19 Of The Best Iftars in Dubai: Where To Dine This Ramadan 2023
From an extravagant buffet at the Address Fountain Views to authentic Italian cuisine at Artisan, Bazaar Arabia shares the top places to visit during the holy month…
Best Iftars in Dubai 2023: Bazaar Arabia compiles a list of the top places to dine this Ramadan…
This Ramadan, iftars in Dubai have taken on a new meaning and level of sophistication. So whether you’re looking for world-class contemporary restaurants, fine Middle Eastern cuisine, or casual spots to gather – the city has something for everyone.
With the holy month kick-starting super soon, Bazaar Arabia has compiled a list of the top spots to dine this month. From authentic Italian at Artisan to a middle-eastern buffet at Address Hotels, this list ensures there is something for everyone.
19 Of The Best Iftars in Dubai: Where To Dine This Ramadan 2023
CÉ LA VI
Indulge in authentic dishes as you enjoy breathtaking views of Dubai’s skyline this holy month. The popular restaurant offers a unique three-course menu curated by Chef Howard Ko featuring some of the spot’s most-loved dishes like Gem Lettuce Salad, Hummus, and Smoked salmon spread served with seaweed parker rolls.
Tasca
Offering views of the Arabian Gulf, experience a family-friendly Portuguese-style Iftar at Tasca. Featuring a curated four-course set menu which brings together the best of acclaimed chef José Avillez’s signature creations. Highlights include the Lupini Beans Hummus, Black Eyed Pea Salad & Tuna, Tender Lamb and Portuguese favourite, Chicken Piri-Piri. To complement their dining experience, diners can enjoy Ramadan juices and signature mocktails. The dessert selection offers four options ranging from decadent and sweet to light and refreshing. For those looking to order additional items, Tasca’s complete à la carte menu will be available upon request.
Dubai Opera
Yes you read that right. This year the Dubai Opera will be having an Iftar experience like never before. Visitors can break their fast with authentic Emirati cuisine while at the same time enjoy some life performances by musicians who will be performing an array of classic Arabic melodies.
Majlis by Mandarin Oriental
Just in time for Ramadan, the Mandarin Oriental has announced the unveiling of its first-ever Majlis by Mandarin Oriental, a bespoke space that brings together guests for both Iftar and Suhoor whilst simultaneously paying homage to the incredibly rich heritage of the UAE. Indulge yourself in a variety of hot and cold mezze, authentic Moroccan tagines and an abundance of Lebanese, Syrian and other Middle Eastern classics.
Jun’s
Eating at Jun’s is a joy, tuck into the flavoursome dishes, stories that Chef Kelvin Cheung brought to life. Jun’s Iftar menu begins with a Miso Butternut Squash Soup, dates and a refreshing welcome drink to break the fast. Guests can then enjoy a delectable Mezze platter to share, put together especially for the Holy Month, including classic bites such as Vine Leaves, Jun’s Hummus, Chinese Lumpia, and much more, all presented with Chef Kelvin Cheung’s creative touch.For the main courses, guests can indulge in a family style menu with succulent dishes such as the Malaysian Wagyu Short Rib Mandi Clay Pot Rice, Sweet and Sour Snapper, Braised Lamb Neck Congee and a lot more to feast on. And if that wasn’t enough, tuck into Sticky Date Pudding topped with house miso caramel and brown butter ice cream and Luqaimat with vanilla bean pastry cream, rose water, and pistachio are sure to be the ideal sweet end to the Iftar journey at Jun’s.
Aamara
Blending Ramadan favourites with Indian ingredients, Aamara has an Iftar feast for you. Expect their signature Biryani on the curated Ramadan menu, along with their special spiced curries. End the evening on a sweet note with a selection of specially curated Iftar desserts. Aamara is definitely high on the list of the best Iftars in Dubai.
Eunoia By Carine
Guests can look forward to breaking their fast at this French Mediterranean inspired restaurant, where one can expect delectable dishes using fresh produce and the highest quality of ingredients. Eunoia By Carine will be offering a daily iftar menu during the month of Ramadan.
Mina’s Kitchen
During this time of togetherness, gather over hot and cold mezze’s, shawarma, lamb tagine and peons, or tuck into Asian delights at the dedicated Indian and Asian corner at Mina’s Kitchen. This family-friendly spot will have melodies from an oud player filling the bright and contemporary décor of the restaurant. Mina’s Kitchen is definitely one of the best iftars in Dubai to visit this year.
The Restaurant, Address Fountain Views
Fancy dining infront of the Burj Khalifa? The Restaurant awaits diners with an elaborate spread of Iftar traditional delicacies and live stations, brimming with mezzes, sushi, salads, mains, desserts, and Ramadan juices. Relish the best of global delights against the hum of traditional music at this lavish venue.
