DAYTIME DINING

While, for Muslims, Ramadan is a time of fasting and reflection, Islam does recognise that others may not be observant and many hotels will have dining venues open throughout the month offering a variety of options. All food service during the day is indoors and enhanced beverages will not be available at any public venue. Read on for details that were confirmed as we went to press.

BANYAN TREE DOHA
Il Galante
Inspired by the ancient Il Cuoco Galante cookbook, Il Galante restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisine using the finest ingredients in an elegant setting. It is open during Ramadan offering breakfast from 5.30am to 11am and from 12.30pm to 4pm for lunch.
GO: Call 4410 3310 or WhatsApp 3992 0808 for more information or to make a booking.

DUSIT DOHA HOTEL
Taste
For those seeking a dining venue available before the sun sets, Taste, the all-day-dining restaurant is open daily for breakfast from 6.30am to 10.30am, lunch from 12.30pm to 3pm and dinner from 6.30pm to 11pm.
GO: Call 4004 4444 for more information or to make a booking.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL DOHA
Elements
Discover the bursting flavors of South American cuisine at Elements which is open daily for lunch from 12.30pm to 3pm and for dinner from 7pm to 11pm. Apres Spa Café is also open daily from 9am to 9pm serving the regular menu.
GO: Call 4494 8600 for more information or to make a booking.

HILTON DOHA THE PEARL
The Kitchen
The Kitchen, famous for its fresh ingredients, scrumptious breakfast and diversified dining menu will be open for non-fasting guests and will operate as usual for breakfast and lunch.
GO: Call 4492 4610 or WhatsApp 3159 4737 for more information or to make a booking.

INTERCONTINENTAL DOHA BEACH & SPA
Mykonos
The Greek favourite is open daily during Ramadan from 12pm to 11.30pm with no special beverages being served. There will be Chef’s Specials in a set menu at QR195 for two on March 18 and a Greek National Day serving of the traditional dish, Bakaliaros Skordalia, priced QR100 on March 25. Several other restaurants are also open daily.
GO: Call 4484 4919 for more information or to make a booking.

RAMADAN DAYTIME DINING

MARRIOTT MARQUIS CITY CENTER DOHA HOTEL
Crossroads Kitchen
As well as serving Iftar, Crossroads Kitchen is open daily during Ramadan for breakfast from 6am to 11am. Cucina will be serving its usual excellent Italian fare from 12pm to 11pm and Quick Bites will be open from 6am to 6pm.
GO: Call 4419 5510 or WhatsApp 6643 6890 for more information or to make a booking.

MARSA MALAZ KEMPINSKI, THE PEARL – QATAR
Public House
Your friendly neighbourhood pub is open throughout Ramadan whether you’re seeking a swift lunch break or an evening cheering on your favourite team over dinner, they’ve got you covered. Or, if it’s breakfast you fancy, check out Al Sufra, which is open daily from 7am to 11am. Other venues are open during the evenings.
GO: Call 4035 5101 or WhatsApp 7479 1930 for more information or to make a booking.

SHERATON GRAND DOHA RESORT & CONVENTION HOTEL
Executive Lounge
While most of the hotel’s venues will be serving Iftar or Suhour, The Executive Lounge will be open daily for breakfast from 6am to 11am, lunch from 12.30pm to 3.30pm and dinner from 5pm to 10.30pm. The Pool Café will also be serving from 10am to 7pm, indoor only.
GO: Call 4485 4444 for more information or to make a booking.

THE CHEDI KATARA HOTEL & RESORT
La Marsa
This overwater restaurant, which extends to eight exclusive bungalows and serves a mix of Mediterranean flavours and Middle Eastern classics will be open daily throughout Ramadan from 7am to 11pm.
GO: Call 4408 0202 for more information or to make a booking.

THE NED DOHA
Cecconi’s
The Italian eatery will be offering its signature handmade pasta and lots of other dishes throughout Ramadan from 12pm to 12am. The family-style Italian Brunch will also run on Fridays and Saturdays throughout March from 12pm to 4pm, priced from QR175. And Millie’s Lounge will be open daily from 7am to 12pm.
GO: Call 4406 1111 for more information or to make a booking.

THE RITZ-CARLTON, DOHA
STK
The hotel’s famed steakhouse will be serving those who are not fasting throughout Ramadan from 12pm to 12am.
GO: Call 4484 8588 for more information or to make a booking.