Best places for Iftar in Palm Jumeirah that you should visit in 2019

As Ramadan is here, the thought of iftar must be coming to your mind. While there are plenty of great iftar tents in Dubai for you to experience the famed Arabian hospitality, sometimes getting to them in time to enjoy iftar may be challenging, especially if you live in the busier parts of town. Being one of the most sought-after hubs of hospitality, there are many places for iftar in Palm Jumeirah that you can head to if you don’t feel like breaking your fast at home.

Take a look at some of these places that are just a few kilometres away from those living in the Palm Jumeirah community and also easily accessible for those living in Dubai Marina rental apartments.

Best Places for Iftar in Palm Jumeirah

Along with restaurants, there are many iftar tents that pop up in Palm Jumeirah during Ramadan. Let’s take a look at these top places to enjoy iftar in Palm Jumeirah.

A La Turca restaurant

A La Turca at Rixos The Palm Dubai offers a wide selection of Arabic and Turkish dishes amidst the beautiful surroundings of the restaurant. Perfectly located for those renting villas in Palm Jumeirah, this iftar is a great option for those who enjoy a wide variety of delicacies. 

• You can enjoy assorted mezze, hot appetizers, salads, soups, doner kebabs and pasta.
• There is a live BBQ facility at the restaurant from where you can get scrumptious meaty dishes.
• There is also a diverse assortment of traditional and contemporary desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth.
• An air-conditioned shisha lounge is also there so you can bring along your friends and smoke shisha together after breaking your fast.

The restaurant has a private seating area where it can accommodate bookings of 30 to 200 guests. So, if a birthday is coming up in your family during Ramadan, you can easily celebrate it at the restaurant amid the private surroundings of L’Olivo or the Ballroom. These are the features that make it one of the best places for iftar in Palm Jumeirah.

• Location: Rixos The Palm Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, East Crescent, Dubai
• Price: AED 259 for adults, AED 129.5 for children aged 6 – 12 (inclusive of hot and cold drinks)
• Timings: Sunset till 09:00 pm
• Contact: +971-4-457-5454

Al Nafoorah

Bringing the rich, gastronomic culture of Lebanon to Dubai, Al Nafoorah offers you the best of Lebanese fine dining during Ramadan. Amidst a fabulous view of the city’s shoreline and some live music, this is one of the top places for Iftar in Palm Jumeirah.

• The menu offers bemey bil lahem, najbos, kebbeh bil laben, shish barak, lentil soup and other traditional classic dishes.
• And to cap it all off, you can check out some of the most delicious desserts, such as basbousa cheesecake.

It’s better to make a reservation in advance so you don’t miss out on enjoying iftar in the relaxed and family-oriented atmosphere of Nafoorah.

• Location:  Ground level, right-wing, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Crescent Road, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
• Price: AED 195 per person
• Timings: From sunset to 08:30 pm
• Contact:  +971-8-0066-6353

Asateer

Beneath high ceilings and ornate chandeliers, you can have the ultimate iftar experience at the iconic Asateer tent in Dubai. Widely considered to be among the best iftar tents in Dubai, this is a great location to break your fast with friends and family. 

• This Ramadan, you can enjoy a wide array of traditional delicacies there. From the popular ronda locatelli, mushroom risotto, lamb kebbeh, cold mezzeh and soups to grilled meat, there is a lot for you to relish.
• And if you are a dessert lover and in search of best places for iftar in Palm Jumeirah, Asateer is the place to be. It has an ice cream station and a chocolate fountain for you to check out.

Make sure your dress code is conservative. No shorts are allowed. Smoking is prohibited during iftar. 

• Location: Palm Crescent Road, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai
• Price: AED 220 for adults, AED 110 for kids between the ages of six and 12
• Timings: Sunset to 08:30 pm
• Contact: +971-4-426-2626

Crescendo

Crescendo is a top restaurant at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort where you can enjoy a fine spread of Mediterranean and International cuisine for iftar.

• Overlooking the fabulous views from the infinity pool to the shoreline beyond, you can break your fast with plain and stuffed dates.
• And, you can satisfy your appetite with classic dishes of mutabal, sambousek, Akkawi cheese mankousha, shawarma, garlic prawns and kebabs.

The restaurant also offers date pudding, kunafa, umm ali and Arabic sweets, letting you finish your meal on a sweet note while listening to live qanun (an Arabic string instrument).

• Location: Anantara The Palm Resort, Dubai
• Price: AED 199 for adults, AED 100 for kids aged six – 11
• Timings: Sunset – 10:30 pm
• Contact: +971-4-567-8310

Fairuz

During Ramadan, you will see many tents springing up at scores of restaurants in Dubai; Fairuz is one such tent that pops up at Fairmont The Palm. A great choice for those renting flats in Shoreline Apartments, this iftar is just a short distance away. 

• Designed in a Moroccan style, this hugely popular venue offers impeccable service to those looking for the best iftar in Dubai.
• You can indulge in delectable international and Arabic flavours there.
• Fairuz also offers fresh juices and live entertainment at its iftar buffet in Palm Jumeirah so that customers can break their fast peacefully.

If you are planning to head to Fairuz, expect to see lavish date displays and Ramadan inspired beverages placed on a table within the extravagant Palm Ballroom. You can also expect to see a dedicated oud player during the week and Tannoura dancers on the weekend.

• Location: Fairmont The Palm, Dubai
• Price: AED 215 for adults, AED 107.5 for kids aged six till 12
• Timings: Sunset – 09:00 pm
• Contact: +971-4-457-3388

Ibn AlBahr

Try an alternate take on a traditional iftar by visiting one of the best seafood restaurants in Dubai – Ibn AlBahr.

