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!
Hand-crafted chocolates
Meringue with berries
Sesame seed crackers
Refreshing watermelon nectar
Dates aplenty – take your pick
Louqmat
Grilled vegetables galore
Chefs preparing the buffet
Appetizers, appetizers
Chocolate mousse
Turkish tea, anyone?
Meringue with berries
A selection of picked middle-eastern delicacies
Fruitilicious selections
Up-close and personal with spinach and pine nut samosas
Traditional lanterns
A little surprise on every table
Banana chocolate cake
The fruit, salad and sushi bar
Happy diners
Mamool
Poppadom cones
An authentic Arabic Iftaar experience
(non-alcoholic) Drinks, anyone?
Berries and cream
A mouth-watering assortment of sweets
Trifle
Last-minute prep
The Indian Bazar
Pistachio cookies
Unknown drink in adorable milk bottles
The beautiful Turkish tea stall
Dinner’s served
Enjoying their meal
Poppadom
Date and nut truffles
