Lunch options during Ramadan

There aren't many if you are looking to eat out. Now is a good time to test those culinary skills you've been hiding from the world and cook up a healthy meal for lunch. And if that isn't your proverbial cup of tea...with a toasted sandwich, these restaurants will do it for you, and deliver too! Dubai

Lime Tree Cafe will serve up dishes at their Al Quoz branch only. They are open for dine in and take out. Time: Daily from 8am to 6pm Tel: [phone]

Oushe Gourmet Bakeshop Salads, sandwiches and quiches are on the menu of this Al Barsha outlet. They are open for delivery and take away during lunch time. Time: Delivery from 11:30am to 2:30pm / Take-away from 11:30am to midnight Tel: [phone]

MORE Cafe at the Dubai International Financial Centre has soups and pastas on their lunch menu for order. Time: 8am to 6pm on weekdays / 9am to 6pm on weekends Tel: [phone]

Wagamama, the Asian noodle place in Jumeirah Beach Residence, is open in the afternoon for dine in. Time: Noon to midnight Tel: [phone]

Circle Cafe can cook up a wholewheat wrap, bagels and protein-laden salads at their branch in the CNN building in Dubai Media City. Time: 9am to 10pm Tel: [phone]

Shakespeare And Co., located in Al Attar Business Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road is open for dine in during Ramadan. Hold on to their menu if you are craving saj, burgers and pizzas. Time: Noon to 2am Tel: [phone]

Jones the Grocer on Sheikh Zayed Road is only open for take away this month. They have risotto, lasagna and pies in the mains to choose from. Time: 9:30am-7:00pm Tel: [phone]

Sophie's Gastro Cafe is open to serve home-style, natural meals at their regular hours. It is located in Palm Jumeirah, the Riva complex. Time: 8am to 9pm Tel: [phone]

Abu Dhabi

Jones the Grocer in the Al Nahyan Camp on Al Muroor Road is open for eating in, but note the change in time. Time: 9:30am to 11:00pm on weekdays / 10:00am to 11:00pm on weekends Tel: [phone]

Cafe Arabia is located between Al Karama and Airport road, and is open for takeaways during Ramadan. Their list of Arabic dishes include labneh rolls, foul medames and hummus and fattoush salad. Time: 9am onwards Tel: [phone]

Slices has dine in and delivery option during Ramadan. Soups, sandwiches, and custom made salads can be ordered from this cafe in the Al Moura Building-Al Nahyan Camp. Time: 7am to 5pm Tel: [phone]

And if all else fails, Subway is a phone call away, no matter where you are located!

Call: 800-4943