Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in Jordan gear up for Ramadhan

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in Jordan will be holding iftar buffets with Ramadhan sweets, juices, ambient gathering spaces, traditional games and live music come Ramadhan (around May 6), as well as giving back to society during the month.

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in Jordan for the third year on a row has partnered with Tkiyet Um Ali as part of its CSR – A kilo of kindness, part of the SHIINE sustainability programme, to send food parcels to less fortunate families.

“Ramadhan is a special time for us to give back to the community, as well as to reflect on the many things we are grateful for. Wonderful guests and amazing team members of course, but also the opportunity we have to do something we are passionate about: whether it’s creating traditional delicacies in the kitchen, or providing atmospheric gathering spaces,” said Michael Nugent, Accor VP of Operations, Levant and Pakistan.

Among Mövenpick Jordan’s highlights for the month of Ramadhan are:

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea

Al Saraya Restaurant’s iftar buffet features seasonal dishes, hot and cold mezzeh, live cooking stations, juices and desserts. A complimentary iftar voucher is given for the purchase of 10 or more prepaid vouchers. Groups can take advantage of the entrance to Ramadan Nights at the Village Square. After iftar, Valley Café continues the Ramadhan spirit with oud entertainment, cards, fresh juices, oriental desserts, and traditional hot beverages.

Mövenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba

A traditional iftar spread complemented with international dishes and Ramadan juices will greet guests who break their fast at Palm Court Restaurant in Aqaba. With views of the shore, Aqaba’s fine seafood restaurant Red Sea Grill will be serving a four-course iftar set menu alongside Ramadhan juices.

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay Aqaba

Fresh shrak bread can be had at Najel restaurant’s authentic iftar buffet. Middle Eastern dishes, international classics and desserts are highlights, with Ramadhan juices are poured by Juice Man himself. For àla carte delicacies, Siraj and Mello will offer background music, live oud tones and argileh (shisha).

Groups of 10 or more can enjoy special iftar and suhoor packages across all Mövenpick’s resorts in Jordan. Mövenpick is also offering value Ramadhan room rates and family packages.

Iftar buffet at the Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai

The Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai is gearing up for its first Ramadhan celebration this year.

Source: Mövenpick Hotel Apartments
Downtown Dubai.

Parimal Kumar, the Executive Sous Chef of Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai has crafted a traditional iftar spread featuring traditional Ramadhan favourites including a lamb ouzi, hot and cold mezzeh, refreshments, and an assortment of sweets.

“Ramadhan is that time of the year which is meant to be celebrated with loved ones. One of the great ways of experiencing the spirit of the occasion is to share a sumptuous meal with family and friends.

"Bien Restaurant will offer a traditional iftar experience with dishes that are freshly prepared using the finest ingredients and carefully selected to complement the season serving a selection of delectable treats that is sure to capture each discerning palette,” says Kumar.

Details:

Iftar Buffet
Bien Restaurant

AED 110 nett per guest, inclusive of soft beverages
From sunset till 10 pm
Book via email on hotel.dubai.downtown at movenpick dot com or call +971 4518 7777.

Dine in traditional Arab style at Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate this Ramadhan

Source: Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate. Iftar delights await this Ramadhan.

This Ramadhan, discover an authentic iftar under a ceiling adorned with 88 handcrafted Moroccan lanterns, with a daily oud player, and a wide selection of Middle Eastern delights at Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate for AED185.

Anticipate Ramadhan favourites such as lamb ouzi, mixed grills, and Arabic sweets. The spread also includes hot and cold mezzeh complemented by dishes from each of the hotel’s specialty outlets – Mistral, Shanghai Chic, Sicilia, and Chor Bazaar.

“Ramadhan is a distinctive festivity that brings together family and friends as they share the blessings of the holy month. Our unique venue and ambience ensures the spirit of Ramadhan pervades throughout the hotel from dusk towards the evening. Perfectly suited for large groups, Al Bahou takes the spotlight under 88 majestic lanterns while our spacious meeting rooms come fully equipped for private gatherings,” said Samer Abiad, Director of Food and Beverage, Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate.

Details:

Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate is along Sheikh Zayed Rd, adjacent to Ibn Battuta Shopping Mall.

The iftar menu is available all days of Ramadhan from sunset till 9 pm. Get one iftar buffet free for every 10 paying guests. Book before 3 May to enjoy an early bird discount of 15%.

For more details and table reservations, call +971 4 444 5613 or e-mail dine.ibnbattuta at movenpick.com

Hashtags: @MovenpickIBG, #MovenpickIBG

Royal meal on selected MAS flights for Eid

In conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Eid al-Fitr), Malaysia Airlines will be serving a royal menu by the Raja Muda of Perlis, Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail and his consort, Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Raja Puan Muda Tuanku Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil. 

The royal dishes will be served onboard selected flights from 15 to 17 June 2018.

The menu is part of the airline’s Best of Malaysia initiative, under which the airline introduces authentic and traditional Malaysian meals in-flight and on the ground.

The kurma daging Perlis will be served to passengers flying First and Business Class on MH2 and MH4 from Kuala Lumpur to London, UK, as well as Business Class on MH150 from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah, KSA and MH112 and MH196 from Kuala Lumpur to Dhaka, Bangladesh. Business Class passengers flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sabah, Sarawak and ASEAN destinations will also get to enjoy the dish.

