Maiz Tacos
Whatcha’ taco bout? This homegrown concept used to be Dubai’s best-kept secret (and started out as a food truck), but now, you think of Maiz Tacos when you think of casual Mexican food. Planning a game night suhoor? Want to surprise your friends with something different? Maiz Tacos has you sorted with its various catering solutions. Choose from DIY Taquero Boxes that come labelled with instructions on how to put together your own taco station or the Maiz Tacos Mexican Grazing Boards with an impressive menu serving up all the Maiz Tacos favourites – with a private chef in tow to cook and put it all together, of course.
Maiz Tacos, JLT, Cluster Y, AED 1550+ for Maiz Tacos Mexican Grazing Board, 04 514 4712, @maiztaco
The Bay
Go on a culinary adventure with a seaside suhoor at The Bay, enjoying a wide variety of freshly prepared traditional dishes, succulent spiced meat from the Levant, with a wide variety of Arabic sweets and beverages – all while surrounded by luxurious décor and a beachfront setting with the soothing tunes of live oud in the background. While you’re there, be sure to admire the fan-shaped artwork made by famed autistic artist Abdulla Lutfi at a workshop he led to raise awareness about autism, as the beginning of the holy month coincides with World Autism Day this year.
The Bay, Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah, 11pm – 1:30am, à la carte, 04 777 2233, @thebaydubai
Cleos
Transport yourself to the exquisite world of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine with a modern twist at Cleos. Choose from two different menus – Standard and Premium – and enjoy a variety of different foods to match your palette. Relish a range of creamy dips, crisp salads, and soup of the day before being presented with hot dishes such as eggs cooked in a delicious spicy tomato and vegetable sauce. And If you’re looking for an upgrade, the Premium menu begins with a full Arabic mezzeh and includes tantalising main courses such as a bountiful Arabic Mixed Grill with appetising Shish Tawook and mouth-watering Diced Lamb and Lamb Kofta. Each menu also includes a live saj station as well as Arabic baklawa, dates, and carved seasonal fruits at the end of the meal.
Cleos, Hyde Hotel, Business Bay, 9pm – 2am, AED 110 for the standard menu, AED 140 for the Premium menu, 04 871 1013, @hydedubai
Epicure Shisha Lounge
Step into an oasis of calm, just a stone’s throw away from the heart of the city, at Meliã Desert Palm. Here, you can enjoy an à la carte suhoor at Epicure Shisha Lounge. Open for individuals and families, the suhoor menu includes a selection of hot and cold mezza and salads, with multiple choices for the main course, sides, and desserts.
Epicure Shisha Lounge, Meliã Desert Palm, 9pm –1am, à la carte, 04 602 9323, @meliadesertpalm
Bridgewater Tavern
This Ramadan, savour mouth-watering Arabic delicacies with undisturbed views overlooking the stunning Dubai Canal at Bridgewater Tavern’s terrace. Enjoy relaxed al fresco dining, including a hubbly-bubbly on offer for guests. You can also reserve a table indoors if you’re looking to catch a live broadcast of your favourite sporting events while enjoying the same delicacies.
Bridgewater Tavern, W Marriott Marquis, Business Bay, Ã la carte, 04 414 0000, @bridgewatertavern
CÉ LA VI
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know about CÉ LA VI, the most Instagrammable restaurant in all of Dubai. Now, it’s launching an suhoor menu to break your fast in style, with delicious food, stunning views, and an atmosphere like no other. Watch the sun disappear over the Downtown Dubai skyline while enjoying shisha, gourmet dates, sparkling date juice, date biscuits, kholas pecan pie, and other luxury delicacies curated by Bateel. A luxury tower of organic dates with filled dates, dried fruits, and pastries can also be ordered separately. Looking for more? Pick a dish from the à la carte menu and enjoy it on the ever-popular deck area.
CÉ LA VI, Address Sky View Hotel, 8:30pm – 3am, AED 250 per person, 04 582 6111, @célavidubai
