- Canal-side Iftar evenings bring calm energy to busy Business Bay nights
- Live grills and Arabic breads anchor comforting, familiar Ramadan dining moments
- Dessert spreads turn post-Iftar conversations into sweet lingering celebrations together
- In-room Suhoor keeps pre-dawn rituals private, quiet, and thoughtfully convenient
Dubai has a special way of slowing down during Ramadan. Traffic softens after sunset, cafés glow warmer, and dinners stretch longer than usual. It’s a season built on pause. On quiet evenings by the water, families and friends now have another place to gather, thanks to the Ramadan dining experience at Grand Mercure Business Bay.
Set beside the Dubai Water Canal with views that stretch toward Burj Khalifa, the hotel’s Café Délices becomes a relaxed alfresco dining spot once the call to prayer fades. And that matters, because UAE diners today are choosing atmosphere as much as flavor. Ramadan meals aren’t rushed anymore. They’re intentional. Short walks. Long chats. Second helpings.
This year’s Iftar buffet leans into comfort first. Traditional Ramadan juices like jalab, kamar al dein, and tamer hindi open the evening, followed by warming soups including lentil, chicken orzo, and Moroccan harira. Then come the mains. Mixed grills with kofta kebab, shish taouk, and shish kebab share space with regional favorites like Bahraini thareed, kossa bil laban, Arabic Ouzi, and chicken machboos. A live Arabian grill carvery anchors the spread, paired with freshly baked Arabic breads in zaatar, sesame, and chilli. Simple pleasures hit hardest.
Dessert earns its own spotlight. Cheese kunafa. Qatayef with keshta. Saffron muhallabieh. Sutlac. Date cheesecake. A full dates tower. These aren’t just sweets, they’re conversation starters. Plates get passed. Opinions fly. Someone always goes back for more.
Here’s what makes this experience feel right for Dubai’s Ramadan rhythm. It’s generous without being overwhelming. The setting invites lingering. The price point stays accessible at AED 129 per adult, with kids dining free under six and reduced rates for ages six to twelve. Groups of ten or more even receive a 20 percent saving, which makes it ideal for family catchups or team Iftars.
Later at night, when the city quiets again, Suhoor shifts indoors. For guests who prefer privacy, in-room dining offers a set menu at AED 75 per person, plus à la carte options starting from AED 25, available from 11:00 PM until 5:00 AM. It’s designed for those early alarms and peaceful pre-dawn moments. No lobby crowds. No rushing.
Ramadan dining in Dubai is evolving. People want warmth, not spectacle. They want familiar flavors, not complicated menus. They want places that feel calm after busy days. This hits that note.
Whether you’re planning a relaxed Iftar with loved ones or a quiet Suhoor before sunrise, Grand Mercure Business Bay offers an easy way to keep Ramadan evenings meaningful. Reserve your table or in-room Suhoor and settle into the season, one shared meal at a time!
