From sky-high scones to Champagne-fuelled tiers, these are the city’s most indulgent afternoon tea experiences.
Afternoon tea has travelled from the drawing rooms of 19th-century society to the lobbies, lounges and sky-high restaurants of Dubai’s leading hotels. Today, the ritual comes with everything from truffle sandwiches and caviar-topped bites to Japanese tea ceremonies, French pastries and Burj Khalifa views. Here, we round up the best places for afternoon tea in Dubai.
Atlantis The Royal
The Royal Tearoom at Atlantis The Royal offers a glamorous afternoon tea created by acclaimed pastry chef Christophe Devoille. Set in the hotel’s lobby overlooking the Skyblaze Fountain, the signature afternoon tea is served on an elegant stand and changes with the seasons, using premium ingredients and refined presentation. The experience is designed for lingering afternoons, with 11 sweet and savoury bites, a bespoke mocktail, unlimited hot beverages and a takeaway gift. Enjoy elegant tartlets, elevated finger sandwiches, seasonal pastries and freshly baked scones with clotted cream and homemade preserves. You can also choose from 25 AVANTCHA teas, while Devoille’s menu highlights local ingredients, including honey, pollen and raspberries from UAE producers.
Where: The Royal Tearoom, Atlantis The Royal, Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Available daily from 2pm to 5pm
Price: AED 580 for two
Contact: www.atlantis.com
At.mosphere Burj Khalifa
For afternoon tea with serious altitude, At.mosphere Restaurant in Burj Khalifa delivers a sky-high experience from the 122nd floor. The elegant menu features scones, mini sandwiches, savouries and sweet treats, paired with a choice of beverages and sweeping views across Dubai. Window seats are understandably in high demand, so early bookings are advised for those who want the full skyline experience. Available daily, from 12.30pm to 4.30pm. AED 450 for a non-window table, AED 550 for a window table with sparkling, or AED 850 with Champagne.
Where: At.mosphere Burj Khalifa, Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai
When: Available daily, from 12.30pm to 4.30pm
Price: AED 450 (non-window table), AED 550 (window table with sparkling), or AED 850 (Champagne).
Contact: www.burjkhalifa.ae
Banyan Tree Dubai
Tocha at Banyan Tree Dubai offers a calm alternative to the traditional afternoon tea. Designed as a contemporary Japanese tea house, the space invites guests to slow down over an elegant Japanese Afternoon Tea. The menu features sweet and savoury creations such as Chawan-Mushi and Matcha Roll Cake, alongside authentic Japanese teas. Guests can also upgrade the experience with sake or bubbly, making it a versatile choice for a relaxed afternoon on Bluewaters.
Where: Banyan Tree Dubai, Bluewaters Island, Dubai
When: Available daily, from 2pm to 5pm
Price: AED 180 (tea package), AED 255 (sake package) and AED 290 (bubbly).
Contact: www.banyantree.com
Blue Box Café Dubai
Blue Box Café in Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue brings a dose of New York glamour to afternoon tea in Dubai. Surrounded by the brand’s signature Tiffany blue interiors, guests can enjoy a stylish spread of sweet and savoury bites paired with classic teas. The menu includes Avocado Toast, Caviar Cream Tart, Truffle Mini Croissant, Pecan Mascarpone Tart, Exotic Coconut Choux and Vanilla Cream Chouquettes. It is a chic choice for shoppers, celebrations and anyone channelling their inner Audrey Hepburn.
Where: Blue Box Cafe Dubai, Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai
When: Open daily from 10am to 11pm
Price: AED 340 per stand
Contact: https://blueboxcafedubai.com
Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
Shai Salon at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach has introduced a new Afternoon Tea Ritual, served in four elegant sequences. Crafted by Senior Executive Pastry Chef Nicolas Lambert, the experience begins with a welcome drink of Sparkling Green Tea, followed by savoury bites including Butter Poached Canadian Lobster Roll, Minted Cucumber, Mimosa Truffle Tartlette and Chicken Mustard Cream Baguette. A pre-dessert of Exotic Rice Pudding leads into mini desserts such as 100% Chocolate, Dark Sesame with Black Rice and Dark Chocolate, Strawberry Shortcake and Pecan, Caramel and Vanilla. The ritual concludes with Tonka Caramel Brioche.
Where: Shai Salon, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, Jumeirah Street, Dubai
When: Available daily from 3pm to 7pm
Price: AED 260 per person
Contact: www.fourseasons.com
Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah
SocialBee at Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah brings a playful, honey-inspired afternoon tea to Palm West Beach. The experience celebrates locally sourced Hatta honey and is served on a beehive-shaped stand with hidden drawers. Savoury highlights include egg salad and watercress brioche, truffle arancini with coffee foam and smoked salmon mousse éclair with avocado and dill. Sweets include carrot cake, pistachio éclair, Hatta honey cake and freshly baked scones. The experience includes flavoured teas or unlimited coffee.
