Not sure where to break fast during the holy month? We reveal the best places.
Here’s your Ramadan guide to the best UAE iftars and suhours:
AREAS: AL SUFOUH | DUBAI MEDIA CITY | MALL OF THE EMIRATES | EMIRATES HILLS
Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate
Venue: Al Bahou
Food: Lavish buffet beneath the majestic 88 Arabic lanterns
Extra: Oud player
Price: Dhs170 per person
Opening Hours: Sunset to 9pm
To make a booking: (04) 4440000
The Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina
Venue: Blue Orange
Food: International fare
Price: Dhs185 per person and Dhs90 per child for children between six to 12
Opening Hours: Weekdays from sunset to 10.30pm. Weekends from sunset to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 5117136
The Address Montgomerie
Venue: Ramadan tent
Food: International buffet
Price: Dhs190 per person and Dhs90 per child for children between six to 12
Opening Hours: Sunset onwards
To make a booking: (04) 43677777
Ramada Plaza hotel
Media Rotana, Internet City
Venue: Channels
Food: Arabic and International fare
Price: Dhs175 per person and Dhs90 per child for children between six to 12
Opening Hours: Sunset to 8.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 4350201
One&Only Royal Mirage
Venue: Open show kitchen
Food: Middle Eastern and Northern European fare
Price: Dhs210 per person
Opening Hours: Sunset onwards
To make a booking: (04) 3999999
AREAS: BUR DUBAI | DEIRA | GARHOUD | NAD AL SHEBA
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
Venue: Mahec
Food: Indian five course lavish buffet
Price: Dhs139 per person. Dhs75 per child for children from five to 11
Opening Hours: 6.30pm to 9pm.
To make a booking: (04) 7022615
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
Venue: Layali Zaman
Food: Middle Eastern cuisine
Price: Dhs149 per person. Shisha available upon request
Opening Hours: Sunset to 8.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 2170000 or email saleslmdubai@lemeridien.com
Raffles Dubai
Venue: Azur
Food: Traditional Iftar sunset buffet and grills
Price: Dhs185 per person
Opening Hours: Sunset to 9pm
To make a booking: (04) 3249888 or email dining.dubai@raffles.com
Siraj
Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers
Venue: Hatta
Food: Varied Iftar buffet featuring traditional Arabic charcoal grill selections
Price: Dhs149 per person
Opening Hours: 6pm to 8.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 2281111 or email hatta.reservations@sheraton.com
Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa
Venue: Al Khaima
Food: Indian and Pakistani speciality buffet
Price: Dhs85 per person. Fifty per cent discount to children between six and 12
Opening Hours: Sunset to 9pm
To make a booking: (04) 3519111
AREAS: DUBAI MARINA | JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS (JLT) | JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE (JBR)
Venue: Per Te Ristorante
Food: Iftan set menu with a selection of seven dishes for mains
Price: Dhs150 per head
Opening Hours: Sunset to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 3446455
Armada Hotel
Venue: Cocktail Kitchen
Food: Three-course set menu, sticking to it roots of modern European cuisine.
Price: Dhs145 for the set menu
Opening Hours: Set menu is 7pm-8:30pm daily
To make a booking: 056) 8280727, email Hello@cocktail-kitchen.com
InterContinental Dubai Marina
Venue: Accents
Food: Traditional buffet filled with mouthwatering Arabic favourites dishes, live cooking stations and sharing platters served to the table
Price: Dhs165 per person. Fifty per cent discount for children under 12 years of age
Opening Hours: Sunset onwards
To make a booking: (04) 4466669
Venue: Pierchic
Food: Seafood with an Arabic twist
Extra: Arrive to the foot of the pier and get transported over the water in a chic rickshaw.
