What To Know
- Vista restaurant at Ajman Saray hosts a buffet featuring traditional Arabic dishes and international cuisine, complemented by live cooking stations and a dessert selection in a welcoming Ramadan setting.
- The Chedi Al Bait hosts an Arabic Iftar buffet at The Restaurant with traditional Arabian dishes and live cooking stations in a warm setting for breaking the fast.
- Vinesse at Al Zorah Beach Resort presents an Iftar experience shaped by seasonality and togetherness, with Ramadan favourites served in a serene setting overlooking the pool through floor-to-ceiling windows.
As Ramadan approaches, evenings across the Northern Emirates take on a distinct rhythm — warm gatherings, shared meals and meaningful moments around the Iftar table. Away from the city crowds, destinations such as Ajman, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah offer a more relaxed setting to embrace the spirit of the holy month.
From seaside resorts and heritage properties to family-friendly buffets and sharing-style menus, here is a curated guide to 20 Iftar experiences worth exploring across the Northern Emirates this Ramadan.
Ajman
1. Fairmont Ajman
KIYI at Fairmont Ajman offers an elegant Iftar inspired by Turkey’s culinary heritage, featuring traditional favourites such as meze, freshly baked breads, hearty main courses and desserts, alongside Ramadan beverages.
Where: Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Street – Al Nakhil 2 – Ajman
When: From sunset until 9 pm
Cost: From AED 189 per person
2. Al Zorah Beach Resort
Vinesse at Al Zorah Beach Resort presents an Iftar experience shaped by seasonality and togetherness, with Ramadan favourites served in a serene setting overlooking the pool through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Where: 18065 – Al Ittihad Road – Al Zorah – Ajman
When: From sunset until 8:30 pm
Cost: From AED 235 per person
3. Ajman Saray
Vista restaurant at Ajman Saray hosts a buffet featuring traditional Arabic dishes and international cuisine, complemented by live cooking stations and a dessert selection in a welcoming Ramadan setting.
Where: Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Street – Al Nakhil 2 – Ajman
When: From sunset until 10 pm
Cost: From AED 235 per person
4. Radisson Blu Hotel Ajman
Larder Restaurant offers a traditional Ramadan buffet with live cooking stations, unlimited soft beverages and Ramadan juices including Jallab, Tamar Hindi and Laban.
Where: 18065 – Al Ittihad Road – Al Zorah – Ajman
When: From sunset
Cost: From AED 179 per person
Sharjah
5. Habun Restaurant
Habun Restaurant’s Iftar buffet features Arabic classics, fresh seafood, live cooking stations and desserts in an inviting setting focused on shared Ramadan moments.
Where: Abu Amr Al Basri St – Al Rahmania Suburb – Kshishah 6 – Sharjah
When: From sunset
Cost: From AED 89 per person
6. Majdolin Restaurant
Majdolin Restaurant serves an Iftar buffet featuring Eastern and Western dishes with Ramadan desserts. The menu changes weekly with flavours inspired by different countries, and guests can take part in a Ramadan contest by collecting four cards over the month to receive a reward after the holy month.
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton – Jamal Abdul Naser Street, Al Majaz 2 – Sharjah
When: From sunset
Cost: From AED 139 per person
7. Al Nawab Restaurant
Al Nawab Restaurant offers a Pakistani Iftar with more than 100 dishes across its Mahatta and Mujarrah branches, including Ramadan snacks, starters and signature mains such as mutton chaan masala, mutton kunng and whole roasted mutton.
Where: Mujarrah Branch and Mahatta Branch – Sharjah
When: From sunset
Cost: From AED 65 per person (Mujarrah) and AED 89 per person (Mahatta)
8. The Chedi Al Bait
The Chedi Al Bait hosts an Arabic Iftar buffet at The Restaurant with traditional Arabian dishes and live cooking stations in a warm setting for breaking the fast.
Where: Heart of Sharjah – 79 Corniche St – Al Shiokh – Hay Al Gharb – Sharjah
When: From sunset until 8:30 pm
Cost: From AED 195 per person
9. Copthorne Hotel Sharjah
Lagoon Restaurant at Copthorne Hotel Sharjah offers an Iftar buffet with lagoon views, live cooking stations featuring Arabic, Indian and Italian options, mixed grill and biryani, alongside unlimited Ramadan juices, salads, fruits and desserts. A live Oud player adds to the ambience.
