1. Scarlet Afternoon Tea – The Tea Room, Al Jaddaf Rotana
A high-tea experience with a glamorous twist, Scarlet Afternoon Tea is all about rich reds, berries, spices, and show-stopping aesthetics. Created in collaboration with fashion brand Nicoli, this spread blends culinary artistry with high-fashion flair. You can enjoy seasonal treats, aromatic teas, and a setup so pretty you’ll resist touching the desserts (for about 10 seconds).
When: Daily, 12pm – 9pm
Where: The Tea Room, Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel
Price: From Dh150 per person
2. Lindt Festive Afternoon Tea – Swissôtel Al Ghurair
If Christmas were a dessert table, it would look like this. It’s all about maple-smoked turkey ham mini brioches, dill and lemon cream cheese cucumber boats, chicken empanadas, caramelised onion tartlets, berry tarts, velvet cake, Christmas macarons — and yes, homemade chocolate-orange scones.
With teas, rich hot chocolates, and a kids’ menu (plus board games for the whole family), it’s the perfect cosy afternoon outing.
When: 5 December – 4 January, daily, 12pm – 6pm
Where: Yasmine Lounge, Swissôtel Al Ghurair
Price: Dh149 for 2 adults + 2 kids
3. Jo Malone festive afternoon tea – Amber Lounge, Kempinski Central Avenue
Fragrance meets flavour in this elegant Christmas collaboration. Expect beautifully crafted sweet and savoury bites inspired by Jo Malone’s festive scents, premium teas, festive beverages, and a luxurious holiday surprise — Jo Malone fragrances and a Bloomingdale’s gift card included. Yes, included.
When: 5 December – 7 January, daily, 2pm – 8pm
Where: Amber Lounge, Kempinski Central Avenue
Price: Dh300 for two people
4. Festive afternoon tea – Al Bayt, Palace Downtown
Classic, elegant and beautifully festive, Al Bayt’s tiered tray comes loaded with seasonal favourites, savoury bites, hot beverages, and even the option to upgrade with bubbly. With themed décor completing the picture, it’s the kind of cosy-luxe Christmas moment you’ll want to frame.
When: 5 December – 7 January, daily, 2pm – 6pm
Where: Al Bayt, Palace Downtown
Price: Dh205 per person (soft drinks) |
5. Bonus: Festive Spa indulgence – Swissôtel Al Ghurair
Not an afternoon tea, but too festive to ignore — Swissôtel’s holiday spa specials pair rejuvenating treatments with a comforting cup of signature hot chocolate. Choose between:
When: 3 December – 12 January, 10am – 10pm
Where: Swissôtel Al Ghurair
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