During Ramadan in Abu Dhabi, there are two major occasions every evening after sunset – iftar and suhoor.
Suhoor is a meal taken just before sunrise, before the day of fasting starts.
Restaurants across the capital are hosting suhoors, and we’ve listed the top options here.
Ramadan 2021 is due to start on Monday April 12, but it’s dependent on the sighting of the moon.
Here are all of the restaurants in Abu Dhabi hosting suhoor for Ramadan 2021.
Afyä
Enjoy an à la carte suhoor menu with shisha available as an add-on.
Dhs125. Daily 9pm-11pm. Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri (02 509 8555).
Al Rimal Restaurant
This Ramadan, Al Rimal (which means ‘the sands’ in Arabic) will be serving local favourites for suhoor. The menu features Emirati, Arabic, Khaleeji and Indian delights and highlights include hearty chicken thareed, lamb machboos, harees, grilled beef, lamb chops, and plenty of sweet treats. Reservations are required and the suhoor comes in at Dhs120 per person.
Dhs120 (adults), half price (kids aged six-12), free (five and under). Daily midnight-3am. Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel, Khor Al Maqta (02 497 5100).
Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa
Set in a Bedouin setting, you can tuck into a mixture of Moroccan and Arabic dishes. Special dishes include lamb tagine, mixed grill, chicken pastilla, manakish, homemade kunafa and Arabic and Moroccan sweets, and shisha is also available.
Prices vary. Daily 8pm-2am. Al Wathba South (02 204 4444).
Artisan Kitchen
Enjoy a laid-back setting with shisha every evening throughout Ramadan.
Prices vary. Daily 10pm-2am. Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences, Al Bateen (02 205 3026).
Assymetri
Assymetri’s dinner buffet features live cooking stations and al fresco seating facing the pool.
Prices vary. Daily. Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi, Yas Island (02 656 2000).
Azura Panoramic Lounge
Tuck into both traditional and international dishes from an à la carte suhoor menu including mix grills, sweet desserts and a selection of shisha.
Prices vary. Daily, sunset-2am. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Nation Towers, Corniche (02 694 4553).
B Lounge
Relax with family and friends over an à la carte menu.
Prices vary. Sun-Thu 9pm-1am; Fri-Sat 9pm-2am. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Corniche (02 677 3333).
Barouk
Enjoy specially-curated traditional menu with your friends and family at this bespoke suhoor.
Times vary. Booking essential, groups only. Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island (02 656 2000).
Grills@Chill’O
This cool rooftop restaurant is embracing Ramadan with a special suhoor menu. Expect a wide range of dishes, Ramadan drinks and shisha alongside a relaxed atmosphere and pretty sea views.
Prices vary. Daily 9pm-3am. Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche (02 813 7777).
Layali El Hilmiya pop-up
Every evening from 11pm onwards, this pop-up at Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi is offering a selection of set menus along with shisha.
A redefined inner-city setting featuring a selection of a la carte menus and options for shisha lovers available from 11pm.
From Dhs50 (mezze plate), from Dhs75 (set menus). Daily 11pm onwards. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street (800 101 101).
Li Beirut
Dig into a set menu of authentic Levantine flavours.
Dhs225. Daily, 9pm-3am. Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Al Bateen (02 811 5666).
Makani
Tuck into Arabic and Indian delights at this family-friendly suhoor.
Dhs75. Daily 11pm-3am. Radisson Blu Al Ain Hotel, Al Ain (03 768 6666).
Market at EDITION
Sit back and relax on the Market at EDITION terrace with a traditional à la carte suhoor menu featuring both savoury and sweet treats.
Prices vary. Daily 10pm-2am. The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen (02 208 0000).
Mazaj Bab Al Bahr
Mazaj Bab Al Bahr is serving up Lebanese-Mediterranean flavours, with flame-grilled meats, mezze, freshly baked bread, fresh salads and specialty coffee. The beach garden area has space for 149 guests, expect comfy low seating and panoramic views.
Dhs180 (per person – with shisha). Sun-Thu 7.30pm-3am; Fri-Sat 7.30pm-3.30am. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Maqta (02 654 3238).
Mermaid Restaurant
Enjoy a family-friendly suhoor at Mediterranean restaurant, Mermaid. Hosted on the terrace and with views of Saadiyat Beach, you can tuck into an à la carte menu of Middle Eastern specialities including hot and cold mezze, chargrilled chicken kebabs, beef kebabs with smoked potatos, salads and a selection of baklava and fresh fruits fruit. To complete the experience, shisha will also be available.
Dhs175 (minimum spend, excluding shisha). Daily 9.30pm-2.30am. Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island Hotel (02 492 2222).
Mezlai
Based in the luxurious Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, Mezlai is a top spot to discover Emirati delicacies. You can tuck into traditional Arabic favourites from the à la carte menu with a Dhs150 minimum spend.
