Iftar in the Sky offers once-in-a-lifetime luxury experience for six over the Arabian Gulf and Hajjar Mountains
Global private aviation company Jetex, which has its headquarters in Dubai, has revealed what could be the world’s most exclusive iftar. Priced at Dh66,000 and served as you cruise thousands of metres in the air in a private jet over the UAE, Iftar in the Sky will be a once-in-a-lifetime luxury experience, the company says.
To be offered from the first day of Ramadan, which is expected to be Monday, April 12, the charter experience will begin right before sunset. Upon arriving at the Jetex VIP
Terminal at Dubai World Central, guests will be chauffeurdriven in a Rolls-Royce to the private jet from where they will follow the sunset, heading first towards Abu Dhabi. Jetex says it obtained special approvals for optimum cruising speed and altitude, so passengers can enjoy the best views from the aircraft.
The Dh66,000 price covers a total of six guests. Iftar will be served midway through the journey, and will include traditional Ramadan delicacies catered by Bulgari Hotels & Resorts Dubai.
Fasting guests will, however, have to wait four minutes longer than those breaking the fast on land because of the altitude.
The journey will then continue towards Al Ain and the Hajjar Mountains in the east. Sights to keep an eye out for include Jebel Jais, the highest peak in the UAE, and the Hatta mountains.
Passengers will get a glimpse of the Arabian Sea and Fujairah before the flight continues towards Ras Al Khaimah and follows the Arabian Gulf coastline off Umm Al Quwain, Ajman and Sharjah.
Finally, guests will enjoy Dubai’s world-famous evening skyline, including the majestic Burj Khalifa, as well as the Palm Jumeirah and The World Islands, before landing back at the Jetex VIP Terminal. Guests can then enjoy the rest of the evening in one of the lounges at the terminal.
“Iftar in the Sky will give the millennia-old tradition a truly new dimension relevant to the 21st century,” says Adel Mardini, founder and chief executive of Jetex. He says 10 per cent of all proceeds from the experience will go to the charity Dubai Cares. “This is a contribution that we are proud to make,” Mardini says.
Jetex says the aircraft cabin will be thoroughly sanitised using bipolar ionisation technology before and after each flight. All necessary Covid-19
The Dh66,000 private jet flight will include classic Ramadan delicacies from Bulgari Hotels & Resorts
measures and social distancing rules will be in place at all times.
The Iftar in the Sky experience is open to all UAE residents and visitors. No prior PCR test is required. Reservations can be made by emailing experience@jetex.com.
If sky-high dining is your thing, but you’d rather stay on ground (and not break the bank), consider the Iftar on the Sky experience being offered by The St Regis Abu Dhabi. Taking place in the world’s highest suspended suite – its majlis connects the property’s two towers – the meal comes with breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf. The lavish menu boasts burrata; avocado hummus; chicken wings with pomegranate, pumpkin and feta falafel; beef meatballs; lobster ravioli with fresh tarragon, bisque, saffron foam, and carrot and cardamom puree; salt-crusted sea bass; and a seafood platter with calamari, scallops, mussels, octopus and prawns. And that’s only to start.
The star of the main course show is a 24-hour slow-cooked braised brisket, served with purple cauliflower puree, balsamic baby carrots, asparagus and pan jus-roasted rack of lamb.
Traditional Ramadan flavours come by way of a mixed meat platter of lamb koftas, beef kebabs, chicken shish taouk,lamb ouzi and claypot rice. Ice cream baskets in an array of flavours complete the meal, which begins at sunset, and costs Dh350 per person. Reservations can be made by emailing restaurants.abudhabi@stregis.com.