Where to Sit Down: The 15 Best the UAE Tea Tours

1.Dubai: Plato’s Afternoon Tea in Atlantis the Palm

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 389 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $65Our pick

Settle into Plato’s in Atlantis The Palm for a 1 to 1.5 hour afternoon tea of sandwiches, cakes, fresh scones, and premium teas. Depending on your package, you receive unlimited tea and coffee, a signature cocktail, or both. Hosts such as Fawzy, Assyl, and Lucy are known for warm, attentive service.

“This was a fun activity to do. The ambience was sedate and relaxing , overlooking the swimming pool. It started with a welcome cocktail and a description of all the teas available. You could have as much tea and coffee ( eg lattes) as you wanted. The food was tasty and there was plenty of it. If finished with scones and finally sorbet. It took 2 hours! The service was excellent .”

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2.Private Abu Dhabi Sheikh zayed mosque with Louver Museum & Emirates Place Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $200Top rated

You’ll visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Emirates Palace on a private 8-hour outing from Dubai. Hotel pickup, round-trip transfers, admission, bottled water, and coffee or tea are included. The tour suits anyone who wants Abu Dhabi’s main sights in one day, though the guiding level should be confirmed before booking.

“The ‘tour’ as described was merely a taxi between sites totally self informed, guided and ad hoc. Tickets for excursions clearly organised at very short notice and left us as guests embarrassed at venues. I would like an explanation why this ‘ tRead more”

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3.Atmosphere Burj Khalifa High Tea Experience with Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · from $333

Ride a high-speed elevator from the Armani Hotel entrance to At.Mosphere on Burj Khalifa’s 122nd floor. Your reserved table comes with sweet and savory high tea, unlimited non-alcoholic drinks, and sweeping views from Dubai’s towers to the desert. Private hotel pickup and return make this a polished three-hour outing.

“Our waiter was Tarak, and he certainly knows his tea flavours. He chose our drinks based on our personalities and he was spot on. We couldn't fault anything. We were chaufer driven there and back to our hotel. Highly recommend this experience.”

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4.The Emirates Palace Private Afternoon Tea Experience Abu Dhabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $135

Spend about two hours at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi for an elegant afternoon tea built around palace-grown dates, honey, and vegetables. You’ll choose from specialty teas, herbal infusions, and coffee, then enjoy savory sandwiches, French pastries, homemade scones, and a polished private setting. Pickup is available, and the experience ends where it begins.

“It was a fantastic experience with a great service and top top quality The best that we have ever experienced”

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5.High Tea Experience at Burj Al Arab with Pickup and Drop off

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $295

Enjoy afternoon tea at Dubai’s Burj Al Arab with pickup and return transport. Expect sandwiches, scones, pastries, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and sparkling dates juice, with an alcoholic option for adults. The setting is listed as Sahn Eddar, while some details refer to Skyview Bar on the 27th floor, so confirm the exact venue before booking.

“Amazing experience. Expensive but you only do it once. We were able to have a good look around whilst we were there”

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6.At the Top Burj Khalifa & Afternoon tea at Burj Al Arab

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · from $359

This private Dubai experience combines Burj Khalifa’s At the Top on floors 124 and 125 with a seven-course afternoon tea at Sahn Eddar, Burj Al Arab’s grand lobby lounge. Hotel pickup and transfers are included, but return transport is not. Allow about five hours and follow the smart-casual dress code.

“We are were booked f or a birthday dinner for my daughter. Mahboob was a wonderful host, driver, guide. So helpful and understanding. Knowledgeable about dubai. Thank you for making my daughter birthday sweet. The food and chef was amazing I would go again.”

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7.Dubai: Sunset Cruise on Traditional Boat & Emirati High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $75

Meet at the Amazon Tours UAE kiosk near the Imagine Show at Dubai Festival City Mall. You will cruise the Dubai Water Canal in a traditional Abra, listen to Arabic music and English commentary, watch the sun drop behind Burj Khalifa, and enjoy Emirati snacks, tea, coffee, water, and refreshments.

