These hotels and resorts are adding refinement to the Christmas season in Abu Dhabi
There’s so much going on in Abu Dhabi during the Christmas season.
Apart from tucking into rather sumptuous Christmas turkeys that you have either cooked yourself or ordered from one of many of the hotels offering the best turkey takeaways in Abu Dhabi, or watching in awe as the Christmas lights are switched on across the capital, there are those in between times when you can head out with friends for some festive fun by way of savoury and sweet delights.
Yep, you got it! The festive afternoon teas are about to roll out for you to enjoy.
And, of course, Team Yalla has begun gathering the info so you can start booking the best Christmas time ever in Abu Dhabi.
More tea vicar? YES please!
ERTH ABU DHABI
AL RIMAL
Throughout the festive season, 3pm to 7pm
Nobody does afternoon tea better than the English. But now, ERTH Abu Dhabi has taken the quintessential English custom to the next level with a festive afternoon tea that surrenders an array of Christmas cakes and sweet and savoury delights to bring joy to all this festive season.
AED 75 per person including unlimited hot beverages. To book your spot, call 02 497 5208, 02 441 5900
AL WATHBA, A LUXURY COLLECTION DESERT RESORT & SPA
Terra Secca
1 November to 30 December 30, 4pm to 7pm
A charming festive afternoon tea is yours to savour. Delight in sweets such as the Dark Chocolate Christmas Present, Pistachio Christmas Tree Tart, Classic Pantone, Christmas Yule Log, and beloved homemade Christmas cookies. There are savoury bites too in the form of delicate sandwiches, including the decadent Truffle Frosty, Salmon, Turkey, and Foie Gras French Toasts.
AED 195 per person including tea or coffee. To book your spot, 02 204 4444
THE ST. REGIS SAADIYAT ISLAND RESORT, ABU DHABI
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The Drawing Room’s Yuletide Afternoon Tea: A Dozen Seasonal Delights
Daily 3pm to 6pm
There is no festive season without the acclaimed Christmas-themed Afternoon Tea. This beauty features a rich array of seasonal flavours that add an extra dash of magic to your holiday festivities. Discover twelve festive treats and immerse yourself in a truly exceptional culinary journey.
AED 195 per person with a selection of premium tea or coffee; AED 240 per person with a glass. To book your spot, call 02 498 8443 or email restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com
THE ST. REGIS ABU DHABI
Helipad Sunset Celebrations
Saturday 9 December, 5pm – 6.30pm
The festive afternoon tea is about to go to greater heights this Christmas in Abu Dhabi. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi is inviting you to experience a festive-inspired afternoon tea on the highest-active helipad in the Middle East. Aptly named Helipad Sunset Celebrations, here’s your chance to savour on delightful Christmas-themed sandwiches, cakes and pastries 255-metres above the ground while enjoying the famed Abu Dhabi sunset.
AED 550 per person. To book your spot, call 02 694 4553 or email restaurants.abudhabi@stregis.com
Crystal Lounge
From 4 December to 30 December, 2pm – 6pm
Christmas is coming and the festive afternoon teas are out in force. And for sure, you don’t want to miss one. The finest loose-leaf teas will be in abundance and for those who like to imbibe, Louis Roederer bubbly will be on the tea tray too. Indulge in savoury treats and, of course, those unmissable sweet delights such as freshly baked scones and so much more.
AED 195 per person, AED 295 with a glass of Louis Roederer bubbly. To book your spot, call 02 694 4553 or email restaurants.abudhabi@stregis.com
CONRAD ABU DHABI ETIHAD TOWERS
From Saturday 9 December
Indulge in the Festive Afternoon Tea, or Festivi-Tea in the hotel’s superb Lobby lounge, or go to great heights to the Observation Lounge 300 where stunning city-wide views await. Savour on sweet and savoury delights specially created by Executive Pastry Chef Sumeda Palihakkara. An abundance of seasonal sandwiches, scones with jams and cream, as well as a selection of delicate sweet and savory patisseries await.
