Corniche Restaurant, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, Abu Dhabi
Get your feast on at the Corniche restaurant. Tuck into traditional Arabic hot and cold mezzes, Middle Eastern main dishes, international flavours and three live-cooking stations. The chef recommends the ouzi with biryani rice and roasted almonds and the lamb tajine with dry apricots and plums. A dessert station with homemade breads, pastries and Arabic sweets – such as the chef’s signature qatayef with walnuts – will end the meal on a sweet note.
• Dh185, from 7pm to 10.30pm; a traditional Arabic à la carte suhoor follows from 11pm to 4am. Call 02 813 7777
QD’s, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Dubai
For a relaxing meal in a traditional setting, head to QD’s dedicated air-conditioned Ramadan tent, which offers views of Dubai Creek and the skyline. The buffet features Arabic mezze, soups, Middle Eastern and international main courses as well as Ramadan beverages. Don’t skip the dessert table for authentic Arabic sweets and dates.
• Dh150; Dh65 for kids between the ages of 6 and 12. From sunset to 9pm. À la carte suhoor follows until 1am. Call 04 295 6000
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