Dubai’s Ramadan 2026 dining scene is already taking shape ahead of the UAE moon-sighting decision on Tuesday February 17 2026 at 6:00 pm, and a wide spread of venues have now published adult iftar prices ranging from about AED 99 to AED 470 depending on location, weekday demand, and whether you choose a hotel tent, a majlis-style setup, or a restaurant set menu. To reserve quickly, call Atlantis, The Palm on Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah (Asateer reservations +971 4 426 0800), or Jumeirah Emirates Towers on Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre 2 (main line +971 4 330 0000). For Downtown bookings, Armani Hotel Dubai at Burj Khalifa, 1 Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, lists restaurant reservations on +971 4 888 3666. Reservations are already tightening, especially for Thursday and Friday evenings when families and corporate groups typically book in larger numbers.
Ramadan’s calendar matters because the UAE formally confirms the first day after the moon-sighting committee meets, and venues often adjust final “valid from” dates accordingly. If the crescent is sighted, Ramadan begins on Wednesday February 18 2026; if it is not, Ramadan begins on Thursday February 19 2026. That timing shapes everything from early-bird cut-offs to which nights sell first, and it also explains why many hotels publish Ramadan offers that run through Wednesday March 18 2026 while still flagging availability and terms. Meanwhile, the dining experience itself stays remarkably consistent across price tiers: most venues open with dates and Ramadan juices, then move through mezze, mains, grills or live stations, and traditional desserts. When you pick a venue, you are really choosing atmosphere, location, and convenience as much as the food.
Ramadan calendar context and booking outlook
Because Dubai confirms Ramadan by moon sighting, the “first weekend” can arrive fast, and that is when hotels tend to price highest and book out first. If you want a premium tent or a famous terrace, treat Wednesday February 18 2026 through Sunday February 22 2026 as the most competitive booking window. At the same time, many venues publish clear weekday versus weekend pricing, so you can often save simply by choosing Monday to Thursday nights. Moreover, if you plan for a group, many hotels route you through separate events teams and may require advance confirmations or minimum spends for private seating. For couples and smaller groups, the quickest wins usually come from set menus and mid-range buffets where you can book closer to the day without losing the “Ramadan feel.” (suitable for couples; solo-friendly).
Luxury tents and majlis experiences
At Asateer Tent in Palm Jumeirah, the headline number for iftar sits at AED 295 from Monday to Thursday and AED 325 from Friday to Sunday, while a VIP experience is listed at AED 495 per person with minimum guest requirements and a 48-hour advance booking note. Call Asateer reservations on +971 4 426 0800, and expect Palm Jumeirah road traffic to spike before sunset, so arriving early is not optional on peak nights. (family-friendly; suitable for couples). If you stay later, the same venue lists Suhoor as a minimum spend model at AED 160 from Monday to Thursday and AED 250 from Friday to Sunday, excluding shisha.
At the Ramadan Majlis inside Jumeirah Emirates Towers, the venue positions itself as a skyline-facing majlis and publishes one of the clearest price grids in the city: AED 325 per adult on weekdays and AED 295 on weekends for iftar, and AED 268 on weekdays and AED 220 on weekends for Suhoor. The venue explicitly comped children aged up to four and prices children aged five to 11 at AED 160 for the iftar buffet, which makes it an easier “mixed-age” choice than many ultra-lux options. (family-friendly; suitable for groups). Call +971 4 330 0000 for general contact, and note that group enquiries route through a dedicated line (+971 4 319 8510) during set hours.
At Madinat Jumeirah, the indoor Al Majlis publishes AED 350 per person for the iftar buffet, with children aged five to 11 at AED 175, and children aged zero to four dining free. This is one of the most “classic Dubai Ramadan” settings, and the dress code is explicitly conservative, so plan accordingly. (family-friendly; suitable for couples). Iftar runs from sunset to 8:30 pm, while Suhoor runs from 10:00 pm to 3:00 am, and the venue also lists minimum-spend options for sofa and private majlis seating. For contact, the page lists +971 4 366 5500, and the resort address is given as King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, Umm Suqeim Street, Dubai, with a published telephone contact line.
At Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, the Ramadan majlis proposition sits firmly in the top tier: published pricing includes AED 450 per person for iftar and AED 290 per person for Suhoor, with child pricing also listed, plus an option for a AED 5,000 private majlis accommodating up to 10 guests. The hotel’s own contact page lists the address as Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 2, and provides separate numbers for reservations and restaurant reservations, which helps if you are booking from abroad or coordinating a corporate group. (suitable for couples; suitable for groups).
At Al Diwan at Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, published iftar pricing is AED 470 per adult with child rates also reported for Ramadan 2026, and the venue runs a sunset-to-evening model consistent with the city’s main tents. If you want the “once-a-year” splurge, you should book early and treat the listed prices as potentially subject to fees and terms, because ultra-premium venues often apply additional charges. (suitable for couples; not ideal for very young children on late nights). The hotel’s Ramadan page publishes the address as Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Street, PO Box 74147, Dubai, and lists a dedicated telephone contact +971 4 301 7333.
Downtown terraces and canal-side dining
For a Downtown “open air” iftar under Burj Khalifa, Armani/Pavilion publishes AED 410 per person with iftar served from sunset to 9:00 pm, and the official Ramadan menu document also lists a dedicated booking contact +971 4 888 3999 plus an events email address. This is one of the most predictable choices for visitors staying in Downtown hotels, because it pairs a fixed time window with a highly recognizable location and a clearly stated per-person price. (suitable for couples; suitable for visitors).
At Solara, the published offer runs from Monday February 16 2026 to Wednesday March 18 2026, with service from sunset to 9:00 pm and price set at AED 325 per person, while children aged six to 11 pay AED 162.5. For logistics, this is a strong option if you want to combine iftar with Dubai Mall errands, but you should still expect heavy pre-sunset congestion on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. (family-friendly; suitable for couples). The offer lists the hotel as Address Dubai Mall and provides phone +971 4 245 8888 plus a dining email contact, and the property page lists the address as Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, PO Box 27443.
A few minutes away, Ewaan at Palace Downtown also runs from Monday February 16 2026 to Wednesday March 18 2026, and sets iftar at AED 320 per person with children aged six to 11 at AED 160, while children below five dine free. This venue suits groups who want a classic hotel buffet format with Ramadan beverages included, while keeping walking distance to the wider Downtown area. (family-friendly; suitable for groups). The offer lists phone +971 4 428 7961, and the hotel address is published as Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Boulevard, Downtown Dubai.
Along the Dubai Water Canal in Business Bay, The St. Regis Downtown Dubai publishes “Ramadan Reflections” on its Ramadan page as a terrace iftar with a clean headline figure: sunset till 8:00 pm at AED 270 per person on the 3rd Floor Terrace. If you want a calmer, canal-side atmosphere without the intensity of Downtown crowds, this is one of the clearest, most plainly priced hotel terrace options for Ramadan 2026. (suitable for couples; solo-friendly). The same page introduces a set-menu option at Ginori Terrace at AED 225 per person, also running sunset till 8:00 pm, and the hotel publishes its location as Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai 191984 with a main number +971 4 512 5555.
Mid-range and value iftar options across the city
At Swissôtel Al Ghurair, the Ramadan iftar buffet at Liwan Restaurant publishes a standard adult price of AED 135 per adult (sunset to 9:00 pm) and child pricing at AED 70 for ages six to 11, while children aged zero to five dine free; it also explicitly includes valet parking on the offer page. If you care about menu detail, this is one of the most “transparent” pages in the market, because it names examples of mezze, mains like lamb ouzi and shawarma from live stations, and traditional desserts. (family-friendly; budget-friendly). Early bird adult rates are published at AED 99 when booked by Saturday January 31 2026, or AED 109 when booked between Sunday February 1 2026 and Sunday February 15 2026, with early bird validity stated through Thursday February 26 2026. Reservations route through 04 293 3270, and the same page publishes the hotel address as Omar Bin Al Khattab Street, with the main hotel phone listed.
