Top 10 iftars and suhours in Dubai

With the holy month of Ramadan approaching, Gulf Business brings you a list of some of the best iftars and suhours around Dubai.

1. Le Patio, The St. Regis Dubai

Iftar: Sunset to 8:30pm

Price: Dhs 195

Suhour: 9:30pm to 3:00am

The olive trees and water bodies around the Parisian-style courtyard of St. Regis Dubai provide an intimate setting to Le Patio. The iftar buffet at this outdoor restaurant offers several Arabic delicacies such as Umm Ali, freshly prepared Kayatef, soups and mezze platters.

2. Ayamna, Atlantis the Palm

Iftar: Sunset to 8:30pm

Price: Dhs 210 per person

Suhoor: 9:30pm to 2:30am

The newly opened Lebanese restaurant at Atlantis the Palm, Ayamna, promises to offer a special traditional Arabic iftar menu this Ramadan. Along with a stunning interior décor, the venue also features live music and outdoor seating.

3. Mamemo Majlis, Four Seasons Resort Dubai

Iftar: Sunset to 8:00pm

Price: Dhs 260

Four Seasons Resort Dubai’s Ramadan tent, Mamemo Majlis, is built up on two artfully decorated floors. The iftar consists of an exclusive a la carte menu serving both Arabic and international food. Visitors can enjoy their meal with live oud music. Complimentary shisha is provided in the lounge.

4. Medley, The Pullman Dubai

Iftar: 6:50pm to 9:30pm

Price: Dhs 155

Suhoor: 1:00am till sunrise

Medley, a restaurant at the Pullman Dubai, offers pan–Arabian dishes with a Moroccan twist. The Arabic décor complements the live oud music that plays out in the evenings. The buffet offers a massive spread and the dessert station features traditional Arabian sweets.

5. Park Garden Tent, Park Hyatt

Iftar: Sunset to 9:00pm

Price: Dhs 180

Suhoor: 9:30pm to 2:00am

Located in the Park Hyatt’s lush garden, the Park Garden is a glass house-style tent surrounded by bushes and trees. The low seating arrangements and the Arabian décor gives the place a cozy ambience. It offers an Arabian food buffet with specialties like Bamia and Umm Ali.

6. Ewaan, The Palace Downtown Dubai

Iftar: Sunset to 9:00pm

Price: Dhs 120

Suhoor: 10:00pm to 2:00pm

Ewaan restaurant, at The Palace Downtown Dubai, is located close to Dubai Mall, offering a picturesque view of the Dubai Fountain. The iftar buffet offers various Arabian delicacies including lamb ouzi, cheese sambousek and grilled halloumi. Guests can also enjoy live oud music and a falconry show.

7. The Atrium, Grand Millennium Hotel

Iftar: Sunset to 9:30pm

Price: Dhs 145

Suhoor: 11pm to 4:00am

This Venetian style restaurant offers live cooking stations for special dishes. The authentically Arabian iftar features a three-course meal, including appetizers and desserts. Some of the dishes include kebbeh, sambousek, fatayeh and charcoal grilled meat selections such as shish, taouk and kofta.

8. Kitchen 6, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

Iftar: Sunset to 8:30pm

Price: Dhs 195

Suhoor: 9:30am to 3:00am

Kitchen 6 is in the first floor of the world’s tallest hotel, aptly named for its six live cooking stations. The menu at the restaurant offers 225 Middle Eastern and international dishes including Asian woks, Middle Eastern grills, European roasts, authentic Indian cuisine, an organic section and a dessert buffet.

9. Delphine, The H Dubai

Iftar: Sunset to 8:30pm

Price: Dhs 160

Suhoor: 9:00pm to 11:30pm

The velvet furnishings and art deco lightening gives Delphine an American west-coast ambience. Each iftar night offers a different kind of Arabian cuisine, including Syrian, Moroccan, Emirati and Lebanese. Some popular dishes include Bukari rice, chicken molokhia and Iranian mixed grill.

10. Majlis Al Safina, Jumeira Beach Hotel

Iftar: Sunset till 8:00pm

Price: Dhs 195

Suhoor: 9:30pm to 3:00am

Situated within the Safinah ballroom, Majlis Al Safina offers 400 seats in total. For guests that prefer a private setting, the venue offers eight majlis tents that can accommodate 10 to 20 people. On offer is an a la carte menu that features a wide variety of chicken, beef and vegetables dishes.