Where: SocialBee, Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, Palm West Beach, Dubai
When: Available daily from 2pm to 5pm
Price: AED 349 per stand or AED 499 with Prosecco
Contact: www.hilton.com
InterContinental Dubai Festival City
Choix by Pierre Gagnaire at InterContinental Dubai Festival City brings a Parisian approach to afternoon tea. Curated by the acclaimed chef, the experience combines classic French finesse with a selection of scones, pastries and premium teas. Set within Dubai Festival City, it is a relaxed yet elegant option for those seeking a refined afternoon without the formality of a long dining experience. With prices starting from AED 125 per person, it is also one of the more accessible luxury afternoon teas in the city. Available daily, from 12pm to 6pm.
Where: Choix by Pierre Gagnaire, InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Festival Bay, Dubai
When: Available daily from 12pm to 6pm
Price: AED 99 per person (including unlimited tea and coffee)
Contact: www.dubaifestivalcityhotels.com
Jumeirah Al Qasr
Al Fayrooz Lounge at Jumeirah Al Qasr offers one of Dubai’s most picturesque afternoon tea settings. Overlooking the Arabian Gulf and Burj Al Arab, the lounge pairs grand Arabian hospitality with a classic selection of savoury bites, pastries and freshly baked scones. The experience is ideal for visitors looking for a quintessential Dubai afternoon, as well as residents seeking a polished pause in Madinat Jumeirah. Guests can keep things traditional with tea or add a glass of Champagne for extra sparkle.
Where: Al Fayrooz Lounge, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Al Sufouh, Dubai
When: Available daily from 2pm to 5pm
Price: AED 210 or AED 310 with Champagne
Contact: www.jumeirah.com
Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Daefi Lobby Lounge at Jumeirah Emirates Towers serves an afternoon tea inspired by the landmark hotel itself. Presented on a three-tiered stand shaped to resemble the towers, the experience takes guests on a culinary journey through the property’s past, present and future. Expect freshly baked scones with Devonshire clotted cream, organic strawberry jam and apricot-whipped butter, alongside sandwiches and canapés featuring Alaskan King Crab and Oakwood-Smoked Scottish Salmon. It is a clever, architectural take on a classic ritual. Available daily, from 2.30pm to 6pm. AED 320 for two guests.
Where: Daefi Lobby Lounge, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
When: Available daily, from 2.30pm to 6pm
Price: AED 320 for two guests
Contact: www.jumeirah.com
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai
Noor Lounge at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai serves the Sapphire Afternoon Tea on a striking stand inspired by the hotel’s Canopy of Light. The experience combines elegant presentation with a considered selection of savoury and sweet bites. Guests can enjoy smoked salmon and roast lamb finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and homemade jams, plus a selection of petit gateaux. Set within one of Jumeirah’s most stylish hotels, it is a polished choice for a relaxed afternoon by the sea.
Where: Mandarin Oriental Jumeira Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Available daily, from 2pm to 6pm
Price: AED 190 per person or AED 380 for two
Contact: www.mandarinoriental.com
Palace Downtown
Al Bayt at Palace Downtown offers afternoon tea with a distinctly Arabian sense of occasion. Overlooking Downtown Dubai, the Palace High Tea brings together traditional hospitality, sweeping views and a generous selection of sweet and savoury bites. Guests can pair the experience with a wide choice of international and traditional teas, coffees and infusions. With its elegant interiors and central location, it is a strong choice for both visitors and residents seeking a classic afternoon tea near Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa.
Where: Al Bayt, Palace Downtown, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai
When: Available daily, from 2pm to 6pm
Price: AED 190 per person
Contact: www.addresshotels.com
Palazzo Versace Dubai
Mosaico at Palazzo Versace Dubai offers an opulent take on high tea in the heart of the hotel’s grand lobby. Winner of Best Afternoon Tea at the FACT Dining Awards Dubai 2024, the experience reflects the property’s signature Italian glamour. Guests can enjoy refined savouries such as Chicken Salad with Mango Cream Cheese, Marinated Prawn with Avocado Mango Pearl and Turkey Ham and Cheese Mille-Feuille, followed by Choux Au Craquelin Dulcey and Trocadero Pistachio Strawberry.
Where: Mosaico, Palazzo Versace Dubai, Al Jaddaf Waterfront, Dubai
When: Available daily from 10.30am to 7pm
Price: AED 378 per stand or AED 504 with two glasses of Prosecco
Contact: www.palazzoversace.ae
Raffles Dubai
Raffles Salon at Raffles Dubai serves the Classic Afternoon Tea in a setting that blends old-world elegance with modern hotel glamour. The themed menu brings together savoury treats, sweet temptations and unlimited tea and coffee, all presented on a Victorian-style gold stand. It is a traditional choice for those who prefer the ceremony of afternoon tea, complete with polished service and a refined lounge atmosphere. Whether booked for a catch-up, celebration or quiet afternoon treat, it delivers a graceful escape in the heart of the city.
