JRG Dubai, the emirate’s leading homegrown restaurant management company, is taking a leaf out of the UAE’s Year of Tolerance by rolling out an array of Ramadan promotions inspired by its diverse, multinational portfolio of food and beverage destinations.
Designed to cater to the Dubai public’s myriad tastes, JRG Dubai’s award-winning restaurant concepts, including the latest addition to its portfolio of venues – Khaymat Al Bahar at Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah – will feature a collection of Iftar offerings designed to appeal to all tastes and occasions, whether a family celebration, or corporate Iftar with friends, colleagues, and clients.
In addition to curating a range of Iftar offerings inspired by different cuisines, the homegrown operator confirmed several venues will follow regular operating hours through the Holy Month of Ramadan.
And in the spirit of Ramadan giving, JRG Dubai has pledged a percentage of all Iftar revenues will be donated to the Al Jalila Foundation, as part of the leading Dubai charity’s dedicated Ramadan campaign, ‘basma’. Ramadan-inspired dishes that use sustainably-sourced produce will also feature on menus at non-Iftar venues, the proceeds of which will also go to the Al Jalila Foundation.
Here’s a closer look at Ramadan with JRG Dubai:
KHAYMAT AL BAHAR
For a true family celebration, there’s no better way to mark Ramadan than with an authentic Lebanese Iftar at Khaymat Al Bahar in Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah.
With its unique poolside ambience, pristine views of the beach and Burj al Arab, sparkling Arabian tent-inspired décor and incredible cuisine, Khaymat Al Bahar, which means ‘Tent of the Sea’ in Arabic, is serving a daily feast from sundown. For only AED 195 per person including beverages, guests can indulge in live cooking stations such as lamb ouzi and kunafa, experience live oud music, and a traditional Moroccan tea server.
Perfect for small groups, big families and friends, as well as corporate gatherings, Khaymat Al Bahar is also handing diners the chance to take away homemade sweets in gift boxes as delicious Ramadan gifts. Reservation required.
Opening hours during Ramadan: Iftar buffet – 6:30-10pm
À la carte menu: Breakfast – 6:30-11:30am; Lunch – 1-4pm
AL NAFOORAH
Al Nafoorah, an award-wining institution, has long enjoyed a reputation for serving the finest and most authentic Lebanese food in Dubai. The restaurant is also renowned for upping the Ramadan ante. Known for traditional dishes such as mezze, shawarmas, mixed grilled meats and more, diners can sample the very best Lebanese cuisine amid Jumeirah Emirates Towers’ stunning views of Dubai.
Guests can indulge in an all you can eat buffet at this award-winning venue for AED195, including beverages. The Iftar event is available daily, from sundown until 9pm. Reservation required.
Opening hours during Ramadan: Iftar buffet – 6:30-10pm;
À la carte menu: 10pm-12:30am
FLOW
Flow, the homegrown healthy eating and creative hub, within Jumeirah Emirates Towers Boulevard, is serving up a healthy Arabic Iftar to coincide with the return of its Ramadan Flow Talk Series, aptly named ‘The Modern Majlis’, which lets diners engage with a range of artists, poets and philanthropists sharing their talent and insights.
Traditional Arabic cuisine infused with Flow’s modern take will be served on Wednesday evenings from sundown through to 9pm at just AED 98 per person – including beverages. Possibly the best value, coolest Iftar spot in town.
Opening hours during Ramadan: Iftar – Wednesdays sunset-9pm;
À la carte menu: 9am-4pm
HILLHOUSE BRASSERIE
With fantastic views over Dubai Hills Golf Club and Dubai Hills Estate, Hillhouse Brasserie is rolling out an alternative Iftar aimed at larger groups of friends, family and corporates.
Available on Thursdays throughout the Holy Month, guests can indulge in a buffet-style meal at an unbeatable AED155 per person, for food and house-filtered water only. Expect signature Hillhouse Brasserie dishes served buffet and family-style, over three courses, with a live carvery, Artisan bread stations, halal charcuterie stations, and a wide variety of salads. Reservation required.
Opening hours during Ramadan: Iftar buffet – Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
À la carte menu: Breakfast – 7:30-11:30am; Lunch/Dinner – 12-11pm
SEGRETO
Dubai’s favourite premier Italian cuisine spot, Segreto is hidden amidst the winding waterways of Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Enjoy breaking fast at this award-winning restaurant with panoramic city views from the restaurant’s rooftop terrace.
The restaurant is curating an alternative Iftar which features three-courses of handcrafted Italian cuisine for a minimum of two people at just AED150 per person, excluding drinks, from sundown to 11pm each day. Reservation required.
Opening hours during Ramadan: Segreto 6:30-11:30pm; Segreto Bar 3-11:30pm
PAI THAI
Arrive by abra at Pai Thai, Al Qasr’s award-winning Thai restaurant, for an Asian-inspired Iftar offering traditional Thai cuisine served in an unlimited family sharing style for AED 270 per person, excluding drinks. This feast is available daily from sundown until 11pm during Ramadan. Reservation required.
Opening hours during Ramadan: Iftar menu – sunset-11pm
À la carte menu: Lunch – Fri-Sat (Feast of Xahar only) 12:30-3:30pm; Dinner – 6:30-11:30pm
Reservations are required across JRG Dubai restaurant offerings, here:
Telephone: 800 666 353
Email: jrgreservations@jumeirah.com
A number of restaurants in the JRG Dubai portfolio will be operating normal opening times throughout Ramadan, these include:
Pierchic
With spellbinding views across the Arabian Gulf and the iconic Burj Al Arab, the multi-award winning Pierchic offers an unparalleled ‘over-the-water’ dining experience. Offering sustainably sourced seafood delicacies, this restaurant is situated at the end of the pier at the Al Qasr Hotel. Reservation required.
Daily à la carte menu: Lunch – 12-3pm; Dinner – 6:30pm-11pm
Perry and Blackwelder’s
Dubai’s original American smokehouse is inspired by the BBQ traditions of The Deep South. Affectionately known as ‘P&B’, the Souk Madinat Jumeirah favourite is a purveyor of southern comfort and rolling good times. An extensive value driven menu serves up freakishly good food and drink – from artisanal smoked brisket, supersized burgers and hot dogs, to handcrafted cocktails and freakshakes.
Daily à la carte menu: 12pm-onwards, last orders at 11:30pm
The Duck Hook
The Duck Hook, a sporting and characterful country gastropub at Dubai Hills Golf Club, promises an upgrade on the typical ‘19th Hole’ experience, with classic pub favourites re-imagined by JRG Dubai’s award-winning culinary team.
Daily à la carte menu: 12pm-12am
Trattoria Toscana
The extremely popular eatery on the waterfront in Souk Madinat Jumeirah provides a vibrant atmosphere and outdoor terrace pull in the crowds easily. Trattoria Toscana serves traditional Italian cuisine seasoned with Mediterranean flavours.
Daily à la carte menu: 12pm-12am
The Noodle House
The Noodle House has built a reputation as one of the city’s leading fast casual restaurant brands. With multiple dine-in locations and dedicated delivery hubs in Dubai, The Noodle House is a fast, fresh Asian soul food concept with a simple ‘sticks-hands-spoon’ mantra, which simply means enjoying fast and fresh Asian food the way it’s been eaten for generations: with chopsticks, your hands or a spoon.
Souk Madinat Jumeriah: 11am-12am
Dubai Media City: 11am-12am
BurJuman: 11am-2am
Dubai International Financial Centre: 12pm-12am
Home delivery: from 12pm-12am
