Every year, restaurants in the UAE update their timings during the holy month, with many remaining closed during the day to be respectful to those observing Ramadan.
However, for those not fasting, here’s a list of restaurants that have confirmed they will be keeping their doors open – whether you want a quick cuppa or a full-blown meal.
Abu Dhabi
Afya
The causal beachside restaurant will be open for breakfast and lunch during Ramadan.
Open daily, 6am-midnight; Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri; 02 510 8888
Alba Terrace
Perfect for locally sourced coffee, heavy breakfasts and shared menus. The outdoor dining space may close temporarily depending on the weather.
Open daily, 7am-11pm; Alba Terrace, The Abu Dhabi Edition; 02 208 0000
Al Meylas
The Middle Eastern restaurant will be open during the day and will also be serving an assortment of beloved Ramadan classics.
Open daily, 9am-1am; Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island; 02 333 2444
Aquarium
As well as being open during the day, the seafood restaurant will be serving a specially curated Ramadan menu throughout the holy month. Expect favourites like lentil soup, fattoush salad, lamb chops and djej w batata.
Saturday to Wednesday, 2pm-2am; Thursday to Friday, 2pm-3am; Yas Island; 050 696 9357
Beach House
Both indoor and outdoor seating areas will be available at the easy breezy Mediterranean spot.
Open daily, 12.30pm-11pm; Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island; 02 407 1138
Catch at St Regis
The seafood restaurant will be having an a la carte menu for dine-in customers at lunchtime.
Open Monday to Saturday, 1pm-11pm; The St Regis Abu Dhabi, Nation Towers, Corniche; 02 694 4615
Cafe Milano
The restaurant will be open during the day – whether you're craving burrata straight from Puglia, Cervia salt-crust banzino, or homemade tiramisu.
Open daily, noon-midnight; Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island; 02 333 2222
Cascades
The poolside restaurant at Emirates Palace offers ample outdoor seating and will be serving an a la carte menu from morning to sunset.
Open daily, 9am-7pm; Emirates Palace, West Corniche Road; 02 690 7999
Cyan Brasserie
The French-Middle Eastern restaurant will be serving its eclectic menu all day.
Open daily, noon-11pm; Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre; 056 544 8158
Diablito Food and Music
The rooftop location offers views of Yas Marina and serves a range of dishes, from pizzas to tapas.
Saturday to Tuesday, noon-midnight; Wednesday and Friday, noon-1am; Thursday, noon– 2am; Yas Island; 02 565 1175
Fouquet's
The restaurant at Louvre Abu Dhabi will be open for those craving French fine dining.
Open daily, noon-midnight (last order at 10pm); Saadiyat Cultural District 1; 02 205 4200
Loca
The lively Mexican restaurant will be serving all day.
Open daily, noon-midnight; The Galleria Al Maryah Island; 02 582 3639
LPM Restaurant
The French-Mediterranean favourite will be serving customers throughout the day.
Open daily; noon-11pm; The Galleria Al Maryah Island; 02 582 3639
Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi
The contemporary classic Indian dining destination by the famous chef from the Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai will be serving its gourmet food in a fine-dining setting.
Open daily, 1pm-11pm; Emirates Palace, West Corniche Road; 02 690 7999
Punjab Grill
The upscale Indian restaurant will be welcoming guests for lunch and dinner.
Open daily; 12.30pm-midnight; The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi, Al Maqtaa; 02 449 9839
Sofra Bld
The all-day dining destination will be serving breakfast and lunch as well as an iftar every day from sunset to 8.30pm.
Open daily; 6am-11pm; Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri; 02 509 8555
Sole
A lively spot for authentic Italian food in an elegant setting.
Open Tuesday to Thursday, and Saturday, noon-3pm; 7pm-11pm; Friday, 7pm-11pm. Closed on Sunday and Monday; Conrad Abu Dhabi, Etihad Towers; 02 811 5666
The Chippy
A one-stop shop for authentic British fish and chips.
