15 Experiences We’re Booking This Ramadan

In collaboration with Arcadia by Amna, Blue Door at Delano Dubai presents Majlis of Memories, a scent-led garden experience where fragrance, storytelling and Anatolian-Levantine cuisine intertwine. Set within the restaurant’s softly lit garden, guests are invited to create a personalised 15ml perfume at the bespoke Arcadia scent bar, inspired by warm spices, florals and resinous woods that echo both the menu and the mood of Ramadan. The experience invites reflection, with shared memory notes displayed throughout the garden.

The Iftar menu unfolds through flavour-led storytelling, from honey and kaymak with dates to mezze, Adana kebab, Sis Tavuk and an array of traditional desserts including pistachio baklava and rose-scented Güllaç.

Date: Throughout Ramadan
Time: Sunset to 9:30pm
Location: Blue Door, Ground Floor, Delano Dubai, Bluewaters Dubai
Price: AED 280 per person (children AED 140, 0–6 complimentary)
Extra: Majlis of Memories scent journey AED 95 per person

Park Hyatt Dubai returns with its signature outdoor Iftar in the Palm Garden, transformed this year into a refined Arabian majlis in warm terracotta and soft beige tones. Draped fabrics, elegant lighting and the gentle sound of a live oud player set the mood for relaxed evenings under the stars, overlooking the lush gardens.

The buffet spans curated cold and hot stations, live grills and global favourites, from Lamb Ouzi and Frikkeh Chicken to Shawarma, Risotto, Shish Tawook and Tiger Prawns, followed by a generous dessert selection including Kunafa, Umm Ali and Sticky Date Pudding.

Date: Throughout Ramadan
Time: Sunset to 9pm
Location: Palm Garden, Park Hyatt Dubai
Price: Golden package AED 335 per person, Platinum package AED 400 per person (including lobster and caviar served at the table)

Set along the golden sands of the Arabian Sea at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Casa Amor offers an intimate beachfront Iftar shaped by Mediterranean sharing and gentle ritual. As dusk falls, guests are welcomed with bespoke intention cards before breaking their fast with traditional Ramadan refreshments and the chef’s soup of the day, followed by sharing starters and a choice of handmade pasta, fresh seafood or a perfectly grilled cut. Café Gourmand concludes the evening with bite-sized desserts designed for lingering conversation.

Later, the space transitions into a relaxed Suhoor lounge with a curated platter and dedicated shisha offering, inviting guests to stay into the quieter hours by the sea.

Date: Throughout Ramadan
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Location: Casa Amor, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai
Price: AED 285 per person

This Ramadan, Tatel Dubai introduces an all-day sharing menu served with the warmth of Spanish hospitality, available in its elegant dining room or on the terrace in the heart of Downtown. The set menu opens with classic Ramadan touches alongside Spanish small bites, followed by a selection of sharing starters and a choice of mains, finishing with dates cake and the restaurant’s signature cheesecake. A trio of Ramadan-inspired mocktails adds a playful finish.

Date: Throughout Ramadan
Time: From 5pm daily
Location: Tatel Dubai, Hotel Boulevard, Autograph Collection, Downtown Dubai
Price: AED 275 per person (including one Ramadan-inspired mocktail). Group rate AED 225 per person for 30+ guests.

Set against the rhythm of the sea, Banyan Tree Dubai’s oceanfront venue hosts a sharing-style Iftar with a live BBQ station on the sand, designed for relaxed evenings where conversation flows as easily as the breeze. The experience begins with traditional dates, Ramadan juices and lentil soup, followed by a generous mezzeh selection and a choice of grilled specialities and seasonal dishes, with a dessert spread including Umm Ali, Arabic Coffee Tiramisu and assorted baklava.

Date: Throughout Ramadan
Time: From 6pm
Location: Banyan Tree Pool & Beach, Banyan Tree Dubai
Price: AED 320 per person (minimum of 10 guests)

This Ramadan, Kayali partners with The Lana to present the Kayali Majlis, a fragrance-inspired open-air iftar set within Veranda, the hotel’s serene courtyard overlooking Marasi Bay. Inspired by the Freedom Collection, Chef Jouni Ibrahim has curated a menu that subtly reflects the collection’s notes through flavour and presentation.

The buffet and sharing-style spread includes hot and cold mezze, soups, sushi and sashimi, Arabic mixed grill, ouzi, truffle pasta and Middle Eastern desserts, alongside premium Arabic coffee blends.

Date: Throughout Ramadan
Time: During Iftar
Location: Veranda, The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Dubai
Price: AED 395 per person.

This Ramadan, MiMi Mei Fair Dubai introduces a dedicated Iftar menu served after sunset, either on the terrace overlooking the Burj Khalifa or inside its residential-style dining rooms. The experience opens with Lychee Lemonade and candied walnuts, followed by a curated dim sum sampler — choose between vegetarian baskets or a selection including BBQ Chicken Bao, Prawn Spring Rolls and Scallop Siu Mai.

For mains, guests select from signatures such as Mala Spicy Tofu, Clay Pot Sanpei Chicken or Stir-Fried Lamb with lotus root, all served with edamame fried rice and baby pak choi, before concluding with Banana Toffee and vanilla ice cream.

Date: Throughout Ramadan
Time: From sunset
Location: MiMi Mei Fair, Address Residences Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai
Price: AED 168 per person (minimum two guests)

Set on the water’s edge within the Palace grounds, Majlis by the Sea is the centrepiece of Ramadan at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. Iftar is served daily from sunset to 8:30pm (AED 365 per person; children aged 4–11 receive 50% savings), with a generous buffet spanning classic Ramadan juices, Emirati specialities and live stations from the hotel’s signature restaurants, accompanied by live music and fire dance performances.

