Iftar Variety
Several diners praised the iftar buffet for its broad selection, balanced ingredients and Egyptian or Arabic dishes.
Dana Tent - City Walk Ramdan tent
Al Wasl
Dana Tent is a spacious Ramadan dining venue in Al Wasl, centred on iftar buffets and suhoor gatherings. Visitors come for the Arabic food, decorated tent atmosphere, shisha and occasional entertainment, with easy-access parking and valet service noted in reviews.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
172 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Spacious Seating
The tent has a comfortable, spacious seating area that suits larger iftar or corporate gatherings.
Desserts
Desserts are a highlight for some guests, with Um Ali specifically recommended and praised alongside the buffet.
Atmosphere
Reviews describe an ornate, luxurious setting that works well for Ramadan evenings and photos.
Shisha
Shisha is available and was described positively by diners enjoying the Ramadan-night atmosphere.
Parking
One review specifically notes easy-access parking alongside valet service, useful for evening visits.
What to Eat at Dana Tent - City Walk Ramdan tent How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Dana Tent - City Walk Ramdan tent, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Dana Tent - City Walk Ramdan tent got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 3
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Open buffet iftar Net +2
“Dana Tent's open buffet iftar during Ramadan is simply awesome! From the delicious food to the warm atmosphere, it's an experience not to be missed.😍😍”
Positive 4Negative 2Neutral 1
Review excerpts
“Dana Tent's open buffet iftar during Ramadan is simply awesome! From the delicious food to the warm atmosphere, it's an experience not to be missed.😍😍”April 2023
“Simply it’s great place to enjoy Ramadan Iftar buffet with shisha and big screens to watch football games special thanks to the main man the manager who always visit our table to check if everything is going right he's name is Saudi if I’m not wrong”May 2019
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Batata hara Net +1
“The food was great! Especially the batata Hara and had great dessert too which was recommended - Um Ali! Must try!”
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Review excerpts
“The food was great! Especially the batata Hara and had great dessert too which was recommended - Um Ali! Must try!”March 2023
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Um ali Net +1
“The food was great! Especially the batata Hara and had great dessert too which was recommended - Um Ali! Must try!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was great! Especially the batata Hara and had great dessert too which was recommended - Um Ali! Must try!”March 2023
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Ouzi Net −1
“Ouzi which had no meat just bones and bbq which was not there”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ouzi which had no meat just bones and bbq which was not there”April 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. Reserve in advance, especially for busy iftar evenings; one review explicitly recommends booking ahead.
Check Menu. Ask to see the menu before paying, since one suhoor guest received a payment link first and disliked the later menu.
Confirm Package. Confirm exactly what VIP includes and whether service is table-based or buffet-based before upgrading.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for the buffet, as diners reported a 15-minute queue and waits of around 40 minutes.
Ask Drinks. Check which drinks and refills are included before ordering; only Ramadan drinks were included in one review.
Check Prayer. If prayer facilities matter to your group, ask about the available room beforehand rather than assuming a dedicated space.
Plan the visit
Practical details
6746+9GP City walk - Al Safa St
Al Wasl, Dubai
Common Concerns
Long Queues
The single buffet area has led to waits of 15 to 40 minutes, and some diners reported even longer delays.
Package Confusion
Several guests said VIP did not deliver a meaningful difference from Standard, despite paying more.
Cold Food
Some diners received cold or stale dishes, including complaints that food had been prepared hours earlier.
Drink Limits
Refills and drink choices were criticised, with soft drinks and coffee sometimes charged separately.
Prayer Space
One review reported that the prayer area was a cramped storage space rather than a proper room.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
250AED
VIP
“And the price is 250AED for VIP & 195AED for the standard packages”Google review · April 2023
195AED
standard packages
“And the price is 250AED for VIP & 195AED for the standard packages”Google review · April 2023
300AED per person
VIP Iftar
“I asked the waiter why must pay 630 AED? He wasn’t able to speak English and in a very rude way he said the price is 300AED per person for VIP Iftar and 30 AED extra for Tea !!!”Google review · April 2023
30 AED extra
Tea
“I asked the waiter why must pay 630 AED? He wasn’t able to speak English and in a very rude way he said the price is 300AED per person for VIP Iftar and 30 AED extra for Tea !!!”Google review · April 2023
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The Bottom Line
Dana Tent is a Ramadan dining venue in Al Wasl built around iftar buffets and suhoor. The draw is the tent setting: reviews mention spacious seating, decorative interiors, shisha and interactive entertainment, with parking and valet service also noted. Food experiences vary sharply, but positive diners highlight Arabic or Egyptian dishes, batata hara, Um Ali and a broad iftar spread.
The atmosphere is the most consistent reason to consider booking. Some guests enjoyed luxurious interiors and a relaxed Ramadan-night setting, while others found the tent busy, with queues at the single buffet station. Reported waits range from 10–15 minutes to around 40 minutes, and a few diners received cold food or found main dishes had run out.
Value needs checking before you commit. One guest felt AED 250 was too much for the spread, while others said VIP offered no real advantage over Standard. Drinks may be limited to the initial serving or Ramadan drinks, with Pepsi, coffee and refills charged separately in some accounts.
Ask to see the menu, confirm package inclusions and clarify prayer facilities before paying. Booking ahead is sensible for busy iftar evenings, and the experience appears much more dependent on service and crowd levels than the attractive setting alone.