Embark on an exquisite Ramadan culinary journey across a plethora of Dubai Iftars
W Dubai – The Palm
Gather with family and friends for a memorable Iftar overlooking the stunning Palm Jumeirah, accompanied by soothing Arabic melodies. Enjoy a lavish buffet of international dishes, Arabic classics, and Ramadan favourites, from vibrant mezze and Lamb Kofta to traditional desserts.
Sunset to 8:30pm. AED239 per person, AED119 per child aged 6- 12 years old, and kids under 6 dine for free. Visit website.
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort invites guests to gather this Holy Month of Ramadan for a refined yet welcoming Iftar at Crescendo. Reflecting the warmth of the season, the space features traditional Arabian details, soft lantern lighting, and comfortable majlis-style seating, all overlooking Palm Jumeirah. From sunset to 10:30 pm, evenings are marked by attentive hospitality and subtle cultural touches. Guests are welcomed with a generous Iftar buffet of classic Ramadan favourites alongside familiar international dishes. Live oud music sets a gentle tone, while a dedicated luqaimat station and henna artistry add an authentic, meaningful nod to Ramadan traditions.
Sunset-10:30pm. AED250 per person, inclusive of Ramadan juices, local water, Arabic coffee and tea, AED125 per child aged 5 – 12 years, and children under 4 dine for free. Call +9714 567 8304 or restaurants.dubai@anantara.com.
Soul Kitchen
This Ramadan, Soul Kitchen presents a weekly Iftar supper club featuring four guest chefs. The series opens on 19 February with Chef Ahmad Halawa, offering soulful Jordanian-Palestinian dishes such as musakhan, maqloubeh, and knafeh. On 28 February, Chef Andreé Núñez brings bold Peruvian flavours with creative twists, while mid-Ramadan on 7 March, Chef Sara Aqel hosts a modern Mediterranean Suhoor, paired with a Ramadan Market showcasing seven local brands. The month concludes on 14 March with Tacos Los Hermanos serving family-style Mexican street tacos, including Birria, Carne Asada, Chicken Tinga, Baja-style fish, and vegetarian options.
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Address Beach Resort
Break your fast and experience a Ramadan meal at The Restaurant, Address Beach Resort’s signature dining venue. The sprawling, contemporary setting, complemented by the gentle notes of a live oud player, offers a relaxed yet refined backdrop for evenings with family and friends. The extensive buffet stars traditional Arabic dishes alongside international favourites. Begin with cold and hot mezze and make your way to the live cooking stations, followed by a stop at the freshly prepared grills. Don’t miss the classic, comforting Ramadan staples. A decadent dessert spread, including traditional Arabic sweets, rounds off this relaxed Iftar.
6:00-9:00pm. AED278 per adult; children 6–12 years at 50% off; children under 6 dine complimentary. U By Emaar members get 50% off during the first week of Ramadan; 20% off for the remainder of the month. Contact +9714 879 8866 or email DineAtBeachResort@addresshotels.com
Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Layalina Majlis, presented by Capital.com, opens this Ramadan as an elegant waterfront spot for Iftar and Suhoor. With open skies and the calm of the sea, the Majlis blends traditional Ramadan elements with a modern setting. Iftar is served daily from sunset, featuring a generous Middle Eastern and international buffet, Ramadan juices, Arabic coffee and tea, and live Arabic entertainment that complements the evening. AED5 from every Iftar goes to Dubai Cares to support children’s education. Later, the space transitions to Suhoor, offering à la carte menu, shisha, and soft entertainment, making it a welcoming late-night retreat.
Iftar: Daily from sunset until 8:30pm. AED295 per adult on weekdays and AED325 per person on weekends. Children aged between 6 to 18 years old are priced at AED145 during weekdays and AED155 during weekends, children between 2 and 6 years old at AED95, while children under 2 years old dine for free. Suhoor: 9:30pm-1am;9:30pm-2am. À la carte and set menu dining. Call +971 4 666 1430 or email dine.palmjumeirah@marriotthotels.com.
Shangri-La Dubai
Experience a magical Iftar under the stars at Hilal Ramadan at Shangri-La Dubai, with stunning views of the Burj Khalifa. Guests can enjoy live cooking stations serving freshly prepared dishes, from classic Lamb Ouzi and a Mashawi selection to Saj, Shawarma, and premium Arabic pastries, including artisanal Baklava and live Turkish Dondurma. The evening is enhanced by the soothing sounds of live Oud music. For Suhoor, look forward to a serene à la carte experience with a selection of traditional and contemporary dishes, all enjoyed against the backdrop of the Burj Khalifa.
