The month of Ramadan is a great time to nourish your body and soul, kick those not-so-great habits and adopt some healthy new ones, like switching to a plant-based diet. No one says you can’t have fun while you’re at it. If all the opulent iftars around town have been feeling a bit heavy and the dishes repetitive, we’ve got some refreshing news – a plant-based iftar supper club is happening at Expo City on March 30.
PXB Cafe, a plant-based rooftop cafe located at the Terra Sustainability Pavilion, is hosting this offbeat iftar that combines the element of surprise supper clubs are known for with the sustainable ingredients of a vegan menu. The alfresco dining experience is a perfect setting to meet new people, socialise and relish a meal that is truly communal – as iftars are meant to be.
Iftar Supper Club – Ramadan dishes get a vegan makeover
Now we did mention the element of surprise when it comes to the menu, but here’s a little something to whet your curiosity and appetite. Traditional Ramadan delicacies and Arabic recipes get a light, plant-based update at this supper club.
For example, PXB Cafe’s variation of the Lebanese rice pudding Riz bi haleeb will see a creamy coconut milk base instead of dairy. Besides usual salad suspects like tabbouleh and fattoush, expect inventive superfood additions like a tahini-drizzled bowl of roasted broccoli, chickpeas, mixed greens and sprouts topped with omega seeds. (Pssst, the ingredients are also seasonal and local. So count this as one of your good deeds for Ramdan.)
All that scrumptious food digest is accompanied by gorgeous panoramic views of the city – both Expo and the wider Emirate of Dubai. This iftar supper club by PXB Cafe is an ideal way to cash in on the last day of winter. This 90-minute dinner experience begins at sunset and costs AED 145 per person. Book your tickets here.