The Bab Al-Bahr tent at the Ritz-Carlton in Jeddah offers a curated iftar experience boasting a selection of traditional Arabian and international dishes.
Guests are welcomed with dates to follow the traditional breaking of fast. The meal begins with a warm bowl of oats soup, followed by a cold mezze spread featuring hummus, mutabal, fattoush, and moussaka.
Freshly prepared cheese and zaatar fatayer and flavorful chicken shawarma were standout options among the hot mezze.
The traditional foul with tameez had great flavor, although the bread could have been served warmer.
For the main course, a mixed grill selection included meat kebabs, shish taouk, and steaks, alongside lamb mandi, chicken kabsa, and fried hamour fish.
The pasta station offered white and red sauce options, while the butter chicken provided an additional international touch.
The steamed bao buns with a meat filling were a highlight, offering a soft, well-balanced texture.
Desserts included fresh fruit, Arabic sweets like baklava and luqaimat, and indulgent options such as umm ali, sticky toffee pudding, and kunafa served with nuts.
A chocolate fountain with marshmallows and fruit added a playful touch.
Live Ramadan programming, Arabic coffee service, and henna artists enhanced the cultural atmosphere.
A dedicated kids’ corner and an ice cream station featuring flavors like vanilla, chocolate, karak, and Vimto provided something for younger guests.
Available from sunset to 8 p.m. until the end of Ramadan, the iftar cost before VAT is SR345 ($92) per person and SR200 for children under the age of 12.
