Nice Hotel for family iftaar

decided to try my luck and we went to Villagio and we had a really nice time

We walked in to the Arab restaurant 'Sarai'... its Syrian/Lebanese

they had a set menu, I suppose most Arab restaurants would... the others that come to mind are Al Saha (near crazy signal) and Layali

Sarai charged 238 QAR for a couple and didn't charge for my son

the ambience was nice, the service was nice, the waiter spoke to me in Arabic and I could still understand him perfectly and I replied to him in Arabic and he kept a straight face even :-D

Although my waiter did not speak English he understood English, there were other waiters who spoke english fluently though

The food was nice, I guess the Syrian twist gave it some novelty as opposed to the usual Lebanese fare at other places

But what I really liked about the place is that its close to the praying facility in villagio which was very convenient

also, they let us halt the meal midway and then return for the main course after tharawiya which was till 9

So basically it was not just an iftaar but an iftaar and suhour

and there was enough food for iftaar and suhour, a bit too much actually, a lot of it was wasted

the managers were a bit aloof, to draw a smile from them was like drawing water from a Saharan well although they showered their affections lavishly on other people who were from closer to Levant, but that I have come to expect in all Arab restaurants

But overall we had a nice evening

that reminds me I haven't been to Ponderosa for ages. I used to go there often when the buffet was QAR 30/- eat all you want ;-)

that rating really helps

Sheraton doesn't have anything specifically for iftaar so I guess they don't make the list

But one of the best iftaars I've been to is at Al Sharq... would definitely rate that above Grand Regency and La Cigale

the others I don't know, haven't been too

Also the Ritz Carlton atleast on paper looks very nice

But anyways, what about hotels other than the big 5 star variety?

RICKY....put the best hotels name....

Can someone please post the pricing for all the Sohour at the above mentioned hotels

Thanks in advance

So what z the Ratings like , can we rate them as below

1) Hyatt is No 1

2)4 seasons

3) W Hotel

4) Grand Regency

5) Le cigale ?

I had Sohour last night at La Cigale - it was wonderful food and atmosphere. I can only imagine their Iftar would be the same quality and experience.

but still, which others would you recommend?

you want spiritual ambience - avoid the five star hotels

that's still a lot to pay cos I didn't realize the iftaars are just from 6 to 8 at most of these places

And that's not a time when one can eat a lot of food either so you are mostly paying for the ambience

The suhours are a nice option but that would be too late for the kids, I am thinking Ponderosa now :-D

yup!!!! you can eat what you wanat bcoz iftar is a fift from god ....:) ...

have you tried the InterCon, it's QAR 150 and pretty good i hear

that they have quiet a few cases of people who are brought in because they... overate!!... during Ramadhan

I also think its odd that most people gain weight but anyways, its a topic for a different thread

Oppsss Sorry!!!!!!;)

I am a light eater during Ramadhan in general, not by choice actually, just that I have a sensitive palate. But most iftaar foods that we have confuses me... the last thing we should be having is fried foods and the iftaar servings are usually loaded with them. We should be having lighter foods fruits or stuff that are steamed or baked... any ways...

No need to eat more after iftar !!!Not good for health ....

they charge 180 QAR but its at their restaurant... Hubara and they don't have suhour there

they charge 180 QAR for iftaar, its a nice big tent and its followed by suhour (for which they charge 250) at 8:30pm so you gotta wind up your iftaar by 8pm

to decide where I want to go to... duh!

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Doha Marriott

Offering a true oriental atmosphere to experience Iftar and Sohour, the Restaurant Gallery will transform and offer a true theme and ambience which will embody the spirit of Ramadan and family togetherness.

Iftar offers all the traditional juices and foods for breaking the fast. At 9pm, the Restaurant Gallery offers a fantastic Sohour buffet with a variety of cooking stations along with live entertainment.

Doha Marriott’s Ramadan tent, Diwan Al Sultan, will offer a delight in a lavish buffet spread like no other. The feast for the senses includes live cooking and sage bread stations and different dishes from cuisines of the region. It features Ramadan juices, wide varieties of traditional food items mixed grills, shawarma, kharouf, atayaf and kounafa, Oriental mezzas, soups, salads, snacks, and sweets.

Four Seasons

A traditional Ramadan experience is made memorable by the Four Seasons Hotel’s brigade of international chefs at The Brasserie on the Beach and Arabica - transformed to create an ambience of Arabic decadence.

