One of the highlights of Ramadan’s cultural calendar are the many stunning Ramadan tents that mushroom around the city. A Ramadan tent and/or majlis (sitting areas) are gorgeous escapes from everyday life that cocoon you and your loved ones in opulent settings, traditional Arabian music and lavish iftar deals and suhoor banquets. We’ve picked 14 Ramadan tents and majlis that add some soul to your socialising.
1. Asateer Ramadan Tent
When it comes to Ramadan tents, Asateer in Atlantis The Palm is the grande dame. It’s the tent that’s on everyone’s Ramadan must-lists, and Instagram feeds and continues to live on in the memories of those who attend it. With spacious indoor marquee seating and outdoor VIP Majlis on the terrace overlooking the Arabian Sea, will seat a whopping 1,736 guests each night.
Their fusion buffet for iftar features Jordanian lamb mansaf, Ramadan drinks such as Arabian hibiscus, jallab, sahlab, amar al din, an Arabic sweet-making station, serving piping hot kunafa and osmaliya with ashta and chocolate fountain. Live oud music and vocals cap off the entertainment.
💵: Iftar buffet is priced at AED 285 per person for weekdays and AED 310 per person for weekends; minimum spend of AED 180 per person
⏰ : Iftar from sunset to 8:30pm; Suhoor from 10pm to 3am
📞: Call 4 426 0800 or email asateer@atlantisthepalm.com
📍: Atlantis The Palm
2. Ramadan Majlis, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
The terrace connecting these iconic twin towers in Dubai is the venue of this alfresco Ramadan majlis. Spectacular Museum of the Future views watch over a delicious buffet of iftar dishes and drinks with suhoor options that include shisha, Morrocan tea and Turkish coffee. Soothing oud melodies by live musicians will add extra shine to the evenings spent here.
💵: Iftar from AED 315 per person and suhoor from AED 220 per person minimum spend
⏰ : Iftar from sundown to 8:30pm; suhoor from 9:30pm to 2am
📞: Call 04 330 0000 or book here
📍: Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road
3. Fairuz Garden, Fairmont The Palm
This palatial Ramadan tents candidate hits it out of the park with its blue and purple decor and dreamy desserts with views of Dubai Marina skyline and Ain Dubai. Entire trees are made of sweets. And while it’s easy to stay rooted to those delectable treats, branch out and take a culinary tour around this buffet in Seaview Garden. You’ll get to try out over 150 dishes for Iftar including traditional Lamb ouzi, a Saj Station with warm Akawi cheese and Indian laal maas, and chicken tagine.
💵: Iftar from AED 295 per person & suhoor is a la carte
⏰ : Iftar from sunset to 9pm; suhoor from 9pm to 3am
📞: Call 04 457 3457 or book here
📍: Seaview Garden, Fairmont The Palm, Palm Jumeirah
4. Al Majlis, Madinat Jumeirah
Madinat Jumeirah knows how to embrace the festive season all year round. After their winner of a Christmas Market, the venue is ready to mesmerise visitors with their Al Majlis for Ramadan. Relish the iftar buffet that features an array of hot and cold mezzeh, veal harres, mixed grill, wardat cream, and umm ali served from live cooking stations. Suhoor is a la carte.
This year, the Majlis has spilled outdoors into the garden area with a new section called the Al Majlis Garden that lets you experience the same food and entertainment for the exact same price but under starry skies and the Madinat’s serene canals.
💵: Iftar for AED 330 per person on weekdays and AEDD 165 for children aged five to 11 years,
children under four years dine free; suhoor is AED 300 minimum spend per head
⏰ : Iftar from sunset until 8:30pm; suhoor from 9:30pm till 3am
📞: Call 04 366 6065 or book here
📍: Madinat Arena, Conference Centre
5. Laylati Majlis
A majestic majlis with a glittering canopy reminiscent of a star-lit sky serves up food as beautiful as the setting throughout Ramadan at this five-star majlis at the Grand Hyatt. Traditional tea vendors and a delicious buffet feast featuring traditional hits are laid out in a ballroom-turned-majlis setting. They have separate gazebo-style cabana Ramadan tents within the majlis for private gatherings.
💵: Iftars are AED 249 per person and AED 150 per child
⏰ : Iftar from sunset to 8:30pm; suhoor from 9pm to 2am
📞: Call 043 171 234 for bookings
📍: Grand Hyatt, Riyadh Street, Dubai Healthcare City
6. The Majlis DTWC
One of the OG Ramadan tents in Dubai, this massive majlis at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) goes the whole nine yards to transform the Saeed Halls into a minimalist Arabian dining hall. A glittering central chandelier is the focal point that connects multiple live cooking stations and tables heaving under desserts. Don’t let notorious World Trade Centre traffic put you off this experience – guests get free parking during iftar and suhoor.
While you gorge on Emirati staples such as thareed and dawood basha and regional and international dishes like Indian Hyderabadi mutton biryani and Malaysian Beef Rendang, know that you’re eating good food and doing good. The Majlis teams up with Tarahum Charity Foundation and UAE Food Bank to distribute over 6,000 meals to people in need.
💵: Iftars are AED 235 per person and AED 115 per child; suhoor is a la carte with a minimum spend of AED 160 per person
⏰ : Iftar from 6pm to 8:30pm; suhoor from 9pm to 3am
📞: Call 800 3982 or book here
📍: Sheikh Saeed Halls, Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Rd
7. Layali Ramadan Tent
This twinkling Ramadan tent comes aglow in the manicured gardens of the Kempinski Hotel. The covered marquee with glass doors and windows looks out onto the serene green space while a live oud player serenades you and roving sebabs (traditional drink serves) pour Arabic coffee and tamer hindi from ornate brass and copper jugs.Highlights of the iftar buffet here are live saj, shawarma and ouzi stations and global hits like sushi and barbecue adding up to a total of 100 different dishes.
