A luxurious blend of perfume and patisserie where each bite and sip tell a fragrant story
If you thought an afternoon tea couldn’t get any more boujee, think again.
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi has teamed up with KAYALI, the iconic perfumery owned by Mona Kattan, to create an unforgettable, sensory tea experience.
And Team Yalla had an exclusive invitation that allowed us to preview this stunning affair!
Imagine a feast for both the palate and the nose, where each sweet and savoury bite is perfectly paired with a stunning KAYALI scent – basically, it’s afternoon tea that smells as good as it tastes!
KAYALI fragrances are all about layering, mixing exotic notes like red apple, jasmine, rose petal, and vanilla orchid to unlock your unique scent.
And now, they’ve layered those very flavours into the tea’s highly curated savouries and desserts – each inspired by their most popular perfumes.
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Take the Vanilla Dream cake, for example, a divine vanilla and jasmine brûlée topped with real jasmine flowers, all inspired by KAYALI’s Vanilla | 28 Eau de Parfum.
Then there’s the rich, decadent Invite Only Gâteau with chocolate hazelnut crunch, echoing the sultry notes of Invite Only Amber | 23 Eau de Parfum Intense.
But it doesn’t stop with the sweets – oh no! Even the sandwiches bring the scent-game strong.
My personal favourite? The Cherry Bliss Brioche, a mini sandwich with dark cherry and goat cheese, inspired by the sultry Lovefest Burning Cherry | 48 Eau de Parfum.
It’s as delicious as it is unique – a true relationship of fragrance and taste.
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KAYALI, which translates to “my imagination” in Arabic, has redefined the art of perfumery.
Every bottle tells a story and is a bookmark of memories, designed to captivate your senses. From the fresh, crisp notes of juicy apples in Eden to the deep, exotic warmth of oud in Oudgasm, each fragrance is a journey of discovery.
And now, this same level of sophistication and artistry is on full display in the afternoon tea offerings at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi.
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Launching today, 10 October, in The Drawing Room, this afternoon tea is a love letter to both fragrance lovers and foodies alike.
Ready to indulge? Book your table and let your tastebuds (and nose) be swept away in a world where tea and perfume collide.
Daily, AED 220 per person. For bookings, call 02 498 8888
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