Price: Dhs270 per person
Opening Hours: Sunset to 9pm. Open for lunch between noon and 3pm
To make a booking: (04) 4333232
Four Seasons Resort
Double Tree by Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort
Venue: Al Maeda
Food: Iftar delicacies from Levant and North Africa. A la carte for Suhoor
Extra: Live entertainment, board games, shisha on the terrace
Price: Dhs139 per person
Opening Hours: 7pm to 2am
To make a booking: (04) 4533333
Grosvenor House Dubai
Venue: Sloane’s
Food: A buffet of mezze, lamb ouzzi, tandoori fare and live cooking stations
Price: Dhs260 per person. Dhs130 for children between six and 12
Opening Hours: Sunset to 8.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 3176000
Venue: Seven Sands
Food: Iftar buffet and special set menu for Suhour
Price: Dhs145 per person. Fifty per cent discount for children between ages six to 12. Suhour is priced at Dhs75 per person
Opening Hours: Sunset to 9pm
To make a booking: (04) 5516652
At.mosphere
Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach Residence
Venue: Shores
Food: Iftar buffet with authentic Arabic cuisine and shawarma station
Extra: Oud player
Price: Dhs139 per person
Opening Hours: Sunset onwards
To make a booking: (04) 4398888
Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach Residence
Venue: Sama Lounge
Food: A la carte
Extra: Traditional Arabic music, shisha selections and backgammon
Opening Hours: 9pm onwards. Suhour lounge will be open until 2am
To make a booking: (04) 4398888
Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach
Venue: A.O.C French Brasserie
Food: Iftar family style buffet
Extra: Soothing melodies from the santoor. Flavoured Shisha during Suhour from Dhs75
Price: Dhs140 per peson
Opening Hours: Sunset to 11.00pm
To make a booking: (04) 4484733
AREAS: DOWNTOWN | DIFC
Venue: Gaucho
Food: Three-course meal
Extra: Open as normal during day time
Price: Dhs199 per person
Opening Hours: Sunset to 8.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 4227898 or email: events.dubai@gauchorestaurants.com
Venue: Boca
Food: Delicacies with Mediterranean twist
Price: Dhs150 per person
Opening Hours: Sunset to 8.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 3231833 or email: info@boca.ae
The Address Dubai Mall
Venue: Na3Na3
Food: Traditional Iftar sunset buffet with live cooking stations and Arabian grills
Extra: Live music
Price: Dhs220 per person
Opening Hours: Iftar from Sunset to 9pm
To make a booking: (04) 4388888
Manzil Hotel
Armani Dubai
Venue: Saraya Tent
Food: Classic buffet of classic Arabian flavours and signature dishes from the hotels five restaurants
Price: Dhs250 per person. Dhs2,000 for seating of up to seven guests
Extra: Suhoor is also available for indiviual bookings in the tent.
Opening Hours: Sunset to 9pm
To make a booking: (04) 8883601
The Burj Khalifa
Venue: At.mosphere
Food: Mouthwatering late night supper menu or afternoon tea
Price: Afternoon tea for Dhs380 per person for window table and Dhs320 per person for non-window table. Dhs680 per person for Ramadan sharing menu and Dhs880 per person for window seating
Opening Hours: 4pm to 1am. Afternoon tea is served from 4pm to 6pm
To make a booking: (04) 8883828
Gaucho
Venue: La Petite Maison
Food: New additions to the a la carte menu
Price: A la carte
Opening Hours: Lunch 12pm to 3.30pm and dinner from 7pm to 11.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 4390505
Venue: Patiala by Kunal Kapur
Food: Indian curries and biryanis
Price: Dhs160 per person
Opening hours: Sunset to 9.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 4519151
Venue: Fortnum & Mason
Food: Feast menu with an array of salads, mains, cheeses, mini cakes and more
Price: A la carte. The feast menu needs to be pre-booked. Regular menu is available throughout
Opening hours: Iftar until 3am
To make a booking: (04) 3882627
Manzil Downtown Dubai
Venue: Boulevard Kitchen
Food: Lavish Iftar buffet
Price: Dhs170 per person. Dhs85 for children between six and 12. A la carte menu for Suhour
