Equity Magazine June 2017 Issue

HOTSPOTS
PRIVATE GATHERING
Al Manzil at Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights is apt
for a company Iftar or a large-scale event, where you can
cater for over 200 people. Complete with a private
entrance, the venue showcases an Iftar with widespread
offerings ranging from a widespread salad bar and mezze
to vegetarian options, fish, curries, freshly prepared
manakeesh, whole lamb ouzi and grills including meats,
tender shrimp and shish tawook.
Call 04 553 1219
ETHIOPIA ON A PLATE
It doesn’t get as authentic as Gursha for Ethiopian food in
Dubai. The Palm Jumeirah's latest culinary offering features a
selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes including
spicy red lentil stew, beef and chicken curries with Injera
(gluten free sourdough thin bread), Telba (flaxseed flour
stew) and a kale variation on the kitfo (beef tartar with
Ethiopian spice and herbed butter). A wide variety of their
offerings are available at the Iftar buffet.
Dhs175 per person, call 04 554 2665
NEW ADDITION
Add The Galleria Dining Collection to your weekend plans, especially if you’re undecided on a place for a meal. Joining
the list are Nusr-ET, Loca and COYA, so take your pick and indulge in everything from meat and burgers to Peruvian
specialities. Visit thegalleria.ae
IFTARS IN THE CAPITAL Treat family, friends or your colleagues to an extensive spread. Here are two to try:
The iconic Emirates Palace offers a sneak peek to their
seaside venue with the launch of the Ramadan Pavilion.
Authentic Emirati and Arabic dishes featuring everything
from salads to lamb ouzi (carved at the cooking station),
chicken harees, baked fish with vegetables, and camel meat
with baby marrow, are served at the buffet. The dessert
station is where you can satisfy sweet tooth cravings with
chocolate fondue and traditional desserts such as Umm Ali
and kunafeh. Dhs265 per person, call 02-690 7999
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi has pulled out all the stops
with an Iftar at the world’s highest suspended suite.
The Iftar in the Clouds seats up to 50 guests and offers
panoramic views of the city, with a private VIP entrance
to access the venue. Offerings include Arabian delicacies,
including a dessert room with kunafeh, atayef and a
selection of Ramadan beverages.
Available on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Dhs250 per
person, call 02 694 4553
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