A host of chefs in the UAE have contributed recipes to a digital cookbook to mark the start of Ramadan 2022.
Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has partnered with restaurants and cafes in its Proudly from Dubai network to launch the third edition of the Ramadan Recipes Guide.
The book, which gives readers the chance to recreate top restaurant dishes in the comfort of their home, features more than 30 recipes for 30 days of the holy month.
The recipes, contributed by 13 outlets, have been designed to be simple to prepare. The dishes span several cuisines, including Mediterranean, Emirati, Moroccan, Indian, French and Italian, and can be useful for iftar and suhoor, encompassing everything from starters to desserts and drinks. It also includes vegan and gluten-free options for those with dietary restrictions.
“The guide is an annual initiative that seeks to not only inspire culinary creativity and share the joy of the holy month, but also support home-grown businesses expand their customer base and connect with Dubai’s food-loving community in innovative ways,” said Shaima Al Suwaidi, city branding manager at Brand Dubai.
Participating outlets include Butter Dessert Salon, Orfali Bros Bistro, Caya, Krave, Neighbors Cafe and Mirzam Chocolate, to name a few.
Asma restaurant, for example, has contributed a simple date salad, made with spinach, rucola, feta cheese, almonds, honey and, of course, dates.
From Caya, there’s a lemon chicken dish with tzatziki dip, while Krave offers a chicken tikka with saffron rice.
Indian street food spot Mohalla has avocado papdi chaat, and Neighbors contributes grilled salmon with marinated fennel.
For dessert, Mirzam brings dark chocolate brownies to the table, while Caya offers a mango cheesecake recipe and Butter gives its own take on muhalabiyeh with the flavours of pomegranate.
As for drinks, Mirzam gives its recipe for a perfect hot chocolate, as Mohalla tells us how to make its Casablanca mocktail, with dates, honey, turmeric, cinnamon and lime juice.
To read the full guide, click here.
Restaurants open during the day in Ramadan in Abu Dhabi and Dubai — in pictures:
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Alba Terrace at The Abu Dhabi Edition is open during the day in Ramadan. Photo: Restaurant Month Abu Dhabi -
Get a bite to eat during the day at Al Meylas lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island. Photo: Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island -
Aquarium restaurant on Yas Island is open during the day. Photo: Aquarium -
Beach House at Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel And Villas offers daytime dining. Photo: Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi -
Brunch & Cake in Abu Dhabi is open during the day. Photo: Brunch & Cake -
Brunch & Cake has outdoor air-conditioned dining pods. Photo: Brunch & Cake -
Cafe Milano in Abu Dhabi has daytime dining available. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Fouquet's at Louvre Abu Dhabi will be open during the day. Photo: Fouquet's -
Lively Mexican Loca will be welcoming guests during the day in Ramadan. Photo: Loca -
Punjab Grill at Venetian Village in Abu Dhabi is open in the daytime. Delores Johnson / The National -
Sole at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers will be welcoming diners. -
Home-grown restaurant caya in Nshama Town Square, Dubai, will be open during the day. Photo: caya -
Couqley is also famous for its moules, or mussels, as well as steak frites. Photo: Couqley -
Eggspectation branches are open during the day. Photo: Eggspectation -
Fuchsia Urban Thai is open during the day in Barsha Heights and Bay Square. Photo: Fuchsia Urban Thai -
Koko Bay is at West Beach on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah. Photo: Koko Bay -
La Fabbrica Italiana is the UAE's first foccaceria. -
Marea Dubai will be welcoming diners in the day. Photo: Marea Dubai -
Teible opened at the Jameel Arts Centre in Dubai in February and will be serving diners throughout Ramadan in the day. Photo: Teible -
The Farm at Al Barari will be welcoming customers as usual.
