By Umer NangianaA lavish menu with savoury recipes and a pleasant and relaxing ambience with traditional Arabic Oud music playing in the background — this is the Ramadan experience at Marriott Marquis City Centre Doha.If you’re looking to break your fast by enjoying superb cuisine in a stunning setting, the Marriott Marquis Ramadan tent offers a wide range of traditional selections.“Ramadan is a very special time, both religiously and spiritually. But it is also a time about coming together, spending time with family and close friends, and appreciating a different way of life,” said Alex Kyriakidis, President and Managing Director, Marriott International Middle East and Africa.“Our first value at Marriott is taking care of our associates, and that is what makes us a family all around the world. It is in our DNA to embrace the various cultures and traditions in our region,” the manager added.The hotel is celebrating Ramadan by showcasing authentic Qatari culture and with lavish Iftar and Suhoor spreads at their Ramadan tent, Wanassa.Located on the first floor, Wanassa is welcoming guests to immerse their senses in live Oud music as they sip on traditional Ramadan beverages while savouring mouth-watering delicacies that are freshly prepared at Live cooking stations.The rich menu contains the best of traditional Qatari and other Arabic dishes, besides exotic meat and seafood recipes. Fresh shawarma prepared by chefs at live cooking stations is one of the most popular choices at the tent.When it comes to the desserts, almost every guest relishes the sweet taste of Al-Muhallabiyyah, the local sweet dish made with rice and milk topped with saffron and cardamom as ingredients. It is a deliciously fragrant dessert traditionally enjoyed during Ramadan.A family-run business, Marriott International knows all about the importance of spending time with loved ones during Ramadan and understands the importance of having the right venue with the right offering in order to do so, said the manager. Marriott International hotels across the Middle East and Africa are gearing up for Ramadan with a number of exquisite dining experiences from lavish Iftar buffets to magnificent Ramadan Tents, he added.Located on the first floor, Wanassa serves Iftar from sunset to 8pm for QR235 and Suhoor from 9pm to 1:30am for QR245 inclusive of soft drinks and Ramadan juices. The tent also offers private sitting areas for families.