Emaar creates waterfront dining and cultural experience for Ramadhan

Source: Emaar. Emaar marks Ramadhan with Ramadan Nights at RISE - Dubai Creek Harbour.

Emaar Properties is marking the spirit of togetherness with an inspiring experience at Dubai Creek Harbour with its spectacular views of the Dubai skyline. Ramadan Nights at RISE - Dubai Creek Harbour is a dining experience for iftar and suhoor that includes cultural performances from regional talent.

Enjoy a buffet with an array of Arabian delights accompanied by international dishes together with the ambient work of music composer and qanun player Khalil Ghadri.

Throughout Ramadhan visitors to Ramadan Nights at RISE - Dubai Creek Harbour can also participate in workshops such as making Eid Cards and assembling Ramadhan gift hampers to learning how to create Islamic geometric patterns. There are book readings for children, board games for adults and a curated pop-up store featuring home décor, accessories, gifts and fashion.

Interested?

Ramadan Nights at RISE - Dubai Creek Harbour 
RISE at Dubai Creek Harbour
Ramadhan
Sunday to Wednesday: Sunset to 2am
Thursday to Saturday: Sunset to 3am
Iftar AED140, suhoor AED125

Iftar and suhoor options at the St Regis Abu Dhabi

The St Regis Abu Dhabi has prepared an array of culinary experiences for iftar and suhoor this year.

Source: St Regis Abu Dhabi website. The world's highest suspended hotel suite offers iftar in the clouds.

Experience iftar* the in the world’s highest suspended hotel suite this Ramadhan. The 1,120 sq m Abu Dhabi Suite will offer an array of traditional Arabian delicacies this Ramadhan.

Iftar buffet Sunset to 11pm
Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings
AED250++ per person with Ramadhan juices and water

A dedicated iftar* offering of traditional Arabic cuisine will be served from live stations at The Terrace on the Corniche. Authentic favourites include lamb tagine, chicken ferrkeh and mahshi**, as well as sweets from a dedicated dessert room, throughout Ramadhan.

Iftar buffet
Sunset to 11pm daily
AED 180* per person with Ramadhan juices and water

Source: St Regis Abu Dhabi website. Eat at the Azura Panoramic Lounge and enjoy views of Abu Dhabi.

Azura Panoramic Lounge presents stunning sunset and evening views of the Abu Dhabi skyline and Arabian Gulf in conjunction with live table mixed grills, desserts and fresh shisha flavours*.

A la carte menu
Daily throughout Ramadan
Sunset to 1am

Interested?

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Nation Tower, Corniche,
Abu Dhabi, UAE

For reservations, call +971 2 694 4553 

*Reservations must be made in advance. Subject to availability
 
**Tagine is a type of earthenware container used to cook foods in Morocco. Mahsi are stuffed vegetables, Middle Eastern style. Ferrkeh or freekeh is a type of grain.

DWTC is open to Ramadhan, Eid catering

Source: DWTC website. Geometric patterns.

 Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the premier exhibition and conferencing facility, is offering festive catering for Ramadhan and Eid.

Both iftar and suhoor catering options are available, from buffets to customised menus. An all-inclusive package can cover a range of cuisines, beverages, furniture, catering staff, chefs and tableware. There are also takeaway options for family-style feasts.

Interested?

Download the brochure for Ramadhan packages (PDF)

View the corporate catering brochure for Ramadhan

There is a separate Ramadhan brochure for private catering

Ramadhan at Mint Leaf of London, Dubai

Mint Leaf of London in Dubai is offering fine Indian cuisine with a contemporary twist for iftar and suhoor. The restaurant, on the 15th floor of the Emirates Financial Towers, South Tower in the heart of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), offers views of Downtown Dubai, with Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building at the forefront.

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Interested?

Mint Leaf of London is open from 12 noon till late. Iftar is at AED135+ per person, while suhoor costs AED160+ per person. Call +971 4 706 0900 for reservations or book online

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Ramadhan specials at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

The Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur has organised a number of promotions which span Ramadhan.

Source: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur website. JP teres.

Apresiasi Seni & Rasa Malaysia, till 1 July 2016

Savour the authentic local favourites at JP teres, which serves authentic Malay, Indian and Chinese flavours. Its show kitchens features satay grills, tandoor ovens, a roti hot plate and wok stations. Breakfast at JP teres features local favourites complemented with teh tarik or kopi tarik ('pulled' tea or coffee, which is aerated and comes with a frothy head). The Weekday Buffet Lunch offers Malaysian specialties from the Malay, Indian and Chinese kitchen as well as local desserts.

