Discover Unique Iftar Experiences In Dubai For Ramadan 2025

As the city transitions into a quieter, more contemplative rhythm for Ramadan, its hospitality scene orchestrates a spectacle of flavors and settings—some rooted in tradition, others embracing indulgence. This year, Dubai’s finest establishments curate iftar and suhoor experiences that span the spectrum of grandeur, intimacy, and cultural immersion. Whether it’s a racecourse under the floodlights, a mountainside retreat, or a suhoor served by the pool, this is where Ramadan 2025 unfolds in all its sensory richness.

Iftar with a View

Meydan Racecourse

- Location: Meydan Racecourse
- When: March 1 (Emirates Super Saturday), March 7, March 14
- Price: AED 350 (Adults) | AED 280 (Seniors 65+) | AED 125 (Children 6-12) | Free (Under 6)

Ramadan at Meydan Racecourse offers an experience unlike any other—iftar in a private Majlis, set against the backdrop of thoroughbreds thundering past under the night sky. Dubai Racing Club’s Ramadan Suite pairs traditional Arabic hospitality with a menu spanning local and international favorites, live oud music completing the ambiance. A gathering that fuses heritage, sport, and gastronomy, it’s the city’s most refined take on iftar.
Bookings: www.dubairacingclub.com

Raffles The Palm

- Location: Raffles The Palm Dubai
- When: Sunset – 10 PM
- Price: AED 295 per person

For those who believe that Ramadan is best spent in sumptuous surroundings, Raffles The Palm answers with Le Jardin’s Ramadan Emporium. Think gilded interiors, palatial gardens, and live grilling stations serving Arabic delicacies. Guests can opt for an outdoor iftar under the stars or retreat indoors where a live oud performance elevates the evening.

For a Mediterranean detour, Piatti by the Beach serves an Italian iftar menu (AED 300 per person) with Minestra del Giorno, Penne Arrabbiata, and Scaloppina di Pollo, finishing with a date and caramel tart—a reminder that tradition need not be rigid.

For private gatherings, Maximilian Ballroom and the gardens are available for groups of 40 or more, offering either a lavish buffet or family-style silver service.
Bookings: 📞 +971 4 248 8888 | www.raffles.com/thepalm-dubai

Millennium Plaza Downtown

- Location: Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road
- Price: AED 225 (Weekdays) | AED 275 (Weekends) | 50% Early Bird Discount

For those who equate Ramadan with regal dining, the Jumairah Ballroom at Millennium Plaza Downtown delivers with a grand iftar buffet featuring live cooking stations, Arabian classics, and international staples. Designed for both family celebrations and corporate gatherings, this is where tradition meets refinement.
Bookings: 📞 +971 54 305 7622 | ✉️ [email protected]

The Ramadan Escape

JA Hatta Fort Hotel

- Location: JA Hatta Fort Hotel
- When: March 1 – 21 (Weekdays)
- Price: AED 89 (BBQ Iftar) | AED 120 (Jeema Iftar Buffet)

A Ramadan experience far from the glass towers of Dubai, Hatta Fort Hotel is where iftar unfolds beneath the rugged silhouette of the Hajar Mountains. Guests can enjoy a laid-back BBQ iftar at Hikaya, complete with Ramadan beverages and live grilling, or opt for the lavish buffet at Jeema.

For those staying the night, the hotel offers a complimentary Half-Board upgrade, including breakfast or suhoor and dinner or iftar. The setting alone makes it one of the most immersive ways to embrace the season.
Bookings: 📞 +971 4 814 5500 | ✉️ [email protected]

Rixos Premium Dubai

- Location: Rixos Premium Dubai
- When: Sunset – 9:30 PM
- Price: AED 300 per person | AED 150 (Children 7-11) | Free (Under 7)

For an iftar steeped in Ottoman grandeur, Turquoise Restaurant at Rixos Premium Dubai presents a Turkish-inspired buffet, featuring mezzes, succulent grilled meats, slow-cooked lamb ouzi, and indulgent desserts like Umm Ali and baklava. Hubbly bubbly is available on request, making it a leisurely, unhurried affair.

For group suhoors, a buffet-style spread is available from 11 PM to 2 AM, with options to upgrade to live grilling stations.
Bookings: 📞 +971 4 520 0000 | ✉️ [email protected]

Suhoor

Zabeel House The Greens

- Location: Social Company, Zabeel House The Greens
- When: 3 AM – 5 AM
- Price: AED 85

Suhoor at Zabeel House’s Social Company is a lesson in curated simplicity—a classic Arabic breakfast featuring labneh, halloumi, foul medames, fresh bread, and a selection of eggs, set in a cozy, stylish space.

For private gatherings, The Study Terrace and Lah Lah’s outdoor space transform into exclusive suhoor venues, available for groups of 30 or more, complete with live stations upon request.
Bookings: 📞 +971 4 519 1111 | ✉️ [email protected]

Radisson Hotel Damac Hills

- Location: The Hills Pool Deck, Radisson Hotel Damac Hills
- When: 9 PM – 11:30 PM (Weekdays) | Until Midnight (Weekends)

Suhoor at The Hills Pool Deck is understated elegance—a selection of Middle Eastern favorites, best enjoyed under the open sky, with live oud performances adding to the ambiance.
Bookings: 📞 052-5093368 | ✉️ [email protected]

Dubai’s Ramadan offerings this year are a study in contrasts—some experiences celebrate the grandiose, others find meaning in the intimate. Whether it’s the thrill of an iftar at the races, the serene embrace of a mountainside retreat, or the simplicity of suhoor by the pool, the city ensures that every fast broken, every gathering shared, is memorable.
Because in the end, Ramadan is not just about the meal—it’s about the moments.