Budget Iftars in Abu Dhabi - Under AED 100

Ramadan Kareem

The holy month of Ramadan is here and most restaurants in town have their annual tempting Iftar offers, however unfortunately most of them are quite heavy on the pocket because of which you don't exactly get to experiment too much. 

I've compiled a list of few tried & tested restaurants in Abu Dhabi that are having an Iftar & cost less than AED 100 per person. I'm hoping the list helps you out. 

Japanese/Sushi (Mikado Cafe)  

Mikado is offering a special Iftar set menu that includes a variety of sushi, appetizers, a main course and desserts with free flowing beverages and tea. Additionally, dates & fresh fruit platters will be served too. This would cost you about AED 195 for two people. 

Location Al Hana Tower, Al Khalidiya 

Timings Sunset till 12am 

Phone +971 2 667 7557

Pizza/ International (Jazz@PizzaExpress)

An iftar here would cost you about AED 79 per person and the menu comprises of pizza, pasta and desserts that you can choose from. 

Location Floor 5, World Trade Centre Mall, Abu Dhabi  

Timings Sunset to 12am 

Contact +971 2 444 77 52

Indian - When it comes to Indian food, you have quite a few options to choose from. 5 places I would personally suggest are the following – 

1. Peppermill 

Peppermill a great place to experience the spirit of Ramadan. The ambiance is great & so is the food. They are having an Iftar buffet this time at their Wahda Mall branch and an Iftar 5 course set meal at their Eastern Mangroves branch. Both are priced at AED 99 per person.

Location Al Wahda Mall/ Eastern Mangroves

Timings Sunset till 9 pm

Phone +971 2 622 55 86 / +971 2 44 13 582

2. Kwality 

One of the oldest Indian restaurants in town that I can definitely swear by. Priced at just AED 65 per person, your taste buds are definitely in for a treat. 

Location Salam Street, Besides Lulu Centre 

Timings Sunset till 11.30

Phone +971 2 67 27 337

3. Lazeez 

Priced at AED 88 per person, you're in for a treat with a variety of options in salads, starters, main course as well as in desserts. Lazeez definitely is a master when it comes to their kebabs. 

Location Hamdan Street, Besides E-Max

Timings Sunset till 10 pm

Phone +971 2 67 77 070

4. Biryani Pot 

Here what you can get is an Iftar Combo Meal that is priced at AED 49 in which you can get to select a soup or starter, main course, dessert and beverage. I had tried their Iftar last year and it was phenomenal. You can read it here.

Location Galleria Mall, Reem Island (Food court) 

Timings Sunset till 8.30 pm

Phone +971 2 67 66 555

5. India Palace

India Palace has a grand Iftar buffet to offer this Ramadan this year, which is priced at AED 75 per person (adults) and AED 45 (children) This works out to be more economical for a family with kids. 

Location - Salam Street 

Timings Sunset till 9 pm

Phone +971 2 41 82 453

International (Up & Below) 

Now this is a place I would recommend for a group of friends probably who are looking at a nice air conditioned open terrace area set-up which serves Shisha as well. With regard to their food, you can sample delicious sharing platters and tapas style dishes like Tuscan bruchetta, buffalo chicken wings, crispy calamari etc. It's priced at AED 99 per person (Not inclusive of the shisha)

Location - Courtyard by Marriot, WTC, Abu Dhabi

Timings - 8 pm to 2 am 

Phone - +971 2 69 82 222

Lebanese (Zaytinya) 

Zaytinya does their appetizers and grills like no-other Lebanese restaurant in town. I was there recently and had the best time ever. Also you're definitely going to like the ambiance too. Recommended for family gatherings. 

Location - Al Seef Mall 

Timings - Sunset to 8.30 

Phone - +971 2 44 74 489 

Additionally I remember having Chicken Tikka Inn (Airport Road) having a great deal for Iftar, so if you are a fan, then don't forget to give them a try too. 

Let me know if you know of other outlets too, I shall add it to the list

Cheers x