Elevate your dining experience this Ramadan with these must-try dining options in Abu Dhabi.
PARTNER CONTENT: Abu Dhabi’s beloved Ramadan tradition gets a refreshing reboot with a new selection of Iftar and Suhoor options from your favourite dining destinations.
Whether you’re a fan of classic Middle Eastern fare or an adventurous foodie in search of new flavours, we’ve got you covered in this round-up of the best places to elevate your Ramadan dining experience.
IFTAR
The Village | Daily Iftar Buffet
Le Meridien Abu Dhabi
With plenty of outdoor seating, this delightful Iftar at The Village is the perfect place to bring friends, family and the community together. Decked in Ramadan décor and essence, The Village offers an impressive array of international buffet that is sure to fill the appetite after a daylong fasting.
Break the fast with traditional Ramadan juices, dates and sweets, hot soup and an assortment of breads and pastries. There is also a selection of fresh salads, Arabic mezze and Arabic mixed grills. Don’t forget to leave room for desserts.
The Village at Le Meridien Abu Dhabi. Package: AED 189 with Ramadan juices, with 20% discount on first week of Ramadan, AED 169 for at least 10 bookings. For reservations, call 056 688 5361 or visit Marriott.com
West Bay Lounge | Ramadan Iftar Ala Carte by the Beach
Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi Corniche
This special Iftar by the beach at West Bay Lounge is truly a refreshing way to break your fast. As the sun sets, enjoy a serene and calming environment as you indulge in a filling a la carte menu of Arabic mezze, hummus mixology, fatoush, fatayer, sambousek, kibbeh, mixed grills of tender meat, tawook, lamb kastaleta, arayis, oriental ouzi bil fokhara, plus Arabic sweets like ousmalieh and ashta bil ashta.
The impressive Iftar spread is complemented with traditional Ramadan juices – jellab, kamar el dine and laban ayran.
For a more private and exclusive Iftar experience by the beach, the captivating tented tables at West Bay are also available. Reservations are encouraged.
West Bay Lounge regular menu is also available during Ramadan.
West Bay Lounge at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi Corniche. For reservations, call 02 692 4375 or 054 586 4442, or visit Radissonbluhotels.com
Vertigo | Private Cabanas Ramadan Iftar Ala Carte
Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi Corniche
Exclusive cabanas by the beach is the way to break the fast at Vertigo. With this exclusive service, guests can savor Iftar in a quiet, private environment while taking in the scenery and the cool seaside breeze. Savour on Vertigo’s regular menu during the Holy Month.
Vertigo at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi Corniche. For reservations, call 026924888, or visit bluexperienceabudhabi.com/restaurants.
La Terrazza | Daily Ramadan Buffet
Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi Corniche
La Terrazza hosts a beautiful Iftar designed to bring locals and visitors together this Ramadan. Decorated with Ramadan-themed ornaments, La Terrazza offers a stunning selection of international buffet that is sure to delight diners after a day of fasting.
Feast on Arabic mezze and salads, ouzi, shawarma, and indulgent desserts, along with Ramadan-inspired beverages.
La Terrazza at Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi Corniche. Package: AED 169 includes water and soft drinks. Get 20 per cent off on early booking during the first 10 days of Ramadan. For reservations, call 02 692 4222 or visit Radissonbluhotels.com
Flavours | Ramadan Iftar Buffet
Sunset-10pm
Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Al Ain
Gear up for a sumptuous celebration at Flavours – Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Al Ain with a wide array of cuisines to choose from, including Arabic, Indian, Western and Asian dishes. Break your fast with a range of salads, soups, hot and cold mezze, before moving on to the live cooking stations, where the star of the feast is the traditional lamb ouzi – but don’t miss out on the other tasty treats. There is also an impressive selection of desserts, sweets and Ramadan juices.
Flavours at Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Al Ain. Package: AED 149 with Ramadan juices. There is a buy-one-get-one limited offer. For reservations, call 050 663 6498 or visit Radissonbluhotels.com
Flavours | Ramadan Iftar
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort
With Ramadan finery on display, Flavours – Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort delights diners with a rich Iftar buffet. The sumptuous spread features live stations offering Arabic and oriental cuisines, from hot and cold mezze, oriental hot soup, salads, a selection of fresh breads and pastries, and mains like ouzi and shawarma. Arabic sweets and Ramadan juices are available too.
Flavours at Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort. Package: AED 185 with special Ramadan juices. For reservation, call 050 790 2353 or visit Marriott.com
SUHOOR
Outdoors Oasis Layali Arabia (Spa Sundeck) | Daily Suhoor
Le Meridien Abu Dhabi
9pm-1am
Le Meridien is transforming its Spa Sundeck into a special dining and entertainment space this Ramadan, complete with Arabic seating, a small tent and daily live performance from an Oud player. Several other amusements are also available, including tawleh and card games.
The daily Suhoor features a la carte menu, live food stations and some of the best oriental selections, including assorted mezze, falafel and manakish, paired with tasty Arabic drinks such as jallab and laban ayran. To finish your Suhoor, indulge in some of the restaurant’s best sweets such as halawet el jeben, mahalabia, oum ali, Moroccan sweet and so much more.
The a la carte menu also features Mykonos’ best dishes, including assorted dips, savoury katfiri, and lamb souvlaki.
Outdoors Oasis Layali Arabia at Le Meridien Abu Dhabi. Package: AED 100 minimum spend. For reservations, call 056 688 5361 or visit Marriott.com
Makani | Outdoor Suhoor
Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Al Ain
10pm-2am
A surprise treat awaits diners at Makani’s outdoor Suhoor this Ramadan, as Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Al Ain’s Chef Mohamed prepares a deliciously themed Suhoor spread each week, inspired by the culinary traditions of Egypt, UAE, Morocco and Lebanon. Some of the highlights include oriental Arabic cuisines served on the table at Makani gardens.
Makani at Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Al Ain.
Package: AED 79 with hot beverages. Enjoy 15 per cent discount if you avail on-day Iftar at Flavours. For reservations, call 050 663 6498 or visit Radissonbluhotels.com
B-Lounge | Ramadan Suhoor Tray
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort
Enjoy amazing Ramadan nights at B-Lounge, which comes to life with resplendent Arabic decor. Get some pica pica on your table and a seat in one of the cabanas, while the chefs prepare ample Suhoor platters.
The Suhoor platter offers traditional favourites such hummus, fattoush, baba ganoush, Arabic cheese, labneh, kibbeh, sambousek, and makdous, along with the “Chef’s Special of the Day”. The evening gets even better with flavoured hubbly bubbly.
B-Lounge at Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort. Package: AED 99, AED 169 Suhoor tray with shisha. For reservations, call 050 106 2268 or visit Marriott.com
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