With Ramadan almost upon us, we have collated a list of iftars in Abu Dhabi for every budget from luxurious buffets to casual dining.
COYA Abu Dhabi, The Galleria, Al Maryah Island
Sunset until 7.30pm
Iftar comes with a Peruvian twist at the pan-latino restaurant in The Galleria on Al Maryah Island. On the menu you’ll find a bowl of COYA’s iconic creamy guacamole, a choice of tomato or creamy corn soup, plus sharing style appetisers which are served to the table. There’s also healthy light bites such as tuna aburi nigiri, fresh corn salad, veal bacon maki rolls and Chilean sea bass rice. Main courses include vegetarian-friendly quinoa and pumpkin, spicy beef fillet, grilled corn-fed baby chicken and grilled asparagus are all delivered to the table. COYA will also serve their special ‘Delicia de Luna’ Ramadan dessert, which has dates crémeux, rosewater, pistachio, apricot and camel milk ice cream.
AED229 per person for food
reservations.ad@coyarestaurant.ae, Tel: +971 (0)2 306 7000,
Al Mabeet Desert Camp – Al Wathba, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa
Sunset until 10pm
Al Mabeet Desert Camp will be open exclusively for the holy month . The venue is inspired by the rustic camps of the Bedouin tribes, with a traditional tent set up featuring Bedouin-style décor, ornaments and a bonfire to gather around with your loved ones.
There’ll be live stations serving everything from healthy salads, heartwarming soups, and colorful hot and cold mezze. Main courses will include whole slow-cooked lamb Ouzi, and traditional Arabic grills, plus chicken and lamb tagines and Moroccan-style hammour.
The buffet will also feature roast beef, spicy Indian curries, Asian stir-fries, Italian penne Arrabiata pasta and lotsmore. Desserts to include Arabic sweets such as kunafa, umm ali, and baklava, plus pastries and cakes like Italian tiramisu, raspberry eclairs, burnt basque cheesecake and more.
The iftar experience will offer gentle melodies from a live Qanoon player.
AED 195 per person.
Children aged between six and 12 enjoy a 50% saving, while kids under six are invited to dine for free.
Call +971 2 204 4444 or email spa.alwathba@luxurycollection.com
Olea at St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
Sunset to 11pm
The all day dining restaurant will fuse Arabian and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. You can sit al fresco on the terrace or inside the luxury dining room, while you dine on Ramadan favourites, like one-metre-long Turkish kebabs, and find Morrocan dishes in the tagine corner or head over to the live stations baklava, kunafa and creamy ‘booza’ Arabic ice cream. Iftar will also feature an extensive buffet with fresh seafood, barbecue grills, carved roast beef, homemade pastas, and spicy Indian curries.
AED 250 per adult and AED 125 for kids 6-12 years old.
Telephone: 02 498 8888 or email restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com
St Regis Abu Dhabi
Sunset until 11pm
Iftar at The Terrace on the Corniche
Break your fast with dishes from the Mediterranean, India, Italy, Indonesia, Jordan, Syria and further around the region.The buffet Iftar will feature Arabic favourites like lamb tagine, home-made ouzi, and shawarmas, alongside interactive live stations serving dim sum, tandoori, carved roast beef, Arabic grills, barbecued seafood and much more. For your sweet tooth there’s a live crêpe and pancake station and traditional sweets like baklava, umm ali, and kunafa, amongst others.
AED 260 per adult and 50% off for children 6-12 years old.
(while children below 5 years of age can dine complimentary).
Telephone: 02 694 4553 or email: restaurants.abudhabi@stregis.com
IFTAR AT GARAGE - W Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Sunset to 9 PM
W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island is encouraging you to take the time to reflect on your own goals and ambitions as well as reconnect with family, friends, and loved ones. For iftar they have a menu jam-packed with delicious taste sensations, including Malaysian Martabak with Beef, Chicken Shawarma, Arabic Spice Salmon, Modernist Butter Chicken, Lamb Ouzi, and much more..
AED 245 per person
For reservations call +971 2 656 0000
Assymetri at Radisson Blu Hotel Yas Island
Sunset
Iftars at Assymetri are filled with local and international delicacies including an Arabic Iftar buffet with Ramadan-inspired beverages
AED 159 per adult and 50% off for kids 6-12 years
Call +971 02 656 2000
Jing Asia at Crowne Plaza Hotel Yas Island
Sunset until 11:30pm
Break your fast with your family and friends while enjoying the Asian and Arabic Iftar buffet with Ramadan-inspired beverages.
AED 159 per person
For booking: + 971 2 656 3000
Choices & Rangoli at Yas Island Rotana
Sunset until 10pm
Experience the Taste of Ramadan with Traditional Arabian Iftar buffet with Indian tandoor grills and Ramadan-inspired beverages.
