AFFORDABLE IFTARS THIS RAMADAN SEASON
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?
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C.TASTE
CENTRO AL MANHAL
Layali Ramadan at C.Taste
Celebrate the spirit of Ramadan at Centro Al Manhal with a traditional Arabic iftar buffet featuring both superb hot and cold mezza, soups, ouzi, and live cooking stations, as well as a variety of dates and desserts.
Buffet highlights include:
- Freshly sliced shawarma
- Live mixed grill station
- Lamb leg with oriental rice
- Dates station
- Unlimited Ramadan juices
- Traditional Arabic tea & coffee
Time: Sunset - 10.30PM
Price: AED 139 per person | 50% off for kids
Private or group Iftar bookings and corporate packages are available upon request.
Booking: 02 811 5132
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
BISTRO
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
Enjoy the relaxed and charming setting of Bistro, as you break your fast this Ramadan. Guests can expect a generous spread of traditional Middle Eastern specialties and beverages, including traditional hot and cold mezze, salads, soups, international delicacies and a wide selection of Arabic sweets and desserts. This central city iftar is popular with both those who live close by and people who come from further afield to enjoy this casual place to break your fast with family or friends.
Time: Sunset - 9PM
Price: AED166, includes 25% discount.
Booking: 02 698 2222
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
STOUFF BEIRUT
THE HUB AT WTC MALL
Celebrate and gather with your family and friends for the Holy Month of Ramadan at Stouff Beirut with the lavish iftar buffet, featuring a refined selection of Middle Eastern and Arabic dishes for AED 109, and preserve the traditions around well-garnished tables.
Time: Sunset - 9PM
Price: AED109
Bookings: 056 688 4042
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
FLAVOURS
SHERATON ABU DHABI
Iftar at Sheraton Abu Dhabi is one of the best for the budget conscious faster. Fill your plate with traditional goodies from the live stations both both Arabic and international fare. Enjoy soups, salads, ouzi and excellent Ramadan sweets
Time: Sunset - 9PM
Price: AED 185 including Ramadan juices.
Booking: 050 7902353.
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
HICKORY'S
YAS LINKS
Gather with friends and family for this great value iftar in Abu Dhabi. Head to Yas Links for a decadent 3-course sharing style iftar menu complete with Ramadan drinks and pay just AED130 per person.
Time: Sunset - 10PM
Price: AED130 pp | AED45 for Arabic sweets and coffee
Booking: 02 4043000
Rachael Partington
3/20/2023
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