The night started with an Arabic music performance. It was a nice way to welcome guests and It actually became one of the focal point inside the buffet hall (plus we sat next to them, so definitely, we'll notice them).
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LIVE ARABIC MUSIC[/caption][caption id="attachment_3016" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
WELCOME TREATS[/caption]There were a lot of guests that night and the whole restaurant looked so lively. A great mood to end the whole day of fasting.
On our table placed an array of dried fruits and nuts which are what you eat to prepare your body before a heavy meal (if you are fasting). I think it is a good touch to add in the mood and feel.
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SOME DRIED FRUITS AND NUTS ON OUR TABLE[/caption][caption id="attachment_3017" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
JUICE SHOTS[/caption][caption id="attachment_3023" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
TIME FOR SOME APPETIZERS[/caption]Like most of the Iftar buffets around Dubai, Liwan offers an international selection of dishes plus some Ramadan Specialties (I guess these are the Arabic selections).
What I loved about it is that, even though there are a lot of people the night I've visited, it didn't feel too crowded.
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THE ARABIC SECTION OF THE BUFFET[/caption][caption id="attachment_3020" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
SLOW ROASTED LAMB. I GUESS THIS IS PART OF THE RAMADAN SPECIALTIES[/caption][caption id="attachment_3021" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
JAPANESE!!![/caption][caption id="attachment_3022" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
INDIAN!!![/caption]I loved the variety of food that they are offering. There was certainly a hit and a miss but in general it was a decent Iftar Buffet. I personally enjoyed the Chicken Biryani, which my friend Candice said tasted home cooked (her husband is Indian, so she knows her biryani). Also I enjoyed the moroccan tea that will be poured in front of you will a dash of flare. ^^
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THE MOROCCAN TEA BAR[/caption][caption id="attachment_3025" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
I MUST ADMIT, AS SIMPLE AS POURING THE TEA GRABBED ALL OF OUR ATTENTION. HE WAS AN INSTANT STAR. HAHA[/caption][caption id="attachment_3026" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
TEA ANYONE?![/caption][caption id="attachment_3027" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
MY SHAMEFUL ( VERY FULL) BUFFET PLATE[/caption]If there is one thing that for me was a missed, it was the dessert selections. It fell short in terms of selections and taste. I am a bit picky with desserts because I have a sweet tooth, so if my friend knows about Indian food, I can say that I know my way around sweets.
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DESSERT STATION[/caption][caption id="attachment_3028" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
TRADITION ARABIC DESSERT[/caption]All in all it was a great night. Ferry was a great host and he made sure that we were all taken care of. More than the food, I love going for Iftar after a long day of work because you can unwind and talk to your friends/family over a feast. What can be better than that (sleep? haha).
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GREAT FILIPINO BLOGGER FRIENDS[/caption][blockquote source="Liwan Al Ghurair Rayhaan"]"...Join Liwan for an Iftar buffet for 149 net per person, including a selection of international and Ramadan specialties while enjoying Live Arabic entertainemtn. Or settle down and unwind over Suhour starting from AED 95 net per person, while enjoying a traditional bubbly at Liwan Terrace. While a special Persian Iftar set menu awaits you at Shayan Restaurant for leisure diners too."[/blockquote]
Contact Liwan Restaurant Here:
Location: Al Ghurair Rayhaan, Deira Dubai
Phone: +971 (0)4 293 3000
Email: fb.alghurair@rotana.com
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