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Ramadan
Daytime dining during Ramadan in Dubai
Fri, January 24, 2025
Experience a different side to Dubai throughout the Holy Month. Here are our answers to the most commonly asked questions about dining during Ramadan.
Experience a different side to Dubai throughout the Holy Month. Here are our answers to the most commonly asked questions about dining during Ramadan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are restaurants closed in Dubai during Ramadan?
Restaurants and dining establishments are not closed during Ramadan and will operate as normal, where non-fasting guests can eat and drink as usual. A few smaller outlets may be closed during the day, but will be open by sundown.
Some eateries will be operating at different working hours throughout the month with later starts and closing times, and special menus for iftar and suhoor. If you are keen to visit a restaurant, do call ahead or book in advance to confirm operational hours or secure your spot during the evening rush across dining venues.
Can you go to the beach and dine at restaurants during Ramadan?
Yes, you will be able to go to the beach and visit restaurants during Ramadan in Dubai. There are a few guidelines when it comes to dress code in order to be respectful of the local culture and religion, but beachwear is acceptable at hotel beaches and pools. Restaurants will be operational throughout the day catering to those who are not fasting.
What are the rules for eating, drinking and smoking during Ramadan fasting hours?
During Ramadan, fasting Muslims must abstain from eating, drinking and smoking between dawn and sunset. There are no restrictions on eating and drinking in public for those who are not fasting. However, you may choose to avoid doing so out of respect for those who are.
What food is eaten during Ramadan?
Muslims often break their Ramadan fast with just dates and water, as the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did. After this, iftar often consists of a light meal, with a larger suhoor meal eaten late at night. Many people will have these meals at the homes of family – but most restaurants in Dubai also serve iftar and suhoor meals. This means all types of food can be eaten during Ramadan – although traditional Emirati and Arabic food is usually the most popular.