Quiet meetings
The no-music setting works well for informal business meetings and client conversations.
Griffin Lounge
Dubai Marina
Griffin Lounge is a relaxed lounge bar in Dubai Marina for coffee, informal meetings and slow afternoons. Its main draw is afternoon tea, with finger sandwiches, scones, pastries and a broad tea selection, while the quiet seating also suits laptop work and client catch-ups.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
121 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Tea selection
Afternoon tea includes well-liked options such as apricot, Marie Antoinette, jasmine and peach oolong teas.
Comfortable seating
The comfortable seating and calm environment make it practical for an unhurried coffee or laptop session.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is a recurring favourite, especially alongside cappuccino or coffee.
Marina views
Some window-side tables give diners views towards the yachts in Dubai Marina.
Mall proximity
Its proximity to the mall is convenient if you want to combine tea or coffee with shopping.
Attentive service
One regular meeting guest said the server remembered names and usual orders, making repeat visits feel personal.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve afternoon tea one or two days ahead rather than assuming the menu means same-day availability.
Check minimum. Before ordering a small coffee, ask whether a minimum spend applies; one guest ordered AED 35 but paid AED 50.
Choose timing. For a quieter meeting, consider after noon; one review found breakfast noisy with children but quieter after 12.
Allow time. Leave extra time if ordering sandwiches: one customer reported waiting 50 minutes for one.
Try peach oolong. For afternoon tea, peach oolong was specifically recommended alongside jasmine tea.
Ask parking. If you are meeting colleagues, check valet availability; a review found the location easy to access with valet parking.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Lobby Level 32923, JW Marriott Hotel Marina - 66 Al Marsa St
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Iced Spanish latte
The iced Spanish latte received a direct thumbs-up from a coffee visitor.
Crab cones
Crab cones were singled out as a favourite from the afternoon-tea savoury selection.
Common Concerns
Advance booking
Afternoon tea may require booking one or two days ahead, which is easy to miss if you only see it on the menu.
High coffee cost
One customer described the coffee as among the most expensive they had seen in Dubai, with extra charges added.
Unclear minimum
A guest was charged the AED 50 minimum despite ordering AED 35 worth and said the rule was not explained beforehand.
Slow service
Service has sometimes been inattentive: one laptop guest waited 15 minutes to be noticed, then had to request the bill at the counter.
Dry sandwiches
Afternoon-tea sandwiches have been reported as prepared too early, leaving the bread dry.
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The Bottom Line
Griffin Lounge is a polished but relaxed lounge bar in Dubai Marina, and its strongest use case is a quiet coffee, laptop session or informal client meeting. You can order coffee and desserts, including the repeatedly mentioned carrot cake, or book the afternoon tea set with finger sandwiches, scones, pastries and unlimited tea and coffee. The afternoon tea gets especially specific praise: guests mention apricot tea, Marie Antoinette, jasmine and peach oolong, while one review calls the crab cones and chocolate duff with lychee standout choices.
Window-side seating can look towards the yachts, and the mall is close enough to make a shopping stop convenient. There are a few things to clarify before settling in. Afternoon tea may need to be booked one or two days ahead.
Ask about any minimum spend before ordering a single coffee, since one guest ordered AED 35 but was charged AED 50 without advance notice. Coffee prices and added charges have also drawn criticism. Service is often described as attentive, but there have been waits for table attention, bills and sandwiches.
For quieter conditions, a review suggests visiting after noon rather than during a noisy breakfast period.