Hilal Ramadan: 18 February – 19 March. Iftar: AED295 per person. Suhoor: À la carte. Call +9714 405 2703 or email fbreservations.sldb@shangri-la.com. Visit website.
Fairmont Dubai
This Ramadan, Fairmont Dubai unveils a boutique rooftop Iftar at the Sunrise Rooftop Pool. As the sun sets, the rooftop fills with soft lighting, fairy lights, and carefully spaced tables. The setting offers an intimate alternative to large Ramadan venues with uninterrupted views of Dubai’s skyline, including the Museum of the Future Guests are invited to savour the meal and company without the stress of a crowded setting. A chef-curated Iftar menu is served at the table, accompanied by a live oud performance that marks the breaking of the fast. Perfect for couples, families, and small groups, Fairmont Dubai’s rooftop Iftar offers a private rooftop setting and carefully crafted dishes. With reservations available throughout Ramadan, the experience combines stunning views with a curated Iftar menu for a special evening with loved ones.
Sunrise Rooftop Pool, Fairmont Dubai. Sunset until 9pm AED215 per adult, AED150 for children 6–12, and kids under 6 dine for free. Call +97155 550 9492 or email DBI.fbconcierge@fairmont.com.
MiMi Mei Fair Dubai
MiMi Mei Fair Dubai is offering a curated Iftar menu throughout Ramadan, available after sunset on its terrace with Burj Khalifa views or inside its residential-style dining rooms. The menu opens with lychee lemonade and candied walnuts, followed by a dim sum sampler with a choice of vegetarian dumplings, including mushroom bao and vegetable dumplings, or non-vegetarian options such as BBQ chicken bao, prawn spring rolls, and scallop siu mai. Guests then choose a signature main, including Mala spicy tofu, clay pot Sanpei chicken, or stir-fried lamb, served with edamame fried rice and baby pak choi, before finishing with banana toffee with sesame and vanilla ice cream.
AED168 per person for a minimum of two guests. Visit website.
Bull & Bear
Celebrate Ramadan at Bull & Bear with a sharing-style Iftar designed for gathering around the table. The experience begins with cold and hot mezzeh, freshly grilled flatbreads, and a choice of lentil or wild mushroom truffle soup, followed by a generous spread of freekeh-stuffed lamb saddle, Josper-grilled rack of lamb, lamb kofta, chicken shish tawook, Arabic-style fried sea bream, and vegetarian dishes. Guests can dine indoors or on the terrace with Burj Khalifa views, before finishing with classic Ramadan desserts including date pudding with saffron ice cream, umm ali, mahalabia choux, and fresh fruit platters.
Sunset until 10pm. AED250 per person. Visit website.
Banyan Tree Dubai
Set along the shoreline, Banyan Tree Dubai’s oceanfront venue offers a sharing-style Iftar centred on a live beach BBQ. The experience begins with dates, dried fruits, traditional Ramadan juices, freshly baked breads and lentil soup, followed by hot and cold mezzeh including red quinoa tabbouleh, smoked eggplant moutabal, lamb kibbeh and spinach fatayer. Mains feature a mixed grill of shish tawook, beef kofta and lamb chops, alongside zaatar-roasted cauliflower steak, grilled seabass and oriental roasted chicken, served with saffron rice and couscous. The evening concludes with desserts such as Umm Ali, Arabic coffee tiramisu, baklava and seasonal fresh fruit platters.
6pm onwards. AED320 per person (minimum of 10 guests). Call +9714 556 6666.
KIRA
KIRA marks Ramadan with a sharing-style Iftar. The experience begins with dates and nuts, followed by lentil soup with a Japanese spice blend and Mediterranean pickles, before moving into lighter dishes such as avocado and edamame salad, burrata panzanella, patata brava with yuzu aioli, and wagyu ragù gyoza. Guests then choose a main course from options including Angus tenderloin with peppercorn sauce, woodfire-roasted lobster with peri-peri beurre blanc, smoked lamb shank, baby chicken glazed with ume and ginger, or cauliflower piccata. Desserts are designed for sharing, with kokuto crème caramel, Granny Smith mille-feuille, and KIRA’s signature karak brioche served with Hokkaido milk ice cream.
AED295. Visit website.
Kempinski the Palm
Kempinski The Palm offers a Ramadan Iftar at its West Lawn outdoor tent on Palm Jumeirah, featuring a multi-station buffet with hot and cold Arabic mezze, soups and artisan breads, sushi and maki, and live stations serving manakish, saj, shawarma, BBQ, lamb ouzi and kunafa. Signature Ramadan beverages, Arabic coffee and premium teas are included, with sea views providing the backdrop for the evening.
Weekday Iftar: AED265 per person. Weekend Iftar: AED285 per person. Corporate Suhour Buffet: AED210 per person. Visit website.