Iftar indulgence in the UAE

e+ gives you a list of happening places you and your loved ones can go to for delicious Iftar and Suhoor buffets.

DUBAI

Metropolitan Palace Hotel
Al Shindagah Restaurant
Enjoy traditional Ramadan atmosphere with typical dishes and live cooking stations to enjoy authentic Arabian hospitality.

• Time: Sunset onwards
• Cost: Dh129
• Contact: 04 2270000

Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club
QD's bar
Enjoy the Ramadan atmosphere in a beautiful setting overlooking the creek. Spend the evening with typical Arabic dishes, games, Ramadan drinks and, of course, shisha, while listening to the sounds of an oud player.

• Time: 7pm to 3am. Traditional oud player from 10pm to 2am.
• Cost: A la carte
• Contact: 04 2956000

Wafi
Pyramids
Dine in style with a traditional Iranian menu in a sublime ambience at the Pyramids.

• Time: Sunset to 8pm
• Cost: Dh150 (adults) Dh75 (children under the age of 12
• Contact: 04 3244100

• Time: Sunset to 8pm
• Cost: Dh185
• Contact: 04 3995000

Al Dhifaya
Savour your favourite Arabic dishes at the sumptuous Iftar buffet.

• Time: Sunset to 8pm
• Cost: Dh185
• Contact: 04 3995000

Dubai Marine Resort and Spa
Al Qasr
Enjoy a traditional Iftar buffet in the opulent setting of Al Qasr Restaurant.

• Time: 5pm to midnight
• Cost: Dh140 per person
• Contact: 04 3461111

Renaissance Dubai Hotel
Spice Island
The restaurant offers an extensive selection of specialties to break the fast with. Choose from the traditional salads, Arabic and Iranian dishes as well as fresh fruits and juices.

• Time: Sunset to 7pm
• Cost: Dh179
• Contact: 04 6088076

Sheraton deira hotel
The Terrace
Have a fabulous Iftar at the Terrace and get the chance to win a two-night stay in Vienna at the Bristol hotel. The Terrace will serve typical Arabic dishes accompanied by a variety of Ramadan juices.

• Time: 6pm onwards
• Cost: Dh99
• Contact: 04 2688888

Shangril-La Hotel
Marrakech
Escape from routine and enjoy a typical Moroccan Iftar. For the occasion, Marrakech offers a set menu. The also offers exclusive Iftar celebrations and Ramadan meeting packages.

• Time: 6pm onwards
• Cost: Dh158 (Iftar)
• Contact: 04 4052703.

Hayya! Lakes Club
Take the family out of the city and into the garden setting of the Hayya! Lakes Club and enjoy Ramadan nights on the club lawns. Take your pick from a selection of fruit juices and a host of Arabic dishes available a la carte. On weekends, the Lakes Club will have a barbeque and guests can choose from an array of sizzling cuts to feast on.

• Time: 7pm to midnight
• Cost: A la Carte; For large parties Hayya! Lakes Club offers an extensive menu from Dh100 to Dh175
• Contact: 04 3627791, 04 3627790

Marina Yacht Club
Athena Dubai
What's better than Iftar on the open seas, while enjoying the spectacular view of the Marina and Dubai skyline? The buffet includes a selection of Arabic appetitisers and traditionally prepared meat and seafood.

• Time: Sunset onwards
• Cost: Dh600
• Contact: 04 3627883

Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
Saha Courtyard and Palermo Terrace
Chic and stylish, the unique setting of the Saha Courtyard and cozy ambience of the Palermo Terrace offer the perfect venues for relaxed evenings under the stars. Enjoy the sumptuous Iftar with an array of traditional Arabic dishes or just unwind with your choice of shisha.

• Time: Sunset to 11.30pm
• Cost: Dh135
• Contact: 04 3618111

The Palace – The Old Town
Ewaan Restaurant
Luxuriously appointed in the style of Arabia and complemented by the gentle, harmonious chords of Arabic music, the sumptuous buffet at Ewaan provides the perfect atmosphere to entertain clients or friends. For late night entertaining enjoy the Suhoor set menu.

• Time: Sunset to 8pm (Iftar); 9pm to 2am and 9pm to 3am on Thursdays and Fridays (Suhoor)
• Cost: Dh180 (Iftar); Dh160 (Suhoor)
• Contact: 04 4287951

The Montgomerie Dubai
Aqua Viva
Situated on the pool deck and offering spectacular views over the 18th green and lake, Aqua Viva is the perfect location to unwind after work. Relax with friends and colleagues over a traditional Arabic coffee, refresh the palate with a variety
of fruit juices or just savour the moment with a shisha.