Opening Hours: Iftar sunset to 10pm. Suhour 10pm to 2am
To make a booking: (04) 4238899
Manzil Downtown Dubai
Venue: Manzil Downtown Boulevard
Food: Lavish Arabic themed set menu especially prepared by reknowned chefs
Extra: Live Oud music
Price: Dhs170 per person. Dhs85 for children between six and 12. For Suhour an a la carte menu, and a minimum spend of Dhs100 per person inclusive of Shisha
Opening Hours: 7pm to 9pm. Suhour 9pm to 2am
To make a booking: (04) 8883444 or (04) 4285928
Venue: Mint Leaf Of London
Food: Arabic inspired Indian food
Price: Dhs135 per person. Suhoor at Dhs160 per person
Opening hours: Iftar is from sunset to 10.30pm. Suhoor from 10.30pm until 12.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 7060900
Venue: Siraj, Souk Al Bahar
Food: Fusion of Emirati and Levantine set menu
Extra: wide variety of shisha flavours
Price: Dhs190 per person for Iftar set menu and a la carte menu for Suhour
Opening Hours: Noon to 1.30am
To make a booking: (04) 4574063
Ritz Carlton
The Palace Downtown Dubai
Venue: Ewaan
Food: Traditional Iftar sunset buffet
Extra: Live Oud player. Shisha available indoors and in tent for Suhoor
Price: Iftar buffet Dhs240 per person. Suhour minimum spend of Dhs180 per person
Opening Hours: Iftar 6.30pm to 9pm and a la carte for Suhoor from 10pm to 2am
To make a booking: (04) 4287806
The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC
Venue: Ramadan Majlis in the Ballroom
Food: Arabic Buffet
Extra: extensive live cooking stations, private majlis and live entertainment
Price: Iftar buffet at Dhs195 per person, Dhs110 for children between six and 12
Opening Hours: Sunset to 9pm for Iftar. An a la carte menu is available for Suhoor between 9pm-2pm
To make a booking: (04) 3722323
Taj Dubai
Venue: Tesoro
Food: A fresh take on the traditional Iftar buffet and live cooking
Price: Dhs195 per head
Opening hours: Sunset to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 4383111
Vida Downtown Dubai
Venue: 3in1
Food: Arabic cuisine
Extra: 50 per cent off on Shisha
Price: Dhs160 per person. Dhs80 for children between six to 12. A la carte menu for Suhoor.
Opening hours: Iftar sunset to 10pm. Suhour 10pm to 3am
To make a booking: (04) 4286888
AREA: JUMEIRAH
Four Seasons Resort Dubai
Venue: Suq
Food: Arabic and International cuisine buffet with multi-ethnic live cooking stations
Extra: Shisha tent, lanterns and oud music
Price: Dhs225 per person. Fifty per cent discount for children up to 12 years of age. Suhour is available from 10pm to 2am at Dhs190 per person
Opening hours: 6pm to 9pm
To make a booking: (04) 2707777
Four Seasons Resort Dubai
Venue: Firebird Diner by Michael Mina
Food: American food with Arabian twist. A la carte menu for Suhoor
Extra: Al fresco terrace and transparent kitchen
Price: Dhs200 per person
Opening hours: From sunset to 2am
To make a booking: (04) 5060000
Al Qasr Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah
Venue: The Hide
Food: Iftar feasting roast tray that serves up to three people
Price: Dhs225 for three people
Opening Hours: 6pm to 11.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 4323232
Play
Al Qasr Hotel Madinat Jumeirah
Venue: Pai Thai
Food: Specially designed Ramadan menu with a Thai twist
Price: A la carte
Opening Hours: 4pm to midnight
To make a booking: (04) 4323232
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Venue: Al Nafoorah
Food: Family style Iftar set menu and a la carte menu of traditional Lebanese delicacies
Price: Iftar Dhs215 per person. A la carte for normal menu. 50 per cent discount for children between ages four to 12
Opening hours: Sunset to 8.30pm. A la carte dinner until 12pm
To make a booking: (04) 4530444
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Venue: Imperium
Food: Ramadan and International cuisine dinner buffet
Extra: Alcoholic drinks orders open for International buffet
Price: Dhs190 per person. 50 per cent discount for children between four to 12
Opening Hours: Iftar buffet from sunset until 8.30pm. International buffet from 9pm to 11pm
