From traditional buffets to curated menus, these Abu Dhabi iftars are the place to break you fast this Ramadan 2022.
During Ramadan 2022, Iftar in Abu Dhabi will see thousands across the capital break their fast as the sun sets for the day.
The Holy Month sees friends and family gather in the atmosphere of generosity while thinking of those who are less fortunate.
Abu Dhabi’s Iftars see lavish traditional Middle Eastern buffets, global cuisine and more offered up around various restaurants and hotels in the city.
Team Yalla have rounded up the Abu Dhabi Iftars to enjoy this Ramadan 2022.
CONRAD ABU DHABI ETIHAD TOWERS
Nahaam
Famed for its lively atmosphere, the enchanting poolside venue, Nahaam, is offering a lavish buffet featuring selections of hot and cold mezze and traditional lamb ouzi. Tuck into a selection of meats and seafood grill at live cooking station before heading to the Saj station for shisha. If you book before 20 March, you will receive an early bird offer of AED 175.
Li Beirut
If you prefer the taste of flavours form the Levant, Li Beirut takes you on a journey through some of Lebanon’s most cherished and authentic creations from the set menu perfectly prepared by Chef Jouni Ibrahim. Priced at AED 285, book before 20 March for an early bird offer of AED 245. From sunset to 9pm.
Iftar at home
Relax in the comfortable surrounds of your home and allow the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers chefs to prepare a bespoke iftar offering enabling you to enjoy the sumptuous tastes of the five-star hotel at your own dinner table. Orders must be made 24 hours in advance. Priced at AED 450 for two guests.
To book your Abu Dhabi iftar at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers call 02 811 5555
JUMEIRAH AT SAADIYAT ISLAND RESORT
White
Embrace the month of Ramadan in the company of loved ones with a delicious Iftar buffet at White. With a new offering week-to-week, take in sea views from your seat in panoramic interiors as you savour the likes of composed salads, cold and hot mezze, global fare and mouthwatering desserts. Prices start from AED 238 per person.
To book your Abu Dhabi Iftar at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort call 02 811 4342
THE ABU DHABI EDITION
Market at EDITON
For the Holy Month of Ramadan, Market at EDITION opens its doors from sunset to 9.30pm, where you can indulge in a traditional iftar menu created by Michelin-starred Chef Tom Aikens in collaboration with local culinary talent, Mohamed Orfali. Expect a signature mezze of muhammara, marinated chickpeas and pumpkin hummus for starters before moving on to a mouthwatering Slow Roast Pomegranate and Cinnamon Lamb Shoulder and Rose Water. A delicious Raspberry Baba dessert is the sweet way to end proceedings. Priced AED 198 per person.
To book your Abu Dhabi iftar at Market at EDITION call 02 208 0000 or email [email protected]
RIXOS PREMIUM SAADIYAT ISLAND
Mermaid restaurant
Gather your loved ones in the chic surrounds of the Mermaid restaurant from sunset until 8.30pm and revel in the atmosphere of compassion and generosity as you break your fast this Ramadan 2022. Tuck into delicious Eastern bites like dates, olives, cheese, pastırma, sujuk, Ramazan pidesi and börek while enjoying the relaxing music from AED 229 per person. And if you book a table of 10 before 12 April, you will receive two complimentary iftar places.
Turquoise Restaurant
Savour a royal Arabian Iftar experience with a sprinkling of Turkish delight at Turquoise all-day dining restaurant this Ramadan in Abu Dhabi. Feast on delicacies from the live grill, shawarma counter, ouzi stations and mouth-watering desserts in the company of family and friends from sunset to 9pm. Priced from AED 199 per person, enjoy 10 per cent on bookings between 10 to 19 people and 20 per cent discount for bookings larger than 20 guests.
To book your Abu Dhabi iftar at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island call 02 492 2222 or email [email protected]
W ABU DHABI – YAS ISLAND
Garage
Start your iftar celebrations this Ramadan 2022 at this vibrant spread in the W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island. Join family and friends as you break your fast with a wide selection of moreish dishes including crumbled cheese and zata’ar manoushe, garlic labneh and prawn tart, New York style kunafa cheesecake and more for AED 198 from sunset to 9pm.
