Highlights: hummus Beiruti, lentil soup, lamb biryani and dawood badsha

If you’re looking for an iftar feast to enjoy in the comfort of your own home, Sofitel Abu Dhabi might have the answer for you. From the ease of ordering (just make sure you order before 4PM on the day) to a simple pickup with helpful staff to carry your feast to the car, I couldn’t wait to get my big box home and explore the delights inside.

For two people this was a massive amount of food for just AED245. There was a great selection of cold and hot mezze to start from; the hummus was a delight with just a tingle of paprika. I couldn't stop dipping into the pot before it had even got it to the bowl! And the lentil soup was delicious, and left you with the warm, comfortable feeling inside.

There were so many mains and an amazing variety to choose from, I felt like a kid in a candy shop. Aiming for a more traditional feel, there were some dishes I had never heard of but will definitely be adding to my favourite list. We both loved and devoured the dawood badsha – these little meatballs were tender and the tomato-based sauce was flavourful. The biryani, which comes in your choice of lamb or chicken, was aromatic yumminess and the chicken maqloyba was oh-so-tender and with a subtle sweetness from the sultanas. The mixed grill also had a large selection of meats to choose from. Everything was packaged well and was still hot when it arrived home.

We finished our meal with a small selection of Arabic sweets which were the perfect ending to our (very large) meal! We were left with full tummies and a fridge full of leftovers. Perfect to break your fast the next day!

Sofitel Iftar in a box

AED245 for 2 people

AED 445 for 4 people

AED790 for 8 people

Bookings must be made before 4PM for same day pickup. For booking please call 02 813 7777 or WhatsApp 056 997 7409