• Time: 7 to 10pm
• Cost: A la carte
• Contact: 04 3631265

Towers Rotana Dubai
Flavours On Two
Indulge in an authentic Arabic Iftar buffet including an extensive range of mezzeh, traditional dishes, Ramadan beverages and desserts. A 20 per cent discount is available for groups of 10 and above.

• Time: 6pm onwards
• Cost: Dh115 per person
• Contact: 04 3122210

Crowne Plaza Dubai
Let Ramadan be a time for giving and join Crown Plaza in their donation to charity. For every Iftar sold at the restaurants in Crowne Plaza, Dh5 will be donated to the Dubai Center for Special needs to improve the quality of life of people with special needs.

• Time: 6pm onwards
• Cost: Dh155 onwards
• Contact: 800 – CROWNE (276963)

Park Hyatt Dubai
The Terrace
Enjoy a feast of Ramadan specialities in a stunning waterfront location. A full Ramadan menu is available for your Suhoor meals. The menu includes cold and hot mezzeh, including a variety of freshly baked Saj bread as well as shawarma and falafel sandwiches. Choose from a variety of shisha flavours and relax by the Arabic lounge music.

• Time: 8pm to 3am
• Cost: Two set menus – Dh180 and Dh200; For Shishas – Dh45 to Dh55
• Contact: 04 3172222

Traders Hotel
The Junction Restaurant
Junction Restaurant is offering Iftar and Suhoor buffets. Guests may indulge in a selection of dates with milk, home-made mezzeh, Arabic mixed grill and much more. As part of the Ramadan promotion, the Traders Hotel offers Ramadan Mubarak Specials, which include accommodation in a double room with complimentary in-room Suhoor.

• Time: 6pm onwards
• Cost: Dh95 (Iftar & Suhoor buffets) Dh465 (Ramadan Mubarak Specials)
• Contact: 04 2147272 (Junction Restaurant) and 04 2147308 (Ramadan Mubarak Promotion)

J W Marriott Dubai
Mays El Reem
Following a typical Iftar buffet, Mays Al Reem becomes a café so guests can relax and unwind with tea and shisha.

• Time: 5.30 to 7.30pm (Iftar) 9pm to 3am (Café)
• Cost: Dh175 (Iftar); Dh35 cover charge per person; Dh125 for children 4 to 14 years of age
• Contact: 04 8852222

The Market Place
Enjoy an international Iftar buffet at the Market Place. You can choose from the unique solutions on offer to make your Iftar events memorable. If you book your Iftar or Suhoor event in advance, you can even win a 4-night stay with buffet breakfast for two at the Marriott Sydney Harbour Circular Quay in Australia.

• Time: 5.30 to 7.30pm
• Cost: Dh195; Dh125 (children 4 to 14 years of age)
• Contact: 04 8852222

Hatta Fort Hotel, Jebel Ali
Gazebo Terrace
Sample a real slice of Arabian culture this Ramadan with Iftar at the Gazebo Terrace. Surrounded with breathtaking views of the Hajar mountains, share the experience with friends and family and break the fast after sunset with fresh juices, lassi and dried and fresh fruits, followed by a traditional menu.

• Time: 6 to 11pm
• Cost: Dh145
• Contact: 04 8523211 or email hfh@jaihotels.com

Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa
Ibn Majed and La Fontana
Feast on an array of mouth watering Iftar dishes. The buffet will be served at sundown throughout Ramadan and seven different menus will include a range of Arabic and international cuisine.

• Time: 6pm to 11pm
• Cost: Dh160
• Contact: 04 8836000 or e-mail jagrs@jaihotels.com

Le Meridien Fairway Hotel
The Spice Club
Enjoy a sumptuous Iftar dinner buffet which includes sweet or salty lassi. Also relish a variety of kebabs, breads, a selection of salads, curries, vegetarian dishes and biryanis.

• Time: 6pm onwards
• Cost: Dh89
• Contact: 04 6085000 (ext) 298 or 510.

Radisson SAS Hotel
Al Mansour Dhow
Treat yourself to a cruise on the Al Mansour Dhow to enjoy an international and traditional Iftar buffet available only through bookings.

• Time: 5 to 7.30pm
• Cost: Dh120
• Contact: 04 2057333 or 04 2057444

Boulvar Restaurant
The restaurant will feature a vast spread of traditional Arabian cuisine for Iftar meals. You can enjoy hot and cold mezzeh, followed by a choice of main courses including the popular ouzi, shawarma, soup, Arabic rice, harees, grilled chicken Egyptian style and much more.