Where: Raffles Salon, Raffles Dubai, Wafi, Sheikh Rashid Road, Dubai
When: Available daily from 2pm to 6pm
Price: AED 195 per person
Contact: www.raffles.com
Raffles The Palm Dubai
Blüthner Hall at Raffles The Palm Dubai offers the Grand Palaces Afternoon Tea in a suitably regal setting. Served in the palatial lobby lounge, the experience is accompanied by the sound of a bespoke Blüthner Louis XIV grand piano and can also be enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the Arabian Gulf and Palm Jumeirah. The menu features sandwiches, tarts, pastries and scones, alongside desserts inspired by famous European palaces, including Victoria Sponge Cake and Sacher Torte. Guests can pair the experience with curated TTG teas, coffee or hot chocolate.
Where: Blüthner Hall, Raffles The Palm Dubai, Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Available daily from 2pm to 6pm
Price: AED 395 per couple
Contact: www.raffles.com
SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences
S Bar at SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences offers an artistic afternoon tea in a grand Art Deco setting. Located in Downtown Dubai, the experience combines sweet and savoury bites with artisanal teas and sweeping city views. The venue’s dramatic interiors give the afternoon ritual a glamorous edge, making it a strong choice for those who want their scones served with a side of skyline. Expect a stylish setting, creative presentation and a relaxed pace that works for both casual catch-ups and special occasions.
Where: S Bar, SLS Dubai, Hotel & Residences, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai
When: Available daily from 3pm to 7pm
Price: AED 249 per stand
Contact: https://slshotels.com
Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
Bijou Patisserie at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk brings a French flourish to afternoon tea with Le Goûter. Served within the hotel’s elegant lobby lounge, the experience features signature pastries, savoury bites and a distinctive presentation inside a sophisticated vault. The menu reflects the hotel’s French heritage while offering a sense of theatre that sets it apart from a standard tea service. It is a charming choice for anyone seeking a refined afternoon in Oud Metha, with the option to add a glass of bubbly.
Where: Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, Wafi, Sheikh Rashid Road, Dubai
When: Available daily from 2pm to 6pm
Price: AED 195 per person or AED 325 with bubbly
Contact: www.sofitel-dubai-theobelisk.com
Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Olivier’s Lounge at Sofitel Dubai The Palm offers a relaxed afternoon tea with French and Middle Eastern influences. Created by Executive Pastry Chef Akshay Batra, the menu includes refined sweets and savouries such as Strawberry Baklava and Truffle Profiteroles, paired with single-origin tea. Set within the Palm Jumeirah resort, the experience is ideal for those seeking a calm afternoon in a polished but unpretentious setting. With its approachable price point and coastal location, it is a strong choice for residents and hotel guests alike.
Where: Sofitel Dubai The Palm, East Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Available daily, from 2pm to 5pm
Price: AED 165 per person or AED 310 for two people
Contact: www.sofitel-dubai-thepalm.com
TATTU
TATTU Sky Lounge takes afternoon tea to new heights with a menu served high above the city. The experience leans into refined savouries, including Caviar and Egg on Sourdough, Miso Prawn Brioche and Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese, followed by warm scones and delicate desserts. Sweet highlights include Cherry Blossom Cashew Fudge and Chinese Lantern Milk Chocolate. Paired with skyline views, the experience feels more like a late-afternoon social occasion than a traditional tea.
Where: TATTU Sky Lounge, Ciel Dubai Marina, Al Soufah Road, Dubai Marina
When: Available daily from 5pm to 8pm
Price: AED 175 per person
Contact: @tattudubai
The Lana – Dorchester Collection
The Lana – Dorchester Collection has partnered with AVANTCHA for a limited-edition summer afternoon tea at The Gallery. The experience reimagines the British ritual through refined tea pairings, elegant pastries and bespoke chinaware beneath The Gallery’s sunlit arches. Guests can enjoy finger sandwiches such as Coronation Chicken, Truffle Egg, Wagyu Beef with foie gras, Smoked Scottish Salmon with caviar, and Yuzu Cucumber cream cheese. Sweet highlights include Milk Oolong Scones, Strawberry Pavlova, Chocolate Fudge Cake and Apple Tarte Tatin. The afternoon tea includes tea pairings and an interactive iced tea element.
Where: The Gallery, The Lana – Dorchester Collection, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai
When: Available daily until 31 August 2026
Price: AED 300 per person
Contact: dorchestercollection.com
Waldorf Astoria DIFC
Peacock Alley at Waldorf Astoria DIFC brings a slice of New York heritage to Dubai’s financial district. Named after the famous promenade that once connected The Waldorf and The Astoria hotels, the lounge offers an elegant afternoon tea with artisanal finger sandwiches, savoury bites and freshly baked scones. The experience concludes with a curated pâtisserie selection and a signature sorbet finale, paired with fine teas or coffee. It is a sophisticated choice for DIFC diners and hotel guests alike.
Where: Peacock Alley, Waldorf Astoria DIFC, Burj Daman, Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai
When: Available Sunday to Friday, from 2pm to 6pm
Price: AED 225 or AED 395 with Perrier-Jouët Champagne
Contact: www.peacockalleydifc.com