Ramadan 2025: Indulge in these scrumptious iftar deals around the UAE
Experience a vibrant Ramadan at Chouchou, Dubai's chic beachfront venue, offering a French Riviera-inspired ambiance at J1 Beach. Executive Chef Valentin Bernigaud presents a lavish four-course Iftar menu blending French elegance with Middle Eastern flavours, featuring delicacies like lamb confit, foie gras ravioli, truffle hummus, and exquisite desserts, priced at Dh360 per person with special Ramadan beverages. After 9pm, Suhoor is served à la carte alongside a curated shisha experience. Guests can also enjoy Board Game Café Nights (Monday-Wednesday) and an interactive Chouchou Mystery Iftar (March 13 & 20), making this Holy Month truly special.
Babel Dubai
This Ramadan, Babel Dubai, located in Dubai Mall's Fashion Avenue with stunning views of the Fountains, invites guests to a refined Lebanese dining experience. Their Set Iftar Menu (Dh250 per person for tables of four or more) features traditional yet modern dishes, including mezze, oriental rice with beef, and rotating daily mains. An à la carte option with diverse daily specials is also available. Suhoor, starting at 10pm, offers freshly baked manakish, Lebanese mezze, and a serene ambiance enhanced by an oud player.
Origins at Vida Creek Beach
This Ramadan, Origins at Vida Creek Beach offers a serene Iftar experience with breathtaking views of Dubai Creek Harbour. Guests can indulge in a delicious Iftar buffet featuring a variety of traditional dishes and live cooking stations in a tranquil lagoon-side setting. Whether dining with family, friends, or colleagues, the ambiance blends tradition with modern elegance. Available until March 30, Iftar runs from sunset to 8:30pm, priced at Dh220 per person, Dh190 for groups, and 50 per cent off for kids (6-12 years).
Em Sherif Café
Em Sherif Café presents a special Iftar set menu this Ramadan, celebrating Levantine flavours while honouring Middle Eastern traditions. Available daily from 7pm to 9pm for Dh250 per person in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the menu features vibrant starters, grilled kebabs, and indulgent desserts like knefeh and Tamriyeh. The à la carte menu is offered from 9pm until Suhoor. Guests in Abu Dhabi can enjoy live oud performances nightly.
Abu Dhabi's Marriott Hotel Al Forsan is inviting guests to a luxurious Iftar and Suhoor experience at Khayal All Day Dining and the Lobby Lounge. The Iftar menu features traditional favorites like Ouzi, Moroccan Tajin, and Mashawi, alongside an Asian and Sushi Corner and a variety of Arabic and international pastries. Guests can also enjoy six live cooking stations for a dynamic dining experience. Running until March 29, iftar is priced at Dh250 for adults and Dh110 for kids.
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