Hai Ramadan, one of Expo City Dubai's signature events, returns for its third year, inviting UAE residents and visitors to experience the true essence of the holy month at Al Wasl Plaza.

This Ramadan, food becomes the heart of connection, bringing friends and families together to break their fasts as Al Wasl Plaza transforms into a one-of-a-kind dining destination. Enjoy delicious iftars and suhoors along with vibrant markets and cultural activities as Hai Ramadan invites you to reflect, connect and create memories.

Special traditions
Don’t miss the renowned Iftar Cannon, signalling iftar each evening. Worshippers will be able to access a dedicated mosque located in the Mobility District for all prayers, including Isha and the later Taraweeh and Tahajjud prayers, as well as a Quran programme tailored for children. The lively homegrown market, meanwhile, is perfect for discovering handmade crafts, traditional garments and other Ramadan-themed items. Children will love ‘Dukan Yadoo,’ where they can buy candy with tokens from the traditional ‘Floos Bank.’

Family fun and activities. Younger visitors can enjoy Ramadan-themed workshops, join the ‘Quest to Find the Moon’ show, meet mascots Rashid and Latifa and participate in hands-on activities celebrating Ramadan's values of kindness and compassion. Stay tuned for a symphonic journey through classical Arabic music courtesy of the Firdaus Orchestra.

Iftar Under the Dome
Experience a unique iftar experience under the iconic Al Wasl dome. Guests can soak up immersive light shows and cultural storytelling as they enjoy an extensive buffet-style dining experience with live stations and regional flavours, including an exciting fusion of international dishes with an Emirati twist from renowned chefs Michel Nassar and Meera Al Naqbi. Diners can also enjoy chicken machboos, lamb harees, shawarma, freshly made saj breads and sizzling mixed grills, as well as Indian, Italian and African cuisine and decadent sweets, including crowd-pleasing loqaymat and kunafa. Iftar Under the Dome is priced at ê 260 per adult, ê 190 for ages 4-11 and free for 3 years and under. It offers two experiences – a communal iftar table and a more exclusive Iftar Cabin for up to 10 people with an additional ê 250 booking fee.

More Ramadan treats
Those who wish to sample the flavours of Ramadan without booking an iftar can try hero dishes from one of the many homegrown food carts including curated offerings from Salt, Somewhere and Beyond Bakehouse. Suhoor (ê 180 for adults, ê 125 for ages 4-11 and free for 3 years and under), available daily from 2100-0100 on a pre-booking basis, will feature a selection of regionally themed light bites. A Hai Ramadan Majlis for 2-6 people can also be booked for ê 600 and includes full access plus tea, coffee and board games.

Hai Ramadan runs daily from 1-30 Ramadan, 1700-0100. Entry is free with iftar bookings or ê 35 per person (free for kids under 3), redeemable against three tokens from the ‘Floos Bank.’ Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.ae and at the venue.