Jeddah Hilton has created a genuine Arabian Ramadan dining experience in its Al-Qasr Ballroom which provides food lovers an opportunity to savor the finest hospitality and best traditions of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia. Located at the sprawling lobby of Jeddah Hilton, Qasr Ballroom has a sitting capacity for 400 people, and incorporates fine traditional design that enhances the mood and spirit of Ramadan which is associated with Iftar celebrations. the hotel said in a statement, adding that fine arabesque décor sets the scene with a traditionally adorned hall and cozy seating areas. “Once inside, our guests are mesmerized with the décor and Iftar buffet prepared especially for the occasion. Their senses come alive to the sound, sight, taste and smell of a true Arabian experience. Iftar at our Qasr Ballroom feast consists of a sumptuous buffet, coffee, tea and a variety of Ramadan juices with a wide range of gourmet dishes, including a delectable mix of traditional Arabic cuisine suitable to break the fast,” says Inayat Ramjean, sales and marketing regional director of Hilton Hotels in Saudi Arabia. The ambience has been “conceptualized in pure Ramadan fashion for families to have a truly grand time,” he said. The hotel has carefully planned the celebration of Ramadan “to meet the needs of our guests who have been looking forward to experience something fresh and new at the Jeddah Hilton.” “The Ballroom has been specially decorated to fit the Ramadan theme,” Inayat quoted in the statement as saying. The hotel has added to the set up an open kitchen to enable diners to see the chefs in action. Warren Pearson, the executive chef, and his team provide in 10 cooking stations a variety of delicacies of traditional Arabic cuisine, including shawarma, falafel, foul, mutakbak, BBQ, mashawi, Italian pasta and an Arabic Bread station. “In addition, we have new decorations featuring a fountain, extensive green landscape, embroideries of stars and moonlight, a tent and much more,” Inayal said. “A ‘tamer hindi' server in traditional dress also offers tamer hindi, Arabic gahwa, juices and more.” The hotel said guests have the choice of dinning at the Amwaj restaurant which has a breathtaking view of the Red Sea for “Sunset Iftar.” A seafood station serves an array of salad, cold and hot Mezzeh, a selection of hot dishes, Arabic sweets, a wide selection of festive juices and coffee. – SG “We are also offering Iftar at Mattam Al- Sharq at Qasr Al-Sharq, which is adjacent to Jeddah Hilton, with a wide range of gourmet dishes for Iftar that includes a delectable mix of traditional Arabic cuisine at the Palace Hotel in Saudi Arabia,” Inayat said. Qasr Al-Sharq is part of the Waldorf Astoria Collection. For sohour, a buffet will include a selection of traditional dishes, sweets, juices and coffees at Al
