Secret Suhoor at The Secret Garden | Address Downtown
Sometimes suhoors are way more memorable than iftars. For one, there is no defined starting time, two, you don’t have to battle the crowds over a buffet, and three, they are way way more relaxed like the Secret Suhoor at The Secret Garden of the Lounge at Address Downtown. Located at a gorgeous outdoor space at the Address Downtown Hotel, the suhoor comprises of a compact a la carte menu that’s spread across hot and cold mezzeh, saj, soup, grills and desserts. Along with the food you can also sip on fresh juices or Ramadan drinks and enjoy a selection of shisha flavors to complement your midnight meal.
The Secret Garden is located just off the Lounge at Address Downtown, and quite close to the hotel entrance. As soon as we arrived, we were asked which table we would like to sit at and we chose a corner one which offered views of the Burj Khalifa. The entire area is decorated with fairy lights and Ramadan decor, giving it a very seasonal feel. Although a tad bit warm, they have coolers placed around the entire outdoor space so you can enjoy your suhoor comfortably. The tables are arranged in a spaced out manner and there weren’t too many people seated outdoors when we arrived at 9.30 pm or when we left at midnight, so it’s a great choice if you’re looking to avoid the crowds.
Starting off with fresh juices, we enjoyed as the mighty tower lit up every few minutes with Ramadan inspired light shows. For our mezzeh course we chose hummus and fattoush along with the classic lentil soup and zatar manakish from the saj section. Our mains consisted of a delicious platter of mixed grills including chicken shish taouk, kofta kebab and Australian lamb chops. All juicy and succulent, these were finished off in no time. The grills came along with a portion of rice which honestly I loved pairing with the lentil soup. Made for a comforting dal chawal portion! For desserts, we tried the baklava selection that came with a plate full of assorted Arabic sweets, the pistachio ones being my favorite. And finally we ended the evening with some Moroccan mint tea.
A great choice for suhoor, I highly recommend The Secret Garden at the Lounge at Address Downtown for it’s outdoor seating, Burj Khalifa views and menu selection.
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The meats were so succulent, it was almost like they were being grilled right beside us. For once I really liked having the Arabic sweets. Yes, they were overly sweet, but the smaller pieces meant I didn’t have to eat too much. Also, the views are fab, so outdoor seating is a must. Just ask for a table that’s near to the cooler.
Location: Lobby Level, Address Downtown, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Contact: 04 8883444