Signature delicacies include kaya & butter toast, Curry Laksa, Nasi lemak, Rendang Daging, Roti canai, popiah, satay and more. For desserts, the must-tries are chiffon cake served with soft serve ice cream and ice kachang.

Sous Chef Nazib was born in Perak and specialises in Malay and Chinese dishes, while Sous Chef Sanjay, from Andhra Pradesh, India, is known for his simple, lightly spiced, yet flavour-packed food.

Iftar buffet: A Feast of Malaysian Specials

The buffet’s lineup includes hot and cold offerings such as roast lamb with percik sauce on biryani rice, nasi kandar, otak-otak daun kelapa, chicken Shawarma, Lemang, popiah, chicken tandoori, asam laksa and desserts such as om ali, ais krim batang, bubur Pulut Hitam, Cendol, Sago Gula Melaka, kuih lopes and ais batu campur.

An art showcase outside the main entrance of JP teres is the result of a partnership with Sireh Pinang Art Colony, an organisation under the patronage of National Visual Arts Gallery (NVAG) and Ministry of Tourism Malaysia. Led by founder, patron and also a self-taught artist, Zubair Afandi Omar, also known as Zhi Long Shen, the organisation aims to promote Malaysia’s culture, heritage, history and the ethnicity to the world with multiple art genres – from realism to impressionism. Art pieces on sale reflect the artists' inspirations, histories and the colourful culture as well as scenes of Malaysia. 

Interested?

Available daily from 7pm to 10pm, the buffet dinner is priced at RM178 nett per adult and RM89 nett per child on weekdays. On weekends, it costs RM158 nett per adult and RM79 nett per child. Prices include an unlimited flow of chilled juices, hot and cold local beverages.

For reservations or enquiries, please call JP teres at +60 3 2182 1234 ext 2333. Prepayment is required to guarantee a booking.

From 10pm to 12 midnight a separate bar snack menu is available.

The restaurant has street access from Jalan Pinang or the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre driveway. View the ala carte menu (PDF)

Room Service: Sahur Menu, to 5 July 2016

The suhoor set menu costs RM80 nett, and is served from 12 midnight to 5am.

Interested?

To ensure timely delivery of room service meals, order suhoor by 2am, and iftar by 6pm. Call Room Service at ext 5555 or from the direct call button marked In-Room Dining as indicated on the phones in guest rooms.

Hyatt Thrive. Giving Back To The Community, till 30 June 2016


In collaboration with Hyatt’s corporate social responsibility platform, Hyatt Thrive – Executive Sous Chef Michel Eschmann has curated a menu to raise funds for Stepping Stones Living Centre, a home for the underprivileged children, women and senior citizens in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Ten percent of the revenue earned from this charity menu is donated to the home.

Interested?

The Hyatt Thrive menu is served at THIRTY8. The four-course set meal costs RM195 nett per person, and is available daily, from 12 noon to 11pm.

For reservations or enquiries, please call THIRTY8 at +60 3 2182 1234 ext 2340

Responsible Seafood - Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served, to 30 June 2016

In conjunction with World Oceans Day and Hyatt’s global partnership with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur presents an ocean-friendly menu offering a variety of responsibly-sourced seafood. Guests will have the chance to enjoy sustainably-caught such as Pacific oysters, clams, scallops, Indian mackerel, tuna and more.

Interested?

This menu is available at THIRTY8 and Poolside. For reservations or enquiries, please call THIRTY8 at +60 3 2182 1234 ext 2340 or Poolside at ext 5320.

A Grand Celebration, to 7 July 2016

Create get-togethers accompanied by delectable authentic Malaysian flavours. Featuring seven versatile meetings and events spaces, menus are tailormade for clients by the hotel’s events team. The minimum booking requirement is 150 guests, with prices starting at RM160 nett per person.

Interested?

Make corporate or group bookings via +60 3 2182 1234 or email at kuagh.rfp at hyatt.com.

All venues are at 12 Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 50450. Hotel parking is complimentary for guests, and costs RM15 for the first hour between 6am and 5pm with subsequent hours at RM5 each. From 5pm to 6am, it is a flat rate of RM15.

*All prices are in RM and inclusive of service charge and GST.

Ramadhan specials at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

Source: Jumeirah eDM.

Source: Jumeirah eDM. Rosewater.

