The Authors’ Lounge at voco Bonnington JLT introduces its Blind Date with a Book, a book themed lounge experience built around reading and café style indulgence. The package is priced at AED 69 and includes one beverage, including tea or coffee, one dessert, and a surprise wrapped book.

Created for readers and café goers alike, the Blind Date with a Book offer combines the comfort of a quiet lounge setting with the pleasure of discovering a new title. Guests receive a wrapped book selected as a surprise, paired with a coffee and dessert from the lounge menu, encouraging slow moments and relaxed reading.

With its library inspired interiors, comfortable seating, and quiet atmosphere, Authors’ Lounge provides a natural backdrop for book led experiences. The space supports relaxed visits within an upscale lounge environment.

Authors’ Lounge remains a steady favourite for those who value calm spaces and thoughtful dining. In line with voco Bonnington JLT’s approach to warm hospitality and quality dining, the lounge focuses on attentive service and an inviting environment that appeals to both hotel guests and the wider JLT community.

What to expect

This Ramadan, GITANO Dubai invites guests to experience Iftar in its signature beachfront setting on J1 Beach, where the spirit of the Holy Month meets the brand’s unmistakable bohemian aesthetic. Designed around sharing and connection, the experience showcases bold, Tulum-inspired flavours within a refined yet relaxed seaside atmosphere.

Priced at AED 260 per person, the curated Iftar menu is designed to be enjoyed communally, beginning with a vibrant selection of starters served to the table. Guests break their fast with dates before exploring an array of colourful dishes, from creamy Guacamole with corn totopos and warm Pan de Queso, to refreshing Watermelon Salad dressed with chili and plum, and GITANO’s Tulum Fattoush layered with citrus and pomegranate. Comforting bowls of Pozole Soup and smoky Chicken Pastor Skewers add depth and warmth, setting the tone for an indulgent evening ahead.

The experience continues with generous mains to share, showcasing bold flavours and elevated techniques. Highlights include tender Baby Chicken infused with arbol chili and roast garlic, delicate Branzino steamed in banana leaf with tomatillo and serrano, and indulgent Quesabirria filled with slow-roasted short rib and melted Chihuahua cheese. Accompanied by fragrant Mexican rice with salsa verde and chalaca, the feast is both satisfying and celebratory.

To conclude on a sweet note, guests are treated to GITANO’s playful dessert – crisp Churros paired with rich Abuelita chocolate, alongside indulgent Dubai Chocolate Tacos layered with pistachio and ice cream.

Complementing the menu is a thoughtfully curated selection of non-alcoholic beverages, including fresh juices, house-made sodas, and traditional teas, from ginger mint and cucumber chlorophyll blends to classic Vimto, all perfectly suited to the spirit of the season.

With its barefoot elegance, warm hospitality, and soulful energy, GITANO Dubai’s Ramadan Iftar offers a refined yet relaxed way to honour the Holy Month, where friends and family come together beachside, flavours are shared, and evenings linger long after the last bite.

GITANO Dubai’s Ramadan Iftar:

Availability: Entire month of Ramadan

RICHARD KERRIS, Vice President Developer Relations, IGM of M&E

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