If you are in Al Khobar, Dammam or Dhahran and starting to think about the coming Ramadan, the question is not only «what will we have for iftar?» but also: where will we have it, and how will the food be on the table with the call to prayer? This guide is practical and made for Ramadan iftar in the Eastern Province: when to eat out, when to have the food delivered home, when to make it a gathering, and which Egyptian dishes and grills suit your family.
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around mid-February 2027 by astronomical calculation, and the official date is set by the moon sighting.
Ramadan iftar in the Eastern Province: 3 ways to choose from
| Way | Suits | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Iftar at the restaurant in Al Khobar | A family that wants to go out and gather | Book a table early, noting the number and any notes |
| Iftar delivered home | A family in Al Khobar or Dammam that wants to eat at home | Order from the menu and choose «At a time I choose» |
| A big gathering or company iftar | Large numbers, staff, extended family | Send your request from the events page |
If you will have iftar in our Al Khobar dining room
Rokn Warda is on Al Yarmouk Street in Al Khobar, with a family dining room, outdoor seating by the fountain and parking. A few simple tips for the trip:
- Book early, especially for a big group or at the end of the week, and note in the comments if you need a high chair.
- If you are coming from Dammam or Dhahran, roads before maghrib are often busy, so leave early and allow time to park.
- Maghrib time changes every day, so check your city's time that day rather than relying on yesterday's.
- If you sit outside by the fountain, February evenings can be a little cool, so bring a jacket for the children.
For a full list of questions to ask any restaurant before booking, read iftar out in Saudi Arabia.
If iftar will be delivered to your home in Al Khobar or Dammam
Delivery from our website covers districts of Al Khobar and Dammam, and the available districts show as you order. To have the food arrive on time:
- Order early and choose «At a time I choose», setting a time comfortably before maghrib; orders usually rise before iftar.
- Track your order on the tracking page, and pay on delivery.
- Set the table, dates and water before the food arrives, and keep your phone close for the driver.
- Casseroles keep their heat in the clay pot, which helps if the food has to wait a little until the call to prayer.
You can also order from HungerStation, Keeta and Ninja. If you are in Dammam and want more details, read an Egyptian restaurant for Dammam and Egyptian food delivery in Al Khobar and Dammam.
If the gathering is big
When the numbers grow, the best thing is to send your request from the events page with the number, the date and the kind of gathering, whether an extended family or a company iftar, and we will contact you to arrange the details. If you are unsure how to choose food that pleases every guest, read Egyptian food for big Ramadan gatherings.
Egyptian dishes and grills for the family table
An Egyptian iftar table usually starts with a hot soup: lentil soup or orzo soup. After that, the choice depends on your family:
| If your family... | Try from the menu |
|---|---|
| has many children | kofta, chicken shish and macaroni béchamel casserole with Egyptian vermicelli rice |
| loves home cooking | molokhia casserole, mixed mahshi and okra and beef casserole |
| loves grills | mixed grills (kebab, kofta and chicken shish) with the salad buffet |
| is hosting a gathering | the Rokn Warda platter (grills, stuffed pigeon, shish, sausage, lamb chops, kebab, kofta and tarb with rice) and rice-stuffed pigeon |
| wants a light iftar | orzo soup, arugula and pomegranate salad and chicken shish |
Grills or home cooking?
You do not have to choose just one. A balanced spread for a medium family could be: a soup + a grills platter for everyone + one home-style casserole + a salad. That way everyone finds something they like, without the whole table being heavy. To know the difference between the grill cuts before ordering, read what is the difference between kebab, kofta, tarb and lamb chops? and the best grills for Ramadan iftar. The order of the table from soup to dessert is in the best Egyptian dishes for Ramadan iftar.
And a widely known general tip: start gently with dates, water and soup, and wait a little before the heavy food.
Ramadan hours and anything new
Our usual hours are 12 noon to 1 am. Our Ramadan hours and anything new for the month will be announced before Ramadan on the site and WhatsApp, all on the Ramadan with Rokn Warda page, where you can also sign up for offer messages on WhatsApp so you hear first.
Common questions
When will Ramadan 2027 begin? It is expected around mid-February 2027 by astronomical calculation, and the official date is set by the moon sighting.
Do you deliver to Dhahran? Delivery from our website covers districts of Al Khobar and Dammam only, and the available districts show as you order. If you are in Dhahran or a nearby city, our Al Khobar dining room is close to you.
Is there an iftar buffet or a special Ramadan menu? Nothing has been announced so far. Anything new for the month will be announced on the site and WhatsApp before Ramadan.
When should I book an iftar table? There is no fixed rule, but the earlier the better, especially for large groups.
Plan your iftar now
Choose your way: book your table in Al Khobar, or order from the menu and choose «At a time I choose» so your iftar reaches you in Al Khobar or Dammam before maghrib, or send your gathering request from the events page. If you are looking for a comfortable Egyptian restaurant for the family in the Eastern Province all year round, read family Egyptian restaurants in the Eastern Province. And follow the Ramadan with Rokn Warda page to know the month's hours as soon as they are announced.