Enjoy iftar throughout the entire month of Ramadan at a choice of culinary locations in Jumeirah at Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The iconic beachfront complex features five towers, including the 280m luxury Jumeirah at Etihad Towers hotel, an office tower with 46,000m² of leasable office space, and three towers housing 885 apartments and an observation deck. The connecting four-level Podium features restaurants while boutiques are housed in the Avenue at Etihad Towers. Art works from HH Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan’s private art collection provide a local Arabian touch in public areas and conference prefunction areas.

Rosewater offers authentic Arabian traditions.

Location: Podium level 2

Timings: From sunset

Price: AED185* per person

The lavishly decorated Layali Al Baraka serves a buffet of regional delights, and features live cooking stations.

Location: Podium level 4
Timings: From sunset

Price: AED165 per person

Li Beirut offers Lebanese delicacies from a set menu for iftar.

Location: Podium level 2
Timings: From sunset

Price: AED165* per person

The Mezzoon Ballroom can seat up to 1,000 guests, providing a perfect location for large-scale get-togethers. 

Location: Podium level 2
Timings: From sunset

Price: AED165 per person

Suhoor at the Lobby Lounge

Location: Podium level 3
Timings: 7pm to 3am

Interested?

Call +971 2 811 5666 to make a reservation

Explore Jumeirah at Etihad Towers in interactive 360 degree views

*Prices are subject to 10% service charge, 6% tourism fee and 4% municipality fee. Terms and conditions apply.

Celebrate Ramadhan at Silk’s, Bahrain

Break the fast at Movenpick Hotel Bahrain with Middle Eastern dishes including hot and cold starters, qozi (قوزي a rice dish with slow cooked lamb, roasted nuts, raisins), Ramadhan favourite maDruba (مظروبة a dish made with mashed simmered cereals and meat), as well as refreshing juices like kamarudin (apricot). Ramadhan staples like threed (ثريد a dish made with chicken, chickpeas and flat bread) and harees (هريس boiled wheat with chicken) are also part of the menu.

Interested?

Iftar is available from sunset till 9:30pm at BD12.5++ per person. All rates are subject to a 15% service charge and a 5% government levy.

Masjid Kampung Siglap has a Ramadhan donation drive on

Masjid Kampung Siglap in Singapore is running a donation drive to cover the cost of expenses for iftar and suhoor over the month of Ramadhan.

According to a statement on the mosque website, donations for the Dana Ramadan 1437H/2016 drive will contribute towards serving more than 20,000 in breaking their fast at the mosque, porridge for takeaways and suhoor meals for the last 10 nights of Ramadhan.

Targets are at S$60,000. Under 9% of the amount has been collected so far. 

Interested?

Donate online. Donations can be as low as S$5 for a meal.

Tanzanite Nader open for suhoor

Omani restaurant Tanzanite Nader has soft launched and is posting daily suhoor menus for Ramadhan.

The fine dining restaurant is open from 9pm to midnight at Beach One, Shatti Al Qurm, Muscat.

Western and Japanese food is available, depending on the menu for the day. Mains cost RO3.9 to 10 and appetisers from RO1.6.

The chef also runs the Tanzanite catering business.

Interested?

Follow the Tanzanite Nader Instagram account
Call +968 9788 9009 for reservations.

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Viceroy Yas Abu Dhabi details Ramadhan offers

Source: Viceroy Yas Abu Dhabi website.

The Viceroy Yas Abu Dhabi has a number of offers over Ramadhan and through to Eid.

Feast on Arabian delicacies at Origins with trackside views of Yas Marina Circuit. An iftar buffet for AED 175* per person at the Origins restaurant includes Ramadan juices. Kids under 12 dine free with an accompanying adult.
Iftar is available daily during Ramadan, from sunset to 10pm. Shisha is available for AED 100*.

Those who prefer to dine at home can order an iftar buffet for takeaway. The minimum order is for five people, at AED 150* per person. Orders must be placed 24 hours in advance and collection is between 5pm and 6.30pm on the day.

Viceroy Yas Abu Dhabi also caters to suhoor with late night àla carte experiences. Suhoor is available daily during Ramadhan from 10pm to 2am. Shisha is available for AED 100*.

And to celebrate Eid Al-fitr, Origins will offer a different international buffet each night of the Eid weekend.

