Leopold’s of London, Abu Dhabi
Try this laid-back iftar with a three-course set menu inspired by seasonal produce. Start with a choice of crispy calamari with courgette and harissa mayonnaise or chicken and spring-onion pakora salad; go on to sumac-rubbed salmon with fennel, radish, mint and feta salad or slow-braised lamb shoulder with chickpeas, fried aubergine and sumac yogurt; and end with an iced date parfait topped with sweet saffron honey.
• Dh125 per person, from 7.30pm to midnight (The Boutik Mall); until 1am (The Galleria); until 2am (Nation Towers). Visit www.leopoldsoflondon.com
Al Nafoorah, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai
A different Arabic buffet is featured each day at Al Nafoorah, where the focus is on authentic Lebanese cuisine. Signature dishes – such as djaj bil sanieh (baked chicken and potato with lemon and coriander); mahashee (marrow, aubergine, vine leaves and lamb chops), lamb spinach and grilled fish – are rotated daily, while staples include chicken shawarma, lamb ouzi and mixed grill.
• From Dh210; sunset to 8.30pm. Call 04 366 5866
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