The holy month of Ramadan is upon us and its time to start planning your Iftar evenings in Abu Dhabi. Read our guide to learn about all the places in the Capital you can break your fast this Ramadan.
1. Afya
Cuisine Arabic
Menu highlights The Afya Iftar focuses on local ingredients from small organic farms. The whole ouzi with oriental rice is entirely organic and locally sourced. Timeless favourites include fish sayadia and kousa bil laban.
Location Traders Hotel, Abu Dhabi Cost Dh140 per person (includes Ramadan juices, Arabic coffee and local mineral water) Timing 5.30pm till 8pm Phone +971 2 509 8555 Website
2. Almaz by Momo
Cuisine Arabic and North African
Menu highlights Ramadan drinks jalab, laban and kamarldine, selection of fresh home-made bread, harrira soup, Arabic cold & hot mezze and salads, couscous machui, tagine chicken, tagine lamb and a selection of home-made Arabic, Moroccan and international sweets including Umm Ali
Location The Galleria on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi Cost Dh175 per person Timings Sunset to 9pm Phone +971 2 6767702 Website
3. Amici
Cuisine Italian
Menu highlights Chili tagliolini with lobster and fresh tomato, polenta crusted sea bass, saffron braised fennel and pea puree
Location Yas Viceroy hotel, Yas island Cost A la carte Timings Sunset to 11pm Phone +971 2 656 0600 Website
4. Angar
Cuisine Indian
Menu highlights North Indian food; biryani; chicken; Indian desserts
Location Yas Viceroy hotel, Yas island Cost A la carte Timings Sunset to 11pm Phone +971 2 656 0600 Website
5. Asia de Cuba
Cuisine Asian/Latin American
Menu highlights The internationally renowned restaurant, lounge and beach deck will offer a four-course sumptuous Ramadan menu which has been specially crafted for the month. Presenting the perfect union of Asian and Latin flavours with an Arabic touch, the Chino-Latino dining destination sets the scene for a special place to enjoy Ramadan with colleagues, friends and family.
Location St Regis on the Corniche, Nations Riviera, Abu Dhabi Cost Dh200 per person Timings Sundown until 2am Phone +971 2 699 3333 Website
6. Bistro Restaurant
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Menu highlights A sumptuous buffet including a selection of hot and cold mezzes with hummus, vine leaves and labneh with mint, as well as all your Ramadan favourites such as roasted lamb ouzi, Dawood basha and samakah harra. Those with a sweet tooth can sample the cheese katayef, cheese kunafa and Umm Ali. The Iftar buffet also includes local still and sparkling water, chilled juices, soft beverages and refreshing Ramadan beverages such as jallab, tamer hindi and kamar el din, as well as Arabic tea and coffee.
Location Courtyard by Marriott, WTC, Abu Dhabi Cost Dh135 per person; Dh65 for children aged between six and 12 Timings Sunset to 9pm Phone +971 2 698 2222 Website
7. Boa Steakhouse
Cuisine Steakhouse
Menu highlights At BOA Steakhouse, enjoy a whole host of exquisite new dishes from seafood and steak as well as vegetarian dishes and healthy salads created by the Executive Head Chef, Marco Lucentini. Choose from a range of starters including seared Japanese beef, the Halibut carpaccio and a new addition with the pan seared duck liver. Main course here promises every cut of meat that you could want, all cooked to your satisfaction. End your meal with indulgent desserts such as the baked Alaska or the homemade mascarpone cheesecake.
Location Boa Steakhouse, Eastern Mangroves Promenade, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street, Abu Dhabi Cost a la carte Timings 7.30pm to 12am Phone +971 2 641 1500 Website
8. Essence Restaurant
Cuisine International
Menu highlights Fattoush, samak hara, zaatar salad, hummus, zahra bel tahini, mutable, oriental ouzi, oriental lentil soup, lobster bisque, mutton shorba, sarson machi tikka, barah kebab, subz biryani, duck with soy ginger honey, salmon, leek and fennel sauce, veal picata, T-Bone steak, sautted mushroom and thyme jus.
Location Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi Cost Dh195 per person Timings Sunset until 8pm Phone +971 2 697 9011 Website
9. Fanr Restaurant
Cuisine Mediterranean, European, Indian and Arabic
Menu highlights Special Ramadan menu including Arabic lentil soup, served with the choice of shrimps or chicken and fresh coriander, lemon and buttered pita bread. Mixed mezze including a combination of hummus, tabbouleh, vine leaves, cheese rakakat and meat kibbeh served with traditional Arabic bread and roasted garlic aioli. Main courses include harissa marinated Perch fish, with potato harra, spicy fried shrimps, warm yellow bell pepper, coriander compote and pomegranate or roasted chicken mishwi, Moroccan style tomato served with herb mixed couscous along with chickpeas, tomato and onion stew. There will also be Persian lamb machboos, yogurt and citrus marinated lamb skewers with Arabic spiced rice and fried onion served with cucumber yogurt. There is also a wide selection of desserts and ice creams.
