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Today’s guide to the best sundown treats in town

JUST FORE THE TASTE OF IT

Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club and Emirates Golf Club

Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club and Emirates Golf Club are offering a range of Iftar packages.

The Aquarium has a four course Iftar set menu for Dhs125 per person including juices. Guests can choose a selection of Arabian inspired mezzeh and mixed grills such as prawn skewers, king fish served with saffron rice, lamb kofta and a selection of Arabic sweets. Every fifth guest dines for free and the offer is valid for groups of up to 40 people.

The fully air conditioned QD’s Ramadan Tent is putting on a feast of traditional dishes and beverages for Dhs120 per person and Dhs60 for children under 12.

Every Friday throughout the Holy Month, M’s at the Emirates Golf Club will host a special Iftar buffet with live cooking stations featuring traditional lamb Ouzi and shawarma along with a large selection of international and Arabic main courses, salads and desserts. The package is available for Dhs120 per person including Ramadan juices such as Jalab, Laban and Qamar al Din. Diners get a 10 per cent discount for groups of 10 to 15 and 20 per cent for groups of 15 and above.

Call: 04 417 9999

THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT

The Conservatory, Al Manzil Hotel, Dubai

With its Arabesque interiors and charm, Conservatory Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a full iftar, laden with specialities from hummus and lamb kabsah to roast chicken and katayef, perfectly accompanied by refreshing beverages and rich desserts. For an Iftar with an international twist, guests can order from the restaurant’s classic a la carte menu.

Call: 04 428 5888

PALACE IN WONDERLAND

Taj Palace Dubai

Come together with your family and friends at the Taj Palace Dubai and feel the true spirit of Ramadan. Enjoy extensive iftar and sohour buffets all through the Holy Month prepared by the hotel’s award-winning culinary team. You will find on the menu the most indulgent selection of culinary delights from across the Middle East, including the Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan as well as the finest flavours from India.

Priced at Dhs119 per person, the menu for the Iftar buffet changes daily and is available from sunset until 11pm. Groups of 10 or more can take advantage of group discounts and can enjoy the Iftar buffet for Dhs100 per person. Sohour, which is also available through room service, costs Dhs99 per person.

Visit: www.tajhotels.com

A GRAND TREAT

Grand Hyatt Dubai

The Grand Hyatt Dubai has everything to offer at its daily iftar in the Al Ameera Ballroom from sunset to 9pm.

Discover a magnificent choice of authentic Arabic cuisine and experience Arabian hospitality during the iftar buffet. Break your fast with a traditional Kunafa from the special guest, Chef Habiba from Jordan, along with chefs from the tradaitional Hamada kitchen preparing cold and hot mezze and a wide selection of classic Arabic drinks created by Chef Abou Ala’a from Syria.

The Grand iftar buffet in the Al Ameera Ballroom is priced at Dhs175 per person, including soft drinks; children aged between six and 12 enjoy a 50 per cent discount and children under six dine for free.

Call: 04 317 2222

ADD THIS

The Address Dubai Marina

Enjoy an Iftar Buffet in the stylish setting of the Constellation Ballroom, offering all seasonal favourites. An extensive array of shisha flavours, an a la carte Suhour menu and a traditional game of backgammon are to be enjoyed in the Terrace Tent.

Call: 04 436 7777

RAMADAN RECIPE

Today’s comes courtesy of Chef Hassan at the Radisson Blu hotel Dubai Media City

What: Malfouf

Serves : Six

Preparation: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 medium sized cabbage
• 1 ½ cups ground meat
• 1 cup rice
• 1 chopped tomato (optional)
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 ¼ tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• ½ tsp. cinnamon (optional)
• 8 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp. dried mint

Method

1. Cut each cabbage leaf into several triangular pieces.

2. Dip leaves a few at a time in boiling salted water. Prepare stuffing of meat, rice, tomato, salt, pepper and cinnamon.

3. Place tablespoons of stuffing on each triangular leaf, fold sides toward centre and roll up from bottom into a cigar shape. Press together firmly. Place layer of meat bones to form a rack at the bottom of a pressure cooker. Add two whole garlic cloves.

4. Place cabbage rolls in layers over the bones. Add water, lemon juice and sprinkle more salt.

5. Cook for 20 minutes.

6. Open cooker; sprinkle cloves crushed with dried mint and salt.

7. Simmer for a minute and add lemon juice and salt to taste.

To serve: Place the rolls on a platter and pour over the remaining juice.