In Mirdif, Layali Mirdif Lebanese Restaurant & Café inside Millennium Place Mirdif Hotel lists a Ramadan 2026 iftar buffet price displayed as AED 129 for adults, while kids aged six and above pay AED 65, and kids five and below dine free; service runs daily from sunset until 9:00 pm. This is a practical “family night out” option if you want rooftop seating and a predictable end time, but you should still reserve early for weekend nights. (family-friendly; suitable for groups). The same offer page lists call or WhatsApp +971 50 140 7246 and identifies the venue as the 5th Floor of Millennium Place Mirdif, while the hotel’s contact listing publishes the address as Mirdif Hills Avenue, 78th Street, Dubai, and a main phone +971 4 605 7777.
If you want a chain-wide budget option, Rove Hotels publishes “The Daily” restaurants’ iftar buffet at AED 129 per person, with kids aged six to 12 at 50% off and kids under six dining free; the same offer includes a second iftar voucher for another visit during the holy month. This is one of the simplest ways to lock a citywide, lower-price iftar without committing to a premium tent. (family-friendly; solo-friendly). The offer lists a contact number +971 4 561 9999, and availability is described as daily throughout Ramadan.
For an early-bird-heavy downtown corridor option, Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel Dubai lists a Ramadan iftar buffet early bird discount with weekdays priced at AED 120 per adult and weekends priced at AED 125 per adult, while kids (six to 12) are listed at AED 60 on weekdays and AED 62 on weekends; the venue is stated as the Jumeirah Ballroom and service runs daily from sunset. This sits in the “good value near Sheikh Zayed Road” band, but you should still plan extra time for Trade Centre traffic as sunset approaches. (family-friendly; suitable for groups). The hotel’s published address is Sheikh Zayed Road, PO Box 23215, and the hotel lists phone +971 4 331 1111, while the Ramadan offer itself lists a booking WhatsApp number.
If you want a “new landmark” angle and you are happy with a buffet rather than a set menu, The First Group’s Ramadan offers page lists multiple restaurants with fixed date ranges from Wednesday February 18 2026 to Wednesday March 18 2026, each with published phone lines. For example, East 14 at Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection lists iftar at AED 225 per person (sunset to 10:00 pm) with reservations on +971 4 495 2121, while Alloro at The First Collection Dubai Marina lists AED 149 per person with a published call line. (family-friendly; suitable for groups). If you shop purely by price, Urban Eatery lists AED 119 per person and Farmers Commons lists AED 145 per person, both with the same February 18 to March 18 date range and published phone numbers.
For a restaurant set menu in Business Bay, ROKA Business Bay, Dubai lists a Ramadan iftar menu priced at AED 180 per person, served daily from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and it publishes the address as The Opus by Omniyat, Level 1, Business Bay, PO Box 333638, with contact phone +971 4 439 7171. This option works well if your group prefers a set menu pace and you want a fixed time window that still finishes early enough for a relaxed evening plan. (suitable for couples; suitable for friends).
For a slightly higher set-menu bracket, COYA Dubai lists an iftar set menu at AED 249 per person, served daily from sunset to 9:30 pm, and it publishes reservations on +971 4 316 9600 with the venue located at Restaurant Village, Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah, Dubai. This is an easy fit for couples and small groups who want a lively dining room rather than a massive tent, although you should still reserve ahead for weekend nights. (suitable for couples; suitable for groups).
Travel, weather and timing for Ramadan nights
If you are driving in from Abu Dhabi, you will usually find the smoothest arrival by leaving by mid-afternoon and aiming to park before the pre-iftar rush, especially if your booking sits on Sheikh Zayed Road, Downtown, Business Bay, or Palm Jumeirah. For Palm Jumeirah venues, build extra buffer time for the last stretch onto the Palm, because traffic tightens quickly close to sunset. (suitable for families; suitable for groups). If you are coming from Sharjah or Ajman, you should expect similar pre-sunset slowdowns on the main approach roads, so arriving earlier and waiting in a nearby café or hotel lobby often beats arriving “exactly on time.” If you are not driving, Dubai Metro works well for Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown-adjacent hotels, and then you can take a short taxi hop to the final venue. (solo-friendly; couples).
