Ramadan 2018: Dubai iftars

The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Ramadan is seen as one of the most important months for Muslims as fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. Ramadan in 2018 will start on 16th of May and will continue to 14th of June.

During Ramadan, Iftar is the meal with which Muslims break their daily fast. There are hundreds to choose from, some offering Middle Eastern cuisines and buffets, others offering contemporary and fusion twists on a traditional iftar. Here are places to try in Dubai this year:

AL BARSHA

• 365 Restaurant: AED125 (adults), Children from 12 to 16 years old get 50% discount & Complimentary Iftar for children below 12 years old. Daily from sunset – 11 PM.
• Besh Turkish Kitchen: AED 111 per person for the first 10 days of the Ramadan, AED 155 per person, AED 135 for groups of ten to 40 people, AED 125 for groups of 40+ people, AED 70 kids aged 6 – 12. Daily from sunset – 9 PM.
• Brunswick Eatery, Bar & Terrace: From AED 70. Daily from 8 AM till late.
• Common Grounds: AED 110 (including a smoothie). Daily from sunset.
• Olea: AED 210 per person. Daily from sunset – 9 PM.

ARABIAN RANCHES, MOTOR CITY & DUBAILAND

• Al Hadheerah Ramadan tent: AED 265 per person (Sun – Wed), AED 295 (Thu – Sat), half price (kids aged 5 – 12), free (kids under 5). Daily from sunset – 11:30 PM.
• Cafe Bateel: AED 240 (two people). Daily from sunset – 9 PM.

BUR DUBAI

• Al Ameera Ballroom: AED 210 per person, AED 105 (kids aged 6 – 12), free (kids under 6).
• Azur: AED 195 per person, AED 98 (kids aged 6 – 12), free (kids under 6). Daily from sunset – 9 PM.
• Kris with a View: AED 139 per person AED 99 (per person for group bookings of 30 people and above). Daily from sunset – 11 PM.
• Tirquaz: AED 69 (buffet), AED 99 (with shisha). Daily after sunset.

DEIRA

• Al Dawaar: AED 180 per person, AED 90 for kids aged 6 – 12. Daily from sunset – 8.30 PM.
• Al Mansour Dhow Cruise: AED 149 (adults), AED 75 for kids aged 4 – 12, free for kids under 4. Boarding time: 6.30 PM, Sailing: 7 PM – 8.30 PM.
• Aseelah, Shabestan, Minato, Fish Market: AED 169 (adults), AED 80 for kids aged 4 – 12, free for kids under 4. Daily from sunset – 10 PM.
• QD’s: AED 165 per person, AED 65 (kids aged 6 – 12). Daily from sunset – 9 PM.

DIFC & SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD

• Al Nafoorah: AED 195 per person, AED 95 for kids aged 6 – 12, free for kids under 6. Daily, sunset – 8.30 PM.
• Ballaro: AED 175 (adults), AED 88 for kids under 12, free for kids under 6. Daily from sunset – 9 PM.
• Burger & Lobster: AED 149 (individual set menu), AED 995 (family set menu for 4 to 6 people). Daily from sunset – 9 PM.
• Bystro: Prices a la carte. Daily from sunset – late.
• Dusty’s: AED 150 per person. Sun – Wed sunset to midnight; Thu – Sat sunset – 2 AM.
• Eat & Meat: AED 160 per person, AED 80 (kids aged 6 – 12), free (kids under 6). Daily from sunset.
• Flow: AED 85 per person. Daily from sunset – 8.30 PM.
• Gaucho Dubai: AED 199 per person (minimum 2 people). Daily from sunset – 9 PM.
• Hakkasan: AED 228. Daily from sunset – 8 PM.
• iKandy ultralounge: AED 1,500 minimum spend per tent, maximum of 10 people. Daily from sunset – 7 PM.
• Intersect by Lexus: AED 250 per person.
• Jones the Grocer: Prices a la carte. Daily from sunset – 1 AM.
• MINA Brasserie: AED 210 per person. Daily from 6 PM – 8 PM.
• Mint Leaf of London: AED 180. Daily, noon – 1 AM.
• NINIVE Dubai: AED 250 per person, plus VAT. Daily 7 PM – 9 PM.
• Penrose Lounge: AED 179 per person. Daily from sunset – 11 PM.
• Peyote: AED 125 per person (including five starter plates and a desert), AED 198 (full menu including main course).
• Royal China: AED 268 per person. Daily from sunset – closing.
• The Majlis: AED 160 per person, AED 85 (kids aged 6 – 12), free (kids under 6). Daily from sunset – 8.30 PM.

