CONNECTOR.AE 20 CONNECTOR.AE 21 DINING AROUND DINING AROUND Skyview Lounge, Burj Al Arab The Skyview Lounge, located at Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah, serves a goldleaf-adorned afternoon tea with Arabian Gulf vistas. Highlights include patisseries like zucchini petals, king crab tartelettes and pistachio raspberry cookies, all paired with bespoke tea blends like Arabian mint or oolong supreme. This is your go-to spot for luxury, taste and amazing views, while you sip on premium tea offerings. Available from 1pm to 4.30pm. Prices start from Dhs 490. www.jumeirah.com Step into a Zen-inspired oasis at Tocha within Banyan Tree in Bluewaters Island, where Osaka-born Chef Riho presents an exquisite Japanese afternoon tea ritual. Sip on frothy matcha or rare hoji tea, paired with delicate treats like chawan-mushi which is steamed egg custard with edamame, and beetroot-cured salmon with yuzu cream. Don’t miss the chocolate mochi with raspberry ganache or the airy matcha roll cake. House beverages are also available, but the teas shine here. Available daily from 2pm to 5pm. Priced at Dhs 180 per person. www.banyantree.com Queens Grill, aboard the iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 at Mina Rashid offers a regal afternoon tea, once reserved for firstclass passengers. Choose between the Cunard afternoon tea, featuring cold bites and pastries, or the Britannia afternoon tea, which includes both cold and hot canapés alongside pastries. Delight in offerings such as cucumber sandwiches with balsamic pearls, lobster carpaccio with orange gel, and wild berry salmon gravlax on brioche. Get ready for a selection of some of the finest teas aboard this historical cruise ship. Available Fridays and Saturdays from 3pm to 6.30pm. Prices start from Dhs 165. www.qe2.com Experience royal Arabian hospitality at Al Bayt at Palace Downtown, where the afternoon tea blends Flor a s i s - i n s p i r e d fragrances with Middle Eastern warmth. Sip on cardamom-infused black tea or exotic blends while admiring uninterrupted Downtown views from the terrace. The elegant spread features both sweet and savoury delicacies, from delicate Arabic pastries to international favourites, all served in an opulent setting reminiscent of a desert palace. Available daily from 2pm to 6pm. Prices start from Dhs 160 per person. www.addresshotels.com Queens Grill, QE2 Al Bayt, Palace Downtown Tocha, Banyan Tree Step into the art-deco elegance of Peacock Alley at Waldorf Astoria in DIFC, for a refined afternoon tea featuring premium green, white, black and herbal teas, served beneath the iconic Waldorf clock. Begin with caviar-topped crab amuse-bouches, followed by delicate foie gras puffs and chive brioche tuna sandwiches. The pièce de résistance? Flaky scones with clotted cream, rose-infused strawberry cake, and a decadent chocolate-coated mango sorbet finale, all in a setting that whispers old-world glamour. Available daily from2pm to 6pm. Prices start fromDhs 255 per person. www.peacockalleydifc.com Indulge in a quintessential Parisian afternoon tea at CHOIX restaurant in InterContinental Dubai Festival City. Delight in an array of French delicacies, including signature scones, pastries, homemade macarons, and savoury treats like finger sandwiches and eclairs. Complement your experience with a selection of teas, featuring blends such as green tea withmango, guava and rose petals. Set against the serene backdrop of Dubai Creek, this elegant affair is available daily from noon to 6pm. Priced at Dhs 125 per person. www.choixdubai.com Peacock Alley, Waldorf Astoria, DIFC CHOIX, InterContinental Dubai Festival City Step into a world of artful indulgence at The Gallery located at lobby floor of The Lana in Marasi Drive, Business Bay, where afternoon tea is redefined with a symphony of floral-infused delicacies and marina-front elegance. Speciality teas include ‘Lana Rose’, a Dubai-exclusive white tea with rose petals. To pair with the tea, you could try ethereal treats like hibiscus-cured salmon blinis and lavender macarons, while a live pianist serenades guests beneath a shimmering pink-mosaic atrium. Available daily from 1pm to 6pm. Prices start from Dhs 600. www.dorchestercollection.com The Gallery, The Lana
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MzU4NjA=