Iftar2Go at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Allow the chefs of the W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island to take care of the food preparation this Ramadan 2022. Gather around your dinner table and indulge in the specially crafted meal from the comfort of your home with same day delivery available for orders before 1pm.
To book your Abu Dhabi iftar at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island call 02 697 0000
AL FORSAN INTERNATIONAL SPORTS RESORT
As the call to prayer signals the end of fasting for the day, begin your Iftar experience in the elegant ballroom at Al Forsan International Sports Resort from 7pm with refreshing Ramadan drinks in the luxurious ballroom before making your way to the Iftar buffet that is bursting with appetising delights including fattoush, tabbouleh, meat-filled sambousek and batata harra. Live cooking stations appeal with shawarma and lamb ouzi in abundance before Umm Ali and Kallaj Ramadan rounds off the dining with the sweet ending.
Prices start from AED 129, however, if you pay AED 199, you can enjoy an Iftar dining experience and a choice of activity such as karting, wakeboarding or shooting a 9mm pistol.
To book your Abu Dhabi Iftar at Al Forsan International Sports Resort call 02 656 5656
SAADIYAT ROTANA RESORTS & VILLAS
Sim Sim
Enjoy your first meal of the day in the company of famous historian, Ibn Battuta, as you travel the globe sampling dishes from Northern and Eastern Africa, Gulf, Middle East, Persia, Turkey, South Asia, and beyond. Tempt yourself with the likes of tagines, kebabs, mashawis, mouloikhias and more for AED 225 from 6pm to 10pm at this Abu Dhabi iftar.
To book your Abu Dhabi iftar at Sim Sim call 02 697 0000
COYA Abu Dhabi
This connoisseur of Peruvian cuisine has unveiled a delightfully tempting menu for Ramadan. Served from sunset until 8.00pm, this iftar set menu offers a refreshing take on iftar with a Peruvian twist. Sample tomato or pumpkin soup, tiger prawns and Wagyu beet baos for starters before relishing slow cooked beef ribs, grilled salmon miso and grilled Chilean sea bass for mains. Finish with special date cream puffs for AED 219.
To book your Abu Dhabi iftar at COYA Abu Dhabi call 02 306 7000
THE ST. REGIS SAADIYAT ISLAND
Olea
Soak up panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf while basking underneath the evening glow of twinkling stars at the Mediterranean-inspired, Olea. Showcasing traditional Arabic and Mediterranean dishes, you can taste the globe’s finest flavours from sunset until 11pm for AED 275.
To book your Abu Dhabi iftar at Olea call 02 498 8888
THE ST. REGIS ABU DHABI
Terrace on the Corniche
Tantalising lamb tagine, home-made ouzi, dim sum and a superb collection of premium meats sauces, seafood and flavourful sauces are what awaits at Terrace on the Corniche’s iftar. And when it is time for something sweet, sample delectable sweets from the dessert buffet as you enjoy the cool evening air on the beautiful terrace. Beginning from sunset until 11pm, the evening is priced at AED 235 per person.
To book your Abu Dhabi iftar at Terrace on the Corniche call 02 694 4444
SHERATON HOTEL & RESORT ABU DHABI
Flavours
Discover a lavish spread of traditional delights and sumptuous dishes at this fabulous Iftar buffet. Break your fast from sunset until 8pm for AED 185 per adult and AED 92 for children 12 years old and below. And for those who reserve an Iftar buffet group booking of at least 10 during the first 10 days of Ramadan, they will receive a 20 per cent discount.
To book your Abu Dhabi Iftar at Flavours call 02 697 0262
LE MÉRIDIEN ABU DHABI
Mykonos
Make your way through Méridien Village and admire a traditional Arabic Spices Souk before placing yourself in the Mediterranean-inspired surrounds of Mykonos this Ramadan. Offering a delicious buffet, gather your family and friends an enjoy delectable bites and plates for AED 189 from 6.30pm. Those booking in a group will be offered the special discounted price of AED 129 per person.