Where: Copthorne Hotel Sharjah, Corniche Street, Al Majaz 3 – Sharjah
When: From sunset
Cost: From AED 119 per person
Umm Al Quwain
10. Palma Beach Resort & Spa
Palma Beach Resort & Spa offers a group buffet by the sea combining Ramadan classics and international dishes, served in a spacious beachfront setting.
Where: Al Khor – Al Khour 1 – Emirate of Umm Al Quwain
When: From sunset
Cost: From AED 149 per person
11. Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain
Origins presents an Iftar sharing menu featuring salads, grilled dishes and locally inspired options, served with sea views in a relaxed setting.
Where: Al Raudah – AL KHOR 1 – Emirate of Umm Al Quwain
When: From sunset until 9 pm
Cost: From AED 160 per person
12. Luxeglamp UAQ
Luxeglamp UAQ offers a curated Iftar by the mangroves, starting with items such as falafel and shrimp hummus, followed by mains including Chicken Bukhari and grilled lamb chops, plus salads, soups and drinks such as Mohabed ke Sharbat. Desserts include mango tiramisu, kunafa with pistachio tiramisu and Arabic sweets.
Where: GJM7+W98 – Al Zowair – Emirate of Umm Al Quwain
When: From sunset
Cost: From AED 149 per person
Fujairah
13. InterContinental Fujairah Resort
At NAMA Global Dining, InterContinental Fujairah Resort offers an Iftar buffet combining traditional Ramadan dishes with international options in a welcoming seaside setting.
Where: Al Aqah Beach – Dibba Road – Al ʻIqqah – Fujairah
When: From sunset
Cost: From AED 190 per person
14. Palace Beach Resort Fujairah
Ewaan at Palace Beach Resort, Fujairah serves an Oriental Iftar featuring live cooking stations and Ramadan favourites, accompanied by Qanun and Oud music.
Where: 49P3+7W6 – Al Faseel – Fujairah
When: From sunset until 8:30 pm
Cost: From AED 170 per person
15. Fujairah Adventure Park
Fujairah Adventure Park offers an outdoor Iftar experience set in nature, followed by activities such as the Pump Track, 12-metre Quick Flight leap, wall climbing, archery, axe-throwing and kayaking.
Where: 47PX+GWR – Al Hlaifat – Fujairah
Cost: From AED 155 per person
Ras Al Khaimah
16. Cove Rotana Ras Al Khaimah
Veranda Restaurant hosts a daily Arabian Iftar buffet featuring hot and cold mezze, Lamb Ouzi and desserts such as Umm Ali and baklava.
Where: Sheikh Mohamed Bin Salem Rd – Al Arqoub – Ras Al Khaimah – UAE
When: From sunset
Cost: From AED 169 per person
17. Rixos Al Mairid Ras Al Khaimah
Orient Restaurant offers a Turkish Iftar with mezze including mutabbal, muhammara, cig kofte and hummus, plus salads and hot starters such as kibbeh and samosas. Main options include Adana Kebab, Chicken Shish, Beef Shish and Ali Nazik, followed by Turkish baklava and ice cream.
Where: Al Maareedh St – New Al Maireed – Ras Al Khaimah – UAE
When: From sunset
Cost: From AED 260 per person
18. Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
Qasr Al Bahar offers a sharing-style Iftar designed for families and groups, with dishes prepared as part of the resort’s Green Ramadan initiative focused on responsibly sourced ingredients.
Where: Vienna St – Al Jazeera Al Hamra – Ras Al Khaimah – UAE
When: From sunset
Cost: From AED 225 per person
19. Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island
Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island Corniche hosts an expansive buffet featuring Ramadan favourites including lamb tagine and ouzi, seafood, Arabic grills, Moroccan specialities, carving stations, international dishes, soups, live cooking and salads, plus Arabic sweets, pastries and Ramadan beverages from a dedicated drinks bar.
Where: Island – Al Marjan Is Blvd – Al Marjan – Ras Al Khaimah – UAE
When: From sunset until 8 pm
Cost: From AED 179 per person
20. Al Hamra Residence & Al Hamra Village Hotel
Al Hamra Residence and Al Hamra Village Hotel offer two Iftar settings: a beachfront buffet with fresh juices and Ramadan favourites, or an Arabic-inspired spread at Market Place with pool views. Group-friendly packages are also available.
Where: Vienna St – Al Jazeera Al Hamra-Qaryat Al Hamra – Ras Al Khaimah
When: From sunset
Cost: From AED 99 per person
From beachfront buffets to heritage dining and mangrove-side gatherings, the Northern Emirates offer a range of Iftar experiences that reflect the festive spirit of Ramadan across the UAE.
