Most hotels in the GCC have Ramadan promotions like every year, we pick some of the popular spots and some hidden gems.
THE AJMAN PALACE HOTEL
“We are making elaborate arrangements to offer our guests a unique experience. The beautifully decorated lobby leading to the spectacular ballroom is a sight to behold,” Ferghal Purcell, general manager of The Ajman Palace Hotel, said. “On the lavish buffet will be a wide variety of traditional Arabic delicacies as well as an array of international favourites.”
The Ajman Palace Hotel has also created a special offer for groups of 30 people and more that will be served in a private venue. In addition, the hotel will be putting up a special air-conditioned tent at the roof-top Nojoom Lounge with traditional games, entertainment and Shisha.
CORAL AL KHOBAR HOTEL
Located in the heart of the city, the Coral Al Khobar Hotel is an ideal place for sharing Iftar with family and friends as the hotel promises to roll out a lavish Iftar buffet featuring a wide variety of cold and hot dishes from the GCC and Levant countries as well as from the Maghreb.
The wide range of culinary options is priced at SR185 ($50) per person, with a special discount for group bookings. The hotel will also have live entertainment every evening for the whole family. Another fabulous attraction is a daily raffle for up to 15 gifts. All raffle tickets will also have a chance to win a car in the mega draw to be held at the end of the month of Ramadan.
SOFITEL DUBAI JUMEIRAH BEACH
Iftar at A.O.C. French Brasserie costs Dh140 ($40) per person and comes with an array of sumptuous Middle Eastern, North African and international specialties and beverages. The buffet includes the classic cold and hot mezze, harira and lentil soup, tajines, slow roasted lamb Ouzi with oriental rice, Arabic mixed grill, couscous tfaya, biryani rice, a shawarma station and a delightful variety of traditional sweets such as Um Ali, kadaif, halwa, date pudding and a range of refreshing Ramadan beverages.
Guests may enjoy flavourful shisha under the stars on the terrace, which has cooling facilities for the warm summer nights. For larger groups of up to 22 people a private dining area is available. Suhour at Dh70 ($20) includes a selection of shisha on the serene and scenic outdoor terrace with cooling facilities.
CORP AMMAN HOTEL
The Corp Amman Hotel has designed an exceptional offer for Iftar and Suhour during Ramadan. Apart from the usual festive trimmings of Iftar priced at JD18 ($25), the restaurant will feature Oud nights by famous Jordanian artist Yousef Al Amir everyday throughout Ramadan.
Erik Huyer, General Manager of the hotel said, “The hotel is set to receive diners in a warm and welcoming ambience perfect to enjoy the wide array of Ramadan delicacies, as they chill out to the mellow sounds of music offered by a master Oud player. Accompanying the delicious food and music will be superb selection of flavoured shishas, card games and popular Ramadan programmes on leading TV channels.”
THE RITZ-CARLTON, DUBAI
Take a gastronomic journey around the world as The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai goes global with its Iftar and Suhour offerings during the holy month.
Elegantly designed with an Arabian oasis theme and featuring indoor seating as well as outdoor tents facing the resort’s verdant lawns, Caravan is the ideal location for intimate Iftar and Suhour gatherings.
Experience the breaking of fast with an array of sumptuous delicacies from diverse countries displayed in a lavish buffet worth Dh220 ($60). With specialty dishes such as Nasi Goreng from Indonesia, Beef Rendang from Malaysia, mouth-watering Tandoori from India and innovative Arabian dishes such as Kebbeh Tart, Emirati Lamb Ouzi and Moroccan Mobakar Lamb, guests can enjoy a global Ramadan celebration in a single setting.
To infuse the evening with spirit of the season, a series of entertainment acts including a live musical performance and falconry experience are available.
SEMIRAMIS INTERCONTINENTAL CAIRO
Ramadan festivities at the Semiramis InterContinental Cairo are always a pull for the Iftar and Sohour offerings at the Nile Terrace and ‘live cooking stations’ overlooking the river.
Semiramis general manager Sameh Sobhy says, “Innovative decorations and lighting have created a stylish look against the stunning backdrop of the Nile and I know we will enhance our reputation as the preferred venue for Ramadan festivities in Cairo.
“Our guests are guaranteed a never-to-be-forgotten gastronomic experience. The chefs and food and beverage teams will continue to surprise even the most discerning of diners.”
The hotel has introduced a special Ramadan room offer, where guests can stay in a superior room including Iftar at the Night & Day, or Sohour at ‘Fawanees Ramadan Nights’ by Nile Terrace including the special Sohour menu.
JA HOTELS & RESORTS DUBAI
JA Ocean View Hotel offers accommodation in a sea view room inclusive of Iftar or dinner and Suhour (via in room dining) or breakfast at Le Rivage – for two adults and two children below 12 years. Rate is Dh350 ($95) per person per night on twin sharing.
JA Ocean View Hotel also offers accommodation in a sea view room inclusive of breakfast at Le Rivage for two adults and two children below 12 years, but costs Dh499 ($135) net per person per night on twin sharing.
JA Palm Tree Court offers a garden view junior suite inclusive of breakfast or Suhour and dinner or Iftar for Dh475 ($130).
• Special room rates are available during Ramadan on request. Terms and conditions, and in some cases, taxes apply, so please check with the respective hotels before proceeding to make bookings.