For someone who’s fasting during Ramadan, Iftaar is a special moment, and what makes it more special is the company of some new-found friends over a spectacular culinary experience. I was graciously invited to a bloggers’ Iftaar at Liwan, one of several restaurants at Al Ghurair Rayhaan by Rotana, and I almost didn’t go before actually deciding to; turns out, it was a good decision.
Even though this is a photo-blog, not a restaurant review, I will not hesitate to mention that the tantalizing dessert selection is by far the best around.
Let the feast for the eyes begin!
Refreshing watermelon nectar
Enjoying their meal
Unknown drink in adorable milk bottles
Fruitilicious selections
(non-alcoholic) Drinks, anyone?
Traditional lanterns
Chefs preparing the buffet
Up-close and personal with spinach and pine nut samosas
The Indian Bazar
Date and nut truffles
Pistachio cookies
A little surprise on every table
The beautiful Turkish tea stall
A selection of picked middle-eastern delicacies
The fruit, salad and sushi bar
An authentic Arabic Iftaar experience
Dates aplenty – take your pick
Poppadom cones
Banana chocolate cake
Meringue with berries
Grilled vegetables galore
Sesame seed crackers
Louqmat
A mouth-watering assortment of sweets
Happy diners
Chocolate mousse
Last-minute prep
Berries and cream
Dinner’s served
Appetizers, appetizers
Meringue with berries
Hand-crafted chocolates
Trifle
Poppadom
Mamool
Turkish tea, anyone?