“very friendly but limited English, so no commentary. plenty of food. Allowed my husband to drive boat for a while”

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8.Dubai: Bustronomy Panoramic Afternoon Tea City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · from $68

You board the Bustronomy Dubai bus near V Hotel for a 90 to 120 minute city ride beneath a panoramic glass roof. Expect Burj Khalifa views, photo stops, multilingual audio commentary, savory bites, pastries, tea, coffee, juice, and attentive table service. Smart-casual dress and early check-in are required.

“I enjoyed the attention to detail that both tour guides provided and their interactions. I wish the air conditioning was a little colder.”

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9.Dubai Frame with the Afternoon Tea at Burj Al Arab with transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $390

Start with hotel pickup and explore Dubai Frame for views across old and modern Dubai. Then ride to Burj Al Arab for afternoon tea in Sahn Eddar, the hotel’s grand atrium lounge. The private tour lasts about four hours, includes admission and the transfer between stops, but you arrange your own ride home from Burj Al Arab.

“Excellent service. Got messages in advance to coordinate. Very punctual and kind. Plus that my kid left his AirPods in the car and Umar was kind enough to bring it back.”

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10.Palazzo Versace Dubai Afternoon Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $129

Spend about two hours at Palazzo Versace Dubai’s Mosaic Lounge with a classic afternoon tea for two. You’ll have savory sandwiches, pastries, scones with jam, clotted cream, lemon curd, fruit, and Damman Freres tea or coffee. The setting is polished and quiet, with views toward Dubai Creek and the main pool. Transfers are not included.

“Worth every moment and money . Just the most memorable experience. The sandwich’s were out of this world . The hotel was amazing . The staff was excellent. I’d do this over and over again”

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11.Heritage Tour and Afternoon Tea at Queen Elizabeth 2 Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $150

Spend about four hours aboard Dubai’s Queen Elizabeth 2, beginning at 3:00 pm with a guided look at the liner’s British design, maritime past, bridge, and engine room. Finish with afternoon tea at Queens Grill, choosing Cunard cold bites or Britannia hot and cold canapés, pastries, and scones.

“We came to Dubai for my birthday. It was a birthday present off my husband and we shall definitely be coming back. Going on the QE2 was simply amazing. It’s part of our British heritage and if you loved the Queen and was a big fan of hers then this trip is perfect. The stafRead more”

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12.Dubai Afternoon High Tea in the Iconic Burj Al Arab with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $295

Spend about two hours at Skyview Bar on the Burj Al Arab’s 27th floor, where afternoon tea comes with Dubai skyline and Arabian Gulf views. You’ll receive sandwiches, pastries, scones, teacakes, and drinks in a smart-elegant setting. Pickup or a central meeting point is available, with a maximum group size of 15.

“Only way to see inside of hotel. Food served represented the different restaurants at hotel. Beautifully done. Foodies would love it. It was expensive but I’m very glad I went.”

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13.Private New Dubai Tour with Afternoon Tea in Burj al Arab and Burj Kalifa Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $485

You get a private, air-conditioned tour of Dubai from 10:00 am, with stops at Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Mall, and Burj Khalifa. The centerpiece is afternoon tea at Burj Al Arab. Guide Siwar has been praised for explaining Dubai’s history clearly, while the long day suits first-time visitors with limited time.

“A good way to cover the main attrition you are visiting for a short time. Saw the top 5 within the day. Loved the personal touch as our guide Siwar had her brother in law driving. Very informative and explained the history of Dubai well. Able to answer any questions we had.”

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14.Dubai Burj Al Arab Guided Tour with High Tea Experience.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $340

Enter Dubai’s Burj Al Arab with a guided visit, then settle into Sahn Eddar for a two-hour high tea beneath the world’s highest atrium. Expect pastries, snacks, tea, cocktails, piano music, gold-toned interiors, and views through the hotel’s glass frontage. Pickup is available if you select the transfer option.

“Well worth doing! The views at High Tea are spectacular. The Tour is separate, and very well done. Would do the High Tea again”

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15.Afternoon High Tea in Burj Al Arab with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $275

Spend about two hours inside Dubai’s Burj Al Arab with afternoon high tea at Sahn Eddar. Your transfer carries you along the 340-meter access road, then you settle beneath the hotel’s vast atrium for tea, coffee, cocktails, pastries, and savory bites with piano music. The package includes pickup, return transfer, and mobile ticketing.

“The environment was lovely and food quality brilliant. The transport was on time both with pick up and return.”

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