The Ramadan Garden

When I first arrived in Dubai I was told 'nothing happens during Ramadan, EVERYTHING is closed'. Five years on, this is only a little bit true. Each year, another of the city's funky little bistros, urban cafes or even food trucks open up a new concept, meaning whether you are observing the Holy Month or not there is a delicious and, in particular, accessible concept to break fast with friends and family.

Step up the Ramadan Garden, brought to you by food truck catering service Ghaf Kitchen and the lovely people at A4 space in Alserkal Avenue.

I love it when a concept is executed well. And this is one of those times. A4 space was transformed with garden furniture, terracotta pots and seasonal plants and flowers pretty much all over the show. Ghaf Kitchen have clearly thought this through which, in a place where 'bodge jobs' are not unusual, makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside.

Despite popular belief, Iftar is about breaking the fast gently, which is why you are greeted with a lovely sharing Mezze. For those fasting, I'd imagine that it would warm up the belly nicely. There is then a selection of 3 mains, I chose what turned out to be succulent and tender lamb with green beans and roast potatoes (possibly my favourite thing in the world) and my husband chose the posh fish finger sandwich. We also treated ourselves to Eton Mess for dessert. There are also a wide range of coffees and fresh juices and mocktails on offer.

My only tiny criticism would be that the Eton Mess was a bit heavy on the whipped, and could have balanced out the ratio of this with the meringue and berries slightly more evenly.

I definitely recommend those still in Dubai during Ramadan to go whether you are fasting or not. It's a good idea to book ahead, as I've seen Ghaf Kitchen announce that they are fully booked a few times on Instagram. Email info@ghafkitchen.com

Starter and main - 95aed pp

Desserts - 25aed

Drinks and coffees - 24aed