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Once you have enjoyed a family Iftar at home or at one of our top picks in the city, it’s time to think how you’ll be spending your time between 9pm and sunrise.
Most venues can cover you for both but if you want to switch it up then here are some of our favourite options that offer a varied selection of dishes, entertainment and even eye-popping views.
The Restaurant at Address Boulevard
From the chef’s selection of appetisers to the live cooking stations and mouth-watering side dishes, The Restaurant offer a family friendly atmosphere and dazzling view of the sparkling Burj Khalifa from the terrace. From 9.00pm, Dhs 220 per person; Complimentary for children 5 years and under; 50% off for children between 6 and 11 years old. Call +9714 888 3444.
The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi
Fancy something a little different to a traditional set up? The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi will be kitting out their terrace adjacent to the Serdaal Ballroom with Suhoor food trucks that will be serving a mix of dishes into the early hours. From 9:30pm-2am Weekend Suhoor Dhs 155 per person Dhs 55 per child under 12 and free for children 6 and under. Call +971 4 511 7373.
Habtoor Palace, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Habtoor Palace, LXR Hotels & Resorts will mark this special time of year with a range of experiences, including a la carte Suhoor meal served from 9pm until 2:30am in the Ramadan Tent located within the property’s gardens. A variety of shishas will also be available each evening along with video and board games, including backgammon, known as tawilat alzahr in Arabic. What’s more, the property will house a luxurious, private VIP lounge and a complimentary children’s zone to ensure the whole family can partake in the magical evenings throughout Ramadan. 9:00 pm – 2:30am, call +971 4 435 5555.
Majlis Al Mulook at QE2
Hop aboard and enjoy endless selection of international dishes at the extensive buffet – featuring Arabic live stations, grills, salads and hot and cold mezze as well as a full English roast carvery offering Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes and all the trimmings. Sunset – 11pm, Dhs 195 per person (includes buffet), 50% off children below 12 years, complimentary for children below 4. Call +971 4 526 8888.
GIA Ristorante, The Dubai Mall
Shopping and dining should go hand in hand so book a table at GIA for Italian dishes inspired by Arabic flavours, and then walk off the calories from Gucci to Prada. Our top pick are the Shakshouka Pizza and La Dolce Vita – consisting of a chocolate dome with fragrant saffron cardamom sponge cake and pistachio ricotta cream and luscious fresh berries to cut through the sweetness. Serving 9pm – 2am with prices starting from Dhs 39.
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira
Check out the recently opened, brasserie-style restaurant, The Bay at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira where you can experience authentic flavours from an impressive line-up of international and Arabic buffet with live cooking stations. Plus, the view isn’t too bad either. From 9pm-2am, Dhs 265 per person.
Kaftan Jumeirah
A family-friendly atmosphere and a relaxed setting makes Kaftan an easy choice for those looking for a last-minute Suhoor option. Their buffet is positively heaving with over 200 dishes including Yaprak Sarma which is a traditional Turkish grape leaves stuffed with cinnamon infused rice and roasted pine nuts; Kavurma beef rump cubes slowly cooked for 8 hours; and Kuzu Dalma – a lamb shoulder slowly cooked with dried fruits and rice for 12 hours. From Iftar to 2am, Dhs 190 per person.
BHAR Renaissance Downtown Hotel
BHAR’s A La Carte Suhoor menu features a variety of Middle Eastern favourites starting with Hot and Cold Mezze such as Saffron Chicken and Fried Calamari to Fattoush Salad and Baba Ganoush. Make sure to try a Chocolate Fudge Cake while admiring the views over the Dubai Canal. From 9pm – 1am.
The Palace ‘Ramadan Café Courtyard’, One & Only Royal Mirage
Within a temperature controlled settings, enjoy the traditional Ramadan Café atmosphere surrounded by greenery and water fountains. Ideal for spending the evening with friends and family while enjoying a selection of oriental specialties, coffee and tea. From 8pm to 2.30am, Dhs 140 per person.
Suhoor Tent, Fairmont The Palm
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Enjoy a pre-dawn meal at the newly introduced a dedicated Suhoor Tent that can be found at the hotel’s Arabian Courtyard. Sample tea, shisha and Middle Eastern mezze delights with your family and friends util the early hours. From 9pm – 2am, call +97144573457.
Ramadan Kareem.
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