DOWNTOWN, BUSINESS BAY & AL HABTOOR CITY

• Almayass: AED 185 (set menu), AED 235 (with shisha), AED 92 (kids aged 6 – 12). Daily from sunset – 9 PM.
• Asado: AED 255 per person, half price (kids aged 5 – 12), free (kids under 5). Daily from sunset – 8 PM.
• At.mosphere: From AED 475 per person. Daily, 6 PM – 10.30 PM.
• Bayside Restaurant & Terrace: AED 195 iftar buffet per person, AED 165 private group iftar (minimum of ten people). Daily from sunset – 10.30 PM.
• BHAR: AED 195 per person. Daily from sunset – 9 PM.
• Bombay Brasserie: AED 195. Daily from iftar – 9 PM.
• Craft Cafe: AED 99. Daily, 2 PM – 8 PM.
• Dubai Opera: AED 250 per person, half price (kids aged 6 – 11), free (kids under 6). Daily from sunset – 9.30 PM.
• Ewaan: AED 255 per person, half price (kids aged 6 – 12), free (kids under 6). Daily from sunset – 9 PM.
• HUQQA: AED 259 per person. Daily from sunset.
• Karam Beirut: AED 145 per person. Daily from sunset.
• Katana Robata and Sushi Bar: AED 175 per person, AED 95 (kids aged 6 – 12). Daily, 7 PM – 10.30 PM
• Kitchen6: AED 225 per person. Daily from sunset – 8.30 PM.
• La Serre Bistro & Boulangerie: AED 295 per person. Daily 7 PM – 10.30 PM.
• Les Cuisines restaurant: AED 149 (including soft drinks). Daily from sunset – 10.30 PM.
• Namu: AED 155 per person. Daily from sunset – midnight.
• Pergolas: AED 195 per person. Daily from sunset – 9.30 PM.
• Rang Mahal by Atul Kochhar: AED 225 per person. Daily from sunset – 8.30 PM.
• Thiptara: AED 225 per person, half price (kids aged 5 – 12), free (kids under 5). Daily from sunset – 8pm.
• Toko: AED 145 per person. Daily, 7 PM – 10 PM.
• Via Veneto: AED 99 (two courses), AED 129 (three courses), AED 149 (four courses). Daily from sunset – 8.30 PM.
• Waka: AED 150 per person. Daily from sunset.
• ZOCO: Prices a la carte. Daily, 5 PM – 9 PM.

DUBAI MARINA, DUBAI MEDIA CITY, DUBAI INTERNET CITY & JBR

• Abd el Wahab: AED 150 per person. Daily from sunset.
• Al Maeda: AED 139 per person on the first week of Ramadan, AED 119 after. Daily from 7PM – 10 PM.
• Alloro: AED 119 per person. Daily from sunset – 9 PM.
• Amaseena Majlis – Lou’ Lou’A Ballroom: AED 225 per person, half price (kids aged 6 – 12), free (kids under 6). Daily, 7 PM – 8.30 PM.
• BiCE Ristorante: AED 195 per person. Daily from sunset – 8 PM.
• Bombay Bungalow: AED 110 per person. Daily from sunset – 10 PM.
• Brasserie 2.0: AED 220 per person, half price (kids aged 5 – 12), free (kids under 5). Daily from sunset – 8.30 PM.
• Butcha Steakhouse & Grill: AED 196 per person. Daily from sunset – 9 PM.
• Cafe Society: AED 120 per person, AED 80 for kids aged 6 – 12, free for kids under 6. Daily from sunset – 9 PM.
• Horizon All – Day Dining: AED 169 per person, half price for kids aged 6 – 12, free for kids under 6. Daily from sunset – 9.30 PM.
• Poco Loco: A la carte. Daily from sunset – 10 PM.
• Pure Sky Lounge and Dining: AED 180 (for two). Daily from sunset.
• RUYA: AED 229. Daily from sunset – 11 PM.
• Seven Sands: AED 155 per person, half price for kids aged 6 – 12, free for kids under 6. Daily from sunset – 9 PM.
• Sloane’s: Ds260 per person, AED 130 (kids aged 4 – 12). Daily from sunset – 8.30 PM.
• The Talk: AED 145 per person, half price for kids aged 6 – 12, free for kids under 6. Daily from iftar – 10.30 PM

GARHOUD & DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY

• Anise: AED 215 per person. Daily from sunset – 10 PM.
• Bareburger: AED 69 per person. Daily from sunset – 1 AM.
• Da Vinci’s: AED 120 per person, plus VAT. Daily from sunset.
• Yalumba: AED 169 per person. Daily from sunset – 8.30 PM.