Opening hours for the restaurants at the hotel during Ramadhan are:

Amici | Italian Cuisine
Daily, 12:30pm to 3:00pm (à la carte lunch); sunset to 11:00pm (à la carte dinner)

Latitude | Pool Bar
Daily, 8am to 10 pm; food from 12pm to 8pm

Longitude | Closed

Noodle Box | South East Asian Cuisine
Daily, Sunset to 11.00pm

Origins | International Cuisine
Daily, breakfast: 6.30am to 10.30am, sunset to 2am for Iftar and Suhoor.

Yas Lounge | Café Patisserie
Daily, sunset to 11pm

Angar, Atayeb, Kazu, Rush | Closed

Skylite | Bar & Lounge
Daily 8pm to 2am, snack menu available

Interested?

View the Iftar Buffet at Origins Sample Menu
View the Iftar takeaway menu

View the suhoor menu

For reservations please call: +971 2 656 0600.

*All prices subject to 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee.

Corp Amman plans sumptuous iftar and suhoor meals for Ramadhan

Source: Corp Amman Hotel website.

The 4-star Corp Amman Hotel has developed an iftar and suhoor offering for Ramadhan featuring traditional hospitality in Amman. Evenings filled with food and music await for JD18 per person, excluding services and taxes.

The fête begins with an iftar menu served at the all-day dining Boulevard Restaurant & Poolside Terrace, featuring popular Ramadhan juices, dried fruits, Arabic breads, soups, salads, pickles and mezze as well as regional dishes such as chicken shawarma, lamb ouzi, stuffed zucchini and vine leaves, kuffteh, kubbeh, chicken with cashew nuts, plus an array of pasta and fish options. Complete your dining experience with an assortment of seasonal fresh fruits, popular Arabic sweets and pastries.

The rooftop Lebanese restaurant Mood will host Jordanian artist Yousef Al Amir, who will be entertaining diners with oud performances every day throughout Ramadhan from 9.30pm to 1.30am.

Erik Huyer, General Manager of the hotel said popular Ramadhan programmes on leading TV channels would be shown as part of the Ramadhan promotion. “The hotel is set to receive diners in a warm and welcoming ambience perfect to enjoy the wide array of Ramadhan delicacies, as they chill out to the mellow sounds of music offered by a master oud player," he said. 

Coral Al Khobar offers iftar and suhoor buffets over Ramadhan

Located in the heart of the city, the Coral Al Khobar Hotel is an ideal place to share an iftar buffet with family and friends. A further selection of Arabic and Mediterranean specialties will be available for the suhoor buffet, from midnight till 3am.

The buffet will feature a wide variety of cold and hot dishes from the GCC and Levant countries, as well as from the Maghreb. Michel Mandrea, General Manager of Coral Al Khobar Hotel said, “Our culinary team has prepared the menu for ftar and suhoor buffets to suit every taste. These specialties include popular desserts associated with the Ramadan festivities. ”

The hotel will also have live entertainment every evening. Another attraction is a daily raffle for up to 15 gifts. All raffle tickets will also have a chance to win a car in the mega draw to be held at the end of Ramadhan.

The iftar buffet, available from sunset onwards, is priced at SR185 per person. The hotel also has discounts on group bookings. 

Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel hosts iftar and suhoor buffets in Abu Dhabi

Source: AFOCH website.

The Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel (AFOCH), Abu Dhabi, is hosting iftar and suhoor with Arabian cuisine for gatherings with families, friends or business partners.

The Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel Deputy Director General Peter Freeman said that the hotel’s top chefs will again be preparing the enormous buffet for iftar featuring the finest Arabic delicacies to complement the international menu. 

"At the Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel we offer the most authentic Arabic cuisines carefully prepared using the freshest ingredients by our highly skilled culinary team. Our culinary team has made elaborate arrangements keeping in mind the diners’ preferences. A true Arabian dining experience awaits our guests this Holy Month,” he said.

The iftar buffet along with Ramadan juices is priced at AED190++ per person, while children between the age of seven and 12 years can enjoy the buffet for AED100++. A group of 10 guests and above can enjoy the special discounted rate of AED180++ per person. The hotel also offers a booklet of 50 coupons that will bring the price down to AED160++ per person. One can enjoy the buffet at suhoor for AED90++ per person. All rates are subject to services and taxes.

Interested?

Call: +971 2 441 5900 for reservations

Twitter volume dropped at sunset through Ramadhan

Twitter has blogged that tweets over Ramadhan dropped sharply after sunset in predominantly Muslim countries, rebounding shortly afterwards. 

This is likely due to people going offline to spend time breaking fast with their families, the company said in a blog post in late July. Several countries also saw tweet volume peak about an hour before sunrise, including Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. 

