CELEBRATE THE HOLY MONTH WITH LOVED ONES AT THE FIRST GROUP SELECTION OF RESTAURANTS

From traditional iftar buffets to special suhoor set menus, here’s where you can get a taste of this unique Ramadan experience in Dubai

Embracing the spirit of Ramadan can be one of the most rewarding experiences. Whether breaking fast with family and friends at an iftar buffet or staying up until the early hours enjoying a suhoor set menu with shisha, the family-friendly restaurants located at The First Group hotels have something for everyone.

VYNE RESTAURANT AND TERRACE: IFTAR

New alfresco eatery Vyne Restaurant and Terrace at The First Collection Hotel in Business Bay is hosting its first iftar buffet this Ramadan with a range of authentic Arabic cuisine, including mansaf, lamb ouzi, harira and mixed grill.

 Offer: Iftar buffet with Ramadan juices for AED165 per person; AED85 for children aged 8 to 11 years.

When: Throughout Ramadan

Time: Sunset to 9pm

Where: Vyne Restaurant and Terrace, The First Collection Hotel, Business Bay, Dubai

Reservations: 04 873 4422 or email: diningreservation.bb@thefirstcollection.ae

Follow: @vynedxb

VILLAGE BISTRO: IFTAR

At the beloved neighborhood eatery in Jumeirah Village Circle, Village Bistro is preparing a special iftar buffet this Ramadan, with a range of hot and cold mezze, a dedicated outdoor grill station, other mains featuring chicken maklouba, mutton biryani and a cauliflower gratin and dessert options including baklava, pistachio umm ali and chocolate tart.

Offer: Iftar buffet for AED160 per person; AED65 for children aged 6 to 12 years. Under six years old free. Group deals available from AED135 (10 to 19 people), AED125 (20 to 29 people), AED120 (30 to 49) and AED105 (50 people and above)

When: Throughout Ramadan

Time: Sunset to 9pm

Where: Village Bistro, The First Collection Hotel, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

Reservations: 04 275 6621 or email: restaurantreservation@thefirstcollection.ae

Follow: @villagebistrodubai

MASTERCHEF, THE TV EXPERIENCE: IFTAR

The Ramadan set menu at MasterChef, the TV Experience features Arabic cuisine alongside international favourites. You’ll find mezze ranging from hummus, falafel and sambousek, as well as salad, soup and fajita stations. Plus, mains run the gamut from biryani and batata harra to Josper-grilled fish and curried mac ‘n’ cheese, with assorted Arabic sweets, umm ali and date cake with toffee sauce for dessert.

Offer: A special Ramadan set menu with additional food stations for AED149 per person (two-hour package)

When: Throughout Ramadan

Time: Sunset to 10pm

Where: MasterChef, the TV Experience, Millennium Place Marina, Dubai

Reservations: 04 5508111 or email: reservations@masterchefdxb.com

Follow: @masterchefdxb

AALIYA SHISHA LOUNGE: SUHOOR

The elegant new shisha lounge in Business Bay has whipped up a special suhoor menu perfect for night owls. Dishes include hummus, moutabal, and a fattoush salad, alongside spinach fatayer, cheese rolls, a delicious mixed grill platter and cheese manakish, finishing with kunafe served all the way up until sunrise. Shisha is sold separately.

Offer: A suhoor set menu for two for AED290 per person. Shisha sold separately

When: Throughout Ramadan

Time: Sunset to sunrise

Where: Aaliya Shisha Lounge, The First Collection Hotel, Business Bay, Dubai

Reservations: 04 873 4466 or email: diningreservation.bb@thefirstcollection.ae

Follow: @aaliyashishalounge