The recipe is a favourite at Istana Arau, the official residence of the Perlis royal family, and is being served onboard as part of an initiative to promote Perlis cuisine both locally and internationally. The initiative was personally spearheaded by the royal couple themselves.

Passengers flying Economy Class on the above routes can also savour the kurma ayam Perlis, which features the same recipe but with chicken instead of beef. Both dishes are available on the first three days of Aidilfitri.

Alongside this, and to coincide with the Aidilfitri holidays, Malaysia Airlines passengers will be able to receive the special kids activity pack or Pilot Parker baby bib when they book their child meal beforehand. The Pilot Parker activity pack includes an activity book, stickers, and stationery to keep children occupied on-board. These items will be available until 30 June 2018.

For Aidilfitri, Malaysia Airlines is also providing traditional Raya meals for lunch and dinner at the Golden Lounge. Guests can savour nasi tomato, lemang and rendang, and sayur lodeh, as well as tart nenas, kuih bahulu and dodol before their flights.
Ahead of the Hari Raya holidays, Malaysia Airlines would like to advise passengers to arrive early at KLIA. Those travelling this Hari Raya are encouraged to arrive 3 hours prior to their scheduled time of departure to avoid congestion. Passengers may also check in 48-hours prior to their flight via web check-in at www.malaysiaairlines.com or via MHmobile.

To ensure seamless travel, MAS highlights that:

- Check-in counters will close 60 minutes before flight departure.

- Immigration and security clearance is an estimated 45 minutes.

- Have the required travelling documents ready.

- The boarding gate will close 20 minutes prior to departure.

Details:

View pictures of the in-flight dishes

Hashtags: #MalaysiaAirlines, #MalaysianHospitality

Bay Hotel Singapore presents Ramadan Iftar Menu

Source: Bay Hotel Singapore. The Ramadhan buffet spread.

Bay Hotel Singapore’s halal-certified restaurant, Rumah Rasa, will be launching a Ramadhan buffet every evening from 16 May to 14 June 2018.

Executive Chef Esa will feature highlights such as chick kut teh served with taupok (deep fried tofu puffs) as well as dried mushroom and garlic in the Ramadan Iftar Menu. The broth is cooked overnight to accentuate the flavours.

Another signature dish is ayam woku belanga, a marinated chicken seasoned in spice mixture from the Manado cuisines of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Chef Esa recommends the bebek cabai ijo, Indonesian braised duck with his recipe of homemade ijo (green chilli sauce).

From Sundays to Thursdays, there will be live stations serving laksa asam and roti John. Seafood lovers will enjoy the cumi cumi hitam (stir fried calamari in squid ink sauce) and crayfish in chilli crabmeat and egg sauce.

Come Fridays, Saturdays and eves of public holidays, a live BBQ station will feature marinated sotong, fresh tiger prawns and kembong fish.

Indonesian sweet treats include the bubur kacang ijo (mung beans porridge with coconut milk and cane sugar) and assorted kueh-kuehs (snacks).

Details:

Rumah Rasa will start serving breakfast from 5am daily during the fasting period and will also launch a takeaway set for two and four at S$40 nett and S$80 nett respectively. Sunrise ranges from 5.34am to 5.36am over Ramadhan, and sunset from 7.08pm to 7.12pm according to the Muis 2018 prayer timetable (PDF).

Bay Hotel is at 50 Telok Blangah Rd, Singapore 098828.

Mandarin Oriental Jakarta shares Eid, Ramadhan celebratory offers

Source: Mandarin Oriental Jakarta Ramadhan e-brochure. the foods available for iftar and Eid at the Cinnamon Restaurant.

The Mandarin Oriental Jakarta has shared a host of Ramadhan and Eid options for 2017.

The Buka Puasa Dinner, on till 24 June 2017 at the Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, showcases authentic Nusantara (Indonesian) specialties and its signature whole roast lamb with rice.

Dinner is available at Rp350,000++/person for adults, and Rp175,000++/child. It includes tea, water and juice.For reservations call the Cinnamon Restaurant at +62 21 2993 8823. Three additional persons may eat free for every booking of 10 persons. There is a 25% discount for all reservations under 10 persons.

The Mandarin Oriental  is also offering an Idul Fitri (Eid al Fitr) brunch on 25 and 26 June 2017 from noon to 3pm. The brunch is available at Rp256,000++ per person, including chilled juices and iced tea.

In the Ramadan Meeting Package, the Mandarin Oriental Jakarta invites business and social gatherings to be hosted with the hotel. A Ramadhan buffet dinner including ta'jil is available for Rp430,000++/person for a full day, or Rp400,000++/person for a half-day.

Group iftars are available including food stalls and infused water from Rp288,000++ per person. Groups must have a minimum of 25 people.

Ramadhan/Eid getaways are valid till 9 July 2017.

Rates start from Rp2,200,000 nett per night for a deluxe room.

Each package includes:

• Daily breakfast at the Cinnamon Restaurant or suhoor in-room for two adults and two children under the age of 12
• Complimentary high-speed Internet access
• Complimentary movie tickets for two persons per stay
• Complimentary transfers to or from Grand Indonesia or Plaza Indonesia per stay (one daily return trip per room)
• Guaranteed late checkout till 4pm
• A 20% discount on all spa treatments and laundry services

With the Group Holiday Package, book a minimum of 10 rooms to enjoy a special rate of Rp1,650,000 nett per room including breakfast for two adults and high-speed Internet access. 

