This authentic Iftar offers a taste of heritage in the heart of the old city

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Al Seef Heritage Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton is a hotel steeped in tradition and ingrained in local culture. Situated on the banks of Dubai’s historic Creek with its busy souks and traditional wooden abra boats, the Al Seef neighbourhood showcases an authentic Dubai Iftar that is not to be overlooked.

For a taste of heritage in the heart of the old city, head to Saba’a, a traditional restaurant serving Emirati-inspired dishes and Middle Eastern flavours. Designed in an authentic style with shuttered windows to keep out the summer heat, diners can expect a distinctly Middle Eastern experience that includes traditional seating areas beneath wooden beams and Arabic lanterns. Or al fresco terrace dining overlooking the narrow streets and wind towers.

For Ramadan, Saba’a Café will serve a daily Iftar with an Arabian Nights theme. Served buffet style, the Iftar menu will change every day, bringing in new dishes to pique even the most regular guests’ appetites. 

Diners can expect an authentic Dubai Iftar featuring soups, including Moroccan Haria and Oriental Lentil soup, alongside a live Saj station. The cold mezzeh will include Middle Eastern favourites such as hummus, mutable and fattoush, while the hot mezzeh feature meat sambousek and fatayer. 

Traditional main courses will include a mixed grill, chicken molokhia and steamed rice with pistachio nuts. Desserts present intriguing choices such as Umm Ali, milk chocolate and orange mousse and a camel milk cappuccino crème brulée. 

The Iftar also includes popular Ramadan beverages like laban, karkade and jallab, alongside freshly brewed coffee and tea. The Arabian Nights themed-Iftar is available throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan from sunset. AED 95 per person.

As the evening progresses Saba’a Café offers a tempting a la carte Suhoor menu, featuring popular Middle Eastern favourites such as tabouleh, lamb kibbeh falafel chickpeas, king prawns harra and kunnafe. Suhoor will be served daily, from 9pm to midnight.

The hotel is also offering a special room package for two people, including Iftar and Suhoor from AED 399.

With a truly unique setting that captures the essence of Arabia, gather your friends and family for a memorable Iftar or Suhoor at Saba’a Café this Ramadan.

GO: Call (0)4 707 7077 for reservations and more information.