Sofra, Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
With views of the water and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, this is the perfect place to break your fast. This restaurant, which can seat 500 guests, has a buffet of traditional Arabic flavours along with Moroccan, Indian and international dishes, and includes traditional Ramadan beverages and a dessert station.
• Dh205 per person, sunset to 11pm. Suhoor in the adjoining tent follows until 2am; 3am on weekends. Call 02 509 8555
Caravan, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai
This all-day dining restaurant has given an innovative twist to Ramadan dishes from Indonesia, Malaysia, India and the Arabian Peninsula. The extensive buffet features top favourites, including nasi goreng, beef rendang, kibbeh tart, lamb ouzi and Moroccan mobakar lamb. End it on a sweet note with the date-taffy lollipops dipped in dried fruits and nuts. A live musical performance and falconry experience round out the evening.
• Dh220 for adults; Dh110 for kids; sunset to 9.30pm. Suhoor follows from 10:30pm to 2am. Call 04 318 6150
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