To book call +62 21 2993 8800. Check out the terms & conditions for the Ramadhan stay. Local taxes apply.

The hotel has also prepared Idul Fitri hampers, which are available at The Mandarin Cake Shop till 24 June. The elegantly packaged hampers include homemade Lebaran (Eid) cookies, sweets and goodies. Three selections are offered:

Gold hamper at Rp998,000+

Nastar, kaastengels, green lidah kucing, peanut cookies, bakpia, cashew nuts, dates, date cake, lapis legit, pineapple jam, dodol, baklava*

Silver hamper at Rp798,000+

Nastar, kaastengels, green lidah kucing, peanut cookies, bakpia, cake, lapis legit, dodol

Bronze hamper at Rp598,000+

Nastar, kaastengels, green lidah kucing, peanut cookies, bakpia, date cake

The Ramadhan promotion at The Mandarin Cake Shop covers:

Source: Mandarin Oriental Jakarta Ramadhan
e-brochure. Top: baklava. Bottom: Prune lapis
legit layered cake.

• Dodol at Rp25.000+ 
• Date cake at Rp28,000+
• Green lidah kucing at Rp98,000+ 
• Nastar at Rp98,000+ 
• Kaastengel at IDR 98,000+ 
• Peanut cookies at Rp98,000+ 
• Cashew nuts at Rp150,000+ 
• Bakpia at Rp167,000+
• Baklava, pistachio chocolate flavour at Rp171,000+ 
• Baklava, pistachio flavour at Rp171,000+ 
• Dates at Rp228,000+ 
• Pineapple jam at Rp278,000+  
• American chocolate cake at Rp418.000+. Get two complimentary cakes for every purchase of 10 American chocolate cakes. 
• Lapis legit cake at Rp418,000+ 

Special discounts are available for large quantities. To place your order, call The Mandarin Cake shop at +62 21 2993 8888. Terms and conditions apply.

Interested?

Mandarin Oriental Jakarta
Jalan MH Thamrin
Jakarta 10310

Indonesia
+62 21 2993 8888

View the Ramadhan e-brochure

*Bakpia are Chinese-influenced pastries often filled with sweetened mung beans. Dodol is candy made from rice flour and palm sugar. Lapis legit is Indonesian layered cake. Lidah kucing are cat's tongue cookies. Green ones are often made with green tea. Kaastengels are a Dutch-Indonesian cheese stick. Nastar are spherical cookies filled with pineapple jam.

Iftar and gabgha at the Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre

Le Méridien Bahrain City Centre offers live entertainment with iftar and gabgha this Ramadhan.

Source: Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre website. Ramadhan greeting featuring a lit lantern at sunset.

FURN Bistro

Live Arabic entertainment
Iftar buffet: Sunset to 8:30pm
Gabgha*: Ala carte from 9pm to 1am

Book for iftar

Nasmat

An outdoor area serving tea and coffee with shisha from sunset to midnight

Call +973 1717 1441 to book

Interested?

Le Méridien Bahrain City Centre
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway
Al Seef, Manama
Bahrain

*Gabgha refers to evening activities and gatherings.

Dine, meet or stay at the Westin Jakarta this Ramadhan and Eid

Source: Westin Jakarta website. Tea poured into glasses with dates by the side.

The Westin Jakarta welcomes guests to enjoy the traditions of Ramadhan with meeting packages and iftar menus that include ingredients from the signature SuperFoodsRx programme. 

The SuperFoodsRx programme was created in partnership with nutritionists, SuperFoodsRx meals consist of nourishing and antioxidant-rich ingredients including organic fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins. Healthy meals enhanced with superfoods can be found at the Seasonal Tastes and Henshin restaurants, as well as on the in-room dining menu. Kids' meals are also prepared using SuperFoodsRx ingredients.

Have iftar at Seasonal Tastes and the Lobby Lounge with views of the sunset and evening Jakarta skyline. The culinary team, led by Executive Chef Daniel Kuser, has prepared a buffet that includes live cooking stations serving Middle Eastern delights as well as traditional Indonesian ta'jil, the foods prepared only during Ramadhan for breaking the fast.

Sesaonal Tastes - Rp438.000++ per person inclusive of drinks, dates and ta'jil

Lobby Lounge - Rp300,000++ per person inclusive of drinks, dates and ta'jil

The iftar package, for a minimum of 30 people, is available until 24 June 2017.

- The Ramadhan Indonesian menu starts from Rp400,000 nett per person

- The Ramadhan Eastern/Western menu starts from Rp500,000 nett per person

- The Ramadhan Middle East menu starts from Rp600,000 nett per person

The Ramadhan meeting package, for a minimum of 30 people, is also available until 24 June 2017.

A half-day event costs Rp550,000++ per person

A full-day event goes from Rp580,000++ per person and up.

For fewer than 30 people, a meal can be arranged at Seasonal Tastes, with seating subject to availability:

Half-day, Rp650,000++ per person

Full day, Rp680,000++ per person

The Westin Jakarta has also prepared a menu option that includes SuperFoodsRx snacks for corporate meetings or private events.

Relax at the Westin Jakarta with the Lebaran (Eid) stay package:

- Buffet breakfast at Seasonal Tastes

- Wireless Internet access

- A 30% discount at Heavenly Spa

- A 30% discount at food and beverage (F&B) outlets

- A 50% discount for laundry

- Complimentary shuttle to nearby shopping centres

- Complimentary late checkout up to 4pm

Rates begin from Rp1,650,000++, and are valid till July 9 2017.

