Sufra: Iftar in Satwa | May 25

Duration: 4 HRS

Date: 25 May 2019

Location: Satwa, Dubai

Sufra Members

AED 170

14+ years only

Non Members

AED 300

14+ years only

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Break your fast with our favourite Ramadan comfort foods as well as some of our new delicious discoveries in Satwa.

This event will run once, on May 25, 2019.

6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

The tour requires a minimum of 6 guests; we may cancel and refund tickets if the minimum is not met.

Tastings include Gluten/Lactose/Dairy/Nuts. Please notify us of severe allergies.

Walking only; distance covered is ~2.5 km/1.6 mi with stops in between.

Dress to walk - wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing, mindful of the holy month.

Carry earphones for our audio guide system.

The minimum age to join the tour is 14 years.

What to Expect

We are committed to curating Iftar experiences that showcase the humble, spiritual and communal aspects of Ramadan. It has been very important for us to share the stories and values of Ramadan, and it is the older neighbourhoods of Dubai that bring these elements to life.

  • Meet us an hour before Iftar and witness the dedication that goes into preparing the daily, communal iftars offered to the residents of Satwa.
  • We’ll taste soups, pastries and stews across different cultures (Nepal, Pakistan, Iran and countries across the Levant)
  • Hear stories, traditions and childhood memories of Ramadan across our different cultures.
  • Visit the Hakeem for a peek into the long-standing tradition of Iranian herb shops where items are used both in cooking and as medicine.
  • Ask us any questions related to the practices of Ramadan!

We'll meet outside Al Diyafah Shopping Center at Satwa Roundabout.
Please be on time, we don't wait for latecomers!

We recommend that you take the metro or a taxi to the trail start.
If you do choose to drive, please budget extra time for traffic and parking.

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Here’s how, and if any one or more of these distinguishing features resonate with you, then you’re our perfect Sufra guest:

  • Stronger community focus – You’re eager to connect with other intellectually curious members of our community, over a common passion for food, culture and exploration.
  • More dynamic and collaborative – You’d rather be involved in discussions moderated by a Sufra host, rather than being “guided on a tour;” you leave the event knowing that the dialogues you had within the group added richness to the experience.
  • More fringe discoveries – You already know the not-so-secret “hidden gems” in the city; you’re looking to access those cultures, conversations and experiences that are rarely on the mainstream radar. They’re either reserved to a few cultural circles or are often discovered only by people with special insider access, e.g. journalists.
  • Less formal, more fluid – You simply want to have a fun, not overly planned outing with like-minded people who love food!
  • Friday Morning Breakfast Jaunts: Explore how various residents get their morning fix over a different sort of Dubai brunch.
  • Comparative Cultures: Learn about unexpected links and surprising similarities between cuisines from different parts of the world.
  • Interactive Cooking Demonstrations: Learn to make some new and old favourites using time tested techniques from passionate home cooks and professional chefs.
  • Adventures Beyond Dubai: Get away from the city and embark on a day-long trip to discover food, culture and stories across the other Emirates.
  • Uncharted Routes: Uncover the history, flavours and stories of lesser known cuisines and local neighbourhoods.
  • Taste Battles: Lend us your expert taste buds and help us suss out the “Best of ..” in our definitive gastronomic taste-offs.

Yes, you may join any Sufra experience as a resident or tourist, simply by booking any of the listed Sufra events on our calendar.

Yes, depending on the chosen experience and size of your group. In most cases, we would be happy to adapt an existing Sufra event for your private party or corporate team.

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