To book your Abu Dhabi Iftar at Mykonos call 050 785 2320
RADISSON BLU HOTEL & RESORT, ABU DHABI CORNICHE
La Terraza
Make special Ramadan memories as you enjoy the first meal of the day with your family in the stylish surrounds of La Terraza that offer up views of Abu Dhabi’s iconic Corniche. Priced at AED 149 per person, you can avail of a 20 per cent discount for bookings within the first 10 days of Ramadan and a 20 per cent discount for Iftar buffet group bookings of at least 20 persons.
To book your Abu Dhabi Iftar at La Terraza call 02 681 1900
RADISSON BLU HOTEL & RESORT, AL AIN
Makani
Splendid flavours await you in this gorgeous setting. Cast your gaze on a wide array of traditional Arabic delicacies and international fare as you join family to indulge in an Iftar buffet from sunset to 9pm. Priced at AED 119 per person, there is a special limited-time offer that sees guests receive two Iftars for the price of one.
To book your Abu Dhabi Iftar at Makani call 03 768 6666
THE RITZ-CARLTON ABU DHABI, GRAND CANAL
Barfly by Buddha Bar
One of the capital’s most popular establishments will be treating those who are fasting to a savoury Iftar three course set menu for AED 199. Running from 6pm to 8pm, you can upgrade your Iftar experience by adding shisha for an extra AED 100.
To book your Abu Dhabi Iftar at Barfly by Buddha Bar call 056 177 7557
DUSIT THANI ABU DHABI
Urban Kitchen
Go all out for your iftar in Abu Dhabi this Ramadan 2022 with a lavish buffet at Urban Kitchen. Showcasing an extensive choice of Arabic specialties, tempt yourself with a delectable spread of Ramadan favourites, mixed grilled delicacies, a wide selection of hot and cold mezze, lamb ouzi, and desserts of sweet Um Ali and kunafa as you listen to the sounds of Chafik Al-Jabbari on the oud before heading to the Orchid Lounge for shisha.
Namak
Elevate your Abu Dhabi iftar experience with an Indian twist at Namak. Beginning from sunset until 8.30pm, the beautiful restaurant is dishing up your favourite dishes from the sub-continent that packed with a perfect blend of spice, aroma and taste for AED 139.
To book your Abu Dhabi iftar at the Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi call 02 698 8137 or email [email protected]
PARK HYATT ABU DHABI
Oasis
Place yourself underneath the stars of an Arabian night for this special Iftar experience at the lush Oasis. Expect a Bedouin-style feast in a traditional Ramadan setting where you can expect regional signatures such as Lamb Ouzi, Veal Harees and Moroccan Tajine, complemented by an array of live stations and a decadent assortment of Arabic desserts. Priced from AED 290 per person, this extravagant Iftar offers up a true Arabian hospitality from sunset to 9pm.
To book your Abu Dhabi Iftar at Oasis call 054 581 2576
GRAND HYATT ABU DHABI
Sahha
A sumptuous buffet awaits you at this spectacular iftar in Abu Dhabi. From sunset to 9pm, break your fast with a traditional buffet that offers a selection of hot and cold mezze, a variety of tasty Arabic, Asian and Indian cuisine alongside traditional beverages such as Laban Airan, Kamar al Deen, Jellab, Tamer Hindi and Karkadi this Ramadan 2022 for AED 210.
To book your Abu Dhabi iftar at Sahha call 02 510 1234
SOFITEL ABU DHABI CORNICHE
Grills at Chill’O
Ramadan tastes even better dining alfresco and iftar at Grills at Chill’O is the perfect setting where you and your loved ones can break your fast. Create memories with friends and family while tucking into Mediterranean flavours including seafood grills, shawarma and more in a warm, welcoming setting for AED 225 per person.
Silk & Spice
Spice up your iftar celebrations with a get-together in the elegant surrounds of this inviting Thai restaurant. For AED 195, tuck into a set menu bursting with Far Eastern delicacies infused with Middle Eastern flavours.
To book your Abu Dhabi iftar at the Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche call 02 813 7777
MARRIOTT HOTEL DOWNTOWN ABU DHABI
Kuzbara
Boasting authentic Arabic dishes, a spread of international options, a divine selection of desserts and traditional Ramadan beverages for the breaking of the fast at the chic Kuzbara from sunset to 9.30pm for AED 190.