Interested?

The Westin Jakarta

Jalan H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. C-22

Karet Kuningan, Jakarta 

DKI Jakarta 12940 

Indonesia

Book a stay with the Lebaran package

Book a weekend stay

Book an iftar meal

Enquire about iftar gatherings or corporate events

Ramadhan, Eid delights at the Pullman Jakarta Indonesia

The Pullman Jakarta Indonesia has a host of Ramadhan and Eid offers on dining, gifts and stays.

Iftar at Sana Sini.

Iftar at Sana Sini, daily

Iftar features Lebanese Guest Chef Zein Rahhal, plus Tanoura Dance and Marawis performances.

From Rp468,000 nett

Call +62 21 3192 1111 to book

Iftar at Kahyangan Shabu-Shabu

Have iftar at Kahyangan Shabu-Shabu and enjoy views of the Thamrin Roundabout and Jakarta together with premium Japanese beef.

Ta’jil* ala carte menu at Rp145,000++ for one
The set menu starts from Rp1,300,000++ for one

Call +62 21 391 2963 to book

Iftar at Kahyangan Teppanyaki.

Iftar at Kahyangan Teppanyaki

Break the fast Teppanyaki-style in a private room. Start with light appetiser, choose a main course and end with vanilla ice cream with Azuki beans.

The set comes with complimentary ta’jil, Akadashi miso soup, as well as coffee or tea. Set menus start from Rp300,000++ for one.

Call +62 21 391 2963 to book

Ta'jil with TWG Tea.

Ta'jil by TWG Tea, 5pm to 8pm during Ramadhan

Nibble on a light iftar selection paired with TWG's broken-leaf black tea at the Le Chocolat Lounge. The tea is full-bodied with light floral undertones.

Rp135,000++ including two cups of TWG tea

Call +62 21 3192 1111 to book

Ramadhan getaways

Complimentary breakfast or suhoor and a dining credit worth Rp150,000 nett are provided with each stay package.

Call +62 21 3192 1111 to book

Suhoor in style, daily

Staying guests can choose from four set menus cooked fresh and enjoyed in-room.

Rp250,000++/set

Call In-room Dining to order.

Ramadhan gifts

Beautifully-wrapped hampers in two sizes and classic Ramadhan goodies are on offer, but pre-orders are essential.

Call +62 21 3192 1111 to book

Lebaran Nusantara Brunch, 25 June

Celebrate Lebaran (Eid) at Sana Sini with Indonesian home fare, such as succulent beef rendang, sop buntut and ketupat.

Rp520,000 nett

Call +62 21 3192 1111 to book

Macarons with spices.

Macarons by Makaron

Indonesian spice-inspired macarons are here in time for festive feasting. Freshly baked every day, the delicacies are available at Makaron.

Call +62 21 3192 1111 with enquiries
Interested?

Pullman Jakarta Indonesia

Jl. M.H. Thamrin 59
Jakarta 10350
Indonesia
+62 21 3192 1111

All images are from the Pullman Jakarta Indonesia website. 

*Ta'jil are traditional Ramadhan foods served for the breaking of the fast.

Stay and have iftar at the Marriott Marquis Doha

Indulge in Arabic dining during Ramadhan at Wanassa, the Ramadhan tent set up at the Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel with private majlises*, freshly-prepared foods, live entertainment and a wide variety of shisha.

Source: Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel. View of the Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel building complex.

Iftar from sunset to 9pm, daily
A buffet of favourite Ramadhan delicacies, freshly-prepared at live cooking stations. Shisha and traditional Ramadhan beverages are available.

QR210 per adult, QR110 per child inclusive of food, Ramadhan juices and soft beverages.

Call +974 4419 5000 with questions

Suhoor delights from 9.30pm to 1.30am daily
Take suhoor at Wanassa with an àla carte menu featuring Ramadhan specialities, Arabic sweets, selected Ramadhan beverages and live entertainment along with shisha.

Call +974 4419 5000 with questions

Group bookings
Celebrate with family and friends at Wanassa. There are exclusive prices for groups of 20 or more.

For more information call +974 4419 5028

Outdoor catering
The Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel also offers catering services for iftar and suhoor, for a minimum of 25 persons. Mobilisation charges apply and are based on the number of guests and location.

For more information call +974 4419 5029

Ramadhan stays
Valid through 24 June, 2017, stays start at QR875 and include 25% off at the Saray Spa.

 • Deluxe room
 • Complimentary iftar buffet for one at Wanassa
 • Discount of 25% off any Saray Spa treatment
 • Free high-speed Wi-Fi in-room
 • Access to a 35m outdoor pool

Book a stay or call +974 4419 5000 with questions. Be sure that promotional code UY7 appears in the corporate/promotional code box when making an online reservation. Room reservation is based on availability. Terms and conditions apply

Saray Spa Ramadhan offer
Book any 80-minute treatment or spa package, and get iftar on the house at Wanassa. Terms and conditions apply. Treatments and packages begin from QR580.

For more information call +974 4419 6090

Interested?

Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel
Omar Al Mukhtar Street, Area 61
Al Dafna, Street #850
Doha, Qatar

*A majlis is a parlour for meetings, typically with Arabic furniture. People usually sit on the floor.

Ramadhan at the Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers, adjacent to Damac Properties Metro station, has a last-week special offer for its iftar buffet.

