Afternoon tea
Afternoon tea is repeatedly praised for its setup, food quality and relaxed atmosphere.
Lobby Lounge
Downtown Dubai
Lobby Lounge is a lounge bar in Downtown Dubai where the Burj Khalifa view shares the spotlight with afternoon tea, relaxed drinks and shisha. Reviews describe a polished hotel setting that can shift from quiet meetings and coffee to lively Saturday brunches with DJs and dancers.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
189 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Brunch entertainment
Saturday brunch can include a DJ, dancers, beer pong, games and a trumpet player alongside food and drinks.
Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict is a standout dish for one regular, paired with a flat white with almond milk.
Welcoming service
Several reviews describe the team as kind and accommodating, including during a planned group afternoon tea.
Smoking choice
The lounge has a non-smoking area, while other reviews mention shisha and smoking sections.
Classy interiors
The hotel interior and lounge atmosphere are repeatedly noted for their elegant, peaceful feel.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose seating. Ask for the non-smoking area if smoke is a concern; a reviewer confirms that option is available.
Try brunch. For a livelier visit, consider Saturday brunch, which a reviewer says included DJs, dancers and games.
Order carefully. If coffee is central to your visit, note that one reviewer found it watery and preferred the food and setting.
Plan directions. Allow extra time to locate the entrance and check the signage before arriving, as one visitor found access confusing.
Check pricing. Use the reported afternoon-tea price only as a dated reference and confirm the current amount when booking.
Plan the visit
Practical details
21447 - Kempinski The Boulevard, Lobby Level - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Coffee quality
One reviewer found the coffee watery and hoped the lounge would change its beans.
Food safety concern
A reviewer reported severe food poisoning affecting both them and a friend, followed by a hospital visit.
Team communication
One visit was affected by staff not communicating clearly with one another.
Finding entrance
The drive and signage were described as confusing, making the building and entrance difficult to find.
Inconsistent service
Some older reviews describe notably poor or ineffective service despite polite interactions.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 140
Art Crafted Afternoon Tea
“Price for the Art Crafted Afternoon Tea: AED 140”Google review · July 2017
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The Bottom Line
Lobby Lounge is a polished hotel lounge bar in Downtown Dubai, with the Burj Khalifa view as its clearest draw. You can settle in for afternoon tea, order dishes such as eggs Benedict or sushi, or make an evening of shisha and drinks. The mood depends on the occasion: reviews describe quiet coffee, meetings and relaxed conversations, but Saturday brunch can bring DJs, dancers, games and a trumpet player.
Afternoon tea is the most consistently praised experience, with reviewers highlighting the setup, food quality and accommodating service. The setting also earns credit for its elegant interiors and terrace views, while a non-smoking area is available for guests who prefer to avoid smoke. A dated review listed the Art Crafted Afternoon Tea at AED 140, so confirm the current price before booking.
There are some practical cautions. One visitor found the entrance and signage confusing, so allow time to find the building. Coffee feedback is mixed, including a review that described it as watery.
Service has also been inconsistent across the older reviews, and one guest reported severe food poisoning affecting both them and a friend. For a first visit, ask about seating, check the latest brunch and afternoon-tea details, and choose the occasion that matches the atmosphere you want.