💵: AED 245 per person on weekdays and AED 260 on weekends for Iftar. Suhoor is a la carte
⏰ : Iftar from sunset to 9pm; suhoor from 9pm to 2am
📞: Call 04 444 2000 or book here
📍: Kempinski Hotel and Residences, Palm Jumeirah
8. Ramadan Garden, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Sustainability takes centre stage at this Ramadan tent set up in this wave-shaped hotel’s lush gardens. Not a single shred of plastic will be in sight at this luxurious outdoor Ramadan celebration that expresses gratitude for our planet. And the food’s sustainable too – 60% ingredients of this iftar are locally sourced. A gauzy, translucent canopy protects you from the elements here while offering vibrant vistas of the Burj Al Arab.
💵: Iftar for AED 310 per person; suhoor is AED 210
⏰: Iftar from 6:30until 8:30pm; suhoor from 9pm till 1am
📞: Call 04 406 8756 or book here
📍: Jannat Al Bahr Garden, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
9. Hikayat Ramdan Garden
Italian opulence blends with Arabian flamboyance at Palazzo Versace’s annual Ramadan Hikayat Garden. This year too, they’re focusing on lavish suhoors, not iftars. You can lounge under the stars in on opulent sofas, Arabian carpets, and glamorous table settings while enjoying waterfront views and an a la carte menu.
💵: Minimum spend of AED 200 per person for suhoor
⏰ : 9pm to 3am
📞: Call 04 556 8888
📍: Palazzo Versace, Al Jaddaf Waterfront
10. Treehouse Ramadan Majlis
Taj Dubai’s rooftop restaurant gets a makeover for Ramadan into an open-air Arabian majlis full of lanterns, greenery and lights serving iftar and suhoor. An iftar buffet of traditional dishes from around the Middle East is followed by a la carte suhoor menu that includes Ramadan favourites.
📅: February 28- March 29
💵: Iftar is AED270 per person, suhoor is minimum spend AED 250 per person
⏰ : Iftar from sunset to 9:30pm; suhoor from 10pm to 2am
📞: Call or WhatsApp +97150 189 6089/+97156 777 1194
📍: Taj Dubai, Business Bay
11. Armani/Pavilion Ramadan Tent
The Armani Hotel’s annual Ramadan tent is a dazzling affair that comes aglow as the sun sets. Nestled beneath the Burj Khalifa and flanked by the Dubai Fountain, you’ll never be short of picture-perfect backdrops for Ramadan gatherings or sumptuous food.
The iftar buffet handpicks Arabic classics, desserts and hot and cold starters from the 4 signature Armani restaurants – the Michelin-starred Armani/Ristorante Armani/Hashi, Armani/Mediterraneo, Armani/Amal, and Armani/Deli. Suhoor too is an expansive buffet of salads, pizzas, dedicated pasta and manakish stations.
💵: Iftar is AED 385 per person and suhoor AED 295 per person
⏰: Iftar sunset until 9pm; suhoor from 10pm until 1am
📞: Call 04 888 3010 or book here
📍: Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai
12. The Majlis, Four Seasons Resort
This stunning lantern-lit garden space draws inspiration from cultural salon gatherings of Islamic poets and scholars in Ramadan tents of yore. Whether you choose to discuss high-brow culture like them or simply soak in the serene beauty of geometric architecture and live oud music, the iftar and suhoor buffets served here will be a topic of passionate discussion.
Warm soups, date-stuffed sambousek, chicken musakhan, fish sayadieh and more tie together heritage Middle Eastern recipes in one elaborate meal. Suhoor follows suit with a family-style banquet of shakshouka, manakish and fruits to prep you for a full day of fasting.
💵: Iftar is AED 410 per person, suhoor is minimum spend AED 320 per person
⏰ : Iftar from sunset to 9pm; suhoor from 10pm to 2am
📞: Call 04 270 7777 or book here
📍: Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah Beach Road
13. Ramadan Nights by Nara
Sonara Desert Camp’s yearly Ramadan tent pitched amid golden dunes is well worth the drive from the city. A spice market-style majlis seating is paired with the best of desert safari entertainment camel rides, falcon show, fire show, henna art and other Ramadan-related activities, while fresh food is cooked up at the iftar buffet’s many live stations. A woodfire spit-roasted spiced lamb, chicken and olive tajine, and mohlabbia pudding are just a few showstoppers from an extensive menu.
💵: Iftar is AED 490 per adult, AED 210 per child
⏰ : From 5:30pm-9pm
📍: Sonara Desert Camp
14. Al Diwan, Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab is entering the arena of Dubai’s exquisite Ramadan tents for the first time this year. Knowing them, Al Diwan will be nothing short of OTT seven-star grandeur. It will be set up in the hotel’s Marina Garden dishing out iftar buffets and an a la carte suhoor menu accompanied by by live entertainment. The iftar menu focuses on live cooking stations for shawarma, saj, knafeh and pasta.
💵: Iftar package from AED 360 per adult and AED 180 per child; Suhoor packages from AED 260 per adult and from AED 130 per child
⏰ : Iftar from sunset to 8:30pm; Suhoor from 10am to 1am on weekdays and 10am to 2am on weekends
📍: Marina Garden, Burj Al Arab, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeirah