GINGER

PARK ROTANA

Looking for a casual and relaxed everyday-type iftar that's perfect for the entire family? Look no further than Ginger at Park Rotana.

This iftar is small but perfectly formed: don't miss the freshly grilled and flavoursome lamb kofta, get an on-point shawarma made in front of you and even better, an amazing manakeesh station, serving the best cheese manakeesh in town! There's also an impressive dessert section serving up a pretty fine Um Ali and free-flowing Ramadan drinks served to your table.

The little ones are also catered for with kid-friendly international cuisine dishes on offer like pasta and of course some amazing desserts!

Ginger is a great option for iftar for Ramadan 2023: the simpler menu ensures quality over quantity. Sit inside or out of the terrace and enjoy the great weather this holy month.

Time: Sunset - closing 

Price: AED 189 per person, AED 99 for kids 7-12 years, free for under 6

Special rates for group bookings of 20 or more 

Booking: 02 657 3322 Link: https://www.rotana.com/rotanahotelandresorts/unitedarabemirates/abudhabi/parkrotana/diningout/gingeralldaydining?

utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=ginger

LIGHTHOUSE

YAS BAY

Come for iftar, stay for karak and dessert!

Head to Lighthouse, in the heart of Yas Bay, for an offbeat and fun experience this Ramadan inspired by traditional dishes and flavours with a unique Lighthouse twist.

Featuring a 2-course à la carte iftar menu, a Vimto bar, a karak cart for freshly-brewed karak chai and vintage bakala vibes and beats, The Lighthouse goes street!

The menu features traditional Arabic dishes alongside some international favourites. We couldn't go past the charred cauliflower with herb tahina for starter and the superb seabass main. There are options for vegetarians including a delectable vegetable lasagne.

Order traditional Ramadan drinks and sweets a la carte - you really need that baklawa mille feuille in your life!

Timings: Daily from sunset till late

Price: AED120 per person

Bookings: 02 236 7831

GARDEN IFTAR AT BALCON TERRACE

SOUTHERN SUN

Break your fast under the stars in the capital with hot and cold mezze, an array of live cooking stations, Ramadan juices, traditional lamb ouzi and much more! Balcon Terrace is a firm favourite for its great quality food, tranquil ambiance and great shisha!

Time: Sunset - 8PM

Price: Adults AED129, kids 6-11 50% off, under 5s free

Booking: 02 818 4888

LAYALI AL HILMIYA

LE ROYAL MERIDIEN

IFTAR UNDER THE STARS

Le Royal Meridien has gone all-out this year and has one of the best outdoor set-ups in town.

Break your fast with a selection of salads, dips, fruits, and soup, where everything is served beautifully, with a lot of care put into presentation. The sensational lamb ouzi takes centre stage but don't miss the chicken thigh freekeh, fish fillet, and lamb chops with vine leaves. There's an outdoor grill station serving lamb cutlets, kofta and marinated chicken shish tawook and on weekends, a roast. The shawarma station serves made-to-order sandwiches and there are stations for fatayer and other small bites.

The dessert room includes all the Ramadan essentials: luqaimat, baklawa, mini cakes and pastries and nuts, as well as an excellent Umm Ali and cheese-pull worthy kunafeh. A selection of traditional Ramadan drinks are served upon arrival as well as mocktails.

For families, there's a kids zone every day and on the weekend, an oud player adds to the ambiance.

Time: Sunset - 9.30PM

price: AED195 | AED250 including unlimited mocktails, tea & coffee

Booking: 02 674 2020

KUZBARA

MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN

One of the Best Bites team's favourite iftars, Kuzbara always delivers on quality and variety of food with which to break your fast. This year, don't miss the chicken liver that's cooked in front of you and served in a soft bun, the excellent, made freshly for you, shawarma and the outstanding Indian food section.

Time: Sunset - 8PM

Price: AED190

Booking: 02 304 7777