Abu Dhabi, the gleaming capital of the United Arab Emirates, is a cosmopolitan oasis where tradition meets modernity. One of the city’s most cherished customs is afternoon tea, a sophisticated affair that brings together both locals and visitors alike. To help you indulge in the best afternoon tea experience, we’ve handpicked a selection of top venues in Abu Dhabi. From opulent hotels to charming cafes, these establishments offer a delightful mix of delicious bites, aromatic teas, and luxurious atmospheres, ensuring an unforgettable afternoon for all. So, without further ado, let’s embark on a journey to discover the finest afternoon tea spots in Abu Dhabi!
The Lobby Lounge
| Address : | Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi, Street 12th, Khalifa City A – Abu Dhabi |
| Contact Number : | +97122014131 |
| Reviews Count : | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 12 |
| Website : | http://www.marriottalforsanlife.com/dining/lobbylounge?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2 |
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| 1: | Ma. Trixia Moya-Chong: It is a pleasant treat and a lovely afternoon tea for us yesterday at The Lobby Lounge. Lovely food, unhurried and relaxing atmosphere, and warm and very friendly staff. Thank you so much! ❤️ Service Dine in Meal type Other |
| 2: | Odrazil Channel: Nice to visit Lobby Lounge at Marriott Al Forsan during afternoon tea, great value for money, relaxing ambiance, warm people and breathtaking wide view of garden and hotel during sunset. Service Dine in Meal type Other Price per person AED 50–100 |
| 3: | Shagufta Jahan: A beautiful after noon tea with friends. A must try. Awesome ambiance and the food was fresh Service Dine in Meal type Other Price per person AED 150–200 Recommended dishes Coffee Eclair, Festive Afternoon Tea |
Lobby Lounge – Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
| Address : | Lobby Level, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr – Abu Dhabi |
| Contact Number : | NA |
| Reviews Count : | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 21 |
| Website : | https://www.fairmont.com/abu-dhabi/dining/thelobbylounge/ |
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| 1: | Born to travel: Their sweets are cozy and tasty! |
| 2: | saman majithia: The pastry was very delicious and the staff was friendly! |
| 3: | Elias Saad: Set in a huge spacious patio outdoor with a fully glaze wall overlooking the Grand Mosque, this is an excellent location to relax , while away your time and people watch. Healthy high quality selections of drinks and food, like To Go Sandwiches, Salads and healthy options juices and smoothies plus a mouth watering cakes and pastries. Service is chic and efficient with offerings of excellent Afternoon Tea and other delicate fancies. Indulge ! Note : best hot chocolate in the capital and highly recommended |
Observation Deck at 300
| Address : | Tower 2, Level 74, Etihad Towers – Corniche W St – Abu Dhabi |
| Contact Number : | +97128115666 |
| Reviews Count : | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1611 |
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| 1: | Mandy Fleming: Interesting view… We booked an infamous high tea at the Observation Deck at 300, aiming for the sunset (timing). We knew sunset view was upon availability, but when we arrived we were given one of the best tables of the house. Unlimited hot/cold tea/coffee, staff friendly though somewhat overwhelmed, after initial very tasty aperitif first tea/coffee order did only arrive after checking and a 30 minutes wait. What we didn’t realize is that the “view upon availability” meant that the availability could be replaced by a view on the butts of people who shamelessly come to stand by the window in front to take pictures of themselves and the view. After the sunset staff blocked off the window passage and moved our table somewhat closer but our intended relaxed sunset view high tea had proven to be a crowded / stressed sensory experience. Taste wise, some of the layered sweets were very surprising and tasty. We were lucky to be able to use the BB+, but as an experience would not go for the high tea (on a Saturday) the way it’s set up. View is amazing and could see going for a beverage that’s accompanied by a snack, minimum spend 55 AED. Great concept, execution could be better. |
| 2: | M. O. O.: I got there about an hour before opening and had to wait in the lobby of the Conrad. I wasn’t disappointed though as the views from the deck were amazing. Staff were very helpful. I had lunch while there and it was good. Was there about 2 hours. As at the time of writing this review, please remember you require a negative PCR test and a face mask to get in. Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No |
| 3: | Jon T: Lovely high tea with great views. Accommodated an allergy excellently. Took one star away because of issues and confusion with booking. Was ready to give it one star and cancel because those were so frustrating but it got sorted out in the end and the experience made up for it. Recommended to do this if you’re in the area. Book ahead especially if you have an allergy. Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended Yes |
Sama Lobby Lounge
| Address : | Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas – Abu Dhabi | |
| Contact Number : | +97126970000 | |
| Reviews Count : | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 42 | |
| Website : | https://www.rotana.com/rotanahotelandresorts/unitedarabemirates/abudhabi/saadiyatrotanaresortandvillas/diningout/samalobbylounge?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=sama | |
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| 1: | Mmm Nnn: I’m super happy to celebrate my sister birthday in Sama lobby lounge.. everything was organized and perfect.. Shiela and Anita was the best staff I met in all AD lounge’s.. They both make my reservation completed and perfect… thank you so much once again Also the chef make for us the best cake… looks sooo good Service Dine in Price per person AED 50–100 | |
| 2: | Born to travel: Located in the luxury Saadiyat Rotana Resort, is a nice place for coffe, tea, sweets and light snacks. | |
| 3: | maurizio rosa: Very good professional service . Food fantastic and real single espresso coffee. Anita is very polite and professional Service Dine in Meal type Breakfast Price per person AED 50–100 | |
Le Cafe Lobby Lounge
| Address : | W Corniche Rd – Al Danah – E9-01 – Abu Dhabi |
| Contact Number : | +97128137777 |
| Reviews Count : | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 42 |