The extensive Ramadan buffet will feature exceptional international, local and traditional dishes as well as freshly baked breads, grilled meats and live cooking stations which will leave diners lost for choice.

Iftar commences at dusk and Ramadan nights will be extended into the early hours of dawn as the sound of the oriental tunes of oud and the aroma of traditional Shisha creates an inviting atmosphere at the Arabica Terrace Tent.

Seasons Tea Lounge opens at sunset and welcomes guests nightly after Iftar to linger over a cup of aromatic tea or freshly brewed coffee. Throughout the month of Ramadan, Seasons Tea Lounge offers a traditional Sohour set menu, as well as a range of speciality sweets and Ramadan drinks that include everything from Kamar Al Din, Tamer Hindi to Jelab.

The Il Teatro Team invites loyal patrons, from 7pm onwards for an evening of elegant Italian fine dining while the Pool Grill restaurant serves refreshing Ramadan drinks, an inspired poolside light fare menu and shisha.

Grand Hyatt

Grand Hyatt Doha looks forward to the holy month of Ramadan, as it is all set to regale its guests with a month-long festivity, filled with delightful gourmet treats and enticing accommodation offers. Apart from attractive hotel-stay packages, Grand Hyatt offers a traditional warm welcome and a myriad of sumptuous traditional Arabic dining options available throughout the holy month of Ramadan. The Grill restaurant transforms itself into a wonderful venue to indulge in an authentic Iftar experience with buffet deliciously prepared and tastefully served until 8pm.

Authentic flavours of Arabian hospitality awaits Grand Hyatt Doha’s guests during this holy month of Ramadan at the Grand Tent, with sheesha and a live Oud player, families and friends can enjoy Suhoor in true Arabian style. The air-conditioned tent will offer special delicacies including cold Mezzeh, hot cuisine such as Shawarma and mixed grills, a selection of sweets and an assortment of soft beverages. Meanwhile Arabic sweets and light savouries, as well as a wide selection of hot and cold beverages are available for Suhoor in Al Maha Lounge.

For the extended evenings of Ramadan, The Grill offers the opportunity to sit down with your loved ones, and enjoy an array of regional and international cuisines, refreshing Ramadan beverages and a delightful dessert selection. There is a dedicated Kid’s Club room where children can play, guaranteeing a truly enjoyable evening for parents.

La Cigale

From sunset to 8pm, one can enjoy Iftar buffet at Le Cigalon restaurant. The buffet features an assortment of authentic Oriental and Lebanese delicacies and Ramadan specialities complement with popular Ramadan beverages and a variety of Arabic desserts. International selections of salads, seafood and desserts are also available.

In cooperation with companies La Cigale Hotel presents a unique Sohour dining experience. One can indulge in a delectable Sohour buffet of traditional Arabic dishes and International favourites in the comfort of a colossal and luxuriously adorned Ramadan tent.

La Cigale Traiteur will showcase a wide variety of savoury and sweet delicacies. All items are freshly made on a daily basis and ideal for home entertaining or as giveaways.

The Iftar Box contains a medley of traditional items such as dates, soup, Lebanese mezze, a main course of beef, chicken or seafood as well as sumptuous desserts and traditional Ramadan beverages. Menu changes on a weekly basis. Customised Iftar Box tailored to each individual’s preference is also available.

For those with a sweet tooth, relish in an extensive selection of Arabic sweets including Kounafa, Baklawa, Maamoul, Sahlab, Othmaliah, Aish Al Saraya and Umm Ali.

For those seeking an alternative flavour, La Cigale Traiteur has a fine selection of unwrapped chocolate available in two different seasonal designs and inscribed with greetings Ramadan Kareem or Koul Aam Wa Antom Bi Kheir.

Sheesha Garden is set on an outdoor terrace amidst luscious greenery and rock formation. The menu offers an assortment of Arabic mezze and desserts and also aromatic sheesha in different flavours.

Grand Regency

A Bedouin tent has been put up and designed to receive all the guests and revive the nights of Ramadan with a series of special offers and activities in an Arabian atmosphere at Grand Regency’s Al Qasr Ballroom.

The hotel promises to take customers on a journey to the East through its tent with the eastern melodies and decoration, in addition to the special Iftar, Ghabka and Suhour buffet that combines food from different countries; Qatari, Lebanese, Egyptian, Syrian, Moroccan.

