Ramadan is here so mark your diaries with the best places to celebrate

Dubai's Best Iftars and Suhoors
Dubai's Best Iftars and Suhoors
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Mezzarie at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

The Lowdown: Get ready for an unforgettable experience with a pre-iftar ‘Release and Recharge Barefoot Beach Walk’ to get a dose positivity. A 30-minute guided group walk with handheld lanterns lighting the way is the perfect way to enjoy the reflective period
of Ramadan.
Enjoy delicious family-friendly Iftar at Mezzarie, featuring live cooking stations, flavourful Middle Eastern fare and international delicacies. The menu boasts an array of delicious desserts, from white chocolate dates and chocolate cookie cheesecake, to kunafa and baklavas.
Price: Iftar set menu, Dhs205 per person.
Opening Hours: Iftar, sunset until 8:30pm.
Details: +971 4 818 2222 or [email protected]

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Abd el Wahab, Dubai

The Lowdown: If contemporary Arabic dishes are your thing, look no further than Abd el Wahab. The featured menu offers guests a rich spread of Arabian cuisine across multiple courses. Enjoy a live buffet dessert station, including kellaj
and baklava.
Price: Iftar set menu, Dhs150
per person.
Opening Hours: Sunset until 10pm
Details: +971 4 432 5772

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Fairuz at Fairmont The Palm, Dubai 

The Lowdown: The Fairuz Arabian tent will come to life during iftar this Ramadan. Decorated in a modern Arabian style with hues of white, blue, and purple to create a magical evening feel. A delectable buffet will showcase irresistible traditional delights. As you dine there will be performances from an oud player during the week, and eccentric tannoura dancers every weekend. 
Suhour will be served within a picturesque fully air conditioned Arabian courtyard, which will be transformed into an authentic lounge area where guests can indulge in flavoursome shisha, delicious mezze and Middle Eastern teas until the early hours of the morning.
Price: Early bird offer for iftar: Dhs195 for bookings before
10 May 2018. Regular price,
Dhs215 per person.
Opening Hours: Iftar, sunset until 9pm; suhoor, 9pm until 3am
Details: +971 4 457 3457 or [email protected]

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Günaydın, Dubai

The Lowdown: To get a true taste of Turkey in all its eccentric and flavourful glory, head to Günaydın. Breath-taking views of the Dubai Fountain and the majestic Burj Khalifa provide the perfect backdrop, while you indulge in cleverly crafted menus offering a range of various enticing dishes.
After sunset, Günaydın will set the scene for a lively iftar with family and friends. The highlights of the menu are the deliciously prepared meats and grill specialities. No Turkish iftar is complete without traditional dessert favourites such as kunafa, kadayıf or the renowned Turkish baklava.
Price: Iftar set menu, Dhs230 per person; suhoor set menu, Dhs285 per person.
Opening Hours: Iftar, sunset until 9pm; Suhoor, 9pm until 2am
Details: Gunaydindubai.com.

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Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach, Dubai

The Lowdown: Can you think of a better way to spend an evening than enjoying stunning views over the calm Arabian Gulf to the sounds of soothing live music? Sofitel takes guests on a gastronomic journey featuring Arabic, Moroccan and Turkish cuisines as well as favourite dishes from all over the globe.
Price: Iftar set menu, Dhs150 per person; suhoor menu,
Dhs75 per person.
Opening Hours: Iftar, sunset until 10pm; suhoor, midnight until 3am
Details: Sofitel-dubai-jumeirahbeach.com.

