It’s that time of year again. Ramadan is just around the corner. At its core, it’s about worship, but it’s also about gathering. Gathering with your community means making intentional plans. So consider this your reminder to step beyond the average potluck iftaar circuit. To say yes to experiences that slow you down, light you up, and make the month feel as magical as it should.
Here’s our edit of all things Ramadan, designed to nourish your soul.
Linger at the KAYALI Majlis, The Lana
Ever smelt your favourite KAYALI fragrance and wished you could taste it too? This Ramadan, you actually can. The KAYALI Majlis is a fragrance-inspired dining experience set in the open-air veranda at The Lana, overlooking Marasi Bay.
Under the stars, the garden majlis captures the spirit of the holy month with refined dining, warm company, and an effortlessly elegant setting. The menu, curated by Chef Jouni Ibrahim, takes its cue from KAYALI’s signature scent notes, orange blossom, sandalwood, pink pepper, and soft florals, layered across a spread of share-style hot and cold mezze, soups, sushi platters, Arabic mixed grills, pasta dishes, and Middle Eastern desserts and beverages.
Guests are encouraged to linger long after iftar, enjoying conversation, traditional games, and shisha, all set to soft live entertainment that keeps the mood relaxed and elevated.
Price: Dhs395 per person up to 20 guests for Iftar (privatization possible)
For more details, visit dorchestercollection.com.
Iftar by the Water at Luma Pool Lounge
For nights when you want Ramadan to feel softer, Luma Pool Lounge delivers. Set along the shimmering edge of Dubai Creek Harbour, this iftar by the water invites you to lose yourself between the glow of the pool and the hum of the busy skyline
It’s the perfect spot, ideal for gathering with family, friends, or colleagues when togetherness is the main event.
When: Throughout Ramadan, sunset–9pm
Where: Luma Pool Lounge, Address Creek Harbour
Price: Dhs350 per adult and Dhs175 per child (6–12 years)
For bookings, call +971 4 275 8833 or email [email protected]
A Ramadan Staycation to Reflect and Reconnect
Ramadan in Dubai means the entire city is readjusting and its rhythm. Days feel gentler, evenings stretch longer, and everyone is counting minutes till the sun goes down. It’s a season made for reconnecting with loved ones, with yourself, and with the beauty of slowing down.
Vida Hotels & Resorts captures that feeling perfectly with its Ramadan Staycation With Iftar Delights. With 25% off when booking direct (and extra perks if you’re a U By Emaar member), this staycation is just the change of scenery you need to get your Ramadan started off right.
When: 18 February – 18 March 2026
Where: Vida Dubai Mall, Vida Creek Beach, Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club, Vida Emirates Hills, Vida Creek Harbour, Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain
Price: 25% off stays with Iftar Delights (booking direct)
Get more details here.
Suhoor Under the Stars at Level 6 Terrace
At dawn, Level 6 Terrace at Vida Dubai Mall comes to life. Perched above Downtown, with softly lit tables, this is Suhoor for those who like their nights, or mornings unhurried and calm. It’s less about the buzz and more about the pause.
The menu blends comforting Arabic staples with modern favourites, available as a curated set menu or à la carte, making it an easy, elegant way to refuel before the day begins again. Ideal for couples, small groups, or anyone seeking a quieter, more reflective Suhoor moment.
When: Throughout Ramadan, 10pm–12am
Where: Level 6 Terrace, Vida Dubai Mall
Price: À la carte and set menu options available
Check out their page for more details.
A Fire-Lit Iftar at Strawfire
Keeping up the theme for a more reflective take on iftar, Strawfire by Ross Shonhan offers an evening shaped by calm, craft, and quiet. Set within Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, the experience is a take on ancient Japanese Warayaki cooking, with straw-fired flames, an open kitchen, and soft live music setting the tone. The Ramadan set menu delivers considered, comforting dishes designed to be savoured slowly.
When: Throughout Ramadan, 6.30pm–9pm
Where: Strawfire, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Price: Dhs350 per person
For more information or reservations, please call +971 2 690 7999 or email [email protected]
A Meaningful Ramadan Gift, Made by Palestinian Artisans
What is a Ramadan without gifts? For a Ramadan gift that carries real meaning, reach for Handmade Palestine’s curated Ramadan box that is rooted in heritage and intention. Each box is thoughtfully assembled with handmade goods sourced directly from female artisans, family farms, and workshops across Palestine—designed to honour the Holy Month while supporting sustainable livelihoods and preserving centuries-old traditions.
Inside, you’ll find everything from hand-picked Jericho Medjool dates and Old City Nablus sweets to Hebron ceramics, olive wood prayer beads from Bethlehem, and traditional flavours like baladi sumac and seven-spice blends. It’s a beautiful way to gift Ramadan—intentional, heartfelt, and deeply connected to culture.
Price: Dhs522
Buy it here at handmadepalestine.com.
A Ramadan Home Refresh by Home Centre
And for a one-stop shop for Ramadan gifts, Home Centre is where it’s at. Home Centre’s 2026 Ramadan collection celebrates the real magic of the season—the everyday family moments and unsung heroes who make it all happen. With three new collections, Dahab, Fanous, and Raqiya, the edit blends warmth, soft glow, and quiet elegance, designed to support how homes host, gather, and slow down during Ramadan.
Shop all three collections here!