DUBAI: With stay-at-home measures still in place, you may not be able to go out to enjoy an iftar spread in Dubai, but these restaurants are bringing meals home to you with special Ramadan menus available for delivery.
Caesars Palace Bluewaters
Those who fancy a dish from celebrated multi-Michelin-star chef Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen will undoubtedly find favor in the Caesars Palace Bluewaters curated iftar menu of signature dishes and classic Middle Eastern favorites. Treats include wagyu meatballs, wild mushroom and truffle pizza, Emirati lamb ouzi and filet mignon, to name a few. Don’t forget to save some room for dessert, which includes tantalizing ticky toffee pudding, tangy jaffa cheesecake and Carmack cake with Devonshire clotted cream sound.
Capital Club
Private business Club, Capital Club Dubai has teamed up with food delivery platform Deliveroo to give members and guests the opportunity to enjoy a delicious iftar offering in the safety of their own homes. During the Holy Month of Ramadan, a delectable menu of Arabic and Indian favorites, which includes hot and cold mezze dishes, Arabic salad, laban, a main dish such as a succulent mixed grill and a fruit selection will be available to order for AED 150 ($40) per person.
Bvlgari
The resort is offering a new delivery service that will bring your favorite iftar treats to your door. The Ramadan-themed menu includes 25 dishes cooked with the finest ingredients, from traditional Arab delicacies like the slow cooked lamb shoulder and Umm Ali to a selection of Italian classics such as eggplant parmigiana and tiramisu. Priced at AED 275 per person ($75), the iftar hamper should be ordered 24 hours in advance, for 2 persons minimum.
Ramadan Nights by Dish
Established five years ago as a pop-up in Al-Quoz, this Ramadan, the culinary concept will be delivering its Emirati fusion meals to homes due to COVID-19 restrictions. The three-course menu is priced at AED 200 ($55) per person, with a minimum of four people, so it’s ideal for families self-isolating at home. The iftar menu boasts ten mouth-watering dishes, including roast beetroot hummus, sumac-marinated chicken wrapped in kunafa with mango chili relish and the signature slow-braised shoulder of lamb in Middle Eastern spices, served with scented pilaf and confit garlic yoghurt. There are also vegan options for those on a plant-based diet.
Olea’s Kitchen
Situated in the Kempinski Hotel at the Mall of the Emirates, Olea’s kitchen will be delivering iftar during Ramadan. Dishes feature flavors of the Levant region, with packages comprising a selection of dates, cold and hot mezza, Ramadan juices, main courses and a variety of desserts. Orders can be placed by calling the hotel, or via food delivery application Deliveroo.
Coya Dubai
The Peruvian restaurant is ideal for those who are seeking a change from traditional Arabic cuisine in Ramadan. Those fasting are invited to indulge in a set iftar menu boasting an array of contemporary Latin American starters, mains, and desserts, which include wild mushroom ceviche, empanadas, Chilean seabass, Peruvian dried potato and cauliflower and pistachio puff pastries. Orders can be placed by calling Coya Dubai on +971 04 316 9600 or through the Deliveroo app.
Couqley
The French bistro has specially curated a two-course iftar meal for Ramadan. The menu includes lentil soup, a goat’s cheese salad and a tarte de tomates et chevre, steak frites and slow-braised lamb shank. Those who haven’t completely satisfied their hunger can opt for the limited-edition dishes available throughout the month of Ramadan, including a burrata-ricotta rose kunafa and truffle brie cheese in puff pastry crust.
Le Petit Maison
Throughout Ramadan, the French eatery will be offering an iftar sharing set meal that comes packaged in a reusable Ramadan-themed canvas tote bag. The menu’s line-up features a mouthwatering selection of Mediterranean-inspired dishes such as roasted baby chicken marinated in lemon, prawns in olive oil, grilled rib eye steak and burrata with tomatoes.
O’Pao
This Ramadan, break your fast with Indian streetfood restaurant, O'Pao. Boasting a special Iftar offering of its most popular Indian sliders and scrumptious sides, served alongside thirst-quenching homemade rose milk and fresh dates. Finish off your meal with their signature and decadent, Kit Kat chocolate mousse.