Location Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Cultural District Cost A la carte Timings 11am 10pm Phone +971 2 657 5888 Website
10. Flooka
Cuisine Seafood with Arabic influence
Menu highlights A selection of Mediterranean bakes and seafood dishes
Location Eastern Mangroves Promenade Cost Dh 145 per person Timing Sundown till 1.30am Phone +971 2 441 8244 Website
11. Ramadan Pavilion
Cuisine Asian
Menu highlights Live cooking and carving stations to whet every palate, succulent grilled meats with traditional accompaniments and other traditional Emirati favourites, a selection of continental delicacies and an assortment of desserts
Location Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi Cost Dh265 per person Timings Sunset to 9.30pm Phone +971 2 690 7999 Website
12. Layali Al Hilmiya tent
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Menu highlights Hot and cold mezzes, fateer, saj and desserts including achtaliyeh, kunafa and katayef, with Ramadan juices and teas. Children are well catered for with an attractive children’s buffet.
Location Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street Cost Dh150 per person Timings Sunset to 8.30pm Phone 800101101
13. Leopold’s of London
Cuisine European
Menu highlights Leopold’s of London celebrates the holy month with a special three course set menu. This Ramadan, the acclaimed brassiere and café showcases its scrumptious selection of dishes with a specially crafted menu inspired by seasonal produce.
Location 1st Floor Galleria, Al Maryah Island (Phone 02 665 5214); 2nd Floor, Nation Towers Galleria, West Corniche (Phone 02 665 4776); Ground Floor, Boutik Mall, Al Reem Island (Phone 02 677 0071) Cost Dh125 Timings Sunset to 11pm Website
14. Market Kitchen
Cuisine Modern American Cuisine with Arabic Influence
Menu highlights Emphasizing comfort and creativity, the menu reinvents familiar dishes with eclectic flair, allowing guests to try new flavour combinations and explore spices from other regions, all while remaining close to home. Our distinguished table buffet features a variety of dishes from the Arabic cuisine. During the holy month of Ramadan enjoy this unique family sharing style dining experience served right at your table.
Location Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street Cost Dh150 per person Timings Sunset to 11pm Phone 800101101 Website
15. Mikado Café
Cuisine Asian
Menu highlights A special Iftar set menu includes a variety of sushi, appetizers, a main course and desserts with free flowing beverages and tea. Dates and fresh fruit platters will be served in the beginning.
Location Al Hana Tower, Al Khalidiya Cost Dh195 for two people Timings Sunset till 12am Phone +971 2 667 7557 Website
16. Noodle Box
Cuisine South East Asian Cuisine
Menu highlights Freshly made dim sums and noodles
Location Yas Viceroy hotel, Yas island Cost A la carte Timings Sunset to 11pm Phone +971 2 656 0600 Website
17. Oasis Oriental
Cuisine Arabic
Menu highlights Traditional iftar with Arabic mezze, soups, hot and cold bu¬ffet plus mouthwatering oriental & international desserts complimented with classic Jallab Ramadan drink.
Location Mafraq Hotel, Abu Dhabi Cost Dhs111 per person Timings Sunset to 9pm Phone 02 6596666 Website Oasis
18. Origins
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Menu highlights During Ramadan the setting sun forms an elegant backdrop to a unique evening at Origins. Enjoy the Arabic delicacies from the award winning restaurant with an incredible Iftar of mezze platters, seafood selections, traditional Arabic grills and Emirati dishes as well as mouth-watering pastries and desserts crafted specially from our Arabic Chef for Ramadan, complemented by fresh juices, mint tea and Arabic coffee.
