The Best Iftars To Book In The Region
Best For A Chic City Iftar
Frou Frou, Dubai
Set against the Burj Khalifa at The Lana Promenade, Frou Frou presents an elegant Ramadan menu inspired by French indulgence. Guests can enjoy refined dishes like côtelettes d’agneau with chimichurri, paccheri à la Truffe and camembert rôti with peach chutney. To finish, choose between the decadent éclair au chocolat or the refreshing crème brûlée à la passion.
AED 300
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Best For A Desert Iftar
Zuma, Ras Al Khaimah
Set against the stunning backdrop of The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, Zuma’s exclusive Ramadan pop-up offers a contemporary Japanese sharing menu. Enjoy dishes like like miso-marinated black cod, wagyu sirloin with truffle mayo and a deluxe dessert platter under the starlit sky.
AED 275
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Best For A Beachfront Iftar
Casa Amor, Dubai
Set along the golden shores of Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Casa Amor offers a refined Iftar with a Mediterranean twist. Guests can enjoy signature dishes like shrimp konafa, seared tuna and Australian back angus rib-eye, finishing with gianduja chocolate and traditional umm ali – all in a serene beachfront setting.
AED 285
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Best For An Italian-Inspired Iftar
Il Baretto, Riyadh
Bringing a glamorous Italian twist to Ramadan traditions, Il Baretto Riyadh transforms into Luna Del Ramadan this season. Guests can enjoy a four-course set menu featuring tempura courgette flowers, creamy Burrata, spicy lentil soup and signature mains like penne all’arrabbiata and Milanese-style chicken. The meal ends with an ever-changing selection of ice cream mini cones, alongside Saudi coffee and dates.
SAR 184
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Best For A Culturally Immersive Ramadan
The Majlis at Four Seasons, Dubai
Set in the serene gardens of Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, The Majlis reimagines historic Ramadan gatherings with an elegant open-air setting. Inspired by the golden age of Islamic culture, this Iftar and Suhoor experience offers traditional dishes like slow-cooked lamb ouzi, fish sayadieh and chicken musakhan, alongside indulgent desserts such as kunafa and pistachio baklava. Plus, lantern-lit seating and live oud music enhance the atmosphere.
AED 410
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Best For A Consciously Curated Iftar
A.O.K Kitchen, Riyadh
A.O.K Kitchen’s Mediterranean-meets-Californian Iftar features a curated buffet, light on gluten and dairy but big on flavour. Expect soups, fresh salads, gluten-free samosas, hearty mains and a live sweet and savoury saj station. A prayer room, games area and complimentary Saudi coffee and dates enhance the experience.
SAR 149
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Best For A Mindful Escape
Our Habitas Ras Abrouq, Qatar
Set in the serene desert landscape of Ras Abrouq, Our Habitas offers an immersive Iftar experience under the stars. Guests can dine in a beachside tent with live oud music, traditional décor and a curated menu. Those looking for a deeper retreat can book the Arabian Escape Staycation, which includes Iftar or Suhoor, mindfulness sessions and a private desert safari.
QAR 550
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Best For A Lavish Ramadan Experience
Asateer Tent at Atlantis, The Palm
This year’s events at the Asateer Tent at Atlantis, The Palm, are bigger and more spectacular than ever. Overlooking the Arabian Gulf, this grand venue offers an opulent Iftar buffet featuring themed nights with Khaleeji, Persian, Turkish and international cuisine. Signature dishes include Jordanian lamb mansaf, a Western carving station and live Arabic sweet-making stations. Suhoor brings a vibrant atmosphere with an à la carte menu and live oud performances, ensuring a memorable night beneath the stars.
Starting from AED 285
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Best For A Historic Experience
The Chedi Hegra, Saudi Arabia
Set within Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Chedi Hegra offers an unforgettable Iftar amid ancient Nabataean ruins. The curated menu blends local and international flavours, creating a serene and immersive dining experience in the heart of the desert.
SAR 350
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Best For Authentic Lebanese Flavours
Em Sherif Café, Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Em Sherif Café brings the warmth of Lebanese hospitality to Ramadan with a rich Iftar set menu featuring classics like fattoush, waraa enab and grilled kebabs. Guests in Abu Dhabi can enjoy live oud music post-Iftar, adding to the ambience. An à la carte menu is available from 9pm till Suhoor.
AED 250
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Best For A Chinese-Inspired Iftar
MiMi Mei Fair, Dubai
For the first time, MiMi Mei Fair unveils a curated Iftar menu, blending Chinese flavours with Ramadan traditions. Set in an elegant space inspired by the secret residence of Empress MiMi, the menu features dim sum samplers (meat and seafood or vegetarian), black bean chicken, mala spicy tofu and a decadent banana toffee dessert. Wash it all down with a refreshing Lychee Lemonade.
AED 218
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Best For A Laid-Back Family Iftar
Mama Shelter, Dubai
With a focus on togetherness , Mama Shelter Dubai is bringing a home-away-from-home feel to Iftar with a generous sharing-style menu – ideal for families. For AED 125 per person, guests can enjoy comforting dishes served straight to the table, accompanied by house soft beverages and traditional Ramadan juices.
AED 125
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Best For An Indian Luxury Iftar
Jamavar, Dubai
Jamavar Dubai introduces its first-ever Iftar, offering a regal Indian dining experience rooted in tradition. The menu features dishes like khaman dhokla, aloo mutter samosas, tandoori prawns, lamb seekh kabab, hyderabadi keema biryani and sheer khurma. With its opulent ambience and expertly crafted dishes, Jamavar delivers a refined Ramadan gathering.
AED 225
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Best For A One-Of-A-Kind Supper Club
A Normal Day x Al Naqa, Dubai
A Normal Day (AND) and Al Naqa are teaming up for a Ramadan supper club, blending tradition with innovation. Over three weekends in March, chefs Illia Andriushyn and AJ will create a surprise six-course menu featuring bold flavours and playful presentations. The dishes will be served up family-style, nodding to the communal spirit of Ramadan. As the first collaboration for AND’s test kitchen, this intimate 37-seat experience offers an interactive dining setting where guests can engage with the chefs and enjoy inventive takes on nostalgic favourites.
Limited seats | Reservations essential
Call +971 50 884 9254 to book
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