Dubai’s Ramadan Recipes Guide returns with 40 unique dishes for 2025
Featuring 10 chefs and 10 restaurants, the guide blends tradition with creativity
DUBAI: Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has released the highly anticipated sixth edition of its ‘Ramadan Recipes Guide’, showcasing 40 carefully curated dishes.
Created in collaboration with some of Dubai’s most renowned chefs, restaurants, and cafes, the digital guide is part of the annual #RamadaninDubai campaign and offers a mix of traditional and modern culinary inspirations.
The 2025 edition brings together a diverse array of recipes designed to enhance the Ramadan dining experience. The guide encourages residents and visitors to explore Dubai’s vibrant food scene by recreating dishes inspired by local and international flavours.
Celebrating culinary talent
Shaima Al Suwaidi, Director of Brand Dubai, expressed her appreciation for the contributors who brought this year’s edition to life. “We are pleased to collaborate with 10 exceptional restaurants and cafes from Brand Dubai’s ‘Proudly from Dubai’ network and 10 highly skilled chefs who have demonstrated outstanding expertise in their field. Brand Dubai’s latest guide is a celebration of their achievements and an opportunity to introduce the wider community to unique recipes during the Holy Month of Ramadan,” she said.
The 2025 edition also spotlights four Emirati chefs, whose expertise has gained them recognition among local families and Dubai’s diverse community. Al Suwaidi highlighted that their inclusion in the guide underscores the growing influence of Emirati culinary talent and their role in shaping the evolving food culture of the emirate.
A blend of Emirati and global flavours
Khawla Al Hashmi, Member of the Organising Committee of the #RamadanInDubai campaign, shared insights into the diversity of this year’s featured chefs, restaurants, and cafes. “This edition features four accomplished Emirati chefs alongside six renowned chefs from the region and beyond. It also showcases recipes from popular restaurants and cafes, each featuring exceptional dishes inspired by global cuisines and infused with flavours that capture the essence of Ramadan.”
The guide presents an extensive range of dishes, including appetisers, soups, main courses, desserts, and Suhoor specialties. Designed to be accessible for both experienced home cooks and beginners, the recipes include step-by-step instructions to make preparation seamless.
Meet the featured chefs and restaurants
This year’s guide brings together a distinguished lineup of culinary professionals, including Emirati chefs Faisal Naser, Mohammed Essa, Sultan Kayed, and Abdulaziz Ahmed. They are joined by renowned international chefs Yara Ali El Masry, Ali Yazdi, Hala Manaf Ayash, Rene Ignacio Cerda Flores, Afnan Maher Al Amir, and Kuvam Sharma.
Additionally, 10 of Dubai’s most celebrated restaurants and cafes have contributed their signature recipes to the guide. These include The Lighthouse, Be Coffee, Saddle, Tanoor, Osteria Funkcoolio, June & Co. Bakery, Mamafri, Quince Restaurants & Café, Steak on Me by GOAT, and Villa 515.
Empowering homegrown talent
The initiative is a continuation of Brand Dubai’s ‘Proudly from Dubai’ programme, which aims to highlight and promote local businesses, entrepreneurs, and creative talent. By featuring a mix of homegrown and international culinary experts, the guide serves as a platform to showcase Dubai’s dynamic and ever-evolving food scene.
“The guide not only highlights exceptional recipes but also tells the success stories of Dubai-based chefs and businesses, giving them greater visibility among both local and international audiences,” Al Suwaidi noted.