Generous tea
The Golden Afternoon Tea includes substantial savoury and sweet courses, including salmon caviar canapés, raisin scones, éclairs and cakes.
Mashrabiya Lounge
Palm Jumeirah
Mashrabiya Lounge in Palm Jumeirah is a hotel restaurant centred on afternoon tea, with elegant indoor and outdoor seating. Reviews highlight its beautifully presented sandwiches, pastries and scones, alongside a broad tea selection and a calm setting for relaxed catch-ups or celebrations.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
207 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Tea variety
Tea lovers can choose from a wide range, including Nina’s teas, fruit tisanes and hot or iced options.
Dietary care
One group said the team handled friends’ dietary requirements thoughtfully and with ease.
Relaxed seating
The lounge has indoor and outdoor seating, while reviewers describe the indoor space as calm, relaxing and comfortable.
Special themes
Seasonal and themed teas can add extra presentation, such as the Barbie tea’s pink décor, booth and detailed tableware.
What to Eat at Mashrabiya Lounge How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Mashrabiya Lounge, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Mashrabiya Lounge, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Beautiful cakes Net +1
“We had a wonderful experience trying the Golden Afternoon Tea at Mashrabiya. It’s a very generous afternoon tea, every bite was delicious, especially the salmon caviar canapés, chicken with apple slaw, warm raisin scones, yummy éclairs, and beautiful cakes.”
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“We had a wonderful experience trying the Golden Afternoon Tea at Mashrabiya. It’s a very generous afternoon tea, every bite was delicious, especially the salmon caviar canapés, chicken with apple slaw, warm raisin scones, yummy éclairs, and beautiful cakes.”June 2026
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Blueberry cheese cupcake Net +1
“I had a great experience in the lounge the coffee and especially the blueberry cheese cupcake was delicious .”
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“I had a great experience in the lounge the coffee and especially the blueberry cheese cupcake was delicious .”April 2025
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Brioche sandwiches Net +1
“The macarons, brioche sandwiches, pastries got me drooling - my favourites being the Traditional Yule Log, Christmas Bauble, Sleigh and Cherry Macaron.”
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“The macarons, brioche sandwiches, pastries got me drooling - my favourites being the Traditional Yule Log, Christmas Bauble, Sleigh and Cherry Macaron.”January 2021
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Cake Net +1
“The arrangment, decorations, food/tea selection and the cake were amazing.”
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“The arrangment, decorations, food/tea selection and the cake were amazing.”January 2019
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Cherry macaron Net +1
“The macarons, brioche sandwiches, pastries got me drooling - my favourites being the Traditional Yule Log, Christmas Bauble, Sleigh and Cherry Macaron.”
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“The macarons, brioche sandwiches, pastries got me drooling - my favourites being the Traditional Yule Log, Christmas Bauble, Sleigh and Cherry Macaron.”January 2021
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Chicken with apple slaw Net +1
“We had a wonderful experience trying the Golden Afternoon Tea at Mashrabiya. It’s a very generous afternoon tea, every bite was delicious, especially the salmon caviar canapés, chicken with apple slaw, warm raisin scones, yummy éclairs, and beautiful cakes.”
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“We had a wonderful experience trying the Golden Afternoon Tea at Mashrabiya. It’s a very generous afternoon tea, every bite was delicious, especially the salmon caviar canapés, chicken with apple slaw, warm raisin scones, yummy éclairs, and beautiful cakes.”June 2026
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Christmas bauble Net +1
“The macarons, brioche sandwiches, pastries got me drooling - my favourites being the Traditional Yule Log, Christmas Bauble, Sleigh and Cherry Macaron.”
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“The macarons, brioche sandwiches, pastries got me drooling - my favourites being the Traditional Yule Log, Christmas Bauble, Sleigh and Cherry Macaron.”January 2021
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Cucumber and truffle sandwiches Net +1
“The cucumber and truffle sandwiches were awesome.”
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“The cucumber and truffle sandwiches were awesome.”August 2022
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Éclairs Net +1
“We had a wonderful experience trying the Golden Afternoon Tea at Mashrabiya. It’s a very generous afternoon tea, every bite was delicious, especially the salmon caviar canapés, chicken with apple slaw, warm raisin scones, yummy éclairs, and beautiful cakes.”
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“We had a wonderful experience trying the Golden Afternoon Tea at Mashrabiya. It’s a very generous afternoon tea, every bite was delicious, especially the salmon caviar canapés, chicken with apple slaw, warm raisin scones, yummy éclairs, and beautiful cakes.”June 2026
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Egg truffle sandwich Net +1
“Favourite was the pistachio choux and egg truffle sandwich.”
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“Favourite was the pistachio choux and egg truffle sandwich.”January 2022
Honorable mentions (13)
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Farewell cake Net +1
“The farewell cake was such a thoughtful extra touch and made the experience even more memorable.”
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“The farewell cake was such a thoughtful extra touch and made the experience even more memorable.”May 2026
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Fruit tisane Net +1
“Both fruit tisane are all great for me 🍹🥂The lemon and dill marinated shrimps in rye bread is my personal fave as well as the passion fruit cheesecake 🫶🤩”
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“Both fruit tisane are all great for me 🍹🥂The lemon and dill marinated shrimps in rye bread is my personal fave as well as the passion fruit cheesecake 🫶🤩”June 2023
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Lemon and dill marinated shrimps in rye bread Net +1
“Both fruit tisane are all great for me 🍹🥂The lemon and dill marinated shrimps in rye bread is my personal fave as well as the passion fruit cheesecake 🫶🤩”
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“Both fruit tisane are all great for me 🍹🥂The lemon and dill marinated shrimps in rye bread is my personal fave as well as the passion fruit cheesecake 🫶🤩”June 2023
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Macarons Net +1
“The macarons, brioche sandwiches, pastries got me drooling - my favourites being the Traditional Yule Log, Christmas Bauble, Sleigh and Cherry Macaron.”
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“The macarons, brioche sandwiches, pastries got me drooling - my favourites being the Traditional Yule Log, Christmas Bauble, Sleigh and Cherry Macaron.”January 2021
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Passion fruit cheesecake Net +1
“Both fruit tisane are all great for me 🍹🥂The lemon and dill marinated shrimps in rye bread is my personal fave as well as the passion fruit cheesecake 🫶🤩”
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“Both fruit tisane are all great for me 🍹🥂The lemon and dill marinated shrimps in rye bread is my personal fave as well as the passion fruit cheesecake 🫶🤩”June 2023
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Peppermint herbal tisane Net +1
“The peppermint herbal tisane was refreshing as it awaken our senses!”
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“The peppermint herbal tisane was refreshing as it awaken our senses!”January 2021
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Petit-fours Net +1
“The petit-fours , the finger sandwiches, the scones, the chocolate...absolutely everything was made with perfection.”
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“The petit-fours , the finger sandwiches, the scones, the chocolate...absolutely everything was made with perfection.”October 2019
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Pistachio choux Net +1
“Favourite was the pistachio choux and egg truffle sandwich.”
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“Favourite was the pistachio choux and egg truffle sandwich.”January 2022
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Salmon caviar canapés Net +1
“We had a wonderful experience trying the Golden Afternoon Tea at Mashrabiya. It’s a very generous afternoon tea, every bite was delicious, especially the salmon caviar canapés, chicken with apple slaw, warm raisin scones, yummy éclairs, and beautiful cakes.”
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Review excerpts
“We had a wonderful experience trying the Golden Afternoon Tea at Mashrabiya. It’s a very generous afternoon tea, every bite was delicious, especially the salmon caviar canapés, chicken with apple slaw, warm raisin scones, yummy éