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CELEBRATING RAMADAN This Ramadan, bq magazine rounds up a few of the best Iftar and Suhoor offerings around Doha, perfect for a corporate gathering or spending quality time with the family Compiled by Shereen D’Souza, Doha

The Ritz-Carlton Doha

Experience the spirit of Ramadan at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha with the Al Wosail ballroom and tent. Spreads include carving stations from different cuisines of the region as well as an array of fresh salads and desserts. Al Wosail will feature live entertainment, a Majlis seating and will serve sheesha. Iftar is from sunset to 8 pm and Suhoor from 9 pm to 1 am. Iftar is priced at QR 230 and Suhoor at QR 290. Prices include Ramadan juices only. Private Iftar events with custom menus can also be arranged for corporate hosts. Group bookings can be done as well with prices starting from QR 190.

For more information: +974 4484 8000

Orient Pearl Restaurant

Enjoy Iftar and Suhoor with a view! Break your fast in the unique and luxurious settings of Orient Pearl restaurant, overlooking the sea with their dancing water fountain. Enjoy the sumptuous Arabic set menu along with Shisha and live entertainment. Valet parking is available.

For more information: +974Â 66664448

Oryx Rotana Hotel

During the holy month of Ramadan, enjoy a lavish Oriental dinner every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, with ouzi, cold mezzeh, shawarma, live mixed grill station, among other delicacies from Iftar till 11 pm at Choices restaurant. The buffet includes local water, Arabic juices, Arabic coffee and Moroccan tea. Iftar is priced at QR 195 per person.

For more information: +974 4402 3333

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Grand Hyatt Doha

The hotel atrium will be converted into an Arabian dream with a grandiose doorway that takes you to the Ramadan tent located in the heart of the Arabic palace. A variety of live stations will be set-up providing everything from grills, traditional oozy, Asian cuisine, an extensive dessert selection to satisfy those with a sweet tooth and much more. For those looking for a more private experience, VIP private Majlis and Gazebos are set-up in different areas within the tent where guests can enjoy exclusive service with a private butler, and draw the curtains. Also available for guests looking for a late night Suhoor is the Suhoor tray that gives the feeling of a homemade meal with Hyatt’s deluxe twist. The items can be accommodated to vegetarians and light eaters when required. The price for Suhoor or Iftar at Ramadanak tent is QR 250 per person and the price per Majlis is QR 2,000 for up to 10 people with unlimited flow of tea, coffee, Arabic dessert and your own butler, making it ideal for a small corporate gathering.

For more information: +974 4448 1234

InterContinental Doha

Cherish the month of Ramadan and all its traditions in the exquisite setting of InterContinental Doha.

Their breathtaking Shaharazad tent awaits you to enjoy a special Sohour with live traditional entertainment and flavourful shishas. Sohour starts at 9 pm at QR 225.

For more information: +974 4484 4444

Meliá Doha

The recently opened Meliá Doha will feature a variety of delicacies for their Iftar and Suhoor buffets this holy month.

The menu at Nidaaya restaurant will change daily but will include local dishes, salads and pastas along with meat, fish and vegetables cooked in different styles to suit a range of palates. Iftar will be served from sunset to 9 pm and Suhoor will start at 9 pm until 2 am in the outside tent featuring live music. Children under four are free and between four and 12 will be charged half the price. Iftar is priced at QR 190 and Suhoor at QR 220. Shisha is QR 100.

For more information: +974 4019 9999

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Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel

Located on the lobby level of the hotel, Al Hubara is often described as one of the best dining outlets in the city and also offers outside catering services during the holy month. For Iftar, guests can savour a selection of Ramadan classics with seasonal beverages on offer from sunset until 8:30 pm. The buffet includes soft beverages and families can avail half price for children between 6 – 12 years of age. Children below six dine for free. Families and friends can bask in Arabian hospitality with a sumptuous Suhoor buffet throughout the holy month. Succulent dates, favourite Arabic delicacies including specialty beverages, mezze, salads, grilled meats and aromatic coffees can be savoured until late night. The Suhoor buffet is available from 8.30 pm until 2 am at the Sheraton Doha Ramadan Tent.

The Iftar buffet is priced at QR 210 and Suhoor at QR 290 including soft beverages.

For more information: +974 4485 3000

W Doha Hotel

Sultan’s Tent at the W Hotel will offer live food stations, extended Arabic buffet, live Ramadan band (traditional Arabic instrumental music) and a shisha menu.

Doors for Iftar open at 6 pm and close at 8:30 pm. Suhoor is from 9:15 pm till 2 am. Children below 6 years are free and a 50 percent discount is applicable to children under 12 years. Prices include soft drinks, Ramadan juices, water, Arabic coffee and Moroccan tea. The Iftar buffet is priced at QR 230 and the Suhoor at QR 285.

For more information: +974 4453 5000

Four Seasons Hotel Doha

The Ramadan tent located on the property’s lawn overlooking the Arabian Gulf will feature an exquisite menu featuring traditional Arabic and international cuisine. The tent seamlessly blends contemporary design with traditional Arabic touches, resulting in a stylish yet sophisticated ambiance to gather with family and friends. The Iftar and Suhoor menus feature traditional Arabic dishes and an array of international cuisines including a Japanese sushi station, dim sum carousel, pasta and carving station, tandoori and Tex Mex station. Iftar is served daily from 6 pm to 8:30 pm and Suhoor from 10 pm until 2 am. Iftar is priced at QR 235 and Suhoor at QR 275.

For more information: +974 44948600

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Zubarah Boutique Hotel

Located on the ground floor, Baraha restaurant features a contemporary Arabic cuisine serving delicious and innovative dishes. The dining zone can seat up to 120 guests and opens 30 minutes before sunset and closes at 2 am. For the Iftar, expect a drink station featuring traditional Ramadan beverages and a buffet with extensive variety of Arabic, international and Qatari main courses. For Suhoor, Baraha offers an Arabic buffet, special Ramadan juices and live entertainment. The Iftar buffet is priced at QR 95 and Suhoor at QR 100 per person. Special corporate rates for above 15 pax are available, with prior reservation.

For more information: +974 4447 0000

Marsa Malaz Kempinski

Marsa Malaz Kempinski at The Pearl Qatar promises a palatial Ramadan at their Ramadan tent. The Iftar buffet is open from sunset to 8 pm while the Suhoor buffet is open from 9 pm until late. The tent features a variety of shisha flavours, live entertainment and live cooking stations with multiple cuisines. Al Sufra Restaurant is open from 8 pm until 2 am and offers an A la carte Suhoor with Levant delicacies, live entertainment and multiple shisha flavours.

The Iftar buffet is priced at QR 240 and Suhoor at QR 290. A VIP table for eight people costs QR 3,000.

Corporate rates are available upon request.

For more information: +974 4035 5555

Sharq Village and Spa

Sharq Village and Spa celebrates Ramadan with delightful festivities from the majestic tent at Al Dasha to the buffet spreads, all providing the authentic Arabian experience. The Al Dasha ballroom features a private Majlis seating along with flavoured shisha and live entertainment. Iftar is from sunset to 8 pm and Suhoor is from 9 pm to 1 am. Corporate hosts who wish to uphold the Arabic traditions of hospitality may treat customers and colleagues to a private Iftar event with a bespoke menu served in the elegant atmosphere of the Al Sonbok ballroom. Prices available upon request.

For more information: +974 4425 6666

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