• Its menu includes delectable dishes that you can check out, such as steamed fish with teriyaki sauce, fish biryani, shrimp curry, seafood pasta and prawns.
• There are also plenty of fresh juices and soft drinks that you can use to quench your thirst at Iftar.

Ibn Al Bahr is one of the best options for iftar in Palm Jumeirah as it serves dates, hot and cold mezze, desserts and other Lebanese seafood dishes by the sea.

• Location: Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah
• Price: AED 125 per person
• Timings: Sunset – 08:30 pm for iftar. Open till 02:00 am for suhoor
• Contact:+971-4-553-9575

Hakkasan

Another spot where you can have one of the best iftar buffets in Palm Jumeirah is Hakkasan. Hakkasan offers you a four-course menu that includes signature dishes such as dim sum platter and Peking duck along with dishes that are specifically created for Ramadan. You can enjoy salads, soups, fish, noodles and rice there.

Make sure you don elegant clothes and bring only children aged ten and above as children below ten are not allowed.

• Location: Atlantis The Palm, Crescent Rd, Palm Jumeirah
• Price: AED 288 per person
• Timings: 6:30 pm to 08:30 pm
• Contact: +971-4-426-2626

Kaleidoscope

If you are looking for something fancy and extra special for iftar in Palm Jumeirah, head to Kaleidoscope at the swanky Atlantis the Palm. Offering something for everyone, its menu has an extensive variety of international and local dishes.

• You can enjoy its usual Meditteranean, Indian and North African dishes this Ramadan.
• The dishes include assorted canape, sushi, California rolls, makimono, tuna, unagi and salad.
• Kaleidoscope has a live cooking station and an open kitchen to ensure that you have an unforgettable iftar experience with your loved ones.

Just take care of a few things on your way to the restaurant:

• Your dress should be casual
• Swimwear is not allowed
• Location: Ground Level, The Avenues, Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
• Price: AED 215 for adults, half-price for kids aged four to 11. Kids aged three and under are free
• Timings: 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
• Contact: +971-4-426-2626

Khyber Restaurant

Next on the list of best places for iftar in Palm Jumeirah is one of the most popular Indian restaurants in Dubai, Khyber that serves up North Indian flavours for iftar. It is ideal for those who want to bring along their families and friends.

• You can enjoy tamater shorba, chicken, lamb, paneer kathi roll, reshmi prawn, tangdi kebab, tirangi paneer tikka and a lot more here.
• Khyber Restaurant has an indoor seating area where you can enjoy a sumptuous iftar accompanied by some beautiful views.

It also has a private seating area for those who want to have some me-time or spend some memorable moments with their loved ones.

• Location: 15th Floor, DUKES Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
• Price: AED 185 for kids, AED 95 for kids
• Timings: Sunset – 09:00 pm
• Contact: +971-4-455-1111

LIV

This is one of the most prestigious restaurants in Palm Jumeirah that has elegant surroundings and opulent decor. This Ramadan, head over to LIV as it has something to please the palate of every patron.

• It can offer you a fine spread of Middle Eastern and international cuisines.
• The restaurant also has vegan options for those who are conscious about their lifestyle and diet during Ramadan.
• LIV has both indoor as well as an outdoor seating area, so you can opt for any of them based on your preference.
• Location: W Dubai The Palm, West Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
• Price: AED 195
• Timings: Sunset – 08:30 pm
• Contact: +971-4-2455-555

You may want to know about the best iftars in Palm Jumeirah 2019:

There are many iftar locations in Palm Jumeirah 2019 that you might be thinking about. For your convenience, we have listed some of these questions along with their relevant answers. 

Is there any restaurant that offers Middle Eastern and international delicacies in Palm Jumeirah this year?

Yes, apart from some of the popular options mentioned above including Hakkasan, Mezzeria, one of Waldorf Astoria’s popular dining options offers Middle Eastern and international foods at their iftar buffet this year. The charges for iftar for adults is AED 205 while kids twelve and under are free. You can visit this restaurant between 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Has Emerald Palace Kempinski too arranged an iftar buffet 2019?

Yes, you can enjoy Middle Eastern favourites at iftar buffet this year at the majlis based in the opulent Emerald Palace Kempinski. For adults, the cost is AED 220 while for kids aged six-12, the price is AED 110. You can head there daily for iftar. It is open from sunset to 09:30 pm.

Where to head to enjoy Arabic specialities at iftar in Palm Jumeirah?

Besides some of the highly rated options mentioned in our list, including Asateer and Fairuz, Manava Restaurant also offers you a wide selection of Arabic delicacies. It is located at Sofitel The Palm Dubai, Palm Jumeirah. The iftar at Manava costs AED 195 per person.

Does Great British Restaurant offer an Iftar buffet this year?

Yes, The Great British Restaurant in Dubai offers iftar at AED 185 for adults and AED 95 for kids. You can go there daily from sunset to 09:00 pm.

Is there any new place to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine this Ramadan in Palm Jumeirah?

Besides the usual suspects, Villamoré is one of the new fine dining restaurants in Emerald Palace Kempinski that offers authentic Mediterranean dishes for this Ramadan in Dubai. The price for this iftar in Palm Jumeirah is AED 250. You can visit the place from sunset to 10:00 pm during Ramadan.

And that rounds up our list of the best places for iftar in Palm Jumeirah that includes both restaurants and tents. 

If it’s your first Ramadan in Dubai, read up on the do’s and dont’s of Ramadan in Dubai. And if you want to celebrate the holy spirit of Ramadan by preparing your home, there are some home improvement ideas to try this Ramadan. Meanwhile, take a look at the pros and cons of living in Palm Jumeirah to see what more lies in the community besides these high-end spots.