Al Reem Island: Sunday to Thursday, noon-10pm; Friday to Saturday, 11am-10pm; Al Seef: Sunday to Thursday, noon to midnight; Friday to Saturday, 11am-midnight; www.thechippyuae.com
Verso
For pizza, pasta, burrata and more, you can head over to the popular trattoria, with indoor and outdoor seating options available.
Open daily, noon-11pm; Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Corniche Road; 02 510 1234
Villa Toscana
For rustic interiors and an authentic taste of Italy, you can head to this restaurant, which will be serving lunch throughout Ramadan.
Open Sunday to Friday, noon-4pm; The St Regis Abu Dhabi, Nation Towers, Corniche; 02 694 4553
Dubai
Akiba Dori
Savour Tokyo-Neopolitan pizzas in this quirky restaurant inspired by Japan’s anime culture.
Open Saturday to Wednesday, noon-midnight; Thursday, noon-1am; Friday, noon-11pm; Building 8, Dubai Design District; 04 770 7949
Ammos
Known for its classic Greek fare in an ambience that will transport you straight to the shores of Santorini.
Open daily; noon-11pm; Rixoz Premium JBR; 52 777 9473; info@ammosgreek.com
Angelina
This spot is perfect if you're craving an elegant French meal or something sweet (such as the restaurant's signature hot chocolate).
Open Sunday to Wednesday, 9am-midnight; Thursday-Saturday, 9am-1am; The Dubai Mall; 04 442 8814
Black Tap
The New York shake and burger joint will be serving a special Lotus Crazyshake from sundown until 8.30pm throughout Ramadan, and will be open all day for regular dining.
Jumeirah Al Naseem: daily, 11am-midnight; Rixos Premium JBR and The Dubai Mall: daily, noon-1am; Mall of the Emirates: daily, 11am-1am; www.blacktapme.com
Bol Gappa
For a Bollywood-infused dining experience, you can head to this quirky restaurant, where each dish derives its name from films popular on the silver screen.
Open daily, 11am-11pm; Wasl Opal Building, Al Karama; 04 886 0921
Cafe Society
Specialising in international cuisine and reimagined Middle Eastern dishes, Cafe Society will be offering a menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Open daily; 9am-11pm; Tamani Marina Hotel, King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street, Dubai Marina; 04 318 3755; info@cafesociety.ae
Caya
The newly opened community hangout, known for its extensive vegetarian range, will be serving customers throughout the day.
Open daily, 8am-10pm; Town Square Park, Al Qudra Road; 04 564 6689
Couqley French Bistro
The bistro is open for dine-in customers, giving them the opportunity to order any of the regulars as well as from a Ramadan set menu and specials.
Open daily, noon-1am; Cluster A, Jumeirah Lakes Towers; 04 514 9339
Denny’s
The American-style diner will be open so guests can tuck into its popular all-day breakfast, cheesey grilled melts, Beyond Burgers and more.
Sheikh Zayed Road and Abu Dhabi Mall: open daily, 8am-midnight; Al Ghurair: 7.30am-midnight; Deira City Centre: Sunday to Wednesday, 9am-11pm; Thursday to Saturday, 9am-midnight
Eeten
Guests will be able to dine al fresco on the expansive Eeten terrace, which offers up views of Dubai Marina, or indoors in the stylish restaurant.
Open 8am-11pm on weekdays; 8am-midnight at weekends; Dubai Marina Mall; 04 392 8604
Ewaan
The Middle Eastern and Oriental restaurant will be serving breakfast from 6.30am and will also have an iftar and suhoor offering.
Open daily, 6.30am-11am, 6.30pm-9pm; Palace Downtown, Downtown Dubai; 04 428 7961
Fuchsia Urban Thai
The authentic Thai restaurant will be open daily for dine-in and delivery with a special Iftar Bundle that will be available throughout the holy month.
