What To Know
- Breaking fast along Dubai Creek comes with a festive vibe at Jewel of the Creek, featuring a buzzing Ramadan Market, live oud performances, and cultural activities for children, making it both an outing and a dining experience.
- Set against sprawling polo fields, the Polo Terrace at Al Habtoor Polo Resort offers an open-air iftar buffet featuring Middle Eastern classics, live grills, and traditional sweets, ideal for those seeking a relaxed, outdoor Ramadan evening.
- Centara Mirage focuses on family-friendly Ramadan experiences, with a rooftop iftar buffet at Sheesh Restaurant, stay packages including in-room suhoor, and wellness activities for children, providing a well-rounded iftar option.
Ramadan in the UAE is a season of reflection, prayer, and above all, togetherness. It is a time when families and friends gather to share iftar and suhoor, enjoying meals that celebrate culture and community. While the country is known for its lavish Ramadan spreads, breaking the fast doesn’t always need to be expensive.
Across the UAE, many restaurants offer thoughtfully curated iftar menus that balance value with ambiance. From casual buffets to scenic outdoor settings, here are some top options for enjoying Ramadan meals for under Dh200 per person.
Allo Beirut
Allo Beirut offers a traditional Lebanese iftar set menu featuring lentil soup, dates, mezze, and rotating mains such as shish barak, molokhia, and kibbeh bil laban. Ideal for families, the menu is available for dine-in or delivery.
Price: From Dh85
Novotel Dubai Al Barsha
The Novotel Dubai Al Barsha provides flexible iftar options at its 365 restaurant, combining classic Ramadan dishes with live cooking stations and soft Qanoon music. For larger gatherings, private iftars and bespoke outdoor catering add a personal touch.
Price: From Dh120; buffet at Dh149
Ibn AlBahr
Specializing in Emirati seafood, Ibn AlBahr extends its signature hospitality to Ramadan, offering comforting starters, mezze, seafood mains, and traditional desserts across its Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Creek, and Abu Dhabi locations. The Al Reem Island branch also features lively suhoor nights with entertainment.
Price: From Dh189
Jewel of the Creek
Breaking fast along Dubai Creek comes with a festive vibe at Jewel of the Creek, featuring a buzzing Ramadan Market, live oud performances, and cultural activities for children, making it both an outing and a dining experience.
Price: From Dh165
Pitfire Pizza
A favourite among casual diners, Pitfire Pizza returns with its Shawarma Pizza, now available in Dubai and, for the first time, in Abu Dhabi. This 10-inch pizza is perfect for sharing and ordering for home iftars.
Price: Dh64
Al Habtoor Polo Resort
Set against sprawling polo fields, the Polo Terrace at Al Habtoor Polo Resort offers an open-air iftar buffet featuring Middle Eastern classics, live grills, and traditional sweets, ideal for those seeking a relaxed, outdoor Ramadan evening.
Price: From Dh159 per person
Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai
Centara Mirage focuses on family-friendly Ramadan experiences, with a rooftop iftar buffet at Sheesh Restaurant, stay packages including in-room suhoor, and wellness activities for children, providing a well-rounded iftar option.
Price: From Dh190 per adult
Jones the Grocer
Jones the Grocer presents iftar platters designed for two, combining lentil soup, fresh salads, grilled meats or seafood, fragrant rice, and house-made beverages. Available across all UAE locations, it’s a balanced choice for families or small groups.
Price: From Dh199 for two
Rodeo Drive Ibn Battuta Gate
Offering a twist on traditional iftar, Rodeo Drive serves American comfort food for Ramadan, including avocado hummus, Cajun kebabs, mac & cheese, and Umm Ali, in a lively, family-friendly setting.
Price: Dh95 per person
Rohini at Mövenpick Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Rohini’s Dawat menu is inspired by North Indian hospitality, featuring starters like murgh tikka, seekh kebabs, and samosas, followed by butter chicken, dal makhani, haleem, and Indian breads. Desserts include indulgent options like kunafa rasmalai cheesecake.
Price: Dh149 (veg); Dh169 (non-veg)
CQ French Brasserie
CQ French Brasserie offers a cross-cultural Ramadan menu with seasonal starters and mains such as djej avec riz, seabass, or steak frites, complemented by optional desserts. Available in both indoor and garden settings across JLT and Barsha Heights.
Price: Dh189 per person
Girl & the Goose
For a lively, celebratory iftar, Girl & the Goose serves a three-course menu starting with dates and horchata milk, followed by mains including steak frites, seabass, tacos, and baleadas, and desserts such as churros and coconut flan.
Price: Dh189 per person
These restaurants demonstrate that a meaningful Ramadan meal in the UAE doesn’t have to stretch the budget. Whether you prefer traditional Middle Eastern spreads, international cuisine, or casual sharing options, there are plenty of choices for iftars under Dh200.
