The new moon has been sighted and tonight is the start of Ramadan in the UAE. Regarded as a spiritual fasting month of giving and sharing, for many Ramadan is a time to focus on personal development, family life and wellbeing of a community. As an expat, I really enjoy observing the little changes happening in local life: extended shopping hours, the aura of concern around women rushing home with groceries, the excitement everyone shares when offices close two hours earlier, the beauty and the warmth created by colourful lanterns lit at every corner, and the happy sparkles in the eyes of local kids expecting sweet treats at dinner. I love the tradition of gathering for Iftar, a dinner at sunset shared together after a long day without food or drinks. Ewaan at Palace Downtown hotel serves Iftar buffet in the best traditions of Arabian hospitality and creates an unforgettable moment of unity people, flavors, dishes, species and tastes.
The experience starts with a warm Marhaba (welcome) and a lovely cup of Arabic coffee or a chilled drink made of dried fruits.
Right at the table there is an extra bottle of water and a serving of figs, prunes, apricots and dates to help conquer immediate thirst and hunger.
My table was inside the restaurant however another option was to settle on air-conditioned Bedouin tent with a magical view of the water and and Burj.
Overwhelmed by a generous selection of dishes and flavors, I walked around talking to staff with curiosity of a foodie and a journalist. Fortunately no one minded my camera and my plate got heavy in a matter of minutes.
My joy of discovering the dessert section was indescribable. It was the sighting of Moroccan tea brewing at my table that forced me to move away.
Hope you can make it to Ewaan this season and I’m so looking forward to hearing your reviews!
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amazing you stay slim amid such temptations 🙂
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Looks very elegant and tasty to me!
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I do miss the Iftar invites, since I returned to America.
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It’s a nice tradition to get together, catch up and enjoy a meal (mostly without mobile phones!) Happy Sunday!
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Looks sumptuous!
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A bit fancy, but very tasty and definitely made to impress. I love your photography!
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Fancy is great for a treat 🙂
Thank you, photography has always been my passion – in the DNA.
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Thanks for dropping by my blog, Anna. Looking forward to follow your adventures. All that food! 🙂
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LooOvely!
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Lovely flower arrangements too.
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Beautiful warm colours (and people) annd you can almost smell the spices and tastes
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Beautiful piece
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