Ramadan Kareem or Ramadan Mubarak
Before bringing you all straight to these selected places for your Iftars this year, let’s have a little babble of these two phrases.
I’ve tried looking a perfect translation of these Arabic phrases Ramadan Kareem and Ramadan Mubarak but failed. Though they all met at the bottom of every forum I went through. All of them have most likely similar meaning and definition, there’s just some little differences along the way. Fortunately though, both are actually the same greetings but again, with different particular meanings.
To avoid delving ourselves to the deeper meanings of these two, let me just greet you in this manner: have a Blessed and Happy Ramadan!
A’right?! Now, let’s betake oneself to these places for 2015 Ramadan Iftar. And please do take note of the highlighted lines as these could be of big help for your decision making on where to go spend your Iftars for this Holy month. You may consider the prices or the new offerings that they have.
Places In Dubai For 2015 Ramadan Iftar
1. Citymax Hotels in Al Barsha, Bur Dubai & Sharjah
The Iftar buffet is available in the City Café of all three Citymax Hotels from sunset to 8:30 pm
All guests receive one free Funcity Play Area day pass worth AED 50 plus one free Balance Yoga session worth AED 75
But that’s not all – come with 4 people and a 5th person eats FREE
Al Barsha Next to Mall of Emirates
Iftar price: AED 59 per person
Contact: 050 1007046
Bur Dubai, Kuwait Street
Iftar price: AED 59 per person
Contact: : 050 1007065
Sharjah, Wahda Road
Iftar price: AED 49 per person
Contact: 050 6406377
City Café l Image Credit: Supplied
2. Vida Downtown Dubai
As the cities leading boutique hotel, Vida Downtown Dubai is offering Dubai residents and tourists a wonderful way to break their daily fast at their white, serene 3in1 restaurant
With commitment towards cutting down on food wastage, the hotel has opted for a flavorful spread of traditional dishes in a delicious set menu- and not a full-fledged buffet
Available throughout Ramadan from sunset until 10pm
Iftar price:
AED 170 per person for adults
AED 85 for children aged between 6 and 12 years
Kids below 5 year dine for free
Contact: 04 4286823
3in1 Restaurant l Image Credit: Supplied
VIDA Hotels And Resorts
Food Truck
Skip the overdone buffets and treat yourself to light and mouth-watering treats from the food truck
The food truck will be parked outside of Manzil Downtown Dubai and will be open from Iftar to Suhoor
Not only will the food truck be available throughout the Holy Month but Chef Spencer and his team’s delicious Meals on Wheels will also be available for hire to cater for private Iftars or Suhoor events so the fresh kitchen can come straight to you
Contact: 04 4285888
Vida Food Truck l Image Credit: Supplied
3. InterContinental Dubai Marina
Iftar buffet in Accents Restaurant, with a delicious variety of Arabic and international culinary delights
Serving from sunset until 9.30pm. Iftar includes traditional buffet, featuring live cooking stations, and sharing platters served to the table
Children under 12 enjoy 50% discount and children under 4 years eat for free
Iftar price: AED 155 per person
Contact: 04 4466669
Accents Restaurant l Image Credit: Supplied
4. Sheraton Dubai, Mall of the Emirates Hotel
Iftar at Sanabel
In keeping with the local customs of generosity and hospitality, Sanabel will be hosting lavish Iftar banquets every evening during Ramadan
To ensure parents are able to enjoy their feast, children can enjoy the dedicated entertainment corner, fully equipped with Wii and PlayStation consoles
Iftar price:
AED 145 per person
Special Group Rates:
AED 130 per person (10 – 40 people)
AED 120 per person (40+ people)
Available daily throughout Ramadan, from sunset to 9pm
Sanabel Restaurant Dubai l Image Credit: Supplied
5. Chez Sushi in Wasl Square (Al Wasl Road), Dubai Marina and Bay Square (Business Bay) and Arabian Ranches
Iftar with a Japanese twist
Chez Sushi introduces special bento box for the Holy Month
From sundown until 1 am, the popular restaurant will serve an exclusive bento box, loaded with authentic signature dishes
Iftar price: AED 60 per person and AED 45 per person for the chicken and vegetarian options respectively
Contact: 800-78744
Bento Box Chez Sushi l Image Credit: Supplied
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6. PizzaExpress, China Court Ibn Batutta
Iftar with an Italian twist
From sundown until 9.30pm, PizzaExpress Ibn Battuta will be serving an Iftar buffet with a difference
They’ll put together a special menu complete with traditional Iftar foods as well as PizzaExpress favourites
Iftar price: AED 69 per person
PizzaExpress l Image Credit: Supplied
7. Pantry Café in Bay Square and Al Wasl Square
With their new ‘Beat the Buffet’ Iftar offering, guests can indulge in an Iftar with a difference, featuring a delectable 8-course menu
Using only the finest quality ingredients, these will be cooked to order and served fresh to the table
From sundown until 12am
Iftar price: AED 115 per person, AED 40 for a kid-friendly 3-course iftar
Contact: 04 3883868 (Wasl Square) / 04 5587161 (Bay Square)
Pantry Café l Image Credit: Supplied
8. Ramadan Garden, Alserkal Avenue
Ghaf Kitchen and A4 Space Launch the ‘Ramadan Garden’, a Pop-Up Iftar at Alserkal Avenue
Step inside the magical and intimate Ghaf Kitchen and A4 Space ‘Ramadan Garden’ during the holy month, at Alserkal Avenue, for a truly unique and culture-packed ‘alternative’ Iftar
Iftar price:
The Potting Shed:
AED 95 per person including starters & main course (kids under 12 eat for free with 2 dining adults)
The Treehouse:
Group bookings of 10 persons and above, AED 150 all-inclusive per person for sharing platters, including water and juice. Booking essential
Contact: 056 3933712
Ramadan Garden l Image Credit: Screenshot from Alserkal Avenue site
9. Per Te Ristorante e Café, Villa no. 54, Street 12C, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Jumeirah 1
With their special menu for the Holy Month, Per Te Ristorante e Café, one of Jumeirah’s finest Italian restaurants, will host alternative Iftars throughout Ramadan
From sundown until 10pm, the stylist venue will serve a variety of dishes influenced by the Arabic tradition and culture and prepared with nutritious ingredients, ideal for breaking the fast. Diners can enjoy their choice of starter, antipasti, main course and dessert from the à la carte Ramadan menu
Iftar price: Not provided
Contact: 04 344 6455
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10. Chop Suey, Beach Park Plaza, Jumeirah Beach Road
Chinese lovers can indulge in fresh, MSG-free favourites including the signature Crispy Manchurian Style Mushrooms or the mouth-watering Crispy Shredded Duck during the day
Chop Suey will be open for take-away and delivery from 12:30pm to 11:30pm and for dine-in from Iftar onwards. All orders placed before 6:00pm that are over 80AED will also enjoy a 10% discount
Contact: 04 3442212
Chop Suey l Image Credit: Supplied
11. Cravin Cajun, Novotel Dubai, Al Barsha
Diners visiting Cravin’ Cajun during Ramadan are in for a real treat. From the first day of the holy month diners can enjoy Iftar with a difference and indulge in a fully American themed feast
Open for IftarMonday to Saturday 7pm to 11:30pm, Closed on Sunday evening
Iftar price: AED 120 per person or AED 110 per person for groups of ten or more
Contact: 04 3049000
Cravin’ Cajun l Image Credit: Supplied
There goes your 11 best places for 2015 Ramadan Iftar. Make your reservation now by calling those numbers provided. To say it one more time, may you have a Blessed and Happy Ramadan 2015!
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