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