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Here are 15 of the best afternoon teas in Dubai

It’s time for tea.

The quintessentially English tradition of afternoon tea has spread from the drawing rooms of 19th-century aristocratic society and into the lobbies of five-star hotels worldwide. Here we round up the UAE’s very best afternoon teas.


Address Fountain Views

The Lobby Lounge at Address Fountain Views offers a luxurious experience with its Gardenia Afternoon Tea. Expect a variety of savoury and sweet treats in addition to teas and coffees. Enjoy beautiful views of the Burj Khalifa while indulging in Lobster Tartine, Charcoal Brioche, Beef Coppa, Kumquat and Mandarin Compote, and Pistachio Pavlova. Available daily until 1 March, from 3pm to 7pm. AED 195 per person.

GO: Email dineatfountainviews@addresshotels.com or call 04 245 8888 for reservations and more information.

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Burj Al Arab

Enjoy an exquisite afternoon indulging in the Sahn Eddar Afternoon Tea at Burj Al Arab. Crafted from carefully sourced ingredients, the elegant menu offers a Mise en Bouche of Alaskan King Crab, Crustacean Jelly, Royal Baeri Caviar with Blinis, and a selection of finger sandwiches. The experience ends with homemade plain and raisin scones and a selection of delicate pastries. Available daily, from 3pm to 6pm. AED 490 (soft beverages) and AED 590 (including a glass of bubbles).

GO: Call 800 323232 for reservations and more information.

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Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah

SocialBee at the newly opened Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah is home to a special afternoon tea inspired by locally sourced honey from Hatta. Shaped like a bees nest, the afternoon tea stand has hidden drawers that reveal an array of treats, including egg salad and watercress brioche bun, truffle arancini with coffee foam, and smoked salmon mousse éclair with avocado and dill. Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy the range of pastries, including carrot cake, pistachio éclair, Hatta honey cake, and freshly baked scones. The experience also includes flavoured teas or unlimited coffee. Available daily, from 2pm to 5pm. AED 289 per stand.

GO: Call 04 230 000 for reservations and more information.

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InterContinental Dubai Festival City

Indulge in an authentic Parisian culinary experience with an afternoon tea curated by chef Pierre Gagnaire at Choix by Pierre Gagnaire. The offering includes signature scones, pastries and the finest tea selection. Available daily, 12pm to 6pm. from AED 125 per person.

GO: Visit www.dubaifestivalcityhotels.com for reservations and more information.

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Josette

Indulge in a first-of-its-kind high tea experience for Dubai, featuring a curated selection of decadent treats amidst a charming atmosphere. Served in the elegant Le Moulin Rose room, the menu features a mix of French and Arabic flavours, including freshly baked scones, tarte caramel, lemon meringue, rose marshmallow, and cheesecake Josette. Guests can also enjoy an array of savoury petit fours served on multi-tiered platters, accompanied by custom-blended herbal teas and coffee. The memorable experience also includes a Champagne package and live music by the Josette Quartuor. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. AED 300 (soft beverages) and AED 450 (Champagne).

GO: Visit https://josette.com or call 04 275 2522 for reservations and more information.

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Jumeirah Emirates Towers

Inspired by the skyscrapers it resides in, the new Afternoon Tea experience at Jumeirah Emirates Towers takes guests on a culinary journey through its past, present, and future. Served in the hotel’s Daefi Lobby Lounge, the tea is presented on a three-tiered stand designed to resemble the hotel building. Expect freshly baked scones paired with Devonshire clotted cream, organic strawberry jam and apricot-whipped butter. Guests can also enjoy a selection of sandwiches and canapés crafted with oakwood-smoked Scottish salmon, Alaskan king crab, beef cecina and organic chicken. End on a sweet note with passion fruit white chocolate, red velvet truffle, and salted cannels de Bordeaux, served with a choice of artisan tea, coffee or fresh juices. Available daily, from 2:30pm to 6pm. AED 199 per person or AED 320 for two guests.

GO: Email jetinfo@jumeirah.com or call 04 330 0000 for reservations and more information.

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Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai

Served on a unique stand mimicking the hotel’s Canopy of Light, Noor Lounge’s Summer Afternoon Tea features a glamourous selection of savoury and sweet bites ranging from smoked salmon and roast lamb finger sandwiches to scones with clotted cream, homemade jams and petit gateaux. Available daily, from 2pm to 6pm. AED 190 per person or AED 380 for two persons.

GO: Visit www.mandarinoriental.com for reservations and more information.