• Time: 6pm onwards
• Cost: Dh125
• Contact: 04 2057333 or 04 2057444

Dubai Festival City
Ikea in-store restaurant
Check out the special Iftar menu at the Ikea in-store restaurant alongside a traditional Arabic tent serving dates and juices. Each day the restaurant will offer a different menucomprising soup, vegetables, a special dish of the day as well as one popular Arabic dish such as samak hara, chicken mulokhia, kofta bil saniya, fish syadia and kharouf mahshi.

• Time: (Saturday to Wednesday) 6pm to 9.30pm (Thursday and Friday) 6pm to 11.30pm
• Cost: Dh19
• Contact: 800 4532 (800 IKEA) or log on to www.IKEAUAE.com.

Knowledge Village
Vista Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
The restaurant offers snacks, drinks and shisha besides the international a la carte menu.

• Time: Sunset onwards
• Cost: On request
• Contact: 04 427 5500

ABU DHABI

The One Restaurant
Enjoy a traditional buffet served to your table by The One's friendly cast in a relaxed and comfy environment. Guests can indulge in an Iftar buffet for two or in a upgraded super buffet. The One also offers a special promotion for families (two adults and up to three children).

• Time: 6pm onwards
• Cost: Dh60 (normal Iftar buffet); Dh80 (super Iftar buffet) Dh200 (super feast offer for families)
• Contact: 02 6816500, 02 6811512

Le Meridien Hotel
La Brasserie
La Brasserie combines the refined taste of Le Meridien with the Arab cuisine for a perfect Ramadan atmosphere. The Iftar includes a mezzeh, barbeque food and typical Ramadan desserts. Enjoy the different types of Ramadan juices like Tamarind, Kamarreddin and Jallab.

• Time: 5 to 8pm. The Iftar buffet is upgraded to an international buffet after 8pm.
• Cost: Dh135
• Contact: 02 6446666

Layali Al Sahar
Enjoy backgammon, cards, shisha and oud music in this typically Arabian tent. The supple Syrian ice-cream – an art itself dating 75 years – will be freshly made in front of the guests. Try your luck with the weekly raffle draw where you can win exciting prizes.

• Time: 6pm onwards
• Cost: A la carte
• Contact: 02 6446666

Al Raha Beach Hotel
Sevilla Restaurant and Al Sukaria
For an unforgettable Ramadan experience, try out the Sevilla restaurant or the luxurious Al Sukaria tent set in the landscaped gardens of the hotel. Discover Ramadan delicacies while listening to the melodious oud playing in the background.

• Time: 6pm onwards
• Cost: Dh130 (Iftar); Dh85 (Suhoor)
• Contact: 02 5080555

Millennium Hotel
Citrus Restaurant
Make Iftar a family affair choosing from an Oriental buffet with
appetisers from around the region, as well as shawarma, ouzi, salads and desserts.

• Time: Sunset to 10.30 pm
• Cost: Dh135 (Iftar); Dh110 (Suhoor); Dh60 for children from ages 6 to12
• Contact: 02 6262700

Layali El Alfeya Tent
The Layali El Alfeya tent offers the typical Arabic atmosphere combined with the refined setting of a metropolitan hotel. Enjoy smoking shisha and eating fresh Saj made on the spot. Available at the tent are also traditional hot and cold Ramadan snacks and beverages.

• Time: Sunset to 3am
• Cost: A la carte
• Contact: 02 6262700

Danat Resort Hotel, Jebel Dhanna
Tides Restaurant
Experience the authentic Arabic cuisine with Live cooking station and traditional Ramadan juices. Children age 6 to 10 have a right to 50 per cent discount on the Iftar meal.

• Time: (Iftar) Sunset to 11pm
• Cost: Dh150
• Time: (Suhoor) 3am to 5am
• Cost: Dh110
• Contact: 02 28012222

AL AIN

Intercontinental al ain resort
Arabesque Iftar and Al Fawanees Tent
Savour the rich selection of delicacies and authentic Arabian cuisine at a special Iftar buffet.

• Time: Sunset onwards
• Cost: (Arabesque Iftar) Dh 90, Dh80 per group and 50 per cent discount for children from 6-12 years of age; (Al Fawanees Tent) Dh60; Dh25 for children below 12 years of age
• Contact: 03 7686686

AJMAN

Kempinski Hotel
Ramadan tent
Savour a scrumptious Iftar buffet with family and friends at the Ramadan Tent. A la carte and set menus are both available.

• Time: 8pm to 2am
• Cost: Dh125 (Iftar) Dh30 for entry from 8pm onwards
• Contact: 04 7145555