AED 230 per person for the Lobby lounge, AED 260 per person for Observation Deck at 300. To book your spot, call 02 811 5666
THE RITZ-CARLTON ABU DHABI
5 December to 9 January, 2pm – 5pm
Afternoon tea is a refined affair at the best of times but when you include the word festive, you just know it’s going to be next level. For one that delivers sheer elegance, head to the lobby lounge at Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, where a festive aroma permeates the air as you savour delectable savouries and sweet delights, all complemented, of course, by superb blends of tea.
AED 175 per stand. To book your spot, call 02 818 8203 or email abudhabi.restaurants@ritzcarlton.com
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SAADIYAT ROTANA RESORT & VILLAS
4 to 31 December, 3pm – 6pm
Experience a delightful afternoon at Sama Lobby Lounge over the festive season and indulge in what can only be described as a stupendous festive afternoon tea in sumptuous surrounds. Choose from a selection of your favourite Christmas-themed hot beverages, along with small bites and holiday treats to celebrate the season.
To book your spot, call 02 697 0000 or email fbres.saadiyat@rotana.com
FAIRMONT BAB AL BAHR
5 December 2023 to 1 January 2024, 2pm – 6pm daily
Head to the grand staircase and indulge in a decadent festive afternoon tea, served alfresco against the stunning backdrop of the Grand Sheikh Zayed Mosque. A delightful array of sweet and savoury treats awaits, including traditional favourites like mince pies and Christmas cake. Treat yourself to a variety of seasonal delights and join us for a memorable afternoon steeped in the spirit of Christmas.
AED 149 per person, additional AED 55 for bubbly glass. Pre-booking is required, 50 per cent down payment required. To book, call 056 502 4999 or email at dining.bab@fairmont.com
PARK HYATT ABU DHABI
8- 30 December, 12.30pm – 5pm
Sweet and savoury delights await at this quintessential festive afternoon tea, where Pastry Chef Michele Stasi as supplied The Library with treats aplenty. Classic scones are there, of course, paired with lemon and honey jam, raspberry jam, mascarpone cream, and fine butter. There are mini canapés, finger sandwiches, quiche, and a variety of teas and coffees too.
AED 140 including tea selection, AED 170 per person, including a glass of bubbly. To order, call 05 740 5323
BEACH ROTANA ABU DHABI
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Café Columbia
From 4 December to 8 January, 2pm to 6pm
Gather all your gang and head to the charming Café Columbia who are putting together the ultimate afternoon tea experience like no other. Ideal for a pre-event treat or a special occasion, this afternoon tea offering is an enchanting experience comprising of pipping hot tea, sweet and savoury delicacies and all the rest.
AED 90. To book your spot, call 02 697 9171 or email fbres.beach@rotana.com
ROSEWOOD ABU DHABI
25 November to 15 January, 3pm to 6pm
This afternoon tea offering is a culinary experience set to warm hearts during the festive season. Relish in a lavish selection of winter-themed treats and delicacies, available daily at Majlis Lobby Lounge. Gather friends by the Christmas Tree for an array of exquisitely presented pastries, finger sandwiches, and desserts with enchanting seasonal touches. During the afternoon tea, young explorers are invited to decorate nutcracker cookies.
AED 210 without festive beverage; AED 250 with festive beverage. For bookings, call 02 813 5520 or email abudhabi.festive@rosewoodhotels.com
HILTON ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND
1 December to 6 January 2024, midday – 6pm
Spend an afternoon on Yas Island this festive season and head to the delightful Osmo Lounge & Bar at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island where an outstanding tea for two awaits. The gorgeous stand is filled with an array of savoury and sweet bites, all washed down, of course, by top quality, refreshing tea. What could be better than that?
AED 250 for two. To book your spot, call 02 208 6900 or email dineatosmo@hilton.com
MARRIOT AL FORSAN
1 December 2023 to 7 January 2024, 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Grab your friends one afternoon and take them for a festive treat. The traditional festive afternoon tea comes into its own during Christmas time in Abu Dhabi, serving up a host of sweet and savoury delights, with, of course, unlimited piping hot tea, or if you prefer, coffee.
AED 120 for one; AED 230 for two. To book, call 02 201 4131 or visit marriottalforsanlife.com
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