Yalumba’s Ramadan Feast.. A Celebration of Excess and Elegance

The iftar here isn’t about restraint. It’s about walking into a room full of food and realizing very quickly that your eyes and your stomach are not on speaking terms.

First Impressions

The space feels lively without being overwhelming. There’s that classic hotel-buffet buzz: families greeting each other, friends negotiating table space, the quiet excitement that comes with breaking your fast. It’s comfortable, not flashy. You won’t find dramatic chandeliers or theatrical décor, but you will find a warm, easygoing atmosphere that makes you want to settle in.

The food Situation.. Let’s talk Scale

The mezze selection alone could keep you occupied longer than intended. Then there’s soup, fresh bread, salads, grilled meats, lamb ouzi, rice dishes, international options for anyone who wants something familiar, and a dessert section that politely suggests you abandon self-control.

The live stations are where things get interesting. Watching food prepared in front of you adds that small but important sense of freshness. It also makes it very easy to say, “Just a little more,” several times in a row.

Now, a reality check. This is a large hotel buffet. It’s built for volume. Some dishes shine more than others. The grilled items and traditional staples tend to be reliable, while a few of the more generic international offerings can feel exactly that — generic. But with this much choice, you’ll naturally gravitate toward your favorites.

The Real Danger: Dessert.. You think you’ll try “just one thing.” You won’t.

Between Arabic sweets, creamy puddings, and classic Ramadan desserts, it becomes a strategic situation. The smart move is reconnaissance first, commitment second.

Service and Flow

Staff handle the crowds with steady efficiency. Plates disappear quickly. Stations are refilled. On peak nights, you may wait a moment here and there, but nothing dramatic. It feels like a team that has done Ramadan many times before.

So, Is It Worth It?

If you’re looking for a refined, chef-driven, minimalist iftar where every plate tells a story, this isn’t that.

If you want

A generous spread.

A lively group-friendly setting.

Enough variety to satisfy the pickiest cousin at the table.

Then yes, it delivers

Yalumba’s iftar is about abundance, comfort, and that slightly overindulgent feeling that only a proper buffet can give you. It’s the kind of place where you promise yourself you’ll eat lightly next time — and immediately start planning when to return.