Iftar treats to suit every budget... across the UAE

The holy month starts from today and as usual, hotels across the UAE are offering delectable treats to entice one and all during Ramadan.

With so much to choose from, Emirates 24|7 picks one to fit every taste and style. Ramadan Kareem.

The family iftar – The Monarch Hotel

Grab those kids and head down to The Monarch for an iftar buffet that is par excellence and easy on the young ones minute appetites.

Held in the hotel’s all-day dining destination, Mizaan, the Monarch’s iftar offers a feast of classic and contemporary Arab dishes, sweets and juices.

Iftar runs till 9pm, followed by a la carte.

Price: From Dh125 per person

Iftar for the corporate junkies – Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City

Busy at work and can’t make it home in time to break your fast? If you work in Dubai Media or Internet City, then you couldn’t get a better deal that what Radisson Blu Hotel has on offer.

Throughout this month, its Dubai Media City property is offering its guests authentic Arabic cuisine, with come sundown, the Chef’s House welcomes you with a delicious array of traditional iftar buffet complemented by live cooking.

For private or group iftar bookings, corporate packages are available on request.

Price: Dh99 per person or Dh119 per person, including fresh juices, water, coffee and tea

The royal feast – The Address Downtown Dubai

The Address Downtown Dubai will serve iftar buffets, offering an international culinary journey with live cooking stations.

Traditional coffee and dates will be provided for breaking the fast and an Arabic duo will play soothing music to entertain guests.

Corporate and group iftars at The Symphony ballroom will be set up for clients as per request.

Carry on with Sohour on to the elegant Risala lounge featuring a special menu with choices of shisha at the terrace. Take in panoramic views of the towering Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Fountain

Patrick Heuze, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Hospitality Group said: “This Holy month of Ramadan, The Address hotels will create compelling guest experiences that are in line with the spirit of the season marked by solidarity and compassion.”

Price: Dh185 per person

Iftar for the Marina movers and shakers – Dubai Marina Yacht Club

Celebrate the splendour of iftar and sohour during the Holy month of Ramadan with stunning views of waterway at the Chart Lounge, Dubai Marina Yacht Club.

Also, experience a momentous iftar and sohour with colleagues and clients in the Al Dana Room, the conference and banqueting area. You can savour the chef’s choice of four distinctive menus created for an unforgettable experience, with Oud players adding to the occasion.

Your next option is, of course, iftar at 25°55° Café Bistro, where you can indulge in live-cooking at the seafront terrace serving sizzling mixed grills, shawarmas, a hot and cold oriental buffet, and traditional Ramadan beverages tuned to classic melodies of the Oud.

Price: Dh120 per person including soft beverages at the Chart Lounge; Dh99 per person including soft beverages at 25°55° Café Bistro

Iftar for the budget crunched – Arabian Courtyard Hotel and Spa

This Ramadan, if you are strapped for cash, then it does not mean you still cannot feast on a scrumptious iftar.

Head to the Arabian Courtyard Hotel and Spa, Bur Dubao you to break your fast with a wide selection of Arabic specialities at Bastakiya Café where the property’s culinary expert prepares a buffet.

The iftar at Bastakiya Café features international and sub continental dishes with live stations, to share this special time with your family while enjoying an array of traditional salads, fresh Arabic grilled meats and live cooking stations as well as refreshing Ramadan juices accompanied by a selection of Oriental and international desserts such as the all-time favourites, Umm Ali and baklava.

Price: Dh55 per person

Further afield

Sharjah: Head to the Ramada Sharjah to enjoy a variety of Ramadan deals this year, with lavish buffet, set menu and a la carte options at its international restaurant Zaafraan.

The iftar spread promises fresh salads, cold cuts, hot mezzeh, wholesome breads, soup, and international favourites, including lasagna and grilled lamb skewers.

Move on to the live cooking station for treats from a variety of cuisines, including Arabic, Mediterranean, Spanish and Italian options.

Finish off with a sweet taste with a helping of freshly cut fruits and a choice of desserts from around the world. The iftar buffet will start at sundown and will be on until 11pm, priced at only Dh85 per head.

Zaafraan is also open for Suhour from 2am to 3 am, featuring a mouth-watering set menu at Dh55 per head.

Abu Dhabi: Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi is offering a lavish iftar buffet, complete with Ramadan juices, for only Dh135 per person for adults and Dh75 at Citrus Restaurant.

Guests can also enjoy shisha with a game of chess or backgammon in the Layali Al Alfeya tent in Marakesh restaurant, open from 8pm until Suhoor. An Oudh player will entertain with traditional sounds of Arabia, and the a la carte menu offers oriental and authentic Ramadan food.

Meanwhile, if you really want to splurge then the capital’s Yas Hotel presents iftar at Origins, offering a feast of gourmet food. Prepare your appetite this Ramadan for delicious meat carvings at live cooking stations, including whole roasted baby lamb, a duck rotisserie, Arabic mixed grills and tandoori chicken straight from the hotel’s tailored tandoor oven.

All this for Dh175 per person, with soft drinks and traditional Ramadan hot and cold beverages.

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