Emirates Palace opens luxurious Episodes café

Enjoy fine teas, artisanal sandwiches and pretty pastries. 

There are many reasons to visit Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi, from its MICHELIN Starred venues to its golden cappuccino. Now, there’s one more reason to experience the grandeur of its golden halls, as it has opened a new luxurious café, Episodes. 

Emirates Palace is one of the capital’s most famous addresses, and Episodes is no different. The venue oozes opulence, thanks to the gold pillars and marble floor. Plus, there are pink blossom trees, which make it an Insta-worthy spot. 

Episodes at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental serves the finest teas from around the world, pretty pastries and artisanal savoury sandwiches. The menus cover afternoon tea, tea apothecary, deli, breakfast and gelato. 

Guests are sure to find their cup of tea from the tea apothecary menu. The signature tea and coffee drinks range from a Coconut Milky Oolong to Episodes signature Gold Cappuccino. The menu includes an extensive list of exclusive and rare blends of tea, which have been sustainability sourced from around the world. Teas include Ceremonial Grade Matcha from Japan, Yuan Mandarin from China and New Zealand Oolong from New Zealand. 

The Deli includes gourmet salads and sandwiches, viennoiseries and locally farmed delicacies. The salads include Grilled Octopus, Mediterranean Grilled Chicken and San Marzano. Whilst sandwiches feature Duck and Brie, Rueben Melt and Wagyu Sando.

If you always have room for dessert, your mouth will be watering at the Mandarin Cake Shop. Plus, the gelato menu showcases artisanal flavours including halwa and pistachio, lavender and honey, meringue key lime and thyme pie. 

Emirates Palace opened in 2005, and was originally designed to host heads of state, royalty and celebrities. The property recently changed management and joined the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. 

Luxury awaits. 

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