Review: Break Your Fast With Iftar at the Armani Hotel Dubai – News

Intercultural iftar at Armani/Pavilion is first class

Do a day-long fast in the shadow of the towering majestic Burj Khalifa, just like Dubai during Ramadan. Armani/Pavilion’s modern iftar experience under the stars deftly weaves tradition and modernity for a culinary journey like no other.

On a recent evening, we were strolling through the open-air areas of the luxurious Armani Hotel and found ourselves in a sea of ​​people shortly after the Iftar gong. This seems to be the day when everyone decides to break their fast at the Armani/Pavilion.

The outdoor setting – some tables have a more serene view of the Dubai Fountain – has an enchanting feel to it, especially as the sun sets and the towering Burj Khalifa above us is illuminated by countless laser shadows.

Most establishments in Dubai these days serve good quality food. Even so, we have to admit that we were pleasantly surprised by the exceptional quality of the intercultural dishes that were presented to us. Quite a feat indeed, considering that many restaurants tend to overlook quality when it comes to large quantities of food.

Given the long queues at all the food stations and the vigilant kitchen staff constantly replenishing dishes to meet demand, there is only logistics to manage.

With so many people hanging around, iftar has a communal feel to it. Each food stop offers signature flavors from the luxury hotel’s award-winning restaurants, including Italian Ristorante and Indian Amal.

Fresh kitchen counter sushi from Armani/Hashi and some super soft bread from an Italian kitchen that retained its pillowy texture despite being abandoned in the open air is a testament to the skill of the kitchen staff.

The kids section with onion rings and mini burgers that we could see seemed extra busy and not exactly packed with little people.

A decadent dessert counter (highlights are candy-hued varq-infused mithai, orange blossom macaroons and a heavenly mini chocolate tart) brings Iftar to a sweet end, with traditional coffee purveyors offering Hot caffeine shot.

The food is excellent, even though some stations are so busy you don’t even dare venture in.

We recommend choosing a quieter table overlooking the Dubai Fountain rather than one near the food counter, away from the crowds and moving staff.

The service was again excellent (given the sheer crowd) with eagle eyed staff constantly clearing tables and rearranging cutlery even if you swapped spoons with forks. If you want some good food and don’t mind testing your patience a little, Armani/Pavilion is the place for you.

The Iftar at Armani/Pavilion is open daily from sunset to 9pm and costs AED 365 per person including water, Ramadan juices and soft drinks and AED 185 for children aged 6-11.