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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 21:08

Hi everyone

I have my Mum and my aunts coming to Dubai (again) and they have asked me to book an Afternoon Tea. I just wondered if anyone had any suggestions of their fave AT?

I LOVE the Ritz Carlton and that is where they have been before but I was just looking for some other suggestions. Have also been to Al Qasr, Grovesnor House and, of course, Burj Al Arab (they won't want to be spending that again!)

So - nice view, nice tea, nice atmosphere? Any thoughts?

TIA

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Latest post on 04 April 2016 - 13:08

One & Only RM & Palm are really lovely. I was surprised with some of the high teas at other more expensive hotels - quite disappointing to say the least. But these two were lovely, can't wait to try Fortnum & Mason, thanks for the recommendation!

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Latest post on 17 April 2012 - 11:00

Any updates on afternoon tea ladies ... Its something ive not done since being in dubai and have family visitng next month.

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Latest post on 02 March 2012 - 10:10

One & Only Royal Mirage - Arabian Courtyard is the better setting.

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Latest post on 02 March 2012 - 09:13

Raffles

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Latest post on 02 March 2012 - 08:42

Friends and I went for afternoon tea at the One and Only Royal Mirage which was fabulous. I took my parents and DDs to afternoon tea at Al Qasr last week because of the views, but the tea was nowhere near as good as the O&O. The waiting staff are lovely there but there aren't enough of them and it was very busy. The cakes came before the sandwiches, and none of the food was as good as the O&ORM. However if I'd had nothing to compare it with am sure I would have thought it was lovely lol.

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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 20:28

A friend of mine did the new bateaux Dubai afternoon tea and said it was fabulous get the cruise too. If you gave a jebel Ali international privilege card you get special discount.

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Latest post on 04 February 2012 - 11:55

The afternoon tea in Kumba (sp?) is really good value if you have the Entertainer book as it's vouchers for it, think it was 140 pp. The scones were lovely. ETA It's in the Address Dubai Marina. <em>edited by Pamya on 04/02/2012</em>

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Latest post on 03 February 2012 - 21:03

Thank-you everyone for your replies. I think we will try the One and Only Royal Mirage then - although I think I am warming to the Abu Dhabi idea! Thanks again - much appreciated PS sydneygal - yes, Mum and aunts AGAIN! But only a week this time :-( However, starting visitor season now.........they are first but certainly not last! :-)

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Latest post on 03 February 2012 - 19:37

I like driving my (first time) visitors to Abu Dhabi, guide them through the mosk and then go Emirates Palace for AT.

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Latest post on 03 February 2012 - 19:24

I went to the O&ORM and called in advance to book, they said no need. Then when I got there they said I should have booked (Overheard at McDonalds) - just something to be aware of as it took over 30 minutes to prepare (they told us it would, when we arrived). You could try the new Jumeirah Bateaux Dubai one and report back!

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Latest post on 03 February 2012 - 19:21

Have done One & Only RM twice (Lobby Lounge) and it was fab both times - most recently November. Still AED90 or 95.

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Latest post on 03 February 2012 - 14:50

hi luv - lucky you with family arriving! We did the AT recently at the O&O at the Palm but didn't like it as much as the one in the O&O Royal Mirage (I went to the one in the Palace foyer) - was more expensive, smaller and they didn't bring seconds whereas at the Royal Mirage it was something like 90AED a head which was enough for 2 people and they kept bringing out refills. This was about a year ago though to be fair so not entirely sure if the price is still the same. Still though, I preferred the Royal Mirage to the Palm...although the Palm O&O is very swish!

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Latest post on 03 February 2012 - 14:38

the ritz carlton is just lovely. had afternoon tea for my baby shower there and it was a perfect day. gorgeous food.

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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 21:57

Oooo - yes, now you mention it, I, too, have heard good things about the One and Only AT. Will check it out - thanks Has me now thinking that I might check out the other One and Only (Palm) and see about their AT too - that could be different! Thanks for you reply

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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 21:55

Heard good things about The One and Only Royal Mirage Afternoon Tea...several posts on here about it...I'm thinking about going there when I next go over to Dubai....

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