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Learn more about Ramadan and take part.
Dining and Culinary Experiences
Iftars and suhoors throughout Ramadan.
Culture and Community
Special events and experiences.
Saadiyat Cultural District
A spotlight on what’s happening in the District.
Taking place from 18 February until around 18-20 March, Ramadan in Abu Dhabi brings unforgettable experiences, from outdoor dining to nightly markets.
You’re invited
This Ramadan, Abu Dhabi welcomes visitors to immerse themselves in a season of cultural richness, community spirit, and timeless traditions. From historic landmarks to vibrant gatherings, the emirate offers a unique blend of authentic heritage and enriching experiences, making it the perfect destination to embrace the Ramadan spirit.
First time experiencing Ramadan?
During the day, visitors can explore Abu Dhabi’s popular attractions, indulge in diverse cuisines, or unwind along pristine beaches. As the sun sets, the city comes alive with festive Ramadan markets, cultural performances, and unique iftar and suhoor experiences that offer a deeper connection to Emirati traditions.
Dining and Culinary Experiences
Kindly contact venues for pricing, exact timings and dietary requirements.
Iftars: From sunset
Suhoors: Into the night
Spotlight on Emirates Palace
Iftar dining
Al Ain Museum
Harat Al Iftar
20 February only
Heritage-inspired Iftar in a historic and cultural setting.
Al Wathba Luxury Collection
Al Mabeet Desert Camp
Until 18 March
Desert iftar under the stars with grills and live music.
Andaz Capital Gate
Abu Dhabi
Spice Souk Iftar
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Spice-route inspired iftar with live cooking stations and oud.
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City Seasons Al Hamra Hotel
New Seasons Restaurant Iftar
Sunset to 9 PM
Traditional Arabic iftar buffet with live cooking stations.
Courtyard by Marriott
WTC Abu Dhabi
Ramadan Iftar Buffet
Sunset to 9 PM
Lavish iftar buffet with grills, ouzi and mezze.
Danat Al Ain Resort
Taste of Ramadan
Sunset to 9 PM
Family-friendly Arabic and international iftar buffet.
Erth Abu Dhabi
Al Khaima Tent
Sunset to 9 PM
Authentic iftar with live entertainment and Emirati cuisine.
Hilton Abu Dhabi
Yas Island
Iftar at Yas Grand Terrace
Sunset to 10 PM
Waterfront iftar with Emirati-Moroccan flavours.
InterContinental
Abu Dhabi
Layali Ramadan at Byblos Sur Mer
6 PM to 10 PM
Lebanese iftar by the marina.
Ilios Restaurant, Hudayriyat Island
Layali Al Hudayriyat at Ilios Restaurant
Sunset to 8:30 PM
Beachfront iftar throughout Ramadan.
Jebel Hafit Desert Park
Iftar
Under the Stars
Dine at the foot of Jebel Hafit, Al Ain.
Le Méridien
Abu Dhabi Resort
Iftar at The Village
6 PM to 9 PM
Daily iftar buffet for families and friends.
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Metropolitan Al Mafraq Hotel
Celebrate the Spirit of Ramadan Garden iftar with Arabic and international cuisine.
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi
Hotel and Villas
Ramadan at The Oasis
Sunset to 8:30 PM
Elegant outdoor iftar with live oud and shisha.
Pearl Rotana Hotel
Ramadan Iftar Buffet
Classic iftar spread in a welcoming setting.
Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi
Corniche
Iftar buffet
Dine across Vienna Plaza, La Terrazza, and West Bay.
Royal Rose Hotel Abu Dhabi
Iftar Buffet at Printania Restaurant
Sunset to 9 PM
Arabic-themed spread with live cooking stations.
Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas
Ramadan Nights
Sunset to 10:30 PM
Refined island iftar with live oud at Sim Sim restaurant.
Corniche
Traditional Iftar on the Corniche
Sunset to 9:30 PM
Live BBQ, ouzi and oud plus Corniche views.
The WB™ Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton Sofitel Abu Dhabi
Director’s Club Ramadan Iftar
Sunset to 10 PM
Refined dining experience adjacent to the Warner Bros. World theme park.
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Suhoor dining
Danat Al Ain Resort
Suhoor Under the Stars
Midnight to 3 AM
Dine into the night with a family-friendly menu.
Erth Abu Dhabi
Al Khaima Tent
11 PM to 3 AM
Authentic suhoor with live entertainment.
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Suhoor at Yas Grand Terrace
Late evening to pre-dawn
Waterfront suhoor with Emirati-Moroccan flavours.
Ilios Restaurant, Hudayriyat Island
Layali Al Hudayriyat
9 PM to 3 AM
Beachfront suhoor with extended evening hours. Discover more
Jebel Hafit Desert Park, Al Ain
Suhoor Under the Stars
11 PM to 3 AM
Suhoor dining at the foot of Abu Dhabi’s highest peak.
