Ramadan in Dubai Sees Range in #StayHome Entertainment and International Cuisine Iftar Home Delivery Options

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14 May 2020: This Ramadan in Dubai has seen communities virtually come together in new and inspiring ways, over video calls, physical and mental wellbeing activities at home, online donation initiatives and more, all while the #stayhome message continues to be embraced. Food too has been bringing families who are already together at home connect across the dinner table, and this year, a host of international Iftar options are available for home delivery.

Iftar Around the World

Iftars dont always have to mean the traditional and delicious Arabic cuisine; now a range of options are available for home delivery across Dubai. At Pai Thai, a three-course sharing Iftar menu for two people is available. Vietnamese Foodies has launched a PHOnomenal four-course meal for just AED 99 per person and Fuchsia Urban Thaihas created two Iftar options for only AED 75. Everyone also receives a complimentary limited-edition profiterole with a Thai twist.

A wide selection of European fare is also on offer across the city; at Couqley diners can opt for French bistro cuisine restaurant delivering an Iftar two-course meal for AED 139. Gordon Ramsay Hells Kitchen is delivering their renowned roast beef, roast chicken or roast lamb on Fridays and Saturdays and all the trimmings are included to break the fast with a difference.

Five-star hotel Bulgari Resort Dubai has launched a premium Iftar hamper delivery service, which includes traditional dishes as well as Italian classics and everyones favourite tiramisu.

Worlds Tallest Donation Box

The entire city has embraced the newly launched donation campaign by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, in collaboration with the Burj Khalifa to illuminate the worlds tallest building and create the tallest donation box. Part of the 10 Million Meals campaign, the UAEs biggest community campaign of its kind, the Burj Khalifas 1.2 million lights are being lit up one light for every meal that is being donated by the UAEs residents in a dazzling display of social solidarity and togetherness.

Entertainment for All

After breaking the fast and relaxing into the evening, entertainment at home is high on the agenda. This Ramadan, Dubai is bringing talent straight to the living rooms of the citys residents with its curated Live From Dubai event series. Building on the UAEs #StayHome initiative, the programme has been delivering the best of Dubais local talent across fitness, culinary, dance, theatre, arts, comedy and more to engage communities virtually around the city, providing light relief and an uplifting experience for the whole family.

Streamed each week from Wednesday to Saturday, the agendas are packed full of content suitable for everyone with some of the most popular sessions including cooking and baking classes, fitness dog Pilates, arts and crafts workshops and movie reviews. The full virtual experience programme is available on the Dubai Calendar Instagram page.

One of the more surprising hits during the #stayhome period has been the rise of the jigsaw puzzle. Families at home are taking on challenging landscapes, scenes from favourite movies, cartoon characters, famous pieces of art and city skylines. At Noon.ae, a wide selection of jigsaws are available to buy online with free delivery including a 104-piece Disney FROZEN suitable for the younger members of the family, a 500-piece Trevi Fountain challenge, as well as a wide range of 1000 and 2000-piece options including Vincent Van Goghs Starry Starry Night, a retro American cereal boxes montage, and even the world map featuring every single country to piece together.

Retail promotions and offers

Home improvements have been another emerging trend as residents look at ways to improve their living spaces while working from home and distance learning continues, as well as creating cosy corners for family time in the evenings. Homeware brands are running online offers throughout Ramadan including Home Box which has selected items with 25 to 50 per cent off, Home Centre and Homes R Usboth with 25 to 70 per cent off, Crate and Barrel running a part sale with 25 to 60 per cent off, and Interiors with 30 to 50 per cent off on selected items.

Two delicious gifting options throughout Ramadan come in the form of hampers from Parisian bakery Angelina and Candylicious, everyones favourite confectionery store. The Angelina Hampers come in three sizes and add a wonderful sweet taste to any Iftar or Sohour with hot chocolate bottles, a selection of teas and herbal infusions, biscuits and chocolates. The Candylicious Hamper spreads sweetness and happiness to every face, packed with chocolate bars, lollipops, fruity jellybeans and so much more.

About Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism)

With the ultimate vision of positioning Dubai as the worlds leading tourism destination and commercial hub, Dubai Tourisms mission is to increase the awareness of Dubai among global audiences and to attract tourists and inward investment into the emirate. Dubai Tourism is the principal authority for the planning, supervision, development and marketing of Dubais tourism sector. It markets and promotes the Emirates commerce sector, and is responsible for the licensing and classification of all tourism services, including hotels, tour operators and travel agents. Brands and departments within the Dubai Tourism portfolio include Dubai Business Events, Dubai Calendar, and Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment.