With Ramadan upon us, we have collated a list of iftars in Abu Dhabi for every budget from luxurious buffets to casual dining.
Flamingo Room by tashas Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island
6.30pm - 1am (12am Monday to Thursday)
Flamingo Room by tashas have put together a curated menu for two, which includes starters such as Fried Calamari, featuring calamari & squid heads accompanied by lime mayo, tomato, and cucumber pickle. The menu also has options like Crab and Lobster Croquettes and Arancini. Mains include Mushroom Lasagne and a Tiger Prawn Platter. Complete your meal with a Dazzling Date or Jasmine Granita mocktail.
From AED520 for two
African Lounge, Flamingo Collection - The Galleria - Al Maryah Island
Daily from sunset
African Lounge, a tented safari camp experience nestled within the Flamingo Collection, has created a special Iftar menu called The Journey.
The four course menu is for 2 people and features options like Grilled Bao Buns with aromatic Malay spiced butter, Prawn Arancini served on a bed of coriander salsa, and a vibrant Rainbow Slaw. The second course has options like Prawn Sosaties and crispy Corn Fritters accompanied by creamy parsley aioli. Third course includes Wagyu steak or Chicken Pot Pie complemented by a Broccoli Green Salad. Dessert come in the shape of Vanilla Panna Cotta or Sticky Toffee Pudding.
From AED 500 for two
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.
AED 239 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 210 per person, including Ramadan drinks
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 275 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, inclusive of juices
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
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
AED 79 for children ages 6-12, kids under 6 eat free
For booking: + 971 2 656 3000
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 300 per person, including non-alcoholic drinks
AED 150 per child ages 6-12
Call +971 2 333 2444 or Email dining.abudhabi@fourseasons.com
Iftar Four Seasons - Al Meylas
Sunset to 9:00 PM
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 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 to 8:30PM
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 345 per person.
Children up to the age of three dine for free, whilst children from the age of 4 to 11 years dine for AED 172.5.
Barbossa Yas Bay Sunset until 9pm.
Barbossa, at Yas Bay Waterfront, offers a special Iftar menu combining Mexican and Latin American flavors, with dishes like Al Pastor Baby Chicken and Pan Seared Sea Bass, ending with Homemade Tres Leches and Churros.
Available for AED 200 per person from sunset until 9 PM.
AED 200 per person. Available from sunset to 9 PM.
Reservations: +971 50 185 8068
Mika Abu Dhabi
6:30pm to 8:30pm
MIKA, located in Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina, presents an exclusive Iftar menu by Chef Mario Loi, combining traditional elements with innovative techniques. Available for AED 199 per person, the menu includes unique dishes like Date and Prosciutto Tartlets and Chermoula Spiced Lamb Shank, showcasing a commitment to freshness, flavor, and sustainability.
AED 199 per person (Minimum 2 people). Served from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM during Ramadan.
Reservations: +971 56 433 1422
Éla Éla Yas Marina
Daily from 6-8pm
Éla Éla offers a unique Iftar experience featuring traditional Cretan cuisine with a modern twist, available daily from 6 to 8 PM for AED 200 per person. The set menu includes a selection of dips, starters like Spanakopita, mains such as Grilled Seabream, and delightful desserts, complemented by refreshing mocktails.
AED 200 per person, Available daily from 6-8 PM.
Reservations: +971 56 603 7500
Penelopes Brasserie Yas Marina
Daily, 6-8pm
Penelope's Brasserie, located at Yas Marina, offers an exclusive four-course Iftar menu for AED 200 per person, available daily from March 10th, 6-8 PM. The journey begins with appetizing starters, followed by a rich, nourishing soup, a diverse range of main courses, and enchanting desserts, accompanied by handcrafted mocktails.
AED 200 per person.
Reservations: +971 50 204 2475.