Top ten afternoon teas in Dubai
2 Comments 18 January 2011
Traditionally, afternoon tea was taken as a ‘pick-me-up meal’ by British nobility during the 19th century, consisting of a few light snacks and, of course, a big pot of tea. Not much has changed with Dubai’s modern version: you still get plenty of delicious hot buttered scones and finger-sized sandwiches, alongside a staggering range of teas, although (this being Dubai) there’s often a glass of bubbly thrown in as well. The main difference today, of course, is that we tend to spend most of our afternoons at work, rather than sitting around chatting about polo.
So why bother? Well, in Dubai, afternoon tea is fast becoming an institution; our city’s top hotels all put on lavish spreads, vying for the accolade of best afternoon tea in town. But is it worth taking an hour out of a weekend mall trawl for a cup of tea? There’s only one way to find out – The Time Out Afternoon Tea Test! Let’s get started…
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Posted by: Jody Michelle Ingrilli on 04 Jul ' 12 at 08:45
Edited by TimeOutDubai.com
Raffles Dubai We visited yesterday Raffles for afternoon tea, on the recommended by Time out's 'editors choice'. For my daughter's birthday. I/we were so so disappointed, we have visited many places for afternoon tea in Dubai and have to say this was not even close to what we have had before. We arrived little after 3, we requested the package with a glass of bubbles to be told we can't have the bubbles because they can't serve bubbles after 4-6 ( our order was not taken till 4). I had my daughters with me who didn't want tea/coffee, asked instead for water ( charged for ) . No atmosphere at all and felt like we were intruding.
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Posted by: claire on 19 Feb ' 11 at 18:21
We went there this weekend with a big expectation, but we were so disappointed about the quality, the service. Most of all, we were angry because the server didn't want refii the bevarage! We couldn't finish all pastry with only one beverage. Last time, we went the other hotel for afternoon tea, the price was half of that but quality& service were much better. We are agree with a beautiful view but we were annoyed by many birds too.