| Website : | https://restaurants.accorhotels.com/de/restaurant-7507_R009-le-cafe-lobby-lounge-abu-dhabi.shtml |
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| 1: | Puja Vipin: The mango cheesecake from Le Cafe,Sofitel Abudhabi, is hands down one of the best desserts I have ever had. The smooth and creamy texture of the cheesecake combined with the juicy sweetness of the mango was absolutely heavenly. It was the perfect balance of flavors and textures.The toppings and garnishes added an extra layer of flavor. What made my experience even better was the exceptional customer service I received from Ms. Rosanna. Her kindness and attention to detail really stood out. Thank you for the amazing experience! |
| 2: | Ahmad: Located in Emirates Palace lobby, a great retreat after a busy day or to gather with the friends. Needless to talk about how amazing Emirates Palace is, you can imagine the Le Cafe itself. Great ambiance, signature coffee and tasty cakes. I personally like the Emirates Palace cappuccino. Must visit. Service Dine in Meal type Other Price per person AED 200–250 Parking Accessible parking Wheelchair accessibility Accessible and available. |
| 3: | Linda erlina Huaholo: There is chocolate earl Grey tea mouse cake.. That white on top there is vanilla…wonderful place to relax! You will enjoy your stay here for sure. Nice and friendly staff especially lenda |
Emirates Palace Boutique
| Address : | F868+RV3 – W Corniche Rd – Al Ras Al Akhdar – Abu Dhabi |
| Contact Number : | +97126908939 |
| Reviews Count : | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 23 |
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| 1: | Phil Howden: Absolutely beautiful hotel. We had an afternoon cream tea. Simply perfect. |
| 2: | Marion Schleifer: Great BBQ restaurant inside Emirates Palace. Very impressive building. |
| 3: | Pawan Vyas: Wow I mean wow…. nice place to visit |
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
| Address : | Corniche, Nation Towers – 1st St – Al Bateen – Abu Dhabi |
| Contact Number : | +97126944444 |
| Reviews Count : | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 3415 |
| Website : | https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/auhrx-the-st-regis-abu-dhabi/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0 |
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| 1: | Sam H: Fantastic experience. The 42 floor gives a great view of the sea. The butler experience was fantastic. He brought a fruit dish as soon as I reached my room, then coffee whenever I wanted it. He also offered to iron my clothes. The hotel overall has amazing staff and amazing views and amazing rooms. 10/10 would recommend. Trip type Business Travel group Solo Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5 |
| 2: | A H: (Will post a jet show aired from my room soon; follow) Stayed in the St Regis suite for a few days. One of the best stays ever. It was just fantastic. Quiet, fancy, serviced, food-filled experiences and more. The only draw back were the elevators, they took so long. Enjoy the pictures. |
| 3: | Maisa Taslaq: Happy customer. We enjoyed our stay , amazing staff and services beautiful facilities ; special thanks to Edilyn and Bianca for their efforts. Absolutely coming back. |
Ladurée
| Address : | المارينا،Marina mall Ground floor next to CK & Rodeo Drive |
| Contact Number : | +97125466045 |
| Reviews Count : | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 551 |
| Website : | https://www.laduree.ae/ |
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| 1: | Caoimhe Forker: A tranquil chic cafe located at the back of the mall in the luxury designer section. There is a wide variety of hot beverages and pastries and they’re all mouth watering! The decor is stunning. All staff members are super helpful. Angelea was our server and nothing was too much trouble. Already looking forward to returning |
| 2: | Ahmad: Located in Marina Mall near Gucci and Luis Vuitton. Classic French style. Cozy ambiance. Quiet and nice place for some quiet quality time. I personally like the cafe latte with macaroons. Also the pinapple tart is a good one. |
| 3: | Aisha Alyaarobi: I had high expectations for the French toast but it was good but not as expected, Spanish latte was fine nothing special, hot chocolate is thick concentrated chocolate if you like it this way. Service Dine in Meal type Other Price per person AED 50–100 |
Cafe Day to Day
| Address : | Al Nahyan – E25 – Abu Dhabi |
| Contact Number : | +97124147724 |
| Reviews Count : | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 21 |
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| 1: | Airi Ayame: A nice place to have your shisha and a quick snack. The menu is simple but food is fresh and tasty! Service is nice, staff is very polite and humble. Prices are really cheap, which is always nice for a customer. Definetely will support the place and will be returning customers 🌻😁 Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 1–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 |
| 2: | Meron Kiya: I just like it when l see the place |
| 3: | icecube 1: The place is very clean the service is great and I honestly enjoyed chilling with my buddies I’d definitely recommend this place for its shisha. |
Secret Garden by L’ETO
| Address : | Island Mall – Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri St 105 The Galleria – Al Maryah Island – Abu Dhabi |
| Contact Number : | +97126724320 |
| Reviews Count : | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 93 |
| Website : | https://letocaffe.ae/ |
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| 1: | Shaine Agawa: Rating 5 stars for their classic milk cake! Not too sweet but creamy! Loved the softness of the cake and cream on top. I’m craving it again while writing this review lol Service Dine in Meal type Other Price per person AED 50–100 |
| 2: | Cyryl Del rosario: My first time here and I really love the ambience❤️❤️ The flowers 🌺🌼🌸🌻 that gives you more good vibes and less your stress after work and having a bad day. 💞💞 Very approachable staffs and friendly 🥰 . Thanks to @Allysa 😊 who is assisting us. Service Dine in Meal type Other Price per person AED 150–200 |
| 3: | Tiffany Lim: Coffee looks great right??? But the taste is superb than what it looks!! Place is so relaxing and looks beautiful as well. And staff are all polite and accommodating. Especially, we are thankful to Cristian for helping us choosing the best coffee we can try in the menu as we are first timers in the place. Service Dine in Meal type Other Price per person AED 1–50 |