Suhoor follows from 10pm to 2am, with à la carte dining available (minimum spend AED 200 per person, excluding shisha), or a Suhoor buffet for groups of 40+ (AED 325 per person).

Date: Throughout Ramadan
Time: Sunset to 8:30pm (Iftar) and 10pm to 2am (Suhoor)
Location: Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Price: Various (See above)

This Ramadan, La Petite Maison collaborates with renowned Saudi chef Mona Mosly to create a sharing-style Iftar that blends French-Mediterranean simplicity with Middle Eastern warmth. The experience begins with soup, dates and a Mezzeh platter featuring Socca Bread, fresh produce, Quail Eggs with Caviar and chef Mona’s signature Kibbeh, before moving into tasting-style mains including Grilled Chilean Sea Bass and Ribeye marinated with shawarma spices, served with Broad Beans Fatteh.

Dessert brings together chef Mona’s Date Cake and LPM’s iconic Vanilla Cheesecake, designed to be enjoyed slowly and shared at the table.

Date: Throughout Ramadan
Time: From sunset
Location: Gate Village No. 8, DIFC, Dubai (also available in Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Doha)
Price: AED 260 per person (minimum two guests)

From Wednesday 18th February to Thursday 19th March, Ariana’s Persian Kitchen at Atlantis The Royal presents a refined set-menu Iftar rooted in Persian heritage. The experience begins with Bam dates and comforting Ashe Reshteh, followed by vibrant cold and hot mezze including Mast O Khiar, Kashk E Bademjoon and the restaurant’s signature Sambuseh. Guests then choose from a selection of traditional Persian mains served with fragrant saffron rice, before ending on a sweet note with Baghlava Qazvini and Mamani’s Shole Zard delicately scented with rose water.

Date: Throughout Ramadan
Time: 6pm – 8:30pm (Dinner continues 8:30pm – 11pm)
Location: Ground Level, Atlantis The Royal, Dubai
Price: AED 395 per person including water and one mocktail (children 0–3 complimentary; kids’ menu available for ages 4–11)

Inspired by the Arabic word Wasl, meaning connection, Mandarin Oriental Downtown presents a considered Ramadan programme centred on togetherness. Stays include daily in-room Suhoor for two and a set-menu Iftar at either Chitarra or Noia by the Pool, offering refined rooftop settings overlooking the city and Arabian Gulf.

At The Spa, the exclusive Moonlight Repose ritual blends gentle lymphatic techniques with calming therapies to restore balance during the Holy Month, with access to vitality pools, steam rooms and relaxation lounges included.

Date: During Ramadan
Location: Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai
Price: Stays starting from AED 1,950++ per night including daily in-room Suhoor for two and a set-menu Iftar at either Chitarra or Noia by the Pool

Anantara’s trio of resorts — Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort, Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort and Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara — offer a Ramadan shaped by nature rather than noise. Days are spent on wildlife drives, kayaking through mangroves, horse riding along the beach or simply sitting still as gazelles pass by your terrace.

Iftar is served at Al Shams Restaurant from sunset to 10pm (AED 320 per person), with a family-style Levantine menu under open skies by the sea. At Anantara Spa, the 75-minute Ramadan Reflection ritual (AED 620 per person) combines full-body massage and sound healing to encourage deep rest.

Date: Throughout Ramadan and Eid
Location: Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Price: Island Discovery rooms from AED 675++ per night including breakfast/suhoor

Set between the shoreline and tranquil mangroves, Al Zorah Beach Resort offers a gentler way to experience Ramadan. At Vinesse, Iftar is served daily from sunset to 8:30pm (AED 235 per adult, AED 117 per child, with an early bird rate of AED 199 for groups of six or more booked in advance), followed by a Suhoor set menu from 8:30pm to 11:30pm (AED 160 per person, early bird AED 140). For larger gatherings, the Nassem Ballroom hosts group Iftars from AED 220 per person for a minimum of 40 guests.

For deeper restoration, The Spa at Al Zorah offers a Ramadan Wellness Package (AED 750 per person, daily 10am–8pm), combining a 60-minute customised massage with a 30-minute in-room sound healing session.

Date: Throughout Ramadan
Location: Al Zorah Beach Resort, Ajman
Price: Premiere room with garden view from AED 1,650++ per night

Set deep within the Liwa Desert, Qasr Al Sarab offers a full-immersion Ramadan escape where days unfold across sweeping dunes and palm-lined oases. Evenings centre around Iftar at Al Falaj (AED 485 per person, nightly from 18 February), while Suhoor is served privately in-room or in-villa with Light (AED 215) or Bountiful (AED 365) options, allowing guests to begin the day calmly and without interruption.

From Thursday 19th February to Thursday 19th March, guests booking the Royal Hammam (AED 1,300 for 120 minutes) receive 20% off additional wellness experiences during their stay.

Date: Throughout Ramadan
Location: Qasr Al Sarab, Abu Dhabi
Price: Half-board room rates from AED 2,430 per night

Set against the sleek backdrop of Uptown Dubai, Moonlight Market transforms The Plaza into a contemporary open-air destination throughout Ramadan. Expect curated food concepts including Salt, Lana Lusa, Goodies, Desert & Chill and more, alongside retail pop-ups from Ripe Market.

There are creative workshops, board games (think chess, checkers and Jenga), and a rotating entertainment programme designed for lingering post-iftar. It’s relaxed, social and ideal for gathering without the formality of a hotel tent.

Date: Throughout Ramadan
Time: Monday to Friday, 5pm to 12am | Saturday & Sunday, 5pm to 2am
Location: The Plaza, Uptown Dubai, Al Thanyah Fifth, Dubai