The Iftar Edit
The Iftar Edit
Across the Emirates, Ramadan reshapes the evening. At sunset, the fast is broken, a moment of stillness that gives way to generosity at the table.
From desert landscapes and heritage courtyards to waterfront majlis settings and contemporary dining rooms, The Iftar Edit considers how hospitality interprets this ritual through place, craft and atmosphere. Each setting reflects its surroundings, yet all return to the same principle: intention, reflection and shared presence.
Rooted in the Emirates, shaped by those who gather here, this is The Iftar Edit.
Under Desert Skies | Zuma at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert
For Iftar, the pop up by Zuma at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert unfolded against dunes and firelight at dusk. As the desert softened and lanterns began to glow, the evening balanced Zuma’s signature precision with the elemental stillness of Al Wadi. Smoke, sand and flame framed the gathering, creating an Iftar defined by atmosphere, restraint and the quiet shift from day to night.
AED 295 Per Person
Available during the holy month of Ramadan, from 6pm to 8pm
By the Shore at Dusk | Casa Amor Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai
At Casa Amor, Ramadan by the sea unfolds with a softer rhythm. Set along the shoreline of Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Iftar moves from the first quiet moment at dusk into an evening shaped by coastal light and shared Mediterranean plates. Lantern glow meets the horizon, conversation carries over the sound of the water. Here, the ritual of breaking fast is framed not by spectacle, but by sea air, simplicity and the ease of coming together by the shore.
AED 285 Per Person
Iftar | 6pm to 8pm Suhoor | 9pm to 11pm
Riviera Restraint | LPM Abu Dhabi x Mona Mosly
At LPM Abu Dhabi in collaboration with Mona Mosly, Iftar unfolds with Riviera restraint and contemporary regional expression. Beginning in quiet simplicity and moving into elegant, shareable courses, the evening was less about excess and more about intention, a table shaped by generosity, craft and the spirit of gathering.
AED 260 Per Person
Available during the holy month of Ramadan, from 6pm to 8:30pm
By the Shore at Dusk | Majlis by the Sea, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
At Majlis by the Sea within Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Ramadan meets the shoreline in a setting that pairs heritage with horizon. Lantern light reflects against the Gulf, conversation drifts over the water, and the transition from fast to feast feels measured rather than theatrical. Generosity is expressed with composure, shaped by sea air and the quiet descent of evening.
AED 365 Per Person
Daily from Sunset
By the Water at Madinat | Sana Jumeirah Mina Al Salam
At Sana within Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, Iftar reflects the depth and generosity of Uzbek culinary tradition, framed by the lantern lit waterways of Madinat Jumeirah. As evening settles across the canals, layered flavours and shareable plates set the rhythm, guided by warmth, hospitality and quiet precision. Here, heritage and setting align, shaping an experience defined as much by atmosphere as by the table itself.
AED 285 Per Person
Daily from sunset
At Dusk on Al Maryah | Coya Abu Dhabi
At COYA Abu Dhabi, Iftar carries a different tempo. Set along the waterfront at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island, the evening blends Peruvian expression with the reflective cadence of Ramadan. As daylight fades, bold flavours meet composed presentation, and the table becomes animated yet measured. Here, colour, spice and conversation move in rhythm, creating a gathering shaped by energy as much as intention.
AED 249 Per Person
Available during the holy month of Ramadan, from sunset to 8:30pm
Fire and Form | Strawfire by Ross Shonhan
At Strawfire by Ross Shonhan within Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Iftar is shaped by flame and precision. Rooted in Japanese technique and guided by the discipline of open fire, the evening balances intensity with restraint. Smoke, texture and clean composition define the table, creating a setting where craft leads and atmosphere follows. Here, fire becomes both method and mood, framing a gathering that feels deliberate, contemporary and quietly assured.
AED 350 Per Person
Available during the holy month of Ramadan, From, 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Under Desert Skies | Ninive Bab Al Shams
At Ninive, Iftar unfolds beneath open desert skies, where lantern light meets the stillness of the dunes. Set within the courtyards of Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, the experience draws from the flavours of the Levant and North Africa, presented through generous, shareable dishes designed for long evenings.
AED 285 Per Person
Available during the Holy month of Ramadan, from sunset to 9pm
