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