Looking for dining-out or dining-in Ramadan offers in Abu Dhabi? Here are a few options
La Terrazza, Radisson Blu Corniche
Make your way to this dining concept for a special Ramadan Iftar buffet. Enjoy fresh salads such as Fattoush and tabbouleh; stuffed vine leaves; dips such as hummus and baba ghanoush; a hearty lentil soup; and a flavoursome lamb ouzi for mains. Sweet treats are aplenty.
May 3 onwards from sunset to 10:30pm. AED150 per person. Call +9712 692 4247.
Traders Hotel
Head on over to Traders Hotel for an intimate Iftar experience in a stunning setting. Quench your thirst with special Ramadan beverages, followed by flavour-packed appetisers, salads, dips, hearty mains and tempting desserts.
From sunset onwards. AED125 per person. Call +9712 509 8555.
Turquoise, Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
As the sun sets, make your way to this all-day dining setting for a fine array of Middle-Eastern delicacies. This Ramadan buffet takes diners on an Iftar experience, infused with authentic Turkish flavours.
From sunset to 9pm. AED199 per person. Call +9712 492 2222 or email reservation.saadiyat@rixos.com.
Giornotte, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi
The charming Mediterranean restaurant with a Middle Eastern twist is hosting an Iftar featuring live cooking stations, local delicacies and Ramadan beverages. Break your fast with dates and dried fruit, before tucking into a wholesome soup and appetisers. Follow this with scrumptious mains and rich desserts such as baklava.
From sunset to 9pm. AED250 per person. Call +9712 818 8888.
Choices, Yas Island Rotana
Gather loved ones and end your fast with an Iftar spread featuring a mix of Arabic specialities, Ramadan favourites and succulent grills. The memorable evening includes fresh salads, yummy dips, hearty mains and an array of sweet treats.
From sunset to 10pm. AED149 per person. Call +9712 656 4155.
Grand Millennium Al Wahda
Break your fast with a delightful Iftar experience at this property with an array of yummy dishes. Enjoy dried fruit, fresh salads and assortment of cheese; before tucking into hot and cold mezze, juicy grills, flavour-packed mains and other traditional bites. Do save place for the vast selection of sweet treats on offer.
From sunset onwards. AED115 per person. Call +9712 495 3794.
Fairways, The Westin Abu Dhabi
Fairways invites diners to gather with family and friends this Ramadan for a delightful oriental Iftar buffet offering. Quench your thirst with traditional Ramadan juices and Arabic coffee, whilst taking in the beautiful views of the golf course. Tuck into hot and cold mezze, salads, meat and seafood dishes and Middle Eastern desserts.
From sunset to 11pm. AED195 per person (Sunday-Thursday) and AED225 per person (Friday-Saturday), 50 per cent off (kids aged 6-12) and complimentary for kids below 6. Call +9712 616 9999 or book online.
Mermaid, Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
Embrace the true spirit of the Holy Month with a special sharing-style Iftar and Ramadan-inspired music in the background. Gather loved ones and break your fast with Mediterranean dishes featuring a touch of Turkish influences, while sipping on Arabic juices, tea, coffee and water.
From sunset to 8:30pm. AED229 per person or AED50 per person (hotel guests). Call +9712 492 2222 or email reservation.saadiyat@rixos.com.
Cafe Milano, Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
As the sun sets, break your fast with contemporary Italian cuisine comprising starters, mains and desserts. Look forward to a set menu of a wholesome soup, Italian mezze and fresh and nutritious salads. Pick your choice of mains from tomato, mozzarella, black olives and onions pizza; homemade rigatoni, zucchini, mint and pecorino pasta; mix-grilled lamb chops, chicken and sirloin steak; or a mix-grill seafood. Dessert is a selection of Italian sweet treats.
From sunset onwards. AED210 per person. Book online.
Ornina Arabian Lounge
Tuck into a delightful Iftar set menu of authentic Arabic flavours this Holy Month of Ramadan. Quench your thirst with Ramadan-special beverages, Moroccan tea, laban or milk. Begin with zaalouk, batata harra and Fattoush; followed by a Moroccan harira or lentil soup; before moving on to a lamb tagine, chicken tagine or veggie couscous.
From sunset to 9pm. AED159 per person. Call +97150 696 9312.
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi
Make your way to the stunning property for a memorable Ramadan experience. Tuck into an Iftar buffet featuring delightful Ramadan specials. Break your fast with refreshing beverages and dates, before enjoying salads, hot and cold mezze, juicy grills and desserts.
From sunset onwards. AED250 per person. Call +9712 407 1234.
Al Rimal
Break your fast together with family and friends at a shared Iftar meal. Begin with a selection of traditional Emirati and Khaleeji offerings in a contemporary ambience, complemented by live cooking stations, Ramadan special sips and a wide spread of sweets and desserts.