Weather is on your side this week, and that matters because many of the most popular Ramadan experiences rely on terraces, open-air setups, or valet lines that become uncomfortable in rain. The 14-day Dubai forecast from Monday February 16 2026 through Sunday March 1 2026 shows sunshine or hazy sunshine every day, with no rain flagged, and daytime highs ranging from 26°C to 31°C. Nights stay mild rather than cold, yet you may still feel cooler in waterfront seating (Palm, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai Water Canal), so a light layer helps. If you carry children or older family members, the bigger comfort swing is usually humidity plus outdoor seating rather than raw temperature. (family-friendly).
Monday February 16 2026 looks bright with a high near 28°C and a low near 18°C, so outdoor arrivals should feel comfortable if you carry a light layer for later.
Tuesday February 17 2026 stays sunny around 29°C in the afternoon and 19°C overnight, which supports open-air terraces and quick valet handoffs without weather disruption.
Wednesday February 18 2026 shifts to hazy sunshine with a high near 30°C and a low near 19°C, so you may notice a slightly warmer feel if you sit outdoors close to traffic corridors.
Thursday February 19 2026 remains hazy and warm at about 31°C with a low near 20°C, and this is also a high-demand booking night, so plan earlier departure to protect your reservation time.
Friday February 20 2026 holds near 31°C with an overnight low around 21°C, and you should expect heavier evening road volume, especially around Downtown and the Palm.
Saturday February 21 2026 stays hazy with a high around 30°C and a low near 19°C, and weekend dining patterns usually push later-night Suhoor traffic higher too.
Sunday February 22 2026 continues hazy sunshine near 30°C with a low around 19°C, and it can be a calmer choice for families who want a slightly quieter night than Thursday or Friday.
Monday February 23 2026 returns to clearer sunshine with a high around 30°C and a low near 18°C, which is ideal if you want an outdoor table without peak-weekend crowding.
Tuesday February 24 2026 stays bright around 31°C and 19°C overnight, so you should still expect comfortable terrace conditions but slightly warmer pre-sunset waits.
Wednesday February 25 2026 shows sun with a high near 29°C and a low near 20°C, and midweek pricing often drops compared with weekend peaks.
Thursday February 26 2026 looks bright around 30°C and 19°C overnight, and it also marks a key early-bird validity date on some offers, so it is worth double-checking your package terms by phone.
Friday February 27 2026 stays sunny near 28°C with a low around 20°C, which keeps outdoor seating comfortable while still calling for early departure to beat traffic.
Saturday February 28 2026 cools slightly with sunshine and a high near 27°C and a low near 16°C, so a light jacket feels more useful on late-night Suhoor seating.
Sunday March 1 2026 holds sunshine with a high around 26°C and a low near 17°C, and you can usually plan a longer post-iftar stroll without discomfort if you choose canal-side or beachfront areas.
In practical terms, you should dress for a warm walk into the venue and a cooler sit-down later, so a breathable outfit plus a light layer is the safest play for February evenings, especially on waterfront terraces. Time your arrival to land 30 to 45 minutes before iftar when possible, because the heaviest traffic and parking pressure typically builds in the final hour before sunset, particularly around Palm Jumeirah, Sheikh Zayed Road near Trade Centre, and the Downtown core. If you do drive, valet is common at hotels but not unlimited, so arriving early reduces both waiting time and stress; meanwhile, Metro plus a short taxi hop can be more reliable for Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown-adjacent bookings. Prices at the door can change and many venues treat published prices as approximately until they confirm final Ramadan dates, so confirm by phone on the day you book. When you prefer prepaid vouchers rather than paying at the venue, the most established names in the market include COBONE and PLATINUMLIST, although most iftars operate as reservation-based dining rather than ticketed events. Make your reservation before peak nights fill up, and then plan your drive like a commute, not like a casual dinner run. According to the editorial tracking and local updates compiled by www.few.ae, the venues that publish clear weekday pricing and early-bird windows tend to sell out first once the moon-sighting announcement lands.