The first weekend of Ramadan is upon us. The Holy Month is in full swing and the city is honouring the reflective period with intentional activities and time spent with loved ones. For the former, The MOJEH Weekend suggests deepening your understanding of Ramadan by partaking in Zayed National Museum’s extensive programme of cultural activities. As for the latter, experience one of the city’s most beloved Iftars at Atlantis, The Palm, or look to Ines Chatti Patisserie’s seasonal treats to avoid arriving at a loved one’s empty handed.
What To Gift
Homegrown pastry house Ines Chatti Patisserie ensures you’re the best guest this Ramadan with a selection of sweet treats that make for the perfect gift if you’re visiting loved ones. The Ramadan collection includes a decadent date pudding balanced with vanilla caramel; Coffea, a harmony of Ethiopian coffee, saffron ganache and clementine confit atop a pistachio base; and the Gallatte, a bona fide centrepiece filled with almond and hazelnut frangipane as well as date, saffron and cardamom syrup. Shop now
What To Do
This Ramadan, Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the United Arab Emirates, will host Ramadan Nights: a programme of cultural activations that aims to deepen visitors’ understanding of the Holy Month. Ramadan Nights will see heritage-inspired activations take place across the museum, from traditional games and workshops led by Emirati talents to live performances, stargazing experiences and pop-up restaurants in Al Masar Garden. Daily throughout Ramadan, 8:30PM to midnight. Learn more
Where To Eat
Ramadan welcomes the return of the iconic Asateer tent at Atlantis, The Palm. Inspired by tradition and togetherness, the palatial setting promises an iftar to remember with an extensive buffet selection and themed evenings – namely Arabesque, Persian, Khaleeji and Traditional. Highlights include a live cooking station with spit-roasted whole lamb, an oven-baked manakish selection and a fatteh and foul royal bar. Post-iftar, the space transforms for Suhoor, where a live band and singer set the soundtrack while you enjoy à la carte favourites. Book now
What To Shop
With Ramadan comes a parade of exclusive collections, and Prada’s may be the most exciting yet. The ready-to-wear collection is abundant with lustrous fabrics, delicate shimmers and feminine silhouettes that can carry you from iftar to suhoor (and back again), though it is the accessories that have captured our hearts. The Bonnie, crafted in supple leather, is imagined in a glossy ruby red for the season; its spacious elongated shape and detachable strap make it a day-to-night hero that you’ll treasure long after the Holy Month. Shop now
