LA PATISSERIE LOUNGE Sofitel Dubai Downtown

For the love of all things French, and a generous dose of Gallic joie de vivre, plan a meeting over the Sofitel’s chic afternoon tea. At the trendy lobby lounge of the hotel, the afternoon tea here has a relatively relaxed vibe, so you can linger for a couple of hours and discuss important matters at leisure. France is on the menu here with delicacies like smoked duck, foie gras, traditional French pastries and, of course, the ubiquitous macaroon, of which there are plenty! What’s more — this option will not burn a small hole in your pocket!

Price: AED 199/ INR 3,710 for two. sofitel-dubai-downtown.com

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: La Patisserie Lounge's chic afternoon tea is served in beautiful birdcage-like presentation stands; guests can experience a floating afternoon tea on an abra; and the decor in Mosaico is inspired by the heritage pattern from the...