From sunset to 10pm. AED195 per person, AED98 per child (aged six-twelve) and complimentary for kids below six. Call +9712 497 5100.
India Palace
Break your fast with an authentic heritage dining experience, in the comfort of your own home. Tuck into a hearty and hot biryani for Iftar, delivered straight to your doorstep in a traditional earthen pot. Their medium-sized pot biryani serves 4 to 6 people and the large served 8 to 10.
AED170 onwards. Call + 9712 644 8777 or order online.
Assymetri, Radisson Blu Yas Island
As the sun sets, tuck into a selection of Arabic and International Iftar specials, while you sip on Ramadan juices. Look forward to dried fruit, fresh salads, cold and hot mezze and mains. Sweet treats are plenty, so save place.
From sunset to 10:30pm. AED149 per person. Call +9712 656 2000.
Graphos Social Kitchen, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Experience a fusion of traditional Iftar flavours at this spot, with your loved ones this Ramadan. Break your fast with dates and dried fruit, followed by a bread basket, Ramadan juices and a nourishing lentil soup. Tuck into fresh salads, cold and hot mezze such as moutabel, spinach fatayer and foul medames. Mains are filling and dessert specials include Umm Ali and kunafa.
From sunset to 9pm. AE165 per person. Email dineatgraphos@hilton.com.
Crust, Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
Experience an Iftar with bold Arabian flavours this Ramadan, at the contemporary, market-inspired neighbourhood eatery. Gather loved ones together and tuck into a curated selection of oriental mezze, the much-loved ouzi and a selection of sweet treats including baklava and the delectable Umm Ali from an Iftar buffet.
From sunset to 9pm. AED210 per person. Call + 9712 333 2444 or visit the website.
Khayal, Marriott Hotel Al Forsan
Make your way to this International-cuisine type restaurant for a Ramadan special Iftar buffet. Break your fast with refreshing Ramadan juices and quench your thirst with water, followed by a selection of traditional bites from the buffet. Serving up a special culinary spread this Holy Month, look forward to flavourful Arabic dishes alongside multi-cuisine options.
From sunset to 9:30pm. AED299 per person (Sunday-Thursday), AED210 per person (Friday-Saturday) and AED89 per child. Call +9712 201 4000.
Eclipse Terrace Lounge, Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
Tuck into a special Ramadan menu comprising innovative bites, whilst taking in stunning city skyline. Experience an al-fresco style Arabic menu filled with traditional plates such as shakshuka, shawarma and a mouthwatering selection of Arabic grilled meats. Those who prefer international flavours can tuck into signature plates of mixed Asian spring rolls, crispy chicken buns and shrimp tempura maki.
From sunset to 1am. Dine à la carte. Call + 9712 333 2444 or visit the website.
The Terrace on The Corniche, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Break your fast at sunset this Ramadan with creative Iftar dishes from the relaxed setting. Experience flavours from Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Indian, Asian, Italian and Indonesian cuisine; as well as plates of seafood and barbeque bites. Gather your loved ones together for the eatery’s Ramadan-special menu comprising dishes such as lamb tagine, chicken biryani and beef rendang, as well as a selection of delightful sweet treats.
From sunset to 11pm. AED235 per person, AED120 per child (above 6 years) and complimentary for kids below six. Call +9712 694 4553 or email restaurants.abudhabi@stregis.com.
Garage, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
This Ramadan, gather your family and friends and make your way over to Garage for an Iftar to remember. Quench your thirst with refreshing beverages and tuck in an array of Iftar-specials including light bites, salads, mains and sweet treats. Additionally, you can have your Iftar to go with a set-menu or options of your choice.
From sunset to 9pm. AED195 per person (dine-in) and AED125 onwards per person (Iftar to go). Call +9712 656 0000 or visit the website.
Cove Beach Makers District
As the sun sets, hotfoot to this beachside venue to break your fast with a special Iftar set menu. Reconnect with your loved ones over delightful delicacies. Dishes include an array of starters such as cold and hot mezze, dips such as hummus and moutabel, mains such as baby chicken with oven-roasted potatoes and more. Tuck into sweets and sip on refreshing Ramadan juices.
From sunset to 8pm. AED 195 per person. Call or WhatsApp +97156 398 7895.
Olea, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
Embrace the spirit of the Holy Month at Olea with delectable Arabic and Mediterranean dishes. Expect live stations serving mouthwatering bites, hot and cold mezze such as warak enab, pickles and salads, kebabs and grills, rice dishes and more. Do save place for the desserts at the end of your meal.
From sunset to 11pm. AED250 per person, AED125 per child (aged six-twelve) and complimentary for children (aged six and below). Call +9712 498 8888 or email Restaurant.Saadiyat@stregis.com.
