From timeless tiers of scones to high tea with a twist, here is MOJEH’s guide to the most luxurious afternoon tea in Dubai.
QUINTESSENTIALLY BRITISH: The Chart Room, Queen Elizabeth 2 Savour a Great British pastime onboard an old British ship, for the ultimate afternoon tea in Dubai experience. Dine on traditional finger rolls and sandwiches including smoked salmon and horseradish, roast chicken with pommery mustard and classic cream cheese and cucumber. Next, move on to the top tier of melt-in-the-mouth scones, baked cheesecake and salted caramel choux. For even more indulgence, opt for the premium option of Beef Wellington, quail scotch egg with crab and quiche, followed by lemon drizzle cake as you look out to sea. Thursdays to Saturdays from 3pm to 5pm, from Dhs195 per adult, Dhs95 for children; +971 4 526 8888
COFFEE & CAVIAR: Beluga, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira While away the afternoon in exquisite style, with an opulent experience in the surroundings of Dubai’s first caviar-centred restaurant. At Beluga, savoury delights and sweet pastries (including spice caramel tart and macarons) are accompanied by caviar delicacies; from sturgeon shrimps and beetroot praline with Kaluga caviar to scones with Royal Baeril caviar, for a luxury afternoon tea to remember. Served everyday from 2pm to 6pm; +971 4 340 8882
LOUNGE IN LUXURY: Afternoon Tea at Plato’s, Atlantis The Palm The chic revamp at Atlantis’s renowned tea lounge, Plato’s, provides the perfect setting for an afternoon of endless sips and scrumptious treats overlooking the Palm. The stylish lounge has introduced four packages: unlimited tea and coffee (Bronze, Dhs 50), a signature fusion cocktail (Blue, Dhs200), bottomless bubbles (Silver, Dhs299) or a bottle of Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut champagne (Gold, Dhs940 per couple). Each option comes with decadent sandwiches, desserts and scones. From 2pm to 5.30pm daily, starting from Dhs150; +971 4 426 26 26