Dhs150 (minimum spend). Daily 10pm-2am. Emirates Palace, Corniche West (02 690 7739).
Mijana
Found inside one of Abu Dhabi’s my luxurious hotels, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, this authentic Lebanese restaurant is serving an à la carte menu featuring Arabian favourites.
Prices vary. Daily 8.30pm-2am. The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta’a (02 818 8203).
Osmo
Equipped with board games, a relaxed atmosphere, Arabic coffee upon arrival, customised mocktails and a tasty à la carte menu, a fun suhoor experience awaits at Osmo.
Prices vary. Daily 9pm-1am. Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island (02 208 6900).
Pearl Lounge
Offering family-style suhoor set menus of traditional Arabic flavours and modern dishes including hot and cold appetisers, soup, Arabic mixed grill, chicken shish taouk, lamb kofta and Middle Eastern sweets. Shisha is also available
Dhs140 (set menu 1), Dhs160 (set menu 2), Dhs180 (set menu 3). Daily 9.30pm-2am. Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi, West Corniche (02 510 1234).
Pepper Restaurant
Throughout Ramadan, Pepper Restaurant is serving suhoor daily from 3.30am onwards.
Prices vary. Daily 3.30am onwards. Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street (02 501 6444).
Shades
Enjoy the evening breeze by the pool with a selection of special à la carte suhoor dishes including snacks, Arabic mezze, healthy options, tasty desserts and Ramadan juices, plus shisha.
Prices vary. Daily 11pm-2am. The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Khalifa City A (02 616 9999).
Shangri-La Hotel
Shangri-La Hotel’s suhoor offering features an Arabesque à la carte menu, kunafa and baklava stations, a chocolate trolley, a wide selection of different shisha flavours, and daily movie nights by the pool and beach. You can choose to spend the evening by the pool or visit Hikayat Lounge or Aladin and Jasmin Majilis.
From Dhs50 (per person – standard seating, two-four guests); Dhs500 (minimum spend –Hikayat Lounge, six-10 guests), Dhs1,500 (minimum spend – Aladin and Jasmin Majilis, eight to 10 guests). Daily 9pm-2am. Qaryat Al Beri (02 509 8555).
Sky Lounge Thirty-One
Sky Lounge Thirty-One is well worth a visit for the superb views of, well, the sky and this Ramadan you can elevate your suhoor with a special à la carte menu, shisha and Ramadan drinks.
Prices vary. Daily 9pm-2am. Grand Millennium Al Wahda, Hazza Bin Zayed Street (02 495 3794).
Tean
The four-course set menu features Levant favourite like red lentil soup, mezze, cheese sambousek, shish kebab, Ramadan juices, mocktails, dates, dried fruits and Arabic sweets.
Dhs198. Daily, sunset-2am. Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island (02 811 4342).
The Lobby Lounge
The Lobby Lounge at Marriott Hotel Al Forsan is offering an à la carte menu and shisha service.
Prices vary. Daily 9pm-2am. Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Khalifa City A (02 201 4131).
The Park
The Park is offering a relaxed suhoor experience with an à la cart, shisha, Arabic music and the choice between indoor or outdoor seating.
Dhs150 (minimum spend). Daily 9pm-2am. Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas, Saadiyat Island (02 407 1234).
The Pool Deck
Spend the evening by the pool and enjoy an à la carte menu of traditional Arabic specialties like hot and cold mezze, shawarma, and saj.
Dhs145 (minimum spend). Daily 9pm-3.30pm. Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel, Al Salam Street (056 503 5121).
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort’s gorgeous beachfront area is offer a special al fresco suhoor experience. The menu draws on local Arabic and Mediterranean influences and highlights include a healthy beetroot and labneh salad jar, spice-crusted calamari, Angus beef sliders, and a chicken shish taouk wrap served with a tangy, garlicky yoghurt. Sweet tooth? End your suhoor with ricotta kunafa roll with pistachio ice cream or sticky date pudding with tahini ice cream. Shisha will also be available in the elegant beach lounge.
Prices vary. Daily 8pm-1am. Saadiyat Island (02 498 8888).
Two.0 at Cove Beach Abu Dhabi
Enjoy an à la carte menu featuring roasted carrot hummus, green apple and kale tabbouleh, vine leaves, wagyu shawarma platter, and prawn casserole, plus sweets like baklava and U=umm Ali.
Prices vary. Daily. 10pm-3am. Makers District, Reem Island (056 398 7895).
West Bay Lounge
Try a traditional afternoon tea selection in the renowned West Bay Lounge with the sound of the waves and Arabian coast views at one of the coolest lounges in town. Shisha is also available.
Dhs175 (Suhour tea). Daily, 9pm-12.30am. West Bay Abu Dhabi (02 692 4375).
WET Deck
Enjoy an à la carte menu with families and friends at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island’s WET Deck.
Prices vary. Daily 10pm-2am. W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island (02 656 0000).