Bay Square: open daily, noon-11pm; Barsha Heights: Saturday to Wednesday, noon-11.30pm; Thursday to Friday, noon-midnight
Gia
The gourmet Italian restaurant will be open for dine-in during the day.
Open Sunday to Wednesday, 10am-11pm; Thursday to Saturday,10am-midnight; ground floor, Fashion Avenue, The Dubai Mall; 04 234 9986
Gourmet Burger Kitchen
Choose a beef, chicken or beyond meat patty or enjoy signature sandwiches, with prices starting at Dh51 for a meal.
DIFC: open daily, 10am-11pm; JLT: 11am-10.45pm; Mirdif City Centre and GBK Abu Dhabi: Saturday to Wednesday, 11am-11pm; Thursday-Friday, 11am-midnight
Indochine
The Dubai International Financial Centre's celebrity hot spot will be open during Ramadan.
Open daily, noon-1am; Gate Precinct Building 3, the DIFC; 04 208 9333
Just Vegan
Located in Dubai Marina, Just Vegan offers 100 per cent meat-free dishes. The restaurant will be serving its usual range of plant-based pastas and pizzas.
Open Daily, 8am-11.30pm; Pearl Marina Hotel Apartments, Marina Walk; 04 277 4006
Karak House
An Indian and Middle Eastern-style cafe known for its chai and breakfast offerings.
Open daily, 9am-midnight; The Dubai Mall; 04 551 6852
Kcal
For those looking to start their day on a healthy note, Kcal has a number of wholesome breakfast and lunch options.
Dubai: Motor City, Cluster D; Bay Avenue, Business Bay; Al Mizhar 1, Mirdif, open daily, 7am-11pm; Abu Dhabi: Al Mamoura Buiding B and Al Seef Resort & Spa, open daily, 9am-midnight; 600 595 955
Koko Bay
The restaurant known for its Bohemian beach vibes will be open, but only seating diners indoors until iftar. After sunset, customers can be seated outdoors.
Open daily, 11am-1am; West Beach, Palm Jumeirah; 04 572 3444
Lah Lah
From baos to woks, you can find a range of pan Asian dishes at this modern restaurant.
Saturday to Wednesday, 11am-midnight; and Thursday to Friday, noon-1am; Zabeel House by Jumeirah, The Greens; 045191111
Little Italy
The vegetarian restaurant will not only be open for Ramadan but is having a special weekday offer with everything on the menu at a slashed-down price of Dh25 per dish on weekdays from noon until 6pm.
Open daily, 11am-11pm; Al Habbai Building, Al Karama; 04 385 2445
LPM Restaurant
The French-Mediterranean restaurant will be serving customers lunch and dinner.
Open daily, 12.30pm-4pm, 6pm-11.30pm; Gate Village 8, the DIFC; 04 439 0505
Marea Dubai
The celebrity hot spot from New York will be open every day of the week, with a three-course lunch special on weekdays from noon to 5pm for Dh120.
Open daily; noon-5pm, 7pm-midnight; Gate Village 7, the DIFC; 04 583 6366
Markette
The Dubai Mall restaurant will be serving customers all day.
Open daily, 10am-midnight; ground floor, The Dubai Mall; 04 339 8173
M&S Cafe
The quintessentially British spot will be open all day, serving breakfasts as well as its signature afternoon teas.
Dubai Festival City Mall and Dubai Mall: open daily, 10am-midnight; Festival City Plaza: open daily, 10am-1am; The Springs Souk, Sunday-Wednesday, 8am-10pm; Marina Walk: Sunday to Wednesday, 7am-11pm; Thursday-Friday, 7am-midnight
One Life Kitchen and Cafe
Located in d3, the two-storey cafe is a favourite for morning or all-day breakfast, or even as a spot to work from.
Open daily, 8am-6pm; Building 5, Dubai Design District; 04 513 4727
Social House
The restaurant in The Dubai Mall with fountain views will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Open Sunday to Wednesday, 10am-11pm; Thursday to Saturday, 10am-midnight; The Dubai Mall; 04 339 8640
TBK
Combining hearty American dishes and Italian flair, the restaurant on Al Wasl Road in Jumeirah 1 will be accepting dine-in guests.
Open daily, 9am-11pm; Galleria, Al Wasl; 04 340 0222
The Farm
The go-to place for outdoor breakfasts and late lunches will be open and serving its usual menu during Ramadan.
Open daily, 7.30am-10.30pm; Al Barari; 04 392 5660
The Tap House
The beachside restaurant will be open but only seating diners indoors until iftar. After sunset, customers can be seated outdoors.
Open daily, 11am-1am; Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah; 04 514 3778
This list is constantly being updated
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Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said.
Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.
“Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.
Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.
“We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added.
Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others.
From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth.
Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015, higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent, according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In the region, where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation.
BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent.
Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets, according to BCG.
Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban.
“Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban.
Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure.
“What we have seen is a desire for higher returns in what has been a low-return environment specifically in various fixed income or bonds,” he said.
“In this environment, we have seen a de facto increase in the risk that clients are taking in things like illiquid investments, private equity investments, infrastructure and private debt, those kind of investments were higher illiquidity results in incrementally higher returns.”
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”
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Most sought after workplace benefits in the UAE
- Flexible work arrangements
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Where to donate in the UAE
The Emirates Charity Portal
You can donate to several registered charities through a “donation catalogue”. The use of the donation is quite specific, such as buying a fan for a poor family in Niger for Dh130.
The General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments
The site has an e-donation service accepting debit card, credit card or e-Dirham, an electronic payment tool developed by the Ministry of Finance and First Abu Dhabi Bank.
Al Noor Special Needs Centre
You can donate online or order Smiles n’ Stuff products handcrafted by Al Noor students. The centre publishes a wish list of extras needed, starting at Dh500.
Beit Al Khair Society
Beit Al Khair Society has the motto “From – and to – the UAE,” with donations going towards the neediest in the country. Its website has a list of physical donation sites, but people can also contribute money by SMS, bank transfer and through the hotline 800-22554.
Dar Al Ber Society
Dar Al Ber Society, which has charity projects in 39 countries, accept cash payments, money transfers or SMS donations. Its donation hotline is 800-79.
Dubai Cares
Dubai Cares provides several options for individuals and companies to donate, including online, through banks, at retail outlets, via phone and by purchasing Dubai Cares branded merchandise. It is currently running a campaign called Bookings 2030, which allows people to help change the future of six underprivileged children and young people.
Emirates Airline Foundation
Those who travel on Emirates have undoubtedly seen the little donation envelopes in the seat pockets. But the foundation also accepts donations online and in the form of Skywards Miles. Donated miles are used to sponsor travel for doctors, surgeons, engineers and other professionals volunteering on humanitarian missions around the world.
Emirates Red Crescent
On the Emirates Red Crescent website you can choose between 35 different purposes for your donation, such as providing food for fasters, supporting debtors and contributing to a refugee women fund. It also has a list of bank accounts for each donation type.
Gulf for Good
Gulf for Good raises funds for partner charity projects through challenges, like climbing Kilimanjaro and cycling through Thailand. This year’s projects are in partnership with Street Child Nepal, Larchfield Kids, the Foundation for African Empowerment and SOS Children's Villages. Since 2001, the organisation has raised more than $3.5 million (Dh12.8m) in support of over 50 children’s charities.
Noor Dubai Foundation
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the Noor Dubai Foundation a decade ago with the aim of eliminating all forms of preventable blindness globally. You can donate Dh50 to support mobile eye camps by texting the word “Noor” to 4565 (Etisalat) or 4849 (du).
HIV on the rise in the region
A 2019 United Nations special analysis on Aids reveals 37 per cent of new HIV infections in the Mena region are from people injecting drugs.
