The Dining Room, Abu Dhabi
The iftar buffet at Jannah Burj Al Sarab’s Dining Room features five different menus, each with a wide array of gastronomic international and traditional Middle Eastern favourites such as fattah, mixed grill, falafel and ful medames among others. Live cooking stations will feature home-made shawarma and a variety of Italian pasta.
Details Dh99 per person.
Call 02 307 6307 or email book@jannah.ae
India Palace
India Palace preserves the heritage and recreates the vibrant Mughal era not only in its food but also in ambience and decor. The spice-packed and flavourful iftar buffet includes complimentary dates,
fresh fruits and drinks
at all outlets.
Details Dh75 per person
Call 04 368 5569
Locations Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah
Delecto, Abu Dhabi
Dessert lovers need to head over to Al Bateen Street, where the capital’s newbie sweet shop is laying on a five-course iftar. As well as the superlative goodies the venue is already known for, there’s lentil soup, meze and oriental rice with chicken, all served in the
bright cafe.
Details Dh85 per person
Call 02 496 3444
La Piazza, Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi Downtown
Great seafood at an affordable price — what more could you ask for in a sultry Ramadan when all you want is something light and easy to digest? From grills to rice dishes, there’s something for everyone in the family.
Details Dh79 per person
Call 02 615 6666
Orchid Restaurant, Ramada Hotel and Suites Ajman
For a bit of an adventure on a budget, head to Ramada Hotel and Suites Ajman. Its iftar feast includes traditional Ramadan staples and Middle Eastern delights. The hotel promises its sheer variety of main courses will bring you back for more.
Details Dh99 per person
Call 06 703 1111 or email fbsec@ramadaajman.com
Sadaf Restaurant Dubai
For a break from Arabia, travel across the Gulf — metaphorically, of course! — to Sadaf restaurant, which offers authentic Persian dishes and lip-smacking mixed platters. Its iftar buffet is a large spread at a reasonable rate. The main course section is filled with classics including harissa, kebab darbari and fatayer. The buffet also includes fresh juices and special Iranian sweets.
Details Dh89 per person
Call 04 331 4747
Fuchsia, Business Bay
Or if you’d like something entirely different, check out Fuchsia’s fresh and healthy contemporary Thai food that is easy on the pocketbook. With an iftar menu offering spicy delights such as tom yum chicken soup, papaya salad, choo chee fish, and sticky mango rice, it’ll transport you straight to South East Asia.
Details Dh65 per person
Call 04 457 3759
Lal Qila Restaurant, Jumeirah
With a variety of dishes from the Indian, Chinese and European kitchens, there’s a lot to choose from at Lal Qila. The kebabs are highly recommended if you’re looking to amaze your friends and family.
Details Dh88 per person
Call 04 3254778
The Daily, Rove Downtown Dubai
Don’t worry about calories at The Daily as you can choose from a wide menu of healthy options, which includes fresh juices, a healthy salad bar and a delicious grilled main course. The restaurant has made a name for itself with its healthy brunch, and its iftar is no different. Go for the quinoa, sesame seed and dried apricot or try the lentil soup and choose a healthy grilled main course.
Details Dh99 per person.
Call 04 561 9000 or visit Rovehotels.com
Lebanese Village Restaurant
Some say the roots of all Arabian food can be found in the Lebanese kitchen. Why not debate the issue over a generous iftar that includes tabbouleh, fattoush, falafel, kebabs and a number of other dishes from the Mediterranean nation — with fresh laban ayran to wash it all down? Whether with friends or family, this place has something for all.
Details Dh50 per person in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Call 04 352 2522
Al Ibrahimi Palace
Known across the UAE for its wide range of Pakistani and Indian delicacies, Al Ibrahimi offers classic snacks such as samosas, pakoras, bhajiyas, kebabs and tikkas. Experience a mouth-watering iftar, subcontinent-style, without leaving our friendly shores.
Details Dh70 per person in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Call 04 3977070
Karachi Darbar & Karachi Grill
For a hearty, homestyle meal from the subcontinent, dig into a fusion of Karachi, and Punjabi cuisines during iftar at any Karachi Darbar outlet. Rich, buttery curries, crunchy samosas, kebabs of all kinds, luscious naan bread and mutton biryanis make these outlets across the city the perfect place to end your fast — be warned, though: overindulgence is easy.
Details Dh65 per person on weekdays and Dh75 at weekends at Karachi Grill and Dh49 at Karachi Darbar outlets in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman
Call 04 272 3755
Views, Le Meridien Al Aqah, Fujairah
Reputed for its extensive buffet, Views restaurant at Le Meriden Al Aqah Beach Resort serves up a spread of Ramadan delicacies. Overlooking the property’s beautiful gardens, this tempting iftar is easy on the eye and lighter on the pocket, particularly if you’re a Fujairah resident.
Details Dh99 per person
Call 09 244 9000