Location Yas Viceroy hotel, Yas island Abu Dhabi Cost Dh165 with Ramadan drinks Timings Sunset to 10pm Phone +971 2 656 0600 Website
19. Pepper
Cuisine Arabic and International
Menu highlights Grand Iftar buffet including all the traditional Ramadan favourites
Location Novotel Abu Dhabi, Al Bustan Cost Dh139 per person Timings Sundown till 10.30pm Phone +971 2 501 6444 Website
20. Rozanah
Cuisine Lebanese
Menu highlights Special Iftaar set menu including traditional dishes from different Gulf and Arabic countries; 2 options for main courses
Location Yas Marina, Yas Island Cost 125 per person Timings Sunset till 2am Phone +971 2 496 3411 Website
21. Sho Cho
Cuisine Japanese
Menu highlights Traditional Japanese menu, including sushi, and sashimi
Location Qarayat Al Beri Cost Dh130 per person Timing Sundown till 10.30pm Phone +971 2 558 1117 Website
22. Smoking Doll
Cuisine Asian
Menu highlights For Iftar, the restaurant offers a set menu that is an oriental feast. The menu is designed for groups of guests breaking their fast together at sunset. With special offering incorporating Thai and Vietnamese influences, Smoking Doll is the perfect destination to bond with loved ones over delicious Asian cuisine in an elegant setting. The price for two includes one appetizer, a main course and a dessert.
Locations 2nd Floor, Nation Towers Galleria, West Corniche; Ground Floor, Boutik Mall, Al Reem Island Cost Dh125 per person Timings Sunset to 11pm Phone 600 560 603 Website
23. The Terrace
Cuisine Arabic
Menu highlights A specially crafted Iftar menu including a myriad of theatrical live cooking stations and an array of delectable flavours from across the Middle East. Keeping the concept of ‘social dining’ at the heart of the culinary experience, the breaking of the fast will commence with a chef’s daily sharing mezze. Guests can then journey between stations, sampling flavours from Turkey, Iran, Armenia, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt and Morocco. Highlights include kashgeh bademjan, salt crusted hammour, slow roasted lamb ouzi. A feast of traditional Arabian desserts include cheese Kounafa (a sweet and savoury desert made with cream cheese and syrup), to the muhalabiah (Lebanese milk flan) and a vast range of baklava and katayef.
Location The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Cost Dh175 per head Timings Sunset to 11pm Phone +971 2 694 4553 Website
24. Up and Below
Cuisine Bar snacks
Menu highlights If you’re looking for something a little different try this chic and stylish rooftop bar and lounge which offers stunning views of the capital. Guests can sample delicious sharing platters and tapas style dishes such as the Tuscan bruchetta, buffalo chicken wings and crispy calamari. There will be an air-conditioned open terrace area where shisha will also be available.
Location Courtyard by Marriott, WTC, Abu Dhabi Cost Dh99 per person Timings 8pm to 2am Phone +971 2 6982222 Website
25. Urban Bites
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Menu highlights The Ramadan set menu will include dates, a drink, soup, salad, a hot dish-of-the-day and a dessert, all prepared to the company’s renowned high standards.
Location Shining Tower, Al Khalidiya Cost Dh55 per person Timings 7pm until 1am Phone 800 URBAN (87226) Website
26. Jing Asia
Cuisine Arabic
Menu Highlights Mandi, harees, grills and much more; specialty beverages, as well as a delightful variety of Arabic sweets and desserts
Location Crowne Plaza, Yas Island Cost Dh175 per person Timings Sunset onwards Contact +971 2 656 3158
27. Jazz@PizzaExpress
Cuisine International
Menu highlights Pizza, Pasta and desserts
Location Floor 5, World Trade Centre Mall, Abu Dhabi Cost Dh79 per person Timings Sunset to 12am Contact +971 2 444 77 52
28. Flavours Restaurant
Cuisine Arabic
Menu highlights Flavours restaurant will be welcoming diners with traditional dishes during the holy month of Ramadan. Discover our Iftar buffet of classic favourites and delightful surprises. Taste succulent ouzi and dawood basha as well as delicious desserts such as knafeh and qatayef.
Location Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel and Resort Cost Dh149; Children 5 to 12 Dh80; Under 5 can eat for free Timings Sunset to 9pm Contact +971 2 677 3333 Website Flavours
29. Sofra Grand Buffet
Cuisine International
Menu highlights With majestic views of the Grand Mosque, enjoy authentic Middle Eastern dishes. Enjoy traditional Ramadan favourites and a buffet of desserts such as grand cru chocolates, Omani halva and kounafa with cheese all accompanied by specialty drinks including laban ayran and jellab.
Location Level One, Shangri-La Hotel Cost Dh205 per person (including Ramadan juices, Arabic coffee and mineral water) Timings 5.30pm to 8pm Contact +971 2 510 8555
30. Al Mudhaif Ballroom
Cuisine Diverse
Menu highlights This Iftar experience comes complete with a professional event specialist to ensure everything runs like clockwork and private branding is also permitted. Guests arriving at Al Mudhaif ballroom also enjoy access directly to the ballroom from a dedicated private valet entrance.
Location The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Cost 195 per head; Private use for up to 650 people Timings Sunset to 11pm Phone +971 2 694 4721 Website
