As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, venues in the UAE’s capital city prepare to respectfully host Iftar with their honored guests – the evening meal breaks the fast for the day with the call to prayer, and families and friends join together in blessings.

It is a special time – and it is also a simple time, where tradition calls people together.

The good folk at the St Regis Abu Dhabi understand this very well, and at The Terrace on the Corniche they have prepared all that is required, and well beyond!

Firstly, the ambiance is not only impeccably elegant, with an understated sense of sophistication that only the very top five-star hotels know how to pull off with class; but also the very lay-out of the spacious dining halls are so professionally arranged that there is a feeling of privacy and connection at the table.

Outdoors, the terrace is huge and also soothing in its modern design – and there you will find the live grilling stations.

The interior dining halls are several, all distinguished and offering their own seating styles, so there really always is an arrangement to suit every preference.

Whatever the size of your party, you are assured unparalleled comfort and silver service.

As you glance around, you realize just how much planning has gone into the preparations – and it is a miracle that so many varieties of foods still do not crowd the ambiance!

Just the dessert section at The Terrace on the Corniche could rival the area of the entire buffet at another restaurant – and this is purposeful, so that you are preciously offered the dignified space to relax and approach the dishes at your leisure, without crowding or waiting in lines.

And that’s just the desserts section!

I’ll leave for the pleasure of your own discovery the other delicious varieties of traditional and modern dishes, representing numerous culinary cultures, but suffice it to say the flavors were exceptional!

Where I think you’ll find the difference between a grade-A and an A+ totally memorable Iftar experience is in the attention to detail – and this is precisely where you can trust the St Regis to excel!

See these sweet delights close up, for example:

Above, a mango kunafa, with magical contrasts along multiple dimensions: the gold leaf attracts the eye, and the crispy crunchy kunafa nest entertains the tooth and palate at first bite, while the creamy vanilla custard complements the sweet tartness of the juicy ripe mango slices – absolutely divine!

And below, a perfectly-executed crescent moon of light pastry, filled with gorgeous crème pâtissière and topped with a playful arrangement of strawberries, sweet mandarin segments, and diced peaches.

And so, whatever your gourment preferences are, you will find them catered to par excellence at The Terrace on the Corniche.

Overall, may this Iftar preview whet your appetite and serve as a recommendation for Abu Dhabi’s top luxury gathering for breaking fast together with family and friends during the holy month of Ramadan, in an ambiance of distinguished refinement and appropriate respect for the traditions of importance in our lives.