Dine, Aloft Abu Dhabi
The casual eatery is offering an Iftar buffet this Holy Month of Ramadan. Break your fast with a choice of International plates featuring hot and cold mezze, spiced rice and curries, the mouthwatering lamb ouzi, pastas and mixed vegetables. Satisfy your sweet cravings with an array of International desserts.
From 7 to 10:30pm. AED109 per person. Call +9712 654 5000.
Ingredients, Anantara Eastern Mangroves
Make your way over to this urban waterfront retreat and break your fast with the mouthwatering flavours of international culinary delights. Sip on refreshing juices and look forward to dried fruits, hot and cold mezze, classic Ramadan dishes, salads and the traditional lamb ouzi. Dessert will have you tucking into a selection of sweet treats.
From sunset-late. AED245 per person and complimentary for kids below 12. Call +97156 503 5121 or visit Instagram.
Latest Recipe, Le Meridien Abu Dhabi
Hotfoot to the contemporary restaurant for an Iftar buffet featuring authentic Arabic cuisine. Enjoy dates, apricots and figs as you break your fast, before tucking into an array of hot and cold bites such as stuffed saj, kibbeh, spinach fatayer. Following this, make your way to the grills and the lamb ouzi section, before ending your Iftar on a sweet note with a selection of International sweets. It gets better. Take your loved ones along and avail a ‘buy one, get one’ free Iftar on every purchase. The offer is valid on the first 10 bookings.
From 7-10pm. AED 199 per person. Call +9712 644 6666.
Martabaan, Emirates Palace
The contemporary and classic Indian dining destination invite diners to break their fast with exclusive Ramadan specials. Whilst taking in splendid views of the Arabian Gulf, tuck into an exclusive five-course Iftar menu that features a nourishing soup, a fresh salad, mouthwatering starters, mains and delightful desserts.
From sunset to late. AED280 per person. Call +9712 690 7999 or visit Instagram.
Layali Al Baraka, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Through the Holy Month of Ramadan, diners can celebrate with a lavish buffet featuring hot and cold mezze and other specials. Enjoy a plate of the traditional lamb ouzi, before making your way over to the several live cooking stations featuring a selection of meats and grilled seafood. In addition, diners can pair their dishes with hot, freshly baked bread from the Saj station. Sip on Arabic beverages, tea, coffee and water.
From sunset-9pm. AED210 per person. Call + 9712811 5666 or email etihadtowers.fbreservations@conradhotels.com.
Brunch & Cake
The Barcelona-born eatery has launched a selection of limited-edition desserts for the Holy Month of Ramadan. Indulge in a sweet cake soaked in saffron-infused milk and topped with mahalabia flavoured cream; a sticky caramel date pudding topped with chocolate chip cookies and served with ice-cream; a baklava and vanilla-rose cheesecake; or a citrusy coconut orange blossom basbousa cake.
Marsa Al Bateen Marina, Sunday to Monday from 10-1am and Thursday to Saturday from 10-2am. AD43 onwards. Call 800 4726362.
Al Rimal
May your way to this eatery for a specially crafted Suhoor menu that pays tribute to classic Ramadan dishes. Expect a variety of traditional Emirati and Middle Eastern flavours such as chicken thareed, lamb machboos, grilled beef, lamb chops and a selection of desserts.
From 12 to 3 am. AED120 per person, AED60 per child (aged six-twelve) and complimentary for kids below six. Call +9712 497 5100.
Mezlai, Emirates Palace
Visit this restaurant for a delightful Ramadan on the terrace, while taking in the stunning sunset with family and friends. Tuck into an extensive Iftar buffet that features hearty soups, a variety of cold and hot mezze, live cooking stations and a spread of sweet treats. A Suhoor option is also available to diners and includes dishes from a menu of regional favourites.
From sunset-late. AED 295 per person (Iftar). Call +9712 690 7999.
Aquarium, Yas Marina
Experience a specially curated Ramadan menu available throughout the Holy Month. Iftar begins with Arabic coffee and dates to break your fast. This is followed by your choice of starter, main, dessert and a refreshing beverage. Enjoy dishes such as lentil soup, fattoush salad, lamb chops, djej w batata and more. After the meal, diners can enjoy a shisha with complementary iced tea, with the Yas Marina serving as the ideal backdrop.
Thursday to Friday from 6-8pm. AED199 per person. Call +97150 696 9357 or visit Instagram.
Li Beirut, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Diners looking for an authentic taste of Levantine flavours, can make their way to this restaurant that’s offering both Iftar and Suhoor meals. The set menus for both occasions feature traditional Lebanese delicacies, along with Ramadan-specific beverages, tea, coffee and water to quench your thirst for Iftar. Prefer to stay home? Opt to order your Iftar or Suhoor meals from the property and have it delivered to your home.