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Palazzo Versace Dubai

Within moments of stepping into Palazzo Versace Dubai, you will be greeted by the opulent Mosaico lounge situated at the heart of the lobby. Here that you can experience the quintessential High Tea featuring an extensive selection of the finest teas and tempting treats, including turkey ham and cheese mille-feuille, chicken salad with mango cream cheese, marinated prawn with avocado mango pearl, choux au Craquelin Dulcey and Trocadero pistachio strawberry. Available daily, from 10:30am to 7pm. AED 360 for two persons (Palazzo Versace High Tea) and AED 480 for two persons (Celebration High Tea).

GO: Email reservations@palazzoversace.ae or call 04 556 8805 for reservations and more information.

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Raffles Dubai

Blossom with Raffles Salon’s Floral Afternoon Tea, a delicate themed menu that incorporates the essence of flowers with savoury treats and sweet temptations and is elegantly presented in Victorian-styled gold stands. Available daily, from 2pm to 7pm. AED 175 per person or AED 225 per person (including one glass of bubbly).

GO: Email dining.dubai@raffles.com or call 04 324 8888 for reservations and more information.

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SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences

In the heart of the bustling Downtown district, SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences invites guests to a sophisticated afternoon affair in the grand Art Deco interior of S Bar to enjoy an artistic afternoon tea. Featuring delectable sweet and savoury treats served alongside artisanal tea and spectacular sky-high views of the city. Available daily, from 3pm to 6pm. AED 195 per person (including tea, water and a mocktail on arrival) or add AED 50 for a glass of bubbly.

GO: Email slsdining.dubai@slshotels.com or WhatsApp 056 508 0655 for reservations and more information.

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Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk

Unlock sumptuous wonders of signature pastries and delicious savoury bites amidst the charming surroundings of Bijou Patisserie, lobby lounge at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk. Le Goûter is a French twist on Afternoon Tea served in a sophisticated jewellery box. Available daily, from 2pm to 6pm. AED 175 per person or AED 320 (with a glass of bubbly).

GO: Call 04 4281 4111 for reservations and more information.

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Sofitel Dubai The Palm

Those who appreciate fine dining are invited to savour a memorable afternoon tea at Olivier’s Lounge in Sofitel Dubai The Palm this February. Created by Executive Pastry Chef Akshay Batra, the menu blends French flavours with Middle Eastern delicacies in delights such as the truffle profiteroles and Strawberry Baklava, paired with a perfectly brewed cup of single-origin tea. Available daily, from 2pm to 5pm. AED 165 per person.

GO: Visit https://giftvouchers.sofiteldubaithepalm.com or call 04 455 6677 for reservations and more information.

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SUSHISAMBA

The FACT Award-winning SUSHISAMBA has launched an afternoon tea high above the clouds in its exclusive SAMBA room. Here, guests can enjoy an array of sweet and savoury delights that are elegantly displayed on a three-tiered spiral tree and accompanied by premium Japanese teas, coffee, or Champagne. Guests will be serenaded by Bossa Nova tunes whilst admiring the views of the golden hour sunset over Palm Jumeirah. Available Tuesday to Saturday, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. AED 345 per person (Sky Tea) or AED 395 per person (Sky Tea with a glass of Champagne).

GO: Visit www.sushisamba.com for reservations and more information.

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Tandoor Tina

Take a relaxing train ride through Northern India and indulge in a memorable dining experience with Tandoor Tina’s new afternoon tea. Chef Trish Singh Henault has crafted a colourful culinary adventure that’s presented in a Jaipur pink luggage box. Choose from a selection of vegetarian or non-vegetarian options, including savoury Pine Nut Potato Samosas, tangy Pickled Shrimp Khandavi, creamy Coronation Chicken Tart, and Confit Garlic Duck Mini Croissants. For a sweet finish, enjoy rich Chocolate Mango Bites, sweet Rose-Raspberry Choux, and Truffle Parmesan Macarons, perfectly paired with Tandoor Tina’s Masala Chai and a variety of teas and coffees. Available Wednesday to Friday, from 4pm to 7pm. AED 150 per person (soft beverages) and AED 250 per person (including two cocktails).

GO: Email dubai@tandoortina.com or call 04 210 2500 for reservations and more information.

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Waldorf Astoria DIFC

The term ‘Peacock Alley’ was coined to portray the daily promenade of people passing through the original colonnade connecting The Waldorf and The Astoria hotels in New York City and this historical part of New York heritage is now in DIFC. This elegant bar and lounge is ideal for a sophisticated afternoon tea featuring a selection of sweet and savoury bites while being enchanted by the melodic harmonies of the piano and cello. Available daily, from 3pm to 6pm. AED 195 (jasmine afternoon tea), AED 280 (premium afternoon tea) and AED 315 (bubbly afternoon tea).

GO: Call 04 515 9818 for reservations and more information.

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