Its Seasons restaurant is celebrating the month with a traditional iftar buffet for AED258* per person inclusive of soft drinks and Ramadhan beverages from sunset. An ala carte suhoor menu is available.
For the last week of Ramadhan, there is a special offer of  AED109* per person with soft drinks.

Source: Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers website. Ramadhan offers from the Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers hotel.

The hotel is also open for special events or private iftar gatherings with a selection of traditional Ramadhan specialties. A minimum of 30 people are required, at AED 135* per person with unlimited soft drinks and Ramadhan beverages. Call +971 4567 1122 to book.

Interested?

Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Cluster T, Jumeirah Lakes Towers,
Dubai, UAE
Call +971 4567 1100 with enquiries

*Rates are inclusive of a 10% Municipality Fee and a 10% service charge.

Ramadhan invitations from Le Méridien Abu Dhabi

The Latest Recipe restaurant at Le Méridien Abu Dhabi will be featuring an iftar buffet every day after sunset during the month of Ramadhan.

Guests will have the opportunity to savour an iftar buffet with a variety of Arabic dishes such as stuffed vine leaves, sambousek, tajine, kabsa, kanafeh, and qatayef*.

Interested?

The buffet is priced at AED155 nett per adult and AED75 nett per child. Free flow of special Ramadhan juices are included.

Throughout the month of Ramadhan, Latest Recipe will be giving away a free iftar buffet for every two purchased. Guests can also enter a weekly raffle to win a return air ticket to any destination of their choice courtesy of Gulf Air.

*Kabsa is a rice-based dish served with meat. Kanafeh is a dessert with a crisp topping made of shredded phyllo. Qatayef is a dumpling filled with cream or nuts. Sambousek is a meat pie usually filled with beef, but sometimes cheese. Tajine refers to a slow-cooked stew of meat and vegetables.

A touch of Morocco at the Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre

Source: Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre. Chef Mama.

Chef Mama, who has served with the Moroccan royal family in the late 80s in Rabat, Morocco, presides over the iftar buffet at Medley Restaurant, Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre.

Born in Morocco, Chef Mama earned her nickname due to her warmth and hospitality. Renowned for personally dishing out food and a warm welcome, Chef Mama evokes the nostalgia of home cooking in over the buffet at Ramadhan.

Throughout Ramadhan, Chef Mama's menu will include: moutabel, stuffed vine leaves, harira soup, Moroccan chicken tagine with almonds and lemon pickle, kousa bil laban, chicken or lamb shawarma, kunafeh Nabolsia, mixed baklava and fateer with cheese*. Entertainment provided for guests during their meals include a 'Garrab' who will serve juice in a traditional Arabic dallah, the distinctively shaped teapot.

Interested?

Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre
Deira, Dubai, UAE
Call +9714 294 1222 with enquiries

Try a Nestle recipe for kousa bil laban

*Fateer is Egyptian layered pastry. Harira soup typically contains tomatoes, lentils and chickpeas and sometimes meat. Kousa bil Laban are zucchinis with a spiced meat filling served with a yoghurt sauce. Kunafeh Nabolsia is a dessert with a crispy topping made with Nabulsi cheese, a white cheese from Palestine. Moutabel is an eggplant (aubergine)-based dip. Tajine is a spiced stew of meat and vegetables.

Sample Lebanese delicacies at Sheraton Abu Dhabi

Source: Sheraton Abu Dhabi hotel website. Lanterns in the desert at sunset.

The Sheraton Abu Dhabi has organised iftar at the all-day dining restaurant Flavours from sunset to 9pm.

Offering a unique blend of five-star hospitality and Middle Eastern elegance, Flavours will welcome diners with traditional Arabic flavours. Specialty chef Mustafa Al Mulla and his team have prepared traditional and international delicacies, hot and cold mezze, soups, mixed grills, fish specialties, ouzi, dawood basha and shakriya as well as desserts such qatayef and znoud el sit*.

Prayer rooms are located close to the restaurant.

Interested?

Sheraton Abu Dhabi
Corniche Road
Abu Dhabi, UAE

AED145 per person. Book for 10 adults or more and get 15% discount. Prices exclude 10% service charge, 6% tourism and 4% municipality fee.

Book or call +971 2677 3333 with questions

*Ouzi is Lebanese-style baked lamb and spiced rice. Dawood basha are Lebanese meatballs; shakriyah is a meat dish in yoghurt sauce. Qatayef is a dumpling filled with cream or nuts. Znoud el sit is a cream-filled deep-fried Lebanese pastry that is dipped in orange blossom-infused sugar syrup.

Iftar and suhoor at Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, Dubai

Source: Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, Dubai website. Part of the spread at The Market Place restaurant.

Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, Dubai has prepared a host of Ramadhan delights at selected restaurants this year.

Essam Nabhan, Executive Chef, Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf Dubai, says in a post on the Marriott blog: "As a Chef, our main focus is to share the tradition of what Ramadhan truly means and deliver a memorable Ramadhan experience for our guests...The fondest memories I always have during Ramadhan are of seeing the guests enjoying the food that my team and I prepare. The joy in their faces while dining with the whole family and friends puts a smile to our faces – as cliched as that may sound!"

The Market Place

Iftar buffet from sunset to 9pm.

• AED165 per person 
• AED 80 for children between 6 to 12 years.
• Children below 6 dine for free.

Eid brunch

The Eid buffet at The Market Place will feature the open kitchen, live cooking and grill stations and an extensive desserts section.

Interested?

Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, Dubai
Oud Metha Road, Al Jaddaf Area
Dubai, 122273
UAE

Ramadhan timings for dining outlets at the Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf Dubai:

The Market Place
Daily, breakfast: 6.30am to 11am | Lunch: 12:30pm to 3:30pm | Dinner: Sunset till 9.30pm.

Shanghai30
Daily, 5pm to 2am

Aqua Chill
Suhoor tent 7.30pm to 2am.

Scots American Grill
Daily, 6pm to 11:30pm

Make a reservation or call +971 4317 7777 with questions

Book a group of nine people and a  10th person dines for free for iftar or suhoor. Stand a chance to earn double Marriott Rewards Rewarding Events points up to 100,000 points.

Ramadhan buffet at Le Meridien, Kuala Lumpur

Source: Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur website. Highlights from the Serambi Juadah Warisan Desa buffet dinner.

Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur is hosting the Serambi Juadah Warisan Desa buffet dinner till 24 June at family-friendly Latest Recipe, featuring more than 150 varieties of Indian, Malay, Chinese, Japanese and Western dishes.

The food will showcase culinary styles from Kedah, Kelantan, Perak, Penang, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Pahang, Terengganu and Selangor. Look out for prime cuts in the daging lada hitam (meat with black pepper), kambing panggang (grilled mutton) and seafood such as Raja Ikan Selat Melaka Panggang (grilled fish Melaka style).

There are seven different menus offered in rotation:

Menu 1 | Menu 2 | Menu 3 | Menu 4 | Menu 5 | Menu 6 | Menu 7

Interested?

Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
2 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, 50470, Malaysia

Till 24 June 2017
RM180 nett per adult, RM90 nett per child.  Prices are inclusive of 10% service charge and 6% GST
SPG Members enjoy 20% off total food bill. Terms & conditions apply

Book online or call + 603 2263 7434

Celebrate Ramadhan at the world's tallest hotel

JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, the world's tallest hotel, is offering sumptuous iftars at stunning venues this Ramadhan.

Kitchen6

Enjoy an international iftar,at Kitchen6, where six interactive cooking stations create a wide selection of world cuisines.
Iftar is available from sunset until 8.30pm at AED215 per person. A children's entry policy applies*.

Rang Mahal by Atul Kochhar

Rang Mahal by Atul Kochhar will host a iftar with 11 dishes celebrating Indian cuisine with a modern twist.

Iftar is available from sunset until 8pm at AED325 per person. A children's entry policy applies*.

Al Fanous At Dubai Ballroom

Al Fanous, the opulent Ramadhan lounge at the iconic Dubai Ballroom, serves iftar to the tunes of a live oud** player. 

• Iftar costs AED199 per person, from sunset to 8.30pm
• For suhoor, there is an àla carte menu from 9pm to 3am

Corporate iftars are on offer at the Emirates Ballroom, which is available for exclusive hire and group bookings.

Interested?

Call +971 4414 2000 about corporate iftars

For bookings under 50 guests, call Restaurant Reservations on +971 4414 3000

A Ramadhan promotion is on for booking 10 or more guests at participating hotels. Book a group of nine people and a 10th person dines free at iftar or suhoor. Double Marriott Rewarding Events points will be awarded, up to a maximum of 100,000 points

Ramadhan hours for selected venues at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai are as follows:

Lobby Level
La Farine Café & Bakery will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Shisha service from sunset until 2am.

1st Floor
Kitchen6 will be open daily for breakfast from 6am until 11am, for Iftar from sunset until 8.30pm, and for dinner from 830pm until 10pm.

2nd Floor
Positano will remain closed during the month of Ramadhan.

4th Floor
Rang Mahal by Atul Kochhar will be open daily from sunset until 8pm for iftar. Ala carte service is available from 8pm until 11.30pm.
Tong Thai will be open daily from 6pm until midnight.

5th Floor
Garden will be open from sunset until midnight and for Friday Wanderlust brunch from 1pm until 4pm. Ramadhan dresscode to be observed.
Izakaya will be closed during the month of Ramadhan.

6th Floor
Business Bay restaurant will be open daily lunch from 12.30pm until 3.30pm.

Mezzanine Floor
Aqua will open daily from 11am to 8.30pm (food served inside the restaurant only), and until 10pm for shisha.

68th Floor
Prime68 will be open in the evenings daily from sunset until midnight and from 1pm until 4pm for Friday 068 Brunch (no live entertainment).

71st and 72nd Floors
Vault will open daily from 8pm until 3am.

In-room dining is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Ramadhan timings at other JW Marriott hotels in Dubai include:

La Ville City Walk Dubai

• Grapeskin: Weekdays, 4pm to 1am  | Weekends, 3pm to 1am
• Graze (on weekdays): Breakfast 6.30am to 11.30am |Lunch 12pm to 4pm | Dinner 4pm to 11.30pm
• Graze (Friday and Saturday): Breakfast 6.30am to 12.30pm | Lunch 1pm to 4pm | Dinner 4pm to 11.30pm
• Chival and courtyard: Daily, sunset to 2.30am
• LookUp: 6pm to 1am

Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts

• Lani: Closed during Ramadhan
• Hikina: Iftar sunset to 11pm
• Ari: 10am to 10.30pm
• Palama: Closed till sunset | Iftar sunset to 11pm
• Kalea: Breakfast 6.30am to 10.30am | Lunch 12.30pm to 3.30pm | Iftar sunset to 11pm

