5 new iftars to try in Abu Dhabi this weekend

Break your fast with these five fresh iftar options…

Whether you’re looking for traditional fare or something to mix it up, the city’s finest restaurants are making your iftar preparations that bit more convenient, with deluxe delivery and take-away dining options to enjoy at home.

Edition

This luxury five-star hotel is offering take-away a la carte and set menu iftar deals for the capital’s fine food fans. There’s traditional hot and cold mezzeh (including baba ganoush, vine leaves, flatbread, moutabel, lamb sambousek, musakhan and kebbeh); lamb and lentil soup; all-frill mixed grills; and classic mains (such as lamb ouzi, fish harra and rubiyan salona with saffron rice). The set menus are Dhs160 for one person, Dhs280 for two and Dhs350 for three.

Order over the phone or by WhatsApp on (056) 6836968.

99 Sushi

You might have 99 problems, but getting a delicious and nutritious Japanese-flavoured iftar in Abu Dhabi is certainly not one. 99 Sushi Bar will be delivering their nine-course sushi iftar selection throughout the Holy Month. Options include capumiso soup, king crab au gratin and turbot flambé nigiri are available daily between sunset and 11pm.

Order through Zomato, or direct via WhatsApp on (02) 672333.

Li Beirut at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

Priced at a very reasonable Dhs195 for two people, the ‘An Iftar to Savour’ menu includes traditional favourites such as fish sayadieh and lamb ouzzi, served alongside Arabian mezzah, salads and soup. The restaurant will be offering a delivery service through Deliveroo, which also includes the option of a Dhs150 Suhoor package for two people.

Iftar betwen 5pm and 9pm, Suhoor between 9pm and 3am, order on Deliveroo.ae

Radisson Blu Corniche

Struggling to get a majority vote on what type of food to order for iftar? Radisson Blu has got you. They have four different culinary themes to order from. Their special menu includes Ramadan juices, salads, hot mezzeh, chicken biryani and a fruit salad for Dhs99 per person. Their Asian menu serves up juice, Thai beef salad; vegetable spring rolls and samosas; sweetcorn chicken soup; a choice of butter chicken, biriyani or Thai fish curry; and a choice of dessert for Dhs125 per person. The international menu comes in at Dhs149 and in addition to European salads, mezzeh and soups, offers steak, chicken or salmon as well as chocolate cake for dessert. Also for Dhs149, the Arabian iftar allows you to order a mixed grill main as part of your comprehensive fast-breaking package.

Order on tel: (02) 6924247, 24 hours in advance to pick up from hotel lobby.

Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan

This hotel is offering up a great value iftar option. Dhs80 per person (or Dhs280 for four), gets you access to their take-away deal which includes soup, salad, main course, dessert and juice.

Call (050) 8983698 to order and pick up between 4pm and 6pm from the hotel lobby.

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