This week's top 10 iftars in the Middle East
As Ramadan kicks off, Caterer Middle East brings you details on ten of the week's best iftars. Look out for the first 10 days worth of special offers.
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1.Hilton Beirut Metropolitan Palace, Lebanon
The Al Shindagah Restaurant will offer the most delectable iftar meals, Lebanese delicacies, traditional sweets, Arabic coffee and more.
“Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand and Hilton Beirut Metropolitan Palace constitute the perfect venue to spend one-of-a-kind, unforgettable occasions with incomparable service. And from our part, we promise you with amazing events in the occasion of Eid Al Fitr which will exceed all standards previously set,” says Kasper Wigen, Manager, Marketing and Communications said.
Price: starting from 55,000 LBP (US $36)
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2.Intercontinental Doha The City, Qatar
Guests can break their fast at the highest point in Doha – Strata at Intercontinental Doha The City on the 55th and 56th floors of the west bay skyscraper. Offering a more contemporary take on Iftar, including both Arabic and international flavours, Strata provides guests with panoramic views of the city at sunset.
Price: Strata - available daily from 6pm at QR 250 (US $69) per guest.
Elsewhere at InterContinental Doha The City, The Square will provide a bountiful Iftar buffet, with traditional food from the region as well as Asian influences and a range of healthy choices including fresh salad and soup options, and grilled meats.
Price: The Square - available daily from 6pm at QR 180 (US $49) per guest.
To mark the hotel’s first Ramadan since opening, the Criollo chocolatier will create bespoke, handmade chocolates, including dark chocolate options and delicacies made with cumin and other compelling flavours. Arabic desserts, special chocolate trays and a range of teas will be served at Criollo from 8pm, to the sounds of an oud player.
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3.Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi, UAE
Layali el Hilmiya is a tent built especially for Ramadan, with an aim of bringing together century long traditions with the buzz of modern living, where setting of the tent in true 1001 nights style combines nicely with TV watching, table games as well as shisha smoking while oud player entertains the crowd with soft music and classical tunes.
Food on offer includes falafel, foul, fateer, and shawarma all made in front of the guests. Sweets cannot be missed either with the season’s specialties like achtaliyah, Kellaj and katayef.
Price: From AED 40 (US $11) per person on weekdays and from AED 55 (US $15) on weekends
Iftar at L’Opera’s Ramadan buffet includes favourites from the classical soups and salads to the more elaborate rice dishes, biryanis, seafood and other Mediterranean and Arabian delightful recipes.
Ramadan sweets are another mouthwatering spread of Katayef, umm ali, Kenafa, baklawa and more.
Price: From AED 160 (US $44)per head.
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4.Armani Hotel, Dubai, UAE
Mark the solemnity of the Holy Month of Ramadan in the sophisticated elegance of Armani Hotel Dubai, located in Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.
Armani/Mediterraneo, located in the lobby level of the hotel, is serving a contemporary take on the classic cuisine of the Mediterranean as well as traditional Ramadan delights for the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Visitors can break their fast or join friends in the elegant outlet that overlooks the spectacular Dubai Fountain. The Iftar buffet is served from sunset to 9pm and includes Ramadan beverages. An à la carte menu will be served for lunch during the month.
Armani/Events, the dedicated events team at Armani Hotel Dubai, is also offering special corporate Iftar and Souhour packages that can be tailored to meet the requirements of the clients.
Price: AED250 (US $68) per head.
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5.Hakkasan, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Specially prepared with local palates in mind, Hakkasan’s Head Chef Lee Kok Hua prepares a menu offering diners a choice between a selection of two succulent small eats, fried soft shell crab with chicken crumble and steamed Dover sole and eggplant dumpling.
For the main course, the Ramadan menu offers scrumptious crispy shredded veal in hot and sour sauce, charcoal grilled King prawn with Assam sauce, and wild mushrooms stir fry with macadamia nuts.
Desert comprises of a white chocolate mousse cake and coconut with blood orange sorbet to end the Ramadan meal experience.
Price: AED 248 (US $68)
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6.Royal Island Beach Club, Lebanon Isl, The World, Dubai, UAE
This iftar starts as spectacularly as it ends. A boat will pick guests up at 18:00 hours on the Palm East Marina, Palm Jumeirah and transport them to the Royal Island Beach Club.
Offering a breathtaking view of Dubai skyline during Sunset and night, with an air conditioned restaurant where guests can savour the delicious iftar buffet that promises to satisfy all expectations.
Guests can also enjoy a shisha pipe under the starlit evening sky.
Package price based on number in group.
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7.Ramada Ajman, UAE
The Ramadan buffet at the Orchid Restaurant will feature an array of traditional Arabic dishes, the all-time favourite Arabic sweets and refreshing Ramadan drinks.
During the first 10 days of the occasion, diners receive 20% of the iftar price.
Companies and large groups who would like to observe the holy occasion together can also book for a private function or outside catering.
Iftikhar Hamdani, general manager, Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman, said: “Ramadan is one of the most sacred occasions in the region so we have designed our promotion keeping the needs of the faithful in mind. I take this opportunity to invite one and all to our property to enjoy the flavourful feast that we have prepared for our guests.”
Price: AED 99 per head (US $27)
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8.18o, Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, UAE
Watch the ebbing sun from the terrace, then soak up the traditional Arabian atmosphere at a lavish Iftar at Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi’s signature restaurant, 18o
Executive Sous Chef Ivan Musoni will prepare authentic specialities from the Arabic kitchen, alongside signature Eastern Mediterranean dishes based around the restaurants very own cuisine, in the tower certified by the Guiness Book of World Records as the World’s Furthest Leaning Man-made Tower.
Highlights include Lamb Ouzi; Baked Whole Halwayo Fish; Shoukaf (lamb fillet cubes with onion); Kabab Orfaly (beef and vegetable skewers) and Lebanese Loubia Bil Lahmeh (green beans in tomato sauce).
Price: AED 170 per head ($46).
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9.Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre
A delicious Iftar buffet awaits at the Ramadan Tent at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre. The vibrant new setting has a special kid's corner, making it the perfect place for an Iftar celebration with the whole family.
Price: Adults: US$ 77; Children (6-10 years old): US$31.
Corporate groups celebrating the season can enjoy a special offer on Iftar at the Ramadan Tent at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre.
Price: Offer is based on a minimum of 30 guests starting at US$ 66 per person.
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110.Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club
Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club is offering a range of Iftar packages that are perfect for families and groups during Ramadan, with a selection of authentic dishes and breathtaking views over the rolling greens and iconic Dubai Creek.
Exclusive seafood specialist venue, Aquarium at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, has a special four course Iftar set menu which includes juices. Guests can choose a selection of Arabian inspired mezzeh and mixed grills such as prawn skewers, king fish served with saffron rice, lamb kofta and a selection of Arabic sweets. Every fifth guest dines for free and the offer is valid for groups of up to 40 people.
Price: AED125 per person ($34).
The fully air conditioned QD’s Ramadan Tent at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Clubis putting on a feast of traditional dishes and beverages. A range of hot and cold Arabic mezzeh, a changing menu of main courses including Daoud Basha, Shish Taouk and Biryani, gourmet desserts including classics such as Um Ali and Kunafa as well as fresh Ramadan cold drinks, coffee and dates are a perfect way to enjoy the flavours of the Middle East. Book a table of 10-15 people and received 10% off or 20% for bookings of more than 15 diners.
Price AED120 ($32) per person and AED60 ($16) for children under 12.