AED 179 per person
Call +971 2 656 4000 /4155
Iftar at Punjab Grill
Sunset until 10pm
You’ll be spoilt for choice at this Venetian Village location, with a menu that includes Indo-Emirati inspired dishes including Zaffrani Jhinga with Namkeen Balateet & Coconut Korma, Locally sourced fresh Buratta with Fattoush & Masala Falafel and Khabees with Passionfruit Yolk & Shrikhand.
You can also choose a quick set menu from Iftar – 7.45pm for just AED150 with popular mains including Butter Chicken and Prawn Dum Biryani and to finish, freshly baked Umm Ali or Rasmalai.
If you want to stay longer and take your time, you can choose the Ramadan tasting menu which includes condiments, dates and warm appetisers followed by six courses of exclusive dishes like Raan-e-Sikandari, a whole leg of mutton baked with spices & dry fruits, or Hyderabadi Haleem, hand-pounded mutton, wheat and lentil porridge with Hyderabadi spices.
AED 150 per person for the Quick set menu
AED 250+ for the 6-course Iftar menu.
Call + +971 50 194 1107
Amano - Eastern Mangroves
Sunset until 8.30pm
The Newly launched Italian restaurant, Amano, located at Eastern Mangroves in Abu Dhabi is offering a 3-course set menu starting with dates and date smoothies to break your fast. Menu highlights include chicken skewers, fritto misto verdure, grilled seabass, chicken involtini, zaatar pizza, beetroot tortellacci pasta, strawberry cheesecake, date pudding or gelato. You’ll have the opportunity to choose from two-course orthree-course menu.
Amano is also offering an Iftar boat ride, where you can take your Iftar food and cruise on a boat through themangroves and break your fast! A one-hour boat package with the iftar menu starts from AED 349 onwards.
AED 99 for two-coursemenu
AED 119 for three-course
AED 349 onwards for boat cruise including the menu
Website: www.amanorestaurantandbar.com
SushiArt
During Ramadan
SushiArt, will have an exclusive menu for the holy month featuring traditional Japanese dishes in three courses.
The Ramadan menu available for dine-in, takeaway and delivery offers you one miso soup either spicy or normal and one appetiser from a choice of edamame, vegetable gyoza, midori salad, kani salad, crispy salted calamari, or dynamite shrimp. This will be followed by the choice of one main course or platter of fried chicken katsu with steamed rice, spicy sesame chicken noodles, salmon teriyaki, beef noodles, or cooked 18 and sunset. Dessert is a choice of mochi or fresh fruit salad.
AED 129 for a three-course meal
For more information please visit: https://www.sushiart.ae/,
Rixos Premium, Saadiyat Island
Sunset until 11pm
Iftar will be held at Turqouise Restaurant and the spread will include spread of authentic Turkish delights as well as traditional Ramadan favourites featuring flavours from all over the world.
AED 299 per person including a variety of soft beverages, Ramadan juices, tea, coffee, and water
contact +971 (2) 492 2222 or reservation.saadiyat@rixos.com
Bab Al Qasr Hotel
Sunset onwards
The hotel will be transforming its garden into a venue where you can comfortably dine with your family and friends. They have a Buy One Get One Iftar for which will have an international buffet with live cooking stations. There will also be live entertainment with a total number of 4 bands, and a Moroccan parade to keep you entertained during Iftar.
AED 349 buy one get one free.
contact restaurants@babalqasr.com or call 02 205 3032
Iftar Four Seasons - The Liwa Tent
Sunset – 9.00pm
An iftar buffet prepared by Executive Chef Christian Buenrostro and his culinary team features a selection of popular local dishes plus Lebanese, Egyptian, Indian, Asian and international must-eats which will be prepared at live cooking stations.
AED 310 net per person
Call +971 2 333 2444 or Email dining.abudhabi@fourseasons.com
Iftar Four Seasons - Al Meylas
Al Meylas lobby lounge will have authentic, Middle-Eastern creations such as traditional spreads of mezze like the fattoush, kibbeh and savoury mains such as chicken machboos or an Asian mixed grill, as wel asl their signature cheese kunafa.
Iftar – AED 300 NET per person for set menu
Call +971 2 333 2444 or Email dining.abudhabi@fourseasons.com
Iftar at The Majlis by the Sea - Emirates Palace
Sunset until 09:00 PM
The Majlis by the Sea will feature stylish indoor décor and an outdoor deck. Your dining dining experience will include world-class Arabic cuisine, international favourites and curated dishes from the resort’s Michelin Star restaurants, all accompanied by traditional Arabic instrumental music and exceptional service.
AED 325 per person (excluding taxes).
Children up to the age of three dine for free, whilst children from the age of 4 to 11 years old will get a 50% discount on the listed price.