InterContinental
Abu Dhabi
Suhoor at Byblos Sur Mer
9 PM to 2 AM
Lebanese suhoor with marina views.
InterContinental Residences Abu Dhabi
Suhoor at Sea Lounge
From 9 PM
Seaside suhoor with live entertainment and set menus.
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi
Hotel
and Villas
Ramadan at The Oasis
10:30 PM to 2 AM
Elegant outdoor suhoor with live oud and shisha.
Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi
Corniche
Suhoor set menu
Dine across Vienna Plaza, La Terrazza, and West Bay.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Multiple refined Iftar experiences across signature venues (throughout Ramadan)
Broadway
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Iftar Sweet Moments at Episodes
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Café by Fountain 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Or enjoy
Michelin-starred dining
*Talea by Antonio Guida
Refined, authentic Italian cuisine. 6:30 PM to 9 PM
*Ramadan Tent: The Majlis by the Sea
With live entertainment and Arabic music. Contact venue for details.
Culture and Community
Special events and experiences.
Abu Dhabi City
Al Ain Region
Al Dhafra Region
Ramadan in Abu Dhabi City
For Poetry: A Writers’ Suhoor
26 February
Image-Makers’ Suhoor
5 March
An intimate writers’ gathering with poetry and light Suhoor. Artist talks and creative exchange followed by light Suhoor.
Pencil In: Suhoor Hour with Sarah Afaneh
12 March
A supportive writers’ Suhoor for sharing ideas and creativity.
Tatreez Circle: Suhoor Hour with Joanna Barakat
12 March
A communal embroidery circle with light Suhoor.
Abu Dhabi Libraries
Al-Mutawa’ah and the Beginnings of Education
1 March
A dialogue exploring educational memory and heritage.
Literature and the Cultural Identity of the Family
8 March
A session on literature and family reading in preserving identity.
Community Workshops for Adults
Until 13 March
Reflective cultural sessions exploring identity and mindful living.
Community Workshops for Adults and Children
Until 13 March
Storytelling and creative sessions introducing Ramadan values.
Abu Dhabi Corniche
Ramadan Festival
27 February – 8 March
A regional festival featuring culinary experiences and curated markets.
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Al Hosn
Ramadan at Al Hosn
20 February – 22 March
Dining and retail pop-ups beneath historic arches.
Al Qana
Al Qana Ramadan and Eid Nights
27 February – 22 March
Post-Iftar evenings celebrating Ramadan and Eid.
Cultural Foundation
Ramadan at Cultural Foundation
Throughout Ramadan
Calligraphy, lantern making, oud music and storytelling.
Ramadan Community Square Activation
20 February – 29 March
Family-friendly plaza with pop-ups and guided stargazing.
Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi
Ramadan to Remember
First week of Ramadan
A community giving initiative supporting orphans.
Heritage Village
Mawrooth Ramadan
26 February – 18 March
A community celebration of Emirati culture, with crafts, games, and suhoor.
Bait Al Oud
Ramadan Concerts
28 February at Heritage Village
7 March Manarat Al Saadiyat
A spiritual evening of music celebrating heritage.
Manarat Al Saadiyat
Mirbad
25 February – 1 March
A curated pop-up featuring fashion, lifestyle, food and jewellery brands.
Ramadan Arcade
6 – 15 March
A contemporary reinterpretation of Ramadan traditions through art and culture.
MAKTABA Branches
Ramadan Nights
Until 18 March
Cultural activities across Abu Dhabi libraries.
Reading Month
1 – 30 March
A month-long celebration of reading and culture.
Saadiyat Nights
Layali Ramadan at Saadiyat Nights
Daily throughout Ramadan
An elegant open-air suhoor with live entertainment.
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The Arts Center at NYUAD
Ramadaniyyat: Naïssam Jalal and Hazem Shaheen
3 March 2026
A performance blending classical Arabic taqsim and jazz.
Al Maqta’a Museum
Iftar Cannon at Al Maqta’a Museum
Daily throughout Ramadan
A traditional Ramadan cannon marking the moment of Iftar.
Our Tale in the Nights of Al Maqta’a
Daily throughout Ramadan
A storytelling experience inspired by the spirit of Ramadan.
Ramadan in Al Ain Region
ADNEC Al Ain
Ramadan Festival
20 February – 1 March
A regional festival showcasing culinary experiences and curated markets.
Al Ain Museum
Layali Ramadan at Al Ain Museum
Until 18 March
Weekly food, games, poetry and live music bringing the community together.
Emirati Ramadan Traditions: Rituals, Stories and Hospitality in Harat Al Hosn 25 February 2026
A talk exploring Ramadan traditions in Al Ain and community stories.
*For further events at Al Ain Museum, please visit the website.
Al Ain Oasis
Ramadan’s Harees
Every Friday during Ramadan
A Harees distribution programme celebrating community participation and heritage.