Tweet volumes went up near the time for suhoor*, the pre-dawn meal‎ before fasting begins for the day, and the fajr (dawn) prayer which occurs after suhoor.

Source: Twitter.

*Suhoor can be eaten anytime till slightly before the call to prayer for the fajr prayer. People may also sleep later during Ramadhan as the mealtimes must occur between sunset and fajr.

Fancy your tea on TV?

Lipton is running a social media promotion over Ramadhan, from iftar to suhoor, with the hashtag #teamoments.

The tea brand invites tea lovers to share their #teamoments on social platforms like Twitter, Vine, Facebook, and Instagram. Videos and pictures will be automatically entered into a draw for an iPad and the chance for your #teamoments to appear on TV in the Lipton Eid TV commercial.

Pictures or video which has already been uploaded can be seen here (click on 'moments' on the left).

The Atlantis offers iftar at three locations this Ramadhan

Atlantis is offering a taste of Arabian culture with three different venues for iftar and suhoor this Ramadhan, at Asateer, Nobu and Kaleidoscope.

Asateer, named after the wise words and stories that have been told inside Ramadhan tents for centuries, offers a tent experience with views of the Arabian sea for up to 900 guests. A traditional iftar sunset buffet is served for AED195*, including Ramadhan juices, and an ala carte suhoor** menu from 9.30pm. 

During iftar, guests can enjoy traditional foul moudammas and balila stations, as well as a wide variety of Ramadhan fresh juices such as jallab (a syrup made with carob, dates, grape molasses and rose water), laban (also called ayran, a yoghurt-based drink mixed with salt), kamr al deen (pureed dried apricots soaked with water) and karkadeh (roselle). Arabic sweets such as Osmaliya with Ashta, Katayef and Znoud El Sit will be served. Traditional Arabic ice cream will be prepared at live cooking stations. 

Guests will be able to enjoy new continental dishes during suhoor including the Asateer Beef Burger, calamari, a variety of Italian and Indian dishes and a mix of international desserts.

Set menus are available for groups of 20 people or more, and a Royal Majlis and five exclusive Majlis areas are open for private gatherings. Each Majlis has a PlayStation and a plasma television. There are also prayer rooms in Asateer.

Free WiFi is provided throughout Asateer. World Cup games will be aired during both meals, while traditional tableh and oud players will play timeless Arabic favourities after 9.30pm. Shisha is also available during suhoor, while chess and backgammon sets can be requested.

Asateer provides complimentary valet parking steps from the tent.

There is a smart casual dress code for Asateer during Ramadhan, comprising a minimum of long trousers, no shorts, and a T-shirt with sleeves, but any footwear***. 

For more information and reservations, please e-mail asateer@atlantisthepalm.com or call +971 4426 0800.

For the first time, Nobu will be offering iftar during Ramadhan. The Japanese hotspot will blend Chef Nobu’s signature dishes such as Steamed Seabass Dry Miso with Eggplant Purée and Creamy Rock Shrimp with his spin on iftar staples such as dried fruit and vegetables to break one’s fast. The daily iftar set menu costs AED270 per person, and a regular ala carte menu is available as well. The dinner service is from 7 pm to 11.30 pm Saturday to Wednesday and will run to 12.30 am on Thursdays and Fridays. 

For more information e-mail restaurantreservations@atlantisthepalm.com or call +971 4426 2626.

Kaleidoscope will include the traditional Ramadhan favourites served an interactive open kitchen and live cooking stations. For AED200, guests can choose between an iftar buffet including water and Ramadhan juices from 6 pm to 8:30 pm or the dinner buffet from 9 to 11 pm. 

For more information e-mail restaurantreservations@atlantisthepalm.com or call +971 4426 2626.

*Children below the age of three years are admitted free, while children between three and 12 years can enjoy iftar for AED95.
**Only those over 21 will be admitted.
***The dress code is also applicable for children of all ages.

Traditionally Arabian iftar and suhoor at Millennium Plaza Hotel Dubai

The Millennium Plaza Hotel Dubai is going for traditional Arabian settings this Ramadhan. 

Source: Millennium Plaza Hotel Dubai website. Al Mashrbia Restaurant.

Daniel Mathew, General Manager, Millennium Plaza Hotel Dubai said, “Break your fast with our sumptuous buffet featuring a wide variety of Middle Eastern favourites as well as international delicacies. Our chefs have got the most authentic Emirati dishes to make your iftar special.”

