Stacie Overton Johnson
Abu Dhabi
Origins, Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi
At this iconic hotel, iftar is in Origins, the all-day dining restaurant. Each night during Ramadan, chefs dish up a feast of mezze platters, seafood, Arabian grills, classic Emirati dishes and a range of desserts. Highlights from the menu include: tabbouleh with burgol, olives and lemon dressing; Thai beef salad with peanuts and lemongrass; margoga lamb stew; camel-milk panna cotta and Emirati date cake with dried apricot. Traditional Ramadan juices, mint tea and Arabic coffee are complimentary. An à la carte suhoor follows in Yas Lounge and Skylite.
• Dh165. Sunset to 10pm. Call 02 656 0600
Dubai
Nosh Restaurant, Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers
This iftar features live-cooking stations, including ouzi-carving, shawarma and saj. Indulge in an array of grilled seafood and don’t miss the dessert station, which features classic Ramadan dishes such as kunafeh, Umm Ali and baklava. For one lucky diner, breaking the fast here could pay off. All diners get a chance to win round-trip tickets for two to Jordan, with a three-night stay (inclusive of breakfast) at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea.
• Dh130; 50 per cent discount for children ages 6 to 12; free for children under 6. Call 04 429 8789