To book your Abu Dhabi Iftar at Kuzbara call 02 304 7777
KHALIDIYA PALACE RAYHAAN BY ROTANA
Horizon
Experience more than 100 different tastes and flavours of the Levant at Horizon restaurant’s Iftar buffet this Holy Month. Offering alfresco and indoor options, enjoy your first meal of the day as you soak up a special atmosphere complemented by Arabic tunes for AED 189.
Kamoon
For those looking for a wonderful backdrop to their Iftar dining experience, Kamoon restaurant is dishing up a simply irresistible time this Ramadan. Head to the beautifully decorated private terrace where a selection of signature Middle Eastern sharing platters make for a glorious evening for AED 219.
To book your Abu Dhabi Iftar at Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana call 02 657 0223 or 02 657 0000
COVE BEACH ABU DHABI
Two.0
Relish Ramadan delights for Iftar this Holy Month with an evening at Two.0. Take in mesmirising beach and pool views while you tuck into an Iftar buffet consisting of hot and cold mezze, sushi, live BBQ station and more while sipping on special Ramadan juices, water and Moroccan Tea for AED 179 from sunset until 8.30pm.
To book your Abu Dhabi Iftar at Two.0 call 056 398 7895
HAKKASAN ABU DHABI
Dine like royalty at Emirates Palace this Ramadan with a sumptuous Iftar menu at the world-famous Hakkasan Abu Dhabi. Whether you dine inside in slick interiors or on the elevated outdoor terrace surrendering views of Abu Dhabi’s skyline, sample specially curated Cantonese recipes including Wagyu beef truffle puff and Chilean seabass dumplings for starters, wok fry sesame walnut chicken and XO tiger prawn with pineapple for mains and Umali with decadent date ice cream for dessert. Beginning from sunset until 8pm, this experience is priced AED 288.
To book your Abu Dhabi Iftar at Hakkasan Abu Dhabi call 02 690 7739 or by email [email protected]
BEACH ROTANA
Essence
This all-day dining restaurant is laying on an elaborate buffering offering of all your familiar and favourite Ramadan flavours from sunset to 10.30pm during the Holy Month. Break your fast for AED 195 with children enjoying a 50 per cent discount. And once you have completed your dining experience, head to the Al Shorfa Lounge where you can enjoy live entertainment from an oud player and a selection of hot drinks and shisha.
To book your Abu Dhabi iftar at Essence call 02 697 9000
PARK ROTANA
Ginger
Marvel at this vast daily iftar buffet of Middle Eastern and international cuisine with live cooking stations and a decadent dessert display at this family-friendly restaurant from AED 219 per person. And when you have finished, head to the pretty terrace for shisha for an extra AED 49.
To book your Abu Dhabi iftar at Ginger call 02 657 3322
Teatro
Treat yourself to a non-traditional iftar experience at this world-famous restaurant. Settling in laid back surrounds, choose from a specially curated menu that serves up delights like soup, Asian appetiser platter, fresh green garden salad, Dal Makni and naan bread for starters; a choice of Black Pepper Beef Noodles, Chicken Black Pepper Curry, Smoked Lamb Shank or Kung Pao Prawns for the main course; before concluding with a sweet ending from a special dessert selection for AED 240 per person.
To book your Abu Dhabi iftar at Teatro call 02 657 3317
PEARL ROTANA CAPITAL CENTRE
Saffron Restaurant
Place yourself in this welcoming venue where you will be offered a host Middle Eastern specialities and live stations serving up shawarma, ouzi and more while being serenaded by the musical stylings of the oud player for AED 180 per person. Little ones can also enjoy video games and face painting in the kid’s play area.
To book your Abu Dhabi iftar at Saffron Restaurant call 02 307 5555
ANDAZ CAPITAL GATE
Cyan Brasserie
For Iftars on another level, head to this sky-high Franco-Arab Brasserie at the top of the iconic Andaz Capital Gate. Celebrate with family and friends as you admire striking sunset views and tuck into a magnificent buffet with a wide assortment of Ramadan favourites including hot and cold mezze; Arabic cheese and traditional Arabic desserts from sunset to 8.30pm for AED 190.
To book your Abu Dhabi Iftar at Cyan Brasserie call 056 544 8158
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