Marriott Hotel Al Forsan Abu Dhabi

• Lobby Lounge: Daily sunset till 2am
• The Grill: Daily 7am to 11.30pm |
• Appaloosa: Daily 12pm to 2am
• Khayal: Breakfast 6.30am to 10.30am | Iftar sunset to 9.30pm

Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites

• Counter Culture Café: Breakfast and lunch, 6am to 5pm | Iftar, sunset to 9.30pm
• The Croft: Monday to Saturday: 6pm to 1am | Friday: 12:30pm to 3:30pm and 6pm to 1am | Sunday: Closed
• The Observatory: Saturday to Thursday: 12pm to 1am | Friday: Lunch 12:30pm to 3:30pm | Dinner 6pm to 1am

Courtyard by Marriott Dubai Green Community 

• SOBO: Iftar from sunset onwards
• Cucina: Breakfast 6:30am to 11am | Lunch: 12pm to 3pm | Dinner: 4pm to 11pm

Marriott Executive Apartments Dubai Creek

• Skye & Walker: Daily 6:30am -12 midnight, ála carte menu, no alcohol served

 
*Children's entry policy
Iftar: children below six years old may dine on a complimentary basis. A maximum of two children are allowed with two full-paying adults. Additional children below six years and children between seven and 12 will be charged a 50% discount off the full price. 

Rang Mahal by Atul Kochhar: only children of seven years and above may enter. Children between seven and 12 years old will be charged a 50% discount off the full price.

Suhoor: only those aged 21 years and above may enter.

**The oud is a musical instrument.

Sultan Mosque Ramadhan Bazaar 2017 offers quality choices

Every year there is a small Ramadhan bazaar outside Sultan Mosque in Singapore. This year's Ramadan Sultan Bazaar 2017 featured a range of different cuisines, with favourite appearing to be the satay burger stall. At close to sunset, just before Muslims break their fast, much of the food had been sold however. Here's the visit in pictures:

Sultan Mosque catching the last rays of sunlight.

One of the entrances into the Ramadan Sultan Bazaar 2017, which is literally situated outside the walls of Sultan Mosque.

A list of the stalls at the bazaar.

Classic pasar malam (night market) foods such as nasi lemak, fried bee hoon and noodles were available.

The intriguingly-named laksa kampong had extra thick laksa noodles.

Bob's offers lamb shank, lamb shoulder and beef ribs from S$18 upwards.

Standee for the satay burger stall.  In addition to burgers, wraps as well as satay goreng in bento boxes were offered. The same stall also sold sausage-based snacks.

Little packs of kueh (traditional snacks) were on sale at S$2 a box.

There were several shawarma stalls. All had depleted columns of meat.

Makcik Magic, S$10, is a drink made of 'jambu jampi juice'. The jambu fruit are water apples while jampi is the word for 'incantation'.

The main Makcik stall - which looks to be selling chicken - had already closed for the day. #Ayamdone, the sign says.

The Turkish stall had a number of rice dishes with lamb for about S$7. You can ask for Turkish bread instead. The lamb is very good.

The House of Lemang offers the specially-prepared cylinders of rice in a bento-style takeaway together with delicacies such as serunding kelapa, a dish comprising dry grated flavoured coconut (the food in the tray).

Mandhi rice from Tunisia was on sale.

Yusof Power Briyani Dum offered in huge containers. 

One of the few sanely priced stalls in the bazaar was a fruit juice stall with juices from S$3 upwards.

Coconut shakes included western flavours such as cookies and cream as well as Southeast Asian flavours including Thai milk tea and gula melaka (coconut sugar).

Editor's comment: Expect to spend S$6 and upwards for takeaways, which is a little pricier than normal bazaars. The food is a cut above normal bazaar food however. I tried the Turkish food (S$7) and it was delicious with a satisfying portion given.

Sample the finest of Malaysian produce at Verandah's Ramadhan Buffet 2017

Poster for the Agrobazaar Ramadhan buffet.

The Ramadhan Buffet 2017 at Verandah, Agrobazaar in Singapore, features traditional Malaysian cuisine. Agrobazaar Malaysia @ Singapore prides itself on being a bustling hub of promotion solely for Malaysian-grown and Malaysian-produced goods. Food at its restaurants make extensive use of produce from Malaysia.

Roasted lamb leg is served daily.

Interested?

Verandah
37-43 Sultan Gate

On till 22 June, 6.30pm to 9.30pm daily
Adults S$25++, 50% off for children aged three to 12

Call +65 6391 9841 with questions

IKEA's Arab-inspired HEMMAFEST is perfect for family gatherings

Source: IKEA website. The Arab-inspired HEMMAFEST collection is made for Ramadhan family gatherings. The soft furnishings and crockery are meant to be mixed and matched.

The new Ramadhan collection from the Swedish home furnishing retailer IKEA is all about the tranquillity of Ramadhan, says the Al-Futtaim group. Also called the HEMMAFEST collection, it is inspired by Arabic art with prominent floral patterns and aims to inspire everyone to get together to celebrate with family and friends.

Ramadhan is a time for remembering and reviving traditions as well as spend quality time with loved ones, eat home-cooked food, and refresh home décor. The HEMMAFEST collection is well aligned with the spirit of Ramadhan and Eid with tableware and home textiles that go perfectly with all kinds of gatherings.
 