JEBEL ALI & THE GARDENS

• Al Bahou: AED 185 per person. Daily from sunset – 10 PM.

JLT, BARSHA HEIGHTS & EMIRATES LIVING

• Cafe Isan: AED 55 per person. Daily from sunset.
• Couqley: AED 139 per person. Daily from sunset.
• NAY: AED 139 per person. Daily from sunset – 9.30 PM.
• Ostro: AED 139 per person, half price (kids aged 6 – 12), free (up to two kids under 6). Daily from sunset – 9 PM.
• Shakespeare and Co.: AED 99 per person. Daily from sunset – 9 PM.

JUMEIRAH & CITY WALK

• Cocoa Kitchen: AED 129 per person. Daily from sunset – 9 PM.
• COYA Dubai: AED 289 per person. Daily from 7 PM – 8 PM.
• Demoiselle by Galvin: AED 135 per person. Daily from sunset – 9 PM.
• Galvin Dubai: AED 199 per person. Daily from sunset – 9 PM.
• Flooka Dubai: AED 165 per person. Daily sunset – 8.30 PM.
• Kaftan: AED 190 per person, AED 95 for kids (play area for children provided). Daily from sunset – 9 PM.
• LIMA Dubai: AED 199 per person. Daily, 7 PM – 9 PM.
• Masti: AED 150 per person. Daily from 7 PM.
• Roti Rollers: AED 220 (for four). From sunset.
• Shai Salon: AED 210 per person. Daily from sunset – 11 PM.
• Sikka Cafe: AED 129 per person. Daily from sunset – 8.30 PM.
• Society Cafe and Lounge: AED 180 per person. Daily 7 PM – 10 PM.
• Suq Restaurant and Tent: AED 265 per person, half price for kids aged 6 – 12, free for kids under 6. Shisha Available Upon Request. Daily from 7 PM – 9 PM.
• Toro+Ko: AED 195 per person. Daily from noon – midnight.

PALM JUMEIRAH

• A La Turca Restaurant: AED 230 (adults), AED 115 for kids under 12, free kids under 6. Daily from sunset – 10 PM.
• Al Nafoorah: AED 195 per person, half price (kids aged 4 – 12), free (kids under 4). Daily from sunset – 9 PM.
• Bread Street Kitchen and Bar: Prices a la carte. Daily from 6 PM – 10.30 PM.
• Ibn Al Bahr: AED 125 per person. Daily from sunset – 9 PM.
• Imperium: AED 195 per person, half price (kids aged 4 – 12), free (kids under 4). Daily from sunset – 11 PM.
• Kaleidoscope: Prices vary. Daily, 6 PM – 8.30 PM.
• Lalezar: AED 195 per person, half price (kids aged 4 – 12), free (kids under 4). Daily from sunset – 9 PM.
• Manava: AED 195 per person, half – price kids aged 6 – 12), free (kids under 6). Daily from sunset – 11 PM.
• Mezzerie: AED 205 per person, AED 102 for kids aged 6 – 12. Daily from sunset – 8.30 PM.
• Ronda Locatelli: Prices a la carte. Sat – Tue from 6 PM – 10.30 PM.
• Saffron: Prices a la carte. Daily, 6 PM – 11 PM.
• Sultan’s Lounge: AED 180 per person. Daily from sunset – 3 AM.
• The Retreat Palm Dubai: AED 175 per person (set menu), AED 225 (wellness lounge), AED 130 (set menu for group iftar). Daily, 7.30 PM – 9 PM.
• Zest: AED 250 per person. Daily from sunset.

UMM SUQEIM & AL SUFOUH

• Al Iwan: AED 295 per person. Daily from sunset – 9 PM.
• Arboretum: AED 195 per person. Daily from sunset – 8.30 PM.
• Biryani Pot: AED 59. Daily from sunset – 2 AM.
• Blue Orange, Hunters and Spice Emporium: AED 155 per person, AED 55 for kids under 12, free for kids under 6. Daily from sunset – 8 PM.
• Hanaaya: AED 195 per person. Daily from sunset – 8.30 PM.
• Khaymat Al Bahar: AED 195 per person. Daily from sunset – 8.30 PM.
• Pai Thai: AED 250 per person. Daily from sunset – 11.30 PM.
• The Palmery: AED 195 per person. Daily from sunset – 8.30 PM.