Iftar from sunset to 9pm Iftar at AED245 per person and Suhoor from 9pm to 3am at AED225 per person. Call + 9712 811 5666 or email etihadtowers.fbreservations@conradhotels.com
Hakkasan Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace
This Ramadan, the fine-dining destination is offering an exclusive iftar menu of sharing-style dishes, inclusive of some of the restaurant’s signature plates. The gastronomic journey begins with a comforting bowl of braised spinach chilean sea bass soup, before moving on to light bites of crispy duck salad and the hakka steamed dim sum platter, featuring gold leaf har gau, abalone and chicken shumai and king oyster mushroom dumpling. Diners can also enjoy stir-fry rib eye beef with spicy peppercorn alongside XO chicken with sesame and French beans stir-fried with olive leaves and edamame egg fried rice, before indulging in a serving of mahalabia with lychee, raspberry and nuts.
From sunset to 8pm. AED288 per person. Call +9712 690 7739 or email epauh–hakkasan@mohg.com.
Urban Kitchen, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
Thai-inspired design and gracious hospitality come together in the heart of the UAE’s capital city. Hotfoot to the contemporary and sophisticated all-day-dining restaurant, Urban Kitchen, for a lavish Iftar buffet throughout the month of Ramadan, complete with refreshing Ramadan-special juices. Begin with an Arabic lentil soup or a Moroccan harira soup, before moving on to a selection of cold and hot mezze of hummus, fattoush, tabbouleh, meat sambousek and cheese rolls, together with live stations for falafel, shawarma and manakeesh. Enjoy the much-loved lamb ouzi, biryani and mixed grills, while saving place for the delightful Umm Ali and kunafa. After Iftar, diners can make their way to the outdoor Orchid lounge for a shisha.
From sunset-10:30pm. AED185 per person, AED90 per child (aged 6-12) and complimentary for kids aged 5 and below. Call +9712 698 8137 or email reservation.table@dusit.com.
LPM, The Galleria, Al Maryah Island
To celebrate the holy season, the restaurant is offering diners a French-Mediterranean-style iftar experience for dine-in or delivery. The Iftar Menu includes a welcome Ramadan drink, soup, dates, two starters, one main and a dessert. Diners can tuck into starters such as burrata with tomatoes and basil, quinoa salad, warm prawns with olive oil and a salad of green lentils. Mains include roast baby chicken marinated in lemon, grilled sirloin, sea bream fillet and two kinds of pasta. Saving the best for last, look forwards to sweet treats such as date and almond cake or chocolate bar with coffee and hazelnut.
Dine-in from 6–8pm at AED240 per person (minimum of two people booking), delivery from 5–7pm at AED480 for two people to share. Call +9712 692 9600 or order online.
Bistro Restaurant, Courtyard World Trade Center Abu Dhabi
The culinary team at the charming property has prepared a promising selection of Arabian and International plates for the Holy Month. Even better, receive a 50 per cent discount during the month of April. Sit back and relax in the restaurant’s cosy ambience and enjoy traditional Ramadan favourites. Indulge in mouthwatering bites from live cooking stations and freshly-baked bread, whilst sipping on refreshing Ramadan juices to quench your thirst. Enjoy a variety of salads, tasty soups, hot and cold starters, local delights and specialities such as chicken biryani and more. Make sure to save place for dessert.
From sunset-9pm. AED170 per person, AED85 per child (aged 6-12) and complimentary for kids under 6. Call +97152 914 1207 or email cy.auhcy.ays@courtyard.com.
Market, The Abu Dhabi EDITION
Discover a traditional Iftar with a contemporary touch, fresh flavours and distinctive dishes created by Michelin-starred chef, Tom Aikens, in partnership with local culinary talent, Mohamad Orfali. The Iftar menu will feature both collaborative and individual dishes, designed by the chefs. Diners can look forward to za’atar spice rub chicken breast with bulgur wheat salad and pomegranate; roast cauliflower and chickpea tagine with saffron and black rice; and more. Satisfy your sweet cravings with the EDITION-special Arabian ice-cream collection featuring innovative flavours such as black sesame and activated charcoal; smoked apple, watermelon and chilli sorbet; beetroot, rose and coconut sorbet; and toffee popcorn, each served in a charcoal cone.
From sunset-8:30pm. AED198 per person. Call +9712 208 0000 or email restaurantreservations.auh@editionhotels.com.
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Prefer the convenience and privacy of dining at home this Iftar? The property is offering a bespoke iftar experience that allows diners to recreate a five-star restaurant experience with family at home. Look forward to delightful and flavour-packed Ramadan specials and choose from two exclusive menu. Do make sure to pre-order 24 hours in advance.
AED250. Call + 9712 811 5666 or visit Instagram.