by the eponymous TV show "Hell's Kitchen", suggests a completely new approach to the festive Arabian feast. The concept combines world-class culinary and theater performance, while providing links to the emirate culture. An eclectic menu includes specialties and classics of Middle Eastern cuisine, including slow-cooked lamb tajine and grilled dishes. For dessert, you can choose a pudding with dates or familiar with all the local sweet tooth Umm Ali. Or maybe a branded cottage cheese pie with peanut butter, salted caramel and whipped cream?
Price: 350 dirhams
Tel .: +971 (4) 556 6466
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
At Emirates Palace, you should go for the sake of the reference Arabic iftar and Suhur in the setting of an oriental palace. Guests will be greeted by a specially erected tent - it will be located on the terrace, which offers stunning views. Culinary evening with Arabic specialties will be held in buffet style. Continental cuisine items are also on the menu.
Price: 295 AED
Tel .: +971 (0) 2690 799
Queen Elizabeth II, Dubai
Following the success of the first Iftar afloat last year, QE2 invites to board again. And this time, on the royal ship, they decided to provide two formats for an evening feast. Majlis Al Malika - translated from Arabic as the “Majlis of the Queen”: the original royal hall of the 1960s will be turned into a bewitching majlis with accents in the Arabic style and iftar buffet. Majlis Al Mulook - translated as “Majlis of the King”: an endless selection of international dishes, Arabic treats, grilled dishes, salads, hot and cold mezzes. Quite logical from the place of action, references to English cuisine suggest, for example, Yorkshire pudding. A wide selection of fruit hookahs is included.
Price: 195 dirhams
Tel .: +971 (4) 526 8888
Palazzo Versace, Dubai
Enigma, a Persian restaurant in Palazzo Versace Dubai, celebrates Ramadan with a specially designed menu for the whole family. “Start your festive meal with sabzi hordan,” they invite to Enigma. If you still do not quite understand how the sabzi hordan taste symphony sounds, then it’s time to fix it. You will find a bewitching variety of fresh herbs with walnuts and dates, delicious homemade Persian cheese, fried Persian bread and much more. Then guests can choose hot and cold appetizers, soup, main course and dessert.
Price: 230 dirhams
Tel .: +971 (4) 556 8830
Sofitel JBR
Iftar buffet in the French restaurant A.O.C. will delight guests with the best dishes of Arabic, Moroccan and Turkish cuisines. The name itself is A.O.C. - French designation of authenticity of origin (Fr. Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC)). This is a place that invites you to celebrate a holiday in the family circle. Numerous Middle Eastern dishes will be complemented by contemporary French accents. Iftar's menu includes Mezze, lamb dishes, Turkish shawarma, kebab and king prawns. The desserts include kunaf and creme brulee. Guests can also learn how to cook French crêpe crepes with banana, chocolate and vanilla sauce.
Price: 160 AED
Tel .: +971 (4) 448 4733
Jumeirah Al Qasr, Dubai
Khaymat Al Bahar, a Lebanese restaurant, is an ideal place to go iftar with the whole family. Spectacular views of the beach and Burj Al Arab, luxurious Arabic décor and rich cuisine. On the table will be traditional Arabic treats. The atmosphere is complemented by live music. You will also leave from here with a small gift: a festive box with Arabian sweets.
Price: 195 dirhams
Tel .: +971 800 666 353
Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai
The award-winning Al Nafoorah restaurant has long been famous for being one of the best authentic Dubai restaurants with Lebanese cuisine. He gained particular fame thanks to traditional meat dishes. You will experience quite interesting sensations when you delve into the atmosphere of traditional Arabian culture, surrounded by views of downtown and Bourge Khalifu skyscrapers.
Price: 195 dirhams
Tel .: +971 800666353
Trèsind, Dubai
The theme of the steakhouse has become decisive for a sophisticated iftar in the Trèsind restaurant of modern Indian cuisine. In the role of Amuse bouche (a non-banal appetizer to provoke your appetite) - date sweets in an edible wrapper, vegetables in a spicy yogurt sauce and six meat snacks. The chef will prepare the main dishes at you, in clubs of steaming dry ice on the flame of a mobile kitchen, which will add a vivid impression of the evening. Among the meat variety there will be one of the institution's most popular dishes - spicy shrimps with vegetables. If you get to the desserts, you will see a show with "fragments" of pink petals in a baklava melting in your mouth.
Price: 179 AED
Tel .: +971 (4) 308 0440
Cinema Akil, Dubai
Dinner and Cinema - this is an interesting format offered by Cinema Akil, an arthouse cinema in the creative district of Alserkal Avenue. Together with Chaiwala they represent Cinemajlis: the cinema will turn into a concept restaurant for the entire holy month. The specially designed Iftar menu is inspired by South Asian cuisine. The Chaiwala project focuses on tea - it is brought from the gardens of Darjeeling in India. Accordingly, Cinema Akil is responsible for the film program: independent feature and documentary films tell touching stories of love, freedom, hope and determination on the big screen.
Price: 200 dirhams
Reservation: www.cinemaakil.com
Slab, North La Mer, Dubai
Slab is one of those places where you should go on a non-trivial gastronomic adventure, and especially in Ramadan. Chef Omar Rodriguez, who is in love with his business, who has honed his culinary skills in California, changes the menu every season, and in honor of the holiday he developed a special set. Where do iftar usually start? With a date. Here even this trifle is played out with a culinary delight: a date appetizer with bacon and tahini sauce. Next - lentil soup, couscous with broccoli and pistachios, lamb with rice and gremolata and the most delicious desserts to choose from.
Price: 125 dirhams (minimum order for 2 persons)
Tel .: 04 298 889
Ritz-Carlton JBR, Dubai
At the authentic Amaseena Restaurant, tastes, interiors and even aromas are involved in creating the perfect atmosphere of the holy month of Ramadan. The starting point in interior design was the marine heritage of the region. Amaseena Majlis combines traditional Arabian essences with a modern touch. The scene is the elegant Lou Lou'A ballroom. The culinary skill of the chef is embodied in a variety of festive dishes: from manda and delicacies with traditional spices to tajine cooked in clay dishes. Nine culinary stations combine the best treats of local cuisine, dishes from Morocco, Lebanon, Persia. Peru and Italy also send culinary greetings to your table.
Price: 205 dirhams
Tel .: +971 (4) 318 6150
Kingfisher Lodge - Sharjah Collection by Mysk
Ramadan, by definition, means a break from everyday clutter. But at Mysk’s Kingfisher Lodge - Sharjah Collection, getting away from the city rush gets literal meaning. The luxurious 5-star complex is located off the coast. The design fits perfectly into the surrounding desert landscape, the complex consists of several large tents - the best place to feel harmony with nature. Iftar and Sukhur offer authentic Arabic and international cuisine. And the magical spirit of Ramadan here will be supported by picturesque landscapes.
Price: 170 dirhams
Tel +971 9 201 1900
Ramadan Tent Kiwi, Ras Al Khaimah
You can go to traditional iftar and Suhur to Ras Al Khaimah: the huge Ramadan tent became a joint project of the emirate’s chamber of commerce and industry and the Kiwi event company. Inspired by the culture of Turkey and Morocco, the awning design will take you to the warm, dreamy and relaxing atmosphere of Ramadan. Charming Arabic music and traditional songs await you here. A specially erected awning is located next to the RAK exhibition center and seats 350 people. The hospitality, which is so famous for the Arabian culture, is fully felt here. The menu includes local and international dishes.
Price: 135 dirhams
