Dubai: There is no dearth of dining options in the UAE as Ramadan makes brisk progress. But if you are wondering where to go for your next iftar, it’s worth noting that there are many promotions that support a good cause. As Al Jalila Foundation alone points out, a number of restaurants across the emirates are donating part of the proceeds of their iftars or general sales to the foundation under a nationwide campaign.
Called Basma (smile), the campaign supports the foundation’s paediatric programme Farah (happiness) with every dirham raised going towards treating children with life-threatening illnesses, besides local medical research.
Sulaiman Baharoun, director of partnerships and sustainability at the foundation, said, “Al Jalila Foundation is delighted with the enthusiasm our Basma partners have embraced the spirit of giving by dedicating a portion of their proceeds throughout Ramadan to support children’s medical treatment in the UAE. The donations will go a long way to giving hope and spreading happiness to children affected by illnesses.” So if you happen to visit any of these restaurants for an iftar (prices per person indicated in brackets), you know you will be helping to treat a child:
■ JW Marriott Marquis: Al Fanous Lounge (Dh215), Kitchen 6 (Dh225)
■ La Ville Hotel & Suites Dubai: Chival (Dh195)
■ Lapita Dubai Parks & Resorts: Kalea (Dh160)
■ Marriott Executive Apartments Dubai Creek: Skye & Walker (Dh85)
■ Marriott Hotel Al Forsan Abu Dhabi: Khayal (Dh170)
■ Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf: The Marketplace and Zabeel Ballroom (Dh179)
■ Renaissance Downtown Dubai: Bhar (Dh195)
■ The St. Regis Dubai: Majlis, Astor Ballroom (Dh235)
■ The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City: Seasonal Tastes (Dh185)
■ W Dubai – Al Habtoor City: Namu (Dh155)
■ Grand Hyatt Dubai: Dh210
■ Hyatt Regency Creek Dubai Heights: Dh210
■ Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai: Dunes Café Dh180
It doesn’t always have to be an iftar meal.
A number of outlets have launched other promotions too where a part of their sale proceeds go to the foundation.
Among them are:
■ Al Madani Group: Al Barza (Dh2 from every bill), Charley’s Philly Steaks (25 fils from every bill),
■ Eat well: (80 per cent from specially created Basma pastry)
■ Haji Sahab (Dh1 from every Briyani pack’s sale)
■ Logma: (Dh5 from every Lugamait’s sale)
■ Peyote: Dh10 from every signature Moonlight mocktail sale
■ Shakespeare & Co: 20 per cent of Patisserie sales after 9pm across 36 outlets