The Artisan
Serving crowd pleasing hits such as Carpaccio di Barbabietola, a sweet and sour beetroot carpaccio, caramelized walnuts, ricotta, green apple, and rocket salad. This dish is a perfect blend of sweetness and sourness, with a crunch from the walnuts and a refreshing taste from the green apple and rocket salad. For the dessert, The Artisan offers its signature Pannacotta Ai Datteri, a homemade dates pannacotta, caramelized hazelnut, and orange zest. The creamy and smooth texture of the pannacotta, coupled with the sweetness of dates, provides a perfect end to the meal.
Netsu
Netsu is throwing quite the iftar gathering. Guests can devour the fresh and delicious Tuna Tataki to succulent Wagyu Beef Cuts, each dish is carefully crafted to offer an unforgettable culinary journey. The menu also includes signature Maki Rolls and Spicy Hot Stone Rice, all of which will be complemented by an exquisite cinnamon Crème Brulée dessert. Guests can choose to dine indoors around the Warayaki’s theatre of fire, or al fresco on Netsu’s expansive outdoor terrace surrounded by trees.
Taj Exotica
The venue extends a delicious Levantine buffet, including Arabic beverages such as Laban, Jallab, Kamaruddin, and Tamrhendi. Taj Exotica is definitely one of the best iftars in Dubai for this year’s Ramadan.
Le Jardin Raffles The Palm
For an iftar with variety Le Jardin at Raffles The Palm offers a feast of hot and cold mezzeh, salads, soups and cheeses sitting alongside live cooking stations serving dishes such as Arabic Mixed Grill, Samak Chermoula, Whole Lamb Ouzi and Fresh Falafel. Beautifully presented traditional main course options include Lamb Makanek, Vegetable Tagine, Sharhat Mutafae and Dajaj Bil Batata while classic Ramadan desserts such as Um Ali, Cheese Kunafa and Walnut Baklava plus many more will ensure a sweet end to Iftar. Visit Le Jarin this holy month and you will not be disappointed. The beautiful restaurant is undoubtedly one of the Best iftars in Dubai.
Apricot
This tucked away delightful five-course Iftar menu featuring an array of Anatolian favorites and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. From sunset, guests can choose from a variety of appetizers, Turkish soup and hot and cold mezze. Signature main courses include Apricot Tagine, Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank and Cappadoccia Manti, followed by delectable desserts such as Golden Tulumba with Vanilla Pod pouring sauce. For those looking for a decadent dessert for two, try the Dondurma Baked Alaska, layered with buffalo milk ice cream, soft brownie cake base, flamed meringue, and glazed apricots.
LPM
Enjoy a delectable four-course meal, which includes a soup, dates, two starters, one main course, one dessert, and additional side dishes. LPM has refreshed the main course this year with their new dish, the Grilled Sea Bream with Sauce Vierge with Coriander, and kept some of its iconic dishes including the Marinated Lamb Cutlets with Olive and Aubergine Caviar and Pine Nuts, Marinated Baby Chicken, and the Homemade Rigatoni Pasta with Tomato and Chilli. LPM is a classic choice and is on top of the list for one of the best Iftars in Dubai.
TABU
For an alternative Iftar head to TABŪ, with a curated menu for the month of Ramadan diners can tuck into Sumo. Book a different and unique iftar experience with your friends and family. Enjoy a set menu while TABŪ’s sumo hosts your group!
CHANCA BY Coya
Break your fast with Sukkari dates and Guacamole, and a choice of one soup. The appetizers are to be shared and enjoyed family-style, allowing guests to relish in a vast array of dishes and flavors such as Artichoke Ceviche, Corn Salad and Wagyu Short Rib Bao Buns. CHANCA by Coya is definitely one of the best Iftars in Dubai.
Alaya
Served from sunset, Alaya invites diners to break their fast with an array of nourishing and enticing dishes, designed to be shared. The Iftar begins with a selection of appetizing mezze, including a rich and smoky Baba Ghanoush, delicate Grape Leaf Dolma, freshly fried Falafel, a mouth-watering Cheese Sambousek, and refreshing Tabbouleh Salad.
To follow, guests can indulge in tender Chicken Fakhara, traditional Lamb Ouzi, succulent Tiger Prawns and Shish Kofte, all served with Maqluba & Vermicelli Rice and satisfying Potato Harra. The wholesome gastronomic Iftar ends on a sweet note, as Alaya serves a choice of beloved Levantine desserts, with a choice of a sweet and crunchy and creamy Kunafeh, a delightful and silky Muhalabia and a tantalising syrup-soaked Baklava.
Sufra
Hospitality is in the heart of what Sufra stands for, even the word sufra means tablecloth in Arabic, evokes notions of traditional Arabic hospitality where guests were welcomed into homes with the highest personal attention and reverence. This spacious restaurant offering the freshest ingredients with live stations and a dessert corner, allows for an intimate and private evening in a plush setting at Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, away from the city’s bustle. Sufra is definitely one of the best iftars in Dubai.
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