Al Jahili Fort
Traditional Games Championships
4 – 8 March 2026
Youth competitions and cultural showcases celebrating Emirati heritage.
Al Qattara Arts Centre
Mir Ramadan
14 February – 14 March
A charity initiative distributing boxes of essential supplies to those in need.
Ramadanyat Al Qattara
Every Saturday during Ramadan
Hands-on art workshops inspired by Ramadan traditions.
Bait Mohammed bin Khalifa
Before Suhoor
Until 18 March
A Ramadan pop-up celebrating heritage, music and community.
Omsiat Al Nagham
Weekends during Ramadan
Curated musical evenings in a historic setting.
Bait Al Oud Concert
Ramadan Iftar for Culture Heroes
2 March
An appreciation gathering recognising workers.
Tabasheer
12 March 2026
Iftar gatherings and Eid gifts for orphaned children.
8 March
A spiritual evening of music celebrating heritage.
Ramadan in Al Dhafra Region
Madinat Zayed Park
Ramadan Festival
20 February – 1 March
A regional festival featuring culinary experiences and curated markets.
Delma Museum
Neighbour’s Suhoor
3 – 8 March
Maritime workshops, storytelling circles and live pearl-craft demonstrations.
Saadiyat Cultural District
Nightly Drone Show
17 February – 18 March
A nightly drone show across the district’s museum platforms.
Zayed National Museum
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Zayed National Museum
Grandfather’s Majlis
Until 8 March
8:45 PM, 9:45 PM and 10:45 PM
A theatrical performance recreating the traditional Emirati majlis as a space for learning and shared values.
Memory Corners
Until 8 March
All day Interactive stations where artists create personalised keepsakes inspired by heritage crafts.
Mix and Make: Cooking Experience
Until 8 March
9 PM, 10 PM and 11 PM
A hands-on cooking workshop exploring Emirati flavours across generations.
Moon Sighting and Star Gazing
Until 8 March
8:30 PM – 12 AM
An open-air astronomy experience revealing ancestral knowledge of the stars.
Movie Screenings
Until 8 March
8:45 PM, 9:30 PM, 10:15 PM and 11 PM
Curated documentaries inspired by museum collections and lived histories.
Rashed and Wadeha and the Blue Qur’an
Until 8 March
9:15 PM, 10:15 PM and 11:15 PM
A storytelling performance for young audiences exploring a significant museum object.
Stories on Wheels
Thursday to Sunday throughout Ramadan
8:45 PM – 9:45 PM
Stories and Tales Across Generations
Until 8 March
Multiple Arabic and English sessions
Storytelling led by senior Emiratis sharing Ramadan traditions and values.
Traditional Games
Until 8 March
8:45 PM, 9:30 PM, 10:15 PM and 11 PM
Heritage-inspired games encouraging teamwork across generations.
Verses of Riddles
Until 8 March
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
A poetic game inspired by traditional Emirati riddles and proverbs.
Weaving Threads
Until 8 March
Multiple evening sessions
A craft workshop creating dolls decorated with Emirati talli and pearls.
Tours
A Walk Among Our Wings
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
10:30 AM (English) | 3:30 PM (Arabic)
An architectural tour exploring the museum’s design and cultural vision.
A Walk Through Our History
Daily
11:30 AM (English) | 3 PM (Arabic)
A signature tour spanning 300,000 years of UAE history.
Workshops
Shadows and Light: Lantern Making
Thursday to Sunday throughout Ramadan
1 PM – 2 PM
Phases of the Moon: Creating Art Inspired by the Blue Qur’an
Thursday to Sunday throughout Ramadan
8 PM – 9 PM
Oasis Weaving
Saturday and Sunday
3 PM – 4:30 PM
A family workshop exploring traditional Emirati weaving practices.
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Picasso, the Figure – Exhibition
1 January – 31 May
10 AM - 11 PM
A major exhibition tracing Picasso’s lifelong exploration of the human form.
Echoes of Fez: Moroccan Ensemble for Andalusian Music
1 March 9:30 PM
A special concert celebrating Andalusian musical heritage.
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Conference of the Birds
24 February
6 PM
A talk exploring Farid al-Din Attar’s timeless allegory.
LAD Museum Café Iftar
Throughout Ramadan
6 PM – 8 PM
A sharing Iftar set menu served daily.
Art Lounge and TAZU Dining
Throughout Ramadan
6 PM – 8 PM
Traditional Ramadan tents with sharing Iftar menus.
Waterfront Promenade
Activations
Evening programme Until 18 March
Ramadan-themed activities, retail kiosks and dining experiences.
Abu Dhabi’s Ramadan celebrations provide visitors with a unique opportunity to embrace tradition, connect with the local community, and experience the true spirit of this special month.
Whether exploring cultural landmarks, indulging in gourmet Ramadan delicacies, or participating in cherished traditions, every moment spent in Abu Dhabi during Ramadan is filled with warmth, discovery, and lasting memories.
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