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Iftar in the UAE capital: Options galore at Yas Mall Image Credit: Supplied

Buca di Beppo

Traditional Italian restaurant Buca di Beppo is serving up a three-course set menu this Ramadan. Guests will be welcomed with dates and the soup of the day followed by an entrée or pasta dish. A selection of delicious main courses will follow including Chicken Parmigiana, Lasagne, Ravioli al Pomodoro and Spaghetti with Meatballs, all rounded off with a tempting tiramisu dessert. The package also includes a soft drink or iced tea and a bottle of water.

Timings: Sunday to Thursday, 11am – 10pm and Friday to Saturday, 11am – midnight.

Price: Dh79

Call: 02-665 6247

Al Fanar

Experience authentic Emirati cuisine with a five-course set menu. Choose from salads and soups, appetizers including Samboos and Pakora, main courses such as Saloona Lahamand, Biryani Laham and desserts including Khabisah and Ferni.

Timings: Sunday to Thursday, 8:30am – 10pm and Friday to Saturday 8:30pm – 10pm.

Price: Dh125 for adults, Dh60 per child

Call: 02-877 2272

Lemongrass

Enjoy an Iftar meal with a five-course Thai menu. Ginger lemonade and prawn crackers will be served at the start of the meal followed by a comforting choice of Tom Yum soup and Hot & Spicy soup. Main courses include a creamy coconut Green Curry and wok-tossed Pad Med followed by Pad Thai and traditional Thai desserts.

Timings: Sunday to Thursday, 11am – 10pm and Friday to Saturday, 11am to midnight.

Price: Dh175

Call: 02-565 0440

Masala Street

Masala Street’s Iftar menu lives up to its reputation of serving up exciting dishes with a set menu that includes a Chaat, classic starters such as Paneer Tikka and Fish Tikka and main courses that include Mutton Roghan Josh, Butter Chicken and Matar Paneer to name a few. Guests can enjoy a wholesome meal which includes a welcome drink, pickle tray, side salad and side dishes along with assorted naan breads.

Timings: Sunday to Thursday, 10am to 10pm.

Price: Dh69

Call: 02-565 0650

Café Bateel

Blending the cuisine of the Mediterranean with the culture of the Middle East, Café Bateel is the perfect place to enjoy a memorable three-or four-course Iftar meal with your family and friends. The appetiser section features Mediterranean Farro and Quinoa Tabbouleh while the highlights of the main course include Chicken with Saffron Rice, Bateel Risotto and Confit Lamb. The desserts here are no is delectable, particularly the chocolate fondant.

Timings: Sunday to Thursday, 8:30am - 10pm and Friday to Saturday, 8:30pm – midnight.

Price: Dh108 for three courses. Dh138 for four courses.

Call: 02-565 0244

Chili’s

End your fast the Tex-Mex way at American restaurant Chili’s, which is offering two set menus this Ramadan.

For Dh119 per person guests can enjoy the soup of the day and choose any main course from the vast menu along with a Chocolate Chip Cookie for dessert. For Dh79 per person guests can enjoy the soup of the day, a main from the craft burger or handheld section and a chocolate chip cookie dessert to finish.

Price: Dh119 or Dh79.

Timings: Sunday to Thursday, 11am – 10pm and Friday to Saturday, 11am to midnight.

Call: 04-705 9815

The writer is an Abu Dhabi-based freelancer