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Address Boulevard, Dubai

The Lowdown:  The unique communal table is always a winner, and the Address Boulevard truly encapsulates the Ramadan spirit of community and sharing. An oud player sets the mood with traditional tunes in an elegantly decorated ballroom, while a scrumptious iftar menu is served family-style over the regal tables. Shisha will also be served at the Terrace until 4am.
Price: Early bird offer for iftar: Dhs165.75 for bookings before 15 May 2018. Regular price, Dhs195 per person.
Opening Hours: Iftar, sunset until 9pm; suhoor, 9pm until 2am
Details: +971 4 561 8888 or [email protected]

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Ramusake, Dubai

The Lowdown: Ramusake offers a modern take on Japanese cuisine through the informal ‘izakaya’ style of dining. The interior is cool and edgy with oversized art and paper lanterns. Much like the menu, it manages to be traditional and futuristic at the same time.
The four-course menu can be enjoyed for gatherings of two people or more. Tantalise your taste buds by sampling a wide variety of 14 dishes, including signature plates such as tuna sashimi pizza, nasu dengaku and steamed seabass.
Price: Iftar set menu, Dhs230 per person.
Opening Hours: Sunset until 10pm.
Details: Palazzoversace.ae.

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Gaucho DIFC, Dubai

The Lowdown:  Dig into a traditional Argentinian meal with a laid-back, sociable three-course menu. Start the evening with dates and Latin American breads and get your palette geared up to share a delicious Ecuadorian ceviche, beef and humita empanadas, followed by the main course of an Argentinian asado. The highlight of the meal is dessert. End it with coconut tres leches for pure perfection.
Price: Iftar set menu, Dhs199
per person.
Opening Hours: Sunset until 10pm.
Details: Gauchorestaurants.com.

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Manzil Downtown, Dubai

The Lowdown: Beautifully decorated with charming Ramadan lanterns and crescents, and with glorious lights adorning the beautifully air conditioned courtyard dining area, Manzil Downtown invites guests to try a different kind of iftar this year. As a healthy way for observers to break fast, cold mezze and soup will be served to begin, followed by hot mezze and a sharing menu with four live stations. Two main courses and four skewers of grills will be served directly to the table, while diners can enjoy kunafa and fruit platters to end the evening.
Price: Iftar menu, Dhs195 per person, half price for children between six and 12 years.
Opening Hours: Iftar, sunset until 9pm; suhoor, 10pm until 3am.
Details: Vida-hotels.com/en/manzil

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Desert Safari, Dubai

The Lowdown: Take a step back in time and experience Ramadan in Dubai as it was 50 years ago. Watch the sunset and break the fast while learning about the Holy Month in true Bedouin spirit. Afterwards, arrive at your luxury desert camp, lit with gentle flames, nestled inside a private royal desert retreat. It’s a scrumptious iftar under the stars and our top pick for an authentic Ramadan experience like no other!
Price: Dhs350 per person for adults, Dhs250 for children
Opening Hours: Iftar, 6:15pm till late
Details: platinum-heritage.com/dubai-iftar-ramadan

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Enigma at Palazzo Versace Dubai

The Lowdown: Palazzo Versace welcomes the Holy Month of Ramadan with a culinary journey of Italian, Persian and international cuisines inspired by Ramadan’s true spirit of giving and sharing, curated by Executive Chef Mansour Memarian. A gastronomic experience with a range of contemporary, yet traditional specialities will be offered throughout the month, with Enigma celebrating
Persian cuisine.
Price: Iftar set menu is Dhs230 per person.
Opening Hours: Sunset until 10pm.
Details: Palazzoversace.ae.

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Nikki Beach Dubai

The Lowdown: Beautiful beachfront destination, Nikki Beach Dubai is celebrating Ramadan in a number of ways across the resort with Iftar and Suhoor at Nikki Privé, and Suhour and Shisha at Café Nikki.

With a culinary approach that has been carefully crafted from the elite team of chefs, taking influence from the Middle East and incorporating the Nikki Beach flavours, celebrate daily Iftar with modern adaptations of classic dishes including Looz Shorba, Raheb, Kibbeh, Moutabel and more. Whilst the traditional Braised Lamb Shank will definitely satisfy cravings, the Nikki Beach Biriyani will add a new dimension to the classic dish.

Price: Dhs180 per person for Iftar buffet, Dhs165 per person Suhoor 

Opening Hours: Iftar, sunset until 9pm; suhoor, 9pm until 3am

Details: +971 4 376 6162 or Nikkibeach.com

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