The Best Afternoon Tea Experiences In Downtown Dubai Right Now

If you need something to fill the space between lunch and dinner – and we don’t just mean a quick snack, we’re talking about an experience – then why not book an afternoon tea? This list brings together some of the best afternoon tea spots in Downtown Dubai, each offering a unique experience so there’s something for everyone to enjoy. (Keep checking this list, as we’ll be adding new spots regularly.)

Blue Box Cafe

Forget breakfast at Tiffany’s – try the afternoon tea at the famously chic café located inside Tiffany’s flagship store. Priced at AED 170 per person, the selection includes a mini croissant with tomato olive tapenade, chicken mango pani puri, and cucumber sandwich, alongside sweet treats such as strawberry tart, pistachio choux, chocolate brownie, and the afternoon tea staple: scones with jam and double cream – all served with unlimited hot beverages, including herbal teas, coffee, and hot chocolate.

Located at Dubai Mall. For more information, call 04 250 4935 or visit their website.

Alba

At the award-winning Boulevard restaurant, guests can enjoy a Japanese afternoon tea. There are two menus: the Geisha selection (priced at AED 180 for two guests), which offers delicate sweet bites, and the Samurai selection (priced at AED 260 for two guests), which includes both savoury and sweet treats. Some of the dishes you can indulge in include mini pancakes, sweet hand rolls, mini wagyu sando, and salmon tostadas. The food is paired with your choice of tea, with the selection ranging from classic hot varieties to iced teas as well. Options include green and matcha teas, red and floral teas, as well as herbal and grain teas, alongside Asian cold brews. For an additional charge, tea cocktails or sparkling drinks can also be included.
Available from 4pm to 7pm, Tuesday to Friday, and from 3pm to 7pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Located at Dubai Opera Plaza. For more information, call 058 147 9888 or visit their website.

Fouquet’s

At the chic Parisian Michelin Guide bistro and restaurant, take a moment to marvel at the glass case that’s brought to your table, where each shelf holds some of the finest sweet and savoury treats. A French take on the traditional afternoon tea, Fouquet’s Le Gouter afternoon tea is designed for two people and is available daily from 3pm to 6pm. For AED 390 (for two), guests can indulge in selection of mini homemade pastries such as lemon meringue tart, raspberry and lychee macaron, pistachio Paris-Brest, chocolate and caramel tart, as well as the quintessential afternoon tea staple – scones with clotted cream. In addition to hot beverages like tea, coffee, and hot chocolate, the menu also features freshly squeezed juices and mocktails.
For an additional AED 180 (for two), guests can upgrade the experience with savoury bites such as tomato and spinach quiche, salmon and cucumber sandwiches, and prawn and avocado quiche.

Located on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. For more information, call 04 524 5303 or visit their website.

Armani/Lounge

This limited-time afternoon tea at Armani Hotel Dubai is inspired by Milan Fashion Week. Think indulgent bites such as Canadian lobster tartlet, smoked salmon with crème fraîche, stracciatella cheese and tomato jam tartlets. The desserts are made with ingredients like pistachios, strawberries, cherries, and chocolate. Scones and madeleines are also served with the usual condiments. This afternoon tea is available daily until 17th October, from 2pm to 6pm, and is priced at AED 220 per person.

Located at Armani Hotel Dubai. For more information, call 04 888 3666 or visit their website.

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