HEMMAFEST cushions are ideal when all other seats are taken, and designed to complement the cups, plates and serving dishes in the collection. The collection is designed to be mixed and matched, from throws, curtains and floor cushions to cups, bowls and serving plates.

Ramadhan meal promotions are now available at various IKEA stores.

KSA

IKEA has a Ramadan Combo of soup or salad, plus dessert and a main dish for SR19 for adults, and SR9 for kids. The restaurant opens for iftar and suhoor in Jeddah, but only for suhoor in Riyadh and Dhahran. The combo offer consists of one dinner plate + salad plate or soup bowl + dessert plate. Beverages are excluded from the offer.

For Ramadhan, the IKEA Riyadh restaurant is open from 9pm to 3am daily; the IKEA Jeddah restaurant from 6.30pm to 3am daily, and the IKEA Dhahran restaurant from 8.30pm to 1.30am daily.


Kuwait

IKEA Kuwait has iftar specials from KD2.5 per dish. IKEA Kuwait restaurant Ramadhan timings are from 6pm to 12:30am.

Malaysia

In Malaysia, the IKEA Special buffet (Bufet Istimewa IKEA) costs RM40 per adult and is available till 21 June from 7pm to 9pm on weekdays and 7pm to 10pm on weekends. Tickets may be purchased from the IKEA restaurants in Malaysia or at the Swedish Food Markets. Each meal is limited to 150 seats.

Qatar

Qatar has a Ramadhan menu comprising the dish of the day with salad, soup and soft drink for QR35.
IKEA Qatar Restaurant & Café Ramadhan hours are:
Sunday to Wednesday: iftar to 11pm
Thursday to Saturday: iftar to midnight

The IKEA Qatar Bistro is open from Sunday to Wednesday, noon to midnight. Takeways are available from noon till iftar. From Thursdays to Saturdays the Bistro is open from 1pm to 1am, with takeaways available from 1pm till iftar.

Advertisement for IKEA's Raya buffet in Singapore.

Singapore

In Singapore, halal* supper deals are available from a very reasonable S$2. The IKEA Festive Buffet (Buffet Istimewa) is available at IKEA Tampines from 7pm to 10pm from 12 to 16 June, and 19 to 22 June. Adults eat for S$19.90 and children aged four to 12 pay S$9.90. Kids under four eat free. There is a maximum of 200 seatings. Seatings are first come, first served.

UAE

Dubai Festival City and Abu Dhabi - Yas Island in the UAE are both offering an iftar menu which provides a dish of the day with salad, soup and soft drink for AED29 (IKEA Family Members). The usual price is AED35.

The IKEA restaurant at Dubai Festival City is open from:
Sunday to Wednesday from iftar to 10:30pm
Thursday to Saturday from iftar to 11:30pm.

The IKEA Dubai Festival City Bistro is open from:
Sunday to Wednesday from iftar to 11:30pm
Thursday to Saturday from iftar to midnight
Takeaways are available from 10am until iftar

The IKEA restaurant at Abu Dhabi Yas Island is open from:
Saturday to Wednesday from iftar to 11:30pm
Thursday and Friday from iftar to 12:30am

The IKEA Abu Dhabi Yas Island Bistro is open from:
Saturday to Wednesday from iftar to midnight
Thursday and Friday from iftar to 1am 


Interested?

Watch the IKEA Ramadhan 2017 advertisement

Explore IKEA Ramadhan design recommendations for KSA for the bedroom, living room and dining room

Another ethnically-themed collection from IKEA is the limited edition JASSA collection, which offers colourful, eclectic furnishings and accesories with Southeast Asian flair 

IKEA KSA Ramadhan timings**

Riyadh store:
Saturday to Thursday: 12.30pm to 2.30am
Friday: 2pm to 2.30am

Dhahran store:
Saturday to Thursday: noon to 2am
Friday: 1.30pm to 2am

Jeddah Al Salam mall store:
Saturday to Thursday: 1pm to 3am
Friday: 4.30pm to 3am

Jeddah Al Tahlyah store:
Sunday to Thursday: 1pm to 3am
Friday: 2:30pm to 3am
Saturday: 1pm to 3am
  
IKEA Kuwait Ramadhan timings

11am to 4pm, then 8pm to 1am

IKEA Qatar Ramadhan timings

Sunday to Wednesday: noon to midnight
Thursday and Saturday: noon to 1am
Friday: 1pm to 1am

IKEA Singapore Ramadhan timings

Opening hours extended till 12am on Fridays and Saturdays till 17 June

IKEA UAE Ramadhan timings

Dubai Festival City store:
Sunday to Wednesday: 10am to 11pm
Thursday to Saturday: 10am to midnight

Swedish Food Market

Sunday to Wednesday: 10am to 11pm
Thursday to Saturday: 10am to midnight 

Abu Dhabi Yas Island store:
Sunday to Wednesday: noon to midnight
Thursday to Saturday: noon to 1am

Swedish Food Market

Saturday to Wednesday: noon to midnight
Thursday and Friday: noon to 1am

Editor's comment: Not all products or offers may be available in your country. Check IKEA Facebook for more information. Facebook pages default automatically to the country of origin. The English IKEA websites for Indonesia, Jordan and Turkey did not display any Ramadhan promotions or timings at the time of writing.

*IKEA Singapore offers halal food at one of its outlets, the Tampines store.

**IKEA Ramadhan timings are sometimes different on different pages of the website. When in doubt, take the latest opening hours and the earliest closing hours as a guide.