New HIV infections have also risen by 29 per cent in western Europe and Asia, and by 7 per cent in Latin America, but declined elsewhere.
Egypt has shown the highest increase in recorded cases of HIV since 2010, up by 196 per cent.
Access to HIV testing, treatment and care in the region is well below the global average.
Few statistics have been published on the number of cases in the UAE, although a UNAIDS report said 1.5 per cent of the prison population has the virus.
KILLING OF QASSEM SULEIMANI
Straightforward ways to reduce sugar in your family's diet
- Ban fruit juice and sodas
- Eat a hearty breakfast that contains fats and wholegrains, such as peanut butter on multigrain toast or full-fat plain yoghurt with whole fruit and nuts, to avoid the need for a 10am snack
- Give young children plain yoghurt with whole fruits mashed into it
- Reduce the number of cakes, biscuits and sweets. Reserve them for a treat
- Don’t eat dessert every day
- Make your own smoothies. Always use the whole fruit to maintain the benefit of its fibre content and don’t add any sweeteners
- Always go for natural whole foods over processed, packaged foods. Ask yourself would your grandmother have eaten it?
- Read food labels if you really do feel the need to buy processed food
- Eat everything in moderation
Student Of The Year 2
Director: Punit Malhotra
Stars: Tiger Shroff, Tara Sutaria, Ananya Pandey, Aditya Seal
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TEACHERS' PAY - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Pay varies significantly depending on the school, its rating and the curriculum. Here's a rough guide as of January 2021:
- top end schools tend to pay Dh16,000-17,000 a month - plus a monthly housing allowance of up to Dh6,000. These tend to be British curriculum schools rated 'outstanding' or 'very good', followed by American schools
- average salary across curriculums and skill levels is about Dh10,000, recruiters say
- it is becoming more common for schools to provide accommodation, sometimes in an apartment block with other teachers, rather than hand teachers a cash housing allowance
- some strong performing schools have cut back on salaries since the pandemic began, sometimes offering Dh16,000 including the housing allowance, which reflects the slump in rental costs, and sheer demand for jobs
- maths and science teachers are most in demand and some schools will pay up to Dh3,000 more than other teachers in recognition of their technical skills
- at the other end of the market, teachers in some Indian schools, where fees are lower and competition among applicants is intense, can be paid as low as Dh3,000 per month
- in Indian schools, it has also become common for teachers to share residential accommodation, living in a block with colleagues
German intelligence warnings
- 2002: "Hezbollah supporters feared becoming a target of security services because of the effects of [9/11] ... discussions on Hezbollah policy moved from mosques into smaller circles in private homes." Supporters in Germany: 800
- 2013: "Financial and logistical support from Germany for Hezbollah in Lebanon supports the armed struggle against Israel ... Hezbollah supporters in Germany hold back from actions that would gain publicity." Supporters in Germany: 950
- 2023: "It must be reckoned with that Hezbollah will continue to plan terrorist actions outside the Middle East against Israel or Israeli interests." Supporters in Germany: 1,250
Source: Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution
The schedule
December 5 - 23: Shooting competition, Al Dhafra Shooting Club
December 9 - 24: Handicrafts competition, from 4pm until 10pm, Heritage Souq
December 11 - 20: Dates competition, from 4pm
December 12 - 20: Sour milk competition
December 13: Falcon beauty competition
December 14 and 20: Saluki races
December 15: Arabian horse races, from 4pm
December 16 - 19: Falconry competition
December 18: Camel milk competition, from 7.30 - 9.30 am
December 20 and 21: Sheep beauty competition, from 10am
December 22: The best herd of 30 camels
A timeline of the Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language
- 2018: Formal work begins
- November 2021: First 17 volumes launched
- November 2022: Additional 19 volumes released
- October 2023: Another 31 volumes released
- November 2024: All 127 volumes completed
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