Iftar is served at Metro!, the international buffet restaurant, for AED150 per person, including live cooking stations, soft drinks and Ramadhan juices daily from sunset to 10:30pm.

Al Mashrbia restaurant offers an Emirati iftar set menu including traditional Arabic coffee and dates, also served daily from sunset to 10:30pm, and then a suhoor buffet with popular Emirati fare from midnight to 4am. 

The hotel’s 24-hour Atrium Café continues to provide pastries, coffees and teas and light snacks on an ala carte basis, but will also feature a tent serving Arabic coffee, teas and dates throughout the month.

For those who wish to hold private iftar parties in other locations in Dubai, the hotel has catering services from AED150 to AED200 per person. Mathew said, “We offer lavish buffet menus for outside catering with live cooking stations, Ramadan juices and an array of Arabic sweets inclusive of traditional tea and coffee. We can also prepare special customised menus upon request.”

For bookings and enquiries, please call on +971 4387 7777 or email FBCord.Mphd@millenniumhotels.com

Oriental and Continental blend for iftar at Holiday Inn Dubai - Al Barsha

Holiday Inn Dubai – Al Barsha offers guests iftar and suhoor through the month of Ramadhan.

“The iftar buffet will be quite an extensive one, a blend of Oriental and Continental cuisine, with an array of typical Ramadan beverages,” said George Sarkis, Director of Food and Beverage, Holiday Inn Dubai – Al Barsha.

Both the iftar buffet and the suhoor meal will be served at The Gem Garden, the hotel's all day dining restaurant. Available from sunset to 10 pm, the iftar buffet, featuring live cooking stations, will be priced at AED120* per person. A suhoor set menu follows from 12 midnight to 4 am. The predominantly Oriental spread costs AED 85* per person and is also available for room service.

In keeping with the spirit of the month, the Holiday Inn Dubai – Al Barsha will also be running its 'Loves You Campaign' for the underprivileged. The hotel partnered with the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) in its bid to fight hunger and launched the 'Loves You Campaign' in 2007. 

Source: Holiday Inn Dubai - Al Barsha website.

"Till now, we have been successful in reaching out to the underprivileged in several ways that has helped make a difference in their lives. This year too, as in previous years, part of the income from each room booking during the holy month and each iftar meal will go towards a donation that will feed a hungry child for a day," Roxana Jaffer, Resident Director, Holiday Inn Dubai – Al Barsha said. 

"Holiday Inn Dubai – Al Barsha has never let an opportunity to contribute to the cause pass by. Ever since the inception of the 'Loves You Campaign', the hotel staff have successfully held various awareness and fund-raising drives in their own small way, not only to build a civil society in the UAE but also to help the needy in other parts of the world.”*Inclusive of 10% municipality fee and 10% service charge.

JW Marriott Hotel Dubai offers iftar in a traditional Dubai market setting

The 5-star JW Marriott Hotel Dubai, located next to Hamarain Shopping Center in the city's downtown, has prepared both iftar and suhoor meals for guests over the month of Ramadhan.

Source: JW Marriott Hotel.

The Market Place, which is styled as a traditional Dubai market, opens every Ramadhan evening to host an iftar buffet featuring live cooking stations, authentic Arabic dishes, sweets and traditional Ramadan beverages. 

A traditional suhoor menu is available at the 24-hour Viennese coffee shop, the Vienna Café, daily from 2 to 4 am. 

The iftar buffet is priced at AED165* per person while the suhoor buffet costs AED90* per person. For additional information, or to book a reservation, please call +971 4607 7977.

*AED60 for children aged 6 to 12.

Enjoy the Ramadhan tent at the Four Seasons Hotel Doha

Source: Four Seasons website.

The Four Seasons Hotel Doha has set up a customised Arabic style tent at the Garden Terrace for the month of Ramadhan. Open from June 28, the tent hosts iftar and suhoor meals, live music performances, and World Cup games live.

The iftar and suhoor buffets feature both international cuisine and local favourites. Following iftar, the tent will offer the ambience of a lounge for shisha and live music performed by Ahmed Dougan from Lebanon, Syrian singer Mohamed Khairy and his Syrian Halabi band. There will also be performances during suhoor.

Iftar is available daily from 6 to 8:30pm for QAR225, and the suhoor buffet from 10pm to 2am at QAR275.00. Children from 5-12 are eligible for a discount of 50% off the regular price. For reservations, call +974 4494 8888.