BUSINESS MEETINGS
Dubai’s best afternoon tea spots
In the glitzy city centre of Dubai, there is no dearth of lunching and dining options. e Middle Eastern business hub is also considered to be one of the world’s F&B capitals. Corporate travellers are always on the lookout for suitable spaces that lend themselves to meetings. A ernoon tea is, thus, a preferred choice for many professionals to host meetings in the quiet comfort of a hotel cafe, lounge or bar. Here are some of our favourite places in Dubai where you can negotiate a deal, or make a presentation as you sip on your favourite rst ush.
LA FARINE CAFÉ & BAKERY JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
is ultra-chic space boasts an upbeat vibe thanks to its pop-colour decor, but retains certain age-old teatime traditions like tiered sandwich platters, scones and pastries. Head over to La Farine for the aptly named "Salon de e Experience" where you start with a host of savouries like Tru ed Egg Vol Au Vent, and the all-time favourite Coronation Chicken Brioche. Choose from a host of pastries ranging from nanciers and eclairs to tartlets and cheesecakes, followed by a round of scones with cherry jam and lemon curd. A selection of gourmet teas from around the world is included.
Price: AED 140/ INR 2,600 per head. jwmarriottmarquisdubailife.com →
LOBBY LOUNGE The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai
Host an afternoon brainstorming session at one of Dubai’s most glamorous addresses. The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai’s Lobby Lounge exudes classic elegance through its understated decor. The afternoon tea will have you raving with its Traditional Treat menu, featuring pastries and savouries, as well as scones accompanied by Devonshire clotted cream. Their most interesting offering, however, will pique the interest of all the corporate gentlemen out there. The Gentlemen Treat afternoon tea eschews the allegedly dainty teatime delights and serves up more robust offerings like wagyu sliders, accompanied by some single malt.
Price: Upwards of AED 285/ INR 5,300 per head. ritzcarlton.com