Ramadan, the most significant month in the calendar for anyone living in Dubai, is only weeks away.
Ramadan is the time during which Muslims are required to elevate their level of spiritual and physical submission to their faith by way of fasting.
The abstention from eating and drinking during Ramadan is intended to last from dawn until dusk throughout the 29 or 30-day period.
Traditionally, that fast is broken with a meal called iftar, taken just after sunset.
The exact time of iftars in Dubai shifts daily according to sunset, and when it occurs, typically, people will enjoy dates, dried apricots and Ramadan juices, before heading to evening prayer. After that, large meals are the norm, usually with family and friends.
These iftar meals are offered across Dubai, at many of the city’s best restaurants and hotels, and in purpose-built iftar tents and majlis.
Whether you’re fasting or just want to join in the festivities, here is our list of all the best iftars in Dubai for you to try, arranged by neighbourhood to make it easy to find those closest to you.
Prepare to break your fast with some of these delicious 2025 iftar options.
These are the iftars in Dubai for 2025:
Al Jaddaf
Gardenia
If you’re looking for an Iftar that won’t break the bank, you can fill up your plate at Gardenia for an authentic tasty meal. Make your way through bowls of lentil soup with crispy bread, before trying the goulash with beef, potatoes and incredible spices.
Dhs85 per person. Gardenia, Arabian Park Dubai, rotana.com (04 324 5999).
Giardino
This traditional iftar buffet features a selection of Middle Eastern and international dishes, so browse the live cooking stations and load your plate with everything from kebabs and rotisserie to salads, mezze and lamb ouzi. Finish with an equally loaded plate from the dessert counter and you’re in for a delicious evening.
Dhs265 per person. Daily from sunset. Palazzo Versace Dubai, Al Jaddaf, palazzoversace.ae (04 556 8805).
Enigma
Get all the family down to this Iftar celebration, serving up authentic Persian flavours in the form of freshly roasted breads, sabzi khordan and some hearty mains. A curated set menu, you’ll also be able to enjoy unlimited fresh juices, tea, coffee and water.
Dhs265 per person. Daily sunset-8.30pm. Palazzo Versace Dubai, Al Jaddaf, palazzoversace.ae (04 556 8805).
DIFC
ALAYA
This curated iftar set menu will first present you with a selection of starters including dates and lentil soup, before you move onto creamy hummus, baba ghanoush and fattoush salad. After some hot starters (think kibbeh and sambousek), you can opt for lamb shank or grilled chicken, ending on a selection of traditional desserts.
Dhs300 per person. Daily from sunset. Gate Village 4, DIFC, alayarestaurants.com (04 570 6289).
Downtown
Ewaan at Palace Downtown
Offering a spectacle of a buffet, you can dine on authentic Arabic dishes from hot and cold mezze and soups, to hearty mains (and a few international favourites too). The dessert table here should also not be missed, so load your plate up before heading home.
Dhs310 (adult), Dhs165 (child). Daily sunset-9pm. Palace Downtown, Downtown Dubai, addresshotels.com (04 428 7961).
Mausam Restaurant
The new eatery in Dubai Mall is offering stunning fountain views as well as a curated Thali for your iftar meal, available in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. From fresh fruits to samosas, butter chicken and more, you can also enjoy Arabian-inspired soft drinks.
Dhs149 per person, Dhs275 per couple. Daily sunset-9.30pm. Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai (04 438 4001).
The Restaurant at Address Dubai Mall
This lavish buffet will let you break your fast with options including creamy hummus, smoky eggplant moutaba and freshly baked bread.
Moving onto main courses, indulge in baby lamb ouzi, Emirati biriyani rice or a chicken shawarma. Finishing with some baklawa and a um ali, you can stare up at the Burj Khalifa while you dine (lush).
Dhs295 (adult), Dhs147.50 (child). Daily sunset-9pm. Address Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, addresshotels.com (04 245 8888).
Dubai Creek Harbour
Luma Pool Lounge
For an Iftar with views, book your table at the pool lounge and stare over the Dubai skyline as you break your fast at the buffet. Featuring both traditional and international flavours, you can enjoy the meal all the way up until 9pm.
Dhs325 (adult), Dhs162.5 (child). Daily sunset-9pm. Address Creek Harbour, Dubai Creek Harbour, addresshotels.com (04 275 8833).
Emirates Hills
Emirates Golf Club
Create some special memories at the Royal Majlis at Emirates Golf Club, where you can dive into a huge outdoor spread packed with everything from butternut hummus to live cooking stations, mixed frills and of course, a biryani. Ending on traditional desserts from kunafah to baklava, you can also enjoy free-flowing soft drinks all evening.
Dhs295 (adult), Dhs95 (child). Daily sunset-9pm. Emirates Golf Club, dubaigolf.com (04 417 9999).
Expo City
Al Wasl Plaza
An iconic Iftar in Dubai, you can browse local and international dishes, live cooking stations and specialties along with up to 1,000 other guests.
Beyond the buffet itself, the whole family can also get involved in workshops, arcade games, storytelling and more under the dome projections.
Dhs260 per person. Daily 5pm-1am. Al Wasl Plaza, Expo City, expocitydubai.com (050 875 2177).
JBR
The Restaurant Address Beach Resort
There’s something for everyone at this Iftar, featuring everything from hot and cold mezze to shawarma, lamb ouzi and even a live BBQ station. As well as the serene setting, the kunafa and Arabic sweets make for a delightful dessert.
Dhs248 (adult), Dhs124 (child). Daily 6pm-9pm. Address Beach Resort, JBR, addresshotels.com (04 879 8866).
Jumeirah
African Queen
The J1 Beach restaurant is offering a curated Iftar menu throughout Ramadan. Beginning with dates and apricots, you’ll then tuck into dishes from sweet potato hummus to homemade lasagne, African curry and a selection of soft drinks.
Dhs350 per person. Daily sunset-9pm. J1 Beach, africanqueen-restaurant.com (04 570 5546).
Beefbar
Boasting some of its signature dishes, you can spend your Iftar sitting next to the Turtle Lagoon inside the Jumeirah Al Naseem hotel. Offering up a four-course sharing menu, you can enjoy soup and apricots, before trying the iconic rock corn and other starters. For mains, you can choose between steak frites, sea bass and chicken robata, before finishing on a dessert selection.
Dhs280 per person. Daily sunset until 8pm. Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah, beefbar.com/dubai (04 423 2238).
Trade Centre
La Cantine du Faubourg
For a French-inspired iftar, you can begin with a starter of caviar and seared Norwegian scallops, before enjoying a seared duck foie gras or a crusted sea bass, before finishing with a rich chocolate fondant.
Dhs280 per person. Daily 6pm-8pm. Emirates Towers Hotel, Trade Centre, lacantine.ae (04 352 7105).
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