Biryani festival adds to Ramadan and Eid dining options
Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort’s Indian restaurant Swaad will celebrate the culture of Hyderabad with a biryani festival from September 16 to 30. Throughout Ramadan, the popular Layali Al Aqah Ramadan tent will serve iftar and sohour, while Views restaurant will offer a daily iftar buffet.
Hyderabad biryanis are a staple of the cuisine in Hyderabad, the fifth largest city in India which has a rich heritage from the Qutb Shahi dynasty. Swaad Restaurant will be offering a variety of different biryanis, starting from AED 50, including traditional Hyderabadi Kacchi gosht ka biriyani, Sofiyani biryani, Kheema biriyani and Tarkari biryani.
The Layali tent will be open daily during Ramadan, from 7:00pm to 2:00am, serving traditional Arabic delicacies prepared by Le Méridien Al Aqah’s famous Arabic chef who will be flown in for the occasion. The extensive menu includes fetir, pastry stuffed with scrumptious fillings such as cream, fruit and nuts; hommous, foul madamas, and balila. Hot and cold Ramadan drinks, such as tea, coffee, sahlab, helba and karkade will also be served, and flavored shisha will be available. Mezzes are priced between AED 25 to AED 35, mains are priced between AED 45 to AED 60 and desserts are priced between AED 30 to AED 40. The cover charge is AED 75 per person.
Views restaurant will serve an affordable iftar menu during Ramadan, priced at AED 78 per person while Taste Restaurant will offer Regional Food of Thailand from September 1 to 15. Prepared by Chef Praiwan, the menu will feature favorites from the four main regions of Thailand - Central/Bangkok, North/Chiang Mai, Northeast (Issan) and the South. Dishes are priced from AED 50.
Swaad Restaurant and Taste Thai Restaurant are both open daily for dinner from 7:00pm to 10:30pm.
Throughout September, Views continues its international evenings, priced at AED185. Starting at 7pm at Views, diners can choose from Festa Italiana on Saturdays, Asian Breeze on Sundays, Tour de France on Mondays, Locavores on Tuesdays, Mexicana on Wednesdays and Sea View on Fridays. All of the menus include a refreshing selection of beverages. Views restaurant is also offering a value-packed Friday lunch from 12:30pm to 3:30pm, priced at AED 199 including pool and beach access.
Gonu Bar and Grill, on the shores of the resort’s private beach, offers all day dining, as well as moonlight dinners tailor-designed for guests. During September, enjoy a romantic dinner on the beach for AED 600 per couple for a special set menu, including limited special beverages.
And for more private dining, hotel guests can enjoy the convenience of dining in the comfort and privacy of their own rooms through the 24-hour In Room Dining service. During September, a special Al Aqah Burger menu will be on offer, in addition to the existing menu featuring a range of international cuisines.
Astro’s, the 20th floor bar with a spectacular view of the Hajar Mountains and the Indian Ocean, is an ideal venue for after work-beverages. Astro’s is open daily from 7:00pm to 1:00am and happy hour is from 9:00pm to 10:00pm
Tea & Dates, the hotel’s stylish lobby lounge, offers a daily special, and is open from sunset to midnight during Ramadan. The menu features an assortment pastries, fresh croissants, sandwiches, salads, dates, and delectable cakes, complemented by the finest hot and cold beverages, including a signature coffee menu. After Ramadan, Tea & Dates will be open daily from 10:00am to 10:00pm and on weekends from 10:00am to 11:00pm.
For reservations, please call +971 9 244 9000 or visit lemeridien.com/fujairah
