Healthy Iftar at Skye & Walker

Keeping with a theme of Middle Eastern cuisine with some modern flair, Skye & Walker are hosting an Iftar for the Holy month of Ramadan that includes Arabic dishes, sweets and classic beverages, all with a healthier preparation that doesn’t compromise on flavour.

While Iftar dishes are definitely delicious- from starters and Arabic mezze to sumptuous mains and decadent desserts—there's also no denying that most of the yummy ones tend be the unhealthy ones too. But imagine if you can indulge into an Iftar feast without the unhealthy dishes ...and that's not impossible!

Skye & Walker is the latest in a new wave of healthy, sustainable eateries in Dubai. They describe themselves as “an urban sustainable neighborhood eatery for globetrotters and savvy foodies in the heart of the old Dubai.” This cafe may be yet another addition to Dubai's evolving dining scene, but what makes it stand out from the rest is its sustainable concept which is incorporated not only in their food but also in the restaurant as a whole.

The chic and cozy place is also dressed up for the season with patterned Arabic cloths, lamps, and kettles adoring the tables. The sustainable concept is also incorporated in their menu. Ingredients are sourced locally and are freshly made into guilt-free and nutritious treats, which they also offer during Ramadan along with traditional Iftar favorites.

The buffet spread is straight forward, there will be starters, salads and mezze, mains, fresh fruits, and desserts, and some Iftar staples like dates and nuts, Arabic sweets, and Ramadan Juices. Starters consist of a seafood soup, various salads including a make your own with vegetables and dressings on the bottom platform along with tabbouleh, fattoush, a seafood pineapple salad, moutabal and hummus.

The mains have a bit of everything. Kuwaiti Murabien, Lamb Chops on a Bed of Polenta with a Blue Cheese Sauce, Chicken with Spinach and Baby Corn, Creamy Dory with Thai Dressing with a Chili Potato coating, Also part of the buffet are some popular fried items such as kibbeh, vegetable spring rolls and falafel, all of which have the perfect crunch factor and overall will be very tasty! While lamb ouzi is the star of almost every Iftar feasts, Skye & Walker deviates from the norm and have a healthier take with their Chicken Machboos. The well-seasoned roasted chicken is tender as it melts in your mouth.

The selection of Desserts have a table of its own with a variety of fruits including melon, pineapple and watermelon. Since fruits may not satisfy your dessert cravings, they also served up some chocolate mousse cake, chocolate covered mamoul, baklava, seedless dates, basboussa, legemat, mamoul. Fresh elements with the fruit along with some traditional sweets will be a great way to end the meal.

If you're looking for a place for your nightly Iftar this Ramadan, do try it out at Skye & Walker. A great place in the heart of Deira for guilt-free eating, though they have something for everyone so it is definitely worth trying this Ramadan .