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