Top ten afternoon teas in Dubai
2 Comments 18 January 2011
Park Hyatt Dubai
Our tea-time experience got off to a shaky start: on arriving, we were asked if we’d made a reservation as afternoon tea takes about 20 minutes to prepare, which was irksome because we’d called beforehand, only to be told we didn’t need to make a booking. However, this was soon forgotten when our piping-hot drinks were poured and we were presented with three-layered tray of goodies, including traditional scones and clotted cream, delicious pastries and finger sandwiches (the Scottish smoked-salmon roll was particularly good). The tea selection is pretty impressive, to say the least – there are 13 types on offer, ranging from traditional favourites such as Earl Grey, Darjeeling and Assam breakfast to Moroccan mint, yellow gold oolong, lemon verbana and Japanese sencha. Overall, an elegant yet relaxed affair.
Spiffing rating: 8/10
Dhs115 for two. Daily 3pm-7pm. Park Hyatt Dubai, Deira (04 317 2222).
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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.
