Saraya Tent at Armani Hotel, Dubai
With the view of the Dubai musical fountains, the grand tent at Armani incorporates subtle Arabesque design and offers its customers classic Arabic flavours from around the region. Dishes from Armani Hotel Dubai’s five award-winning restaurants will be served, and change daily.
Dh250 per person; Armani/Pavilion at Armani Hotel Dubai. From sunset to 9pm. Call 04-4535204.
Ayamna at Atlantis, Dubai
With a long, winding staircase, marble flooring, black and white interiors, arches and large windows, Ayamna is a Lebanese restaurant and offers an authentic iftar this Ramadan. Popular dishes include lamb makanik, shrimp kunafah and Lebanese staples such as shish taouk and kebbeh mabroumeh. Ayamna also has live music.
Dh210. Ayamna at Atlantis, The Palm. Iftar-8.30pm. Call 04-4262626.
Layali Ramadan tent, Kempinski Hotel, Dubai
The Layali tent offers traditional Arabic flavours for iftar and ample space, making the tent a popular Ramadan destination.
Dh185. Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah, The Crescent, Palm Jumeirah. 7-9.30pm. Call 04-4442501.
Iftar in the Sky, St Regis Abu Dhabi
The hotel’s luxurious Abu Dhabi Suite is the venue for iftar gatherings. With the view of the Abu Dhabi corniche, the suite makes customers feel like they are floating in the air. The menu includes lamb ouzi, dawood basha, chicken molokhia and Ramadan beverages. They also have a mix of Arabic and non-Arabic desserts.
Dh250. Level 48, St. Regis Abu Dhabi. 7-11pm. Call 02-3048303.
Rosewater, Abu Dhabi
The international iftar buffet has live cooking stations and customers have the option of sitting inside or on the terrace. Overlooking the sea, there is a wide array of dishes from lobster, prawns, crab and fresh fish to nigiri and salmon sushi.
Dh200 per person. Podium Level 2, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi. Call 02-8115666. 7-11pm. Call 02-3048275.
Sofra Bld, Abu Dhabi
This restaurant with its dim lighting, archways and spacious design serves Middle Eastern flavours for iftar including Ramadan juices and Arabic coffee, and is known for its large ouzi station. Besides Arabic food, diners can also taste Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine.
Dh210 per person. Shangri La, Level 1, Qaryat Al Beri, Between the Bridges. 6.30-9pm. Call 02-4182511.
