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