To make a booking: (04) 4530444
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Venue: Lalezar
Food: Anatolian Iftar with a touch of Ottoman magnificance
Price: Iftar buffet Dhs195 per person. A la carte for normal menu
Opening Hours: Sunset to 8.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 4530444
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Venue: Music Hall
Food: A la carte
Extra: Live performances showcasing talent from the Arab world
Price: Minimum spend of Dhs190 on food and beverages
Opening Hours: 9pm to 2am
To make a booking: (04) 4530444
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Venue: Sultan’s Lounge
Food: Traditional Arabic delights
Price: A la carte menu
Opening Hours: 9pm to 3am
To make a booking: (04) 4530444
AREA: THE PALM
Anantara, The Palm Dubai Resort
Venue: Crescendo
Food: Arabian and International cuisine buffet
Extra: Kanoun player
Price: Dhs185 per person. Dhs90 per child for children between six to 11
Opening Hours: Sunset to 8.30pm for Iftar. Suhoor from 9.30pm to 2.30pm with a minimum spend of Dhs150, excluding shisha
To make a booking: (04) 5678304 or email restaurants.dubai@anantara.com
AREAS: SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD | BARSHA
Conrad Hotel Sheikh Zayed Road
Venue: Vesna
Food: Arabic cuisine. Don’t forget to try the special Ramadan dessert Arabian Dream
Price: A la carte
Opening Hours: 8pm onwards
To make a booking: (04) 3528169
Siraj
The H Dubai
Venue: Glow
Food: Middle Eastern delights
Extra: Live music
Price: Dhs170 per person
Opening Hours: Sunset to 8.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 5018623
St Regis Dubai at Al Habtoor City
Venue: Le Patio
Food: A different cuisine every day of the week
Price: Dhs195 per person. Fifty per cent discount for children under the age of 12. Dhs120 per person minimum spend for Suhour
Opening Hours: Sunset to 8.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 4355577
Conrad Hotel Sheikh Zayed Road
Venue: Ballarò
Food: Arabic delights and live cooking station.
Extra: Live music
Price: Dhs150 per person. A la carte menu for Suhour
Opening Hours: sunset to 9pm
To make a booking: (04) 4471111
The H Dubai
Venue: Play
Food: Middle Eastern cuisine
Price: A la carte
Opening Hours: 6pm to 2am
To make a booking: (04) 5018623
Venue: Mazaher
Food: Arabian delights
Price: Dhs135 per person
Opening Hours: Sunset to 9pm
To make a booking: (04) 3555533
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
Venue: Kitchen 6
Food: International cuisine
Price: Dhs195 per person. Fifty per cent discount for children between seven to 12
Opening Hours: Sunset to 8.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 4140000
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
Venue: Rang Mahal by Atul Kochar
Food: 11 dishes of Indian cuisine infused with a modern twist
Price: Dhs325 per person. Ffity per cent discount for children between seven and 12
Opening Hours: Sunset to 11.30pm
To make a booking: (04) 4140000
Shangri-La Hotel
Venue: Dunes Café
Food: Traditional Iftar sunset buffet
Price: Dhs205 per person
Opening hours: 9pm to 12am
To make a booking: (04) 4502703
JW Marriott Marquis
Emirates Towers
Venue: Hakkasan
Food: Three-course set menu and Taste of Hakkasan menu
Price: Dhs298 per person for the three-course set menu and Dhs188 per person for the Taste of Hakkasan menu
Opening Hours: 7pm to 1am
To make a booking: (04) 384 8484 or email: reservations@hakkasandubai.com
Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates
Venue: Vantage
Food: A la carte
Extra: Shisha, lounge chairs, PlayStation consoles and board games
Opening Hours: 9pm to 2am
To make a booking: (04) 3772353
Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road
Venue: Eatery
Food: Buffet filled with sumptuous Middle Eastern delicacies
Price: Dhs120 per person. Complimentary dining for children under 12
Opening Hours: Sunset to 10pm
To make a booking: (04) 4142213 or email szr.restaurants@fourpoints.com
Images: Play Restaurant and supplied
