Through June 2 everyone has the chance to take part in our 2-for-1 promo by downloading vouchers through RamadanWithMarriott.com for 9 participating hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including: JW Marriott Marquis Dubai | JW Marriott Dubai | La Ville Hotel & Suites CITY WALK, Dubai, Autograph Collection | Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection…
Today’s Ramadan Flavors
We hope your Ramadan is off to an easy and meaningful start. Between indulging in all the city’s best Iftars, we know you know you need some time at home with just the family and close friends so our chefs continue to send us their best recommendations for your family Iftar table. Today, Amit Sood,…
More Great Ramadan Recipes from the Marriott UAE Chefs
First up comes a recipe from Chef Tobias of La Ville Hotel & Suites City Walk Dubai, Autograph Collection. He has shared with us his version of Lamb Ouzzi, a great traditional, family style dish that is deeply rooted in Emirati culture. Rich in flavor, it makes a great centerpiece to any meal but it works especially…
#MyDubaiRamadan | What it Means to Saher Ahmed
We at Marriott are grateful for the engagement and interaction we have received from our community here in the U.A.E. and abroad about happenings surrounding the holy month of Ramadan. We have just received our first contribution coming from outside the gulf and would like to share with you the thoughtful and connected words of Saher Ahmed,…
#MyDubaiRamadan | More Than Just Iftar with Nasif Kayed, the Arab Culturalist
Nasif Kayed, the CEO and Founder of Arab Culturalist is a cultural consultant, public speaker, and educator on topics dealing with Arabic and Islamic culture. He likes to engage with groups and individuals of all kinds and takes every interaction as an opportunity to share knowledge and experience about his heritage. His teachings range from…
#MyDubaiRamadan | Why Ramadan Is Special to Munira Rahman
Munira Rahman is an American born Muslim travel blogger, now residing in Dubai. Coming from a starkly western culture, and moving to a place that shares some of those traits but still works to preserve Islamic and Arabic heritage, Ramadan takes on extra meaning as a place where she can feel humbled and humanized during the Holy…
Ramadan Art at the JW Marriott Hotel Dubai in partnership with Mawaheb from Beautiful People
Ramadan at the JW Marriott Hotel Dubai is all about the taste, tales and trails of the spice routes. Whether rare or familiar, all spices share the intriguing history of being traded along these ancient routes. Connecting people and cultures, this trade led to an exchange of knowledge and changed the culinary world forever. Spices are…
#MyDubaiRamadan | Why Ramadan Is Special For Iman, Editor-in-Chief, SAIL magazine
Community. Culture. Creativity. This is what SAIL as a magazine stands for. It is the voice of the UAE’s next generation of leaders, a powerful platform for debate and conversation around the issues that are engaging young people in the UAE today. We are grateful to hear from Iman Ben Chaibah, the magazine’s Editor-in-Chief about…
What Ramadan Means To Fashion Blogger Nikita Phulwani
Born and brought up in Dubai, Nikita calls this city home and absolutely loves it! Work-wise, she has worked as a PR executive for almost 3 years at FMCG giant Unilever and by passion she is a social media addict and now, a lifestyle influencer! Nikita shares with us what Ramadan means to her… Being a non-Muslim based…
What Makes Ramadan In The U.A.E. So Special, Blogger Arwa Shares…
In a difficult time when people need to come together, Ramadan unites a variety of communities especially in a cosmopolitan country like the UAE. We hear from popular blogger Arwa from Slice of Dubai on her personal take of the spiritual month of Ramadan and her connection with the city of Dubai. Ramadan is a special…
What Ramadan means to Eshna Arora
As we reach out to our community to help those around us find meaning and inspiration when celebrating the Holy Month of Ramadan, so too does our community reach out to us to share what their experiences with Ramadan mean to them. In this post, Eshna Arora, a Strategic Accounts Manager for Zomato in the Emirates…
#MyDubaiRamadan | What Ramadan means to Aida al Busaidy
Celebrating the Holy Month of Ramadan is one of the staples of Islam that link people together from across the world with a common purpose. People from Indonesia, to China, to France and back to Dubai take the month as a time to connect. For some it is connecting with family, for some it is…
Ramadan with Marriott 