The buffet will include hot and cold appetisers, a wide range of salads, live cooking, main hot courses, bread, sweets, dates, juices and all types of Arabian coffee with a distinctive Ramadan ambience were all the staff will be wearing traditional Arabian uniforms to mark the holy month.

The hotel will be offering special prices on Ramadan that suit all levels of society. Families will also be able to bring their children to enjoy the buffet and get discounts of up to 50 percent for children over five years and those below this age get their meals for free.

Grand Regency will also offer special discounts for companies with group bookings, as many of these companies keen on inviting their employees and members to the Iftar and Suhour in recognition of their efforts during the year. In addition to the tent, “Tangia” restaurant will be serving traditional Moroccan cuisine during Ramadan.

Ritz-Carlton

To beat the late summer heat, Ramadan festivities at The Ritz-Carlton are hosted in the 1,100 square metre pavilion tent within the Al Wosail ballroom that is tastefully decorated with a blend of Arabian colours of turquoise, gold and red.

A special highlight this year includes six exceptionally designed VIP tents that provide comfort as well as privacy for up to 10 guests. The tent which has the capacity to seat 360 persons every night is thoroughly designed, exhibiting a spectacle of coloured silks, drapes, soft velvet cushions, sculpted porches, glittering tassels and embroideries of stars and moonlight that comes alive every night in the grand Al Wosail ballroom to reminisce the old Arabian magic.

Fifty men and women from the food and beverage team are assigned to the tent every evening of Ramadan to cater for every need of the guests, proposing ‘gahwa’ and juices. A host of more than 25 chefs will be ‘on stage’ to provide the taste of Arabia with eight live cooking stations including two Saj bread stations uniquely presented by two international Syrian traditional Saj bread makers at Al Wosail Foyer to accommodate the most demanding palate.

With over 50 different dishes, inclusive of traditional Arabic cuisine such as Harris, Chicken Mograbia, Okra Stew, Seafood Tajein, beef and chicken Shawarma, Zaatar and Lamb Manakish are served. One can quench thirst with traditional Ramadan juices like Jallab, Karkadeh, Laban and Tamerhindi.

Guests can enjoy the mesmerizing Tannoura dance by the Dervish dancer as he spins to the beats of traditional Arabic tune. A five-piece band from Lebanon performs live on stage while the Henna lady makes a beautiful imprint on the skin of willing guests.

The falcon man is also present to attract guests with the display of a beautiful falcon every Thursday and Friday evenings.

Lovers of sheesha, the popular smoke of the Middle East, will also enjoy a wide selection of tobacco flavours, from the traditional to the innovative.

Featured throughout Ramadan will also be a traditional Arabic souq, displaying gifts such as handmade Middle Eastern carpets, jewellery boxes and local Arabic crafts available for guests to purchase for friends and family.

Qatar Airways will also present a nightly raffle draw where guests will have the chance to win flights to their destination of choice.

For those wishing to sit back and relax in the quiet of the Lobby Lounge, Arabic sweets and pastries including coffee and tea are also available during Iftar.

Sheraton Doha Resort and Convention Hotel

As the sun sets, the famous Al Hubara Restaurant at the Sheraton invites guests for an Iftar to remember. A wide selection of Arabic dishes from the extensive Iftar buffet will be on offer while guests embrace the comforting and festive ambiance.

The phalanx of culinary experts is set to surprise guests with traditional Ramadan specialities and additional selection of Mediterranean delicacies which will create a distinct Iftar experience for diners.

W Doha

W Doha observes Ramadan in traditional style, but adding its signature W twist, with celebrations in the quintessential Ramadan tent, as well as at Wahm Restaurant and Lounge.

W Doha’s Great Room features a stunning Ramadan Tent for Iftar and Sohour throughout Ramadan.

The tent opens 30 minutes before sundown and Iftar service goes on until 8pm, while Sohour is observed from 9pm until 2:30am, with both offering traditional juices, on-table mezze and an extended Arabic buffet with numerous live food stations with international delicacies, from Japanese to Indian favourites and from French to Middle Eastern specialities. The tent features sheesha service and live entertainment by the famous Ramadan Band from Lebanon.

At Wahm, W Doha’s pool-side lounge, guests can relax with loved ones and celebrate a long evening with Sohour. Guests can settle into Wahm’s cozy cabanas, pool-side tables or jewel-toned banquets and enjoy the most aromatic sheesha flavours in town, as well as the music of our traditional Middle Eastern trio and a la carte Arabic menu. Large groups can even opt for customized menus, if desired.