RAMADAN SPECIAL Pine Grill, Courtyard by Marriott Dubai Green Community Break your fast at the restaurant that offers seven daily changing menus, accompanied by juices such as qamardin, jellab and tamer hind. Start with dates, cold and hot mezzeh, followed by vermicelli rice, garden vegetables, pastas, lamb chops, whipped potato for mains, and traditional Umm ali to end. From Dhs135 for adults and Dhs75 for children.Call 04-8852222.
Orchid restaurant, Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman This wallet-friendly iftar buffet is great for a night out with family and friends. During the first ten days of Ramadan, diners receive 20 per cent discount and throughout the period diners receive a Dhs20 voucher to use on their next visit. From Dhs99 per head. Call 06-7031111.
QD’s, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club Relax in an air conditioned tent with friends indulging in a range of hot and cold Arabic mezzeh, classic Arabic dishes such as daous basha, biryani and shish taouk. Don’t forget to try their gourmet desserts such as Umm ali and Kunafa, as well as coffee and dates. You can also enjoy post-iftar and suhoor-time shisha. Dhs120 per head and Dhs60 for children. Call 04-2956000.
Al Dawaar, Hyatt Regency Dubai Take in the stunning views of the sea, creek and the city as you break your fast by beginning with healthy dried fruits and dates before tucking into delicious Emirati cuisine, complemented by Ramadan drinks From Dhs160 per head and Dhs80 per child from age 6-12. Call 04-3172222.
Movenpick Hotel Deira, Dubai Situated in the heart of old Dubai, the hotel's extensive iftar buffet serves up traditional ouzi,chicken moulokia and sweet treats. From Dhs195 per head. Call 04-4440111
Flavours, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort Grab your family and friends and tuck into a lavish buffet with a selection of classic Arabic and international dishes. Dhs180. Call 02-6773333.
18°, Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
KöƔebaƔi, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
Watch the sunset from the terrace at the iconic Capital Gate building, while feasting on specialities cooked by exective sous chef Ivan Musoni. Don’t miss the Kabab Orfaly (beef and vegetable skewers) and Lebanese Loubia Bil Lahmeh (green beans in tomato sauce). From Dhs170 per head. Call 02-5961440.
This Anatolian grill restaurant offers contemporary food from Southern Turkey. Choose from a variety of authentic dishes on the iftar menu such as onion and mint salad, Toros salata with pomegranate sauce and the delicious dessert Künefe. From Dhs139 per person, Dhs69 for children. Call 04-4393788.
20 BBC Good Food Middle East July 2012