Burj Views
The terrace looks towards the Burj Al Arab, with especially striking sunset views.
Al Fayrooz Lounge
Al Sufouh
Al Fayrooz Lounge is a lounge bar in Al Sufouh known for afternoon tea overlooking Madinat Jumeirah’s waterways. The terrace, Burj Al Arab views and calm hotel-lounge setting make it appealing for sunset drinks, desserts or a leisurely tea service.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
495 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea brings refined pastries, sandwiches, sweets and well-presented scones.
Calm Setting
The lounge combines elegant décor, quiet background music and a relaxed atmosphere.
Tea Selection
The tea menu includes distinctive choices such as Persian rose and matcha latte.
Desserts
The carrot cake and Pistachio Crown Cake are two specifically praised dessert choices.
Business Meetings
A reviewer found the lounge pleasant for a business meeting, with light bites and desserts.
Accessibility
The lounge and terrace are wheelchair accessible, with accessible hotel toilets nearby.
Family Welcome
One afternoon-tea review noted patient, caring treatment towards guests with young children.
Tips for a Better Visit
Share Tea. If two people are ordering afternoon tea, consider sharing: one reviewer found the serving generous enough for two.
Check Timing. Plan afternoon tea between 2pm and 5pm; the lounge was reported open daily from 8am to 11pm.
Choose Outdoors. Request terrace seating if the Burj Al Arab view and sunset are your priority, weather permitting.
Confirm Dietary Needs. Discuss special dietary requirements clearly before arrival, as one guest struggled to get useful follow-up by phone.
Ask About Charges. Confirm what is included in set menus and drinks: one breakfast guest was charged extra for additional coffee.
Validate Valet. If driving, authenticate the valet slip to access the free valet parking mentioned by a guest.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Lobby Level - Jumeirah Al Qasr
Madinat Jumeirah - Al Sufouh 1, Dubai
Common Concerns
Inconsistent Service
Several reviews describe slow, inattentive service, including long waits for drinks and menus.
High Prices
Some guests felt prices were high, especially when the main draw was the view.
Small Portions
One guest considered the afternoon-tea portions too small for the price compared with other five-star venues.
Dietary Food
A special-diet afternoon tea was described as plain and tasteless, with poor communication beforehand.
Availability Issues
A guest’s first two drink choices were unavailable, so check the current selection before ordering.
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The Bottom Line
Al Fayrooz Lounge is a hotel lounge bar in Al Sufouh, best known for afternoon tea, terrace seating and views towards the Burj Al Arab. Guests come for pastries, sandwiches, scones and tea, but it also works for coffee, desserts, light bites or a business meeting. Sunset is the visual highlight when outdoor seating and weather cooperate.
The setting is consistently described as elegant, quiet and relaxing, with Arabian décor and a calm terrace. Specific favourites include Persian rose tea, Moroccan mint tea, carrot cake and Pistachio Crown Cake. Families have had good afternoon-tea experiences, and the lounge and terrace are wheelchair accessible.
Service is uneven. Some visitors report attentive, professional staff and fast service, while others waited a long time for drinks or menus. Dietary requests deserve careful advance confirmation: one guest received bland special-diet food and struggled to get a call back.
Drink availability can also vary. Prices are firmly on the hotel-lounge side. One group paid 740 dhs for coffees and two desserts, while another reported a 230aed grape-and-mint shisha.
Afternoon tea is listed by a reviewer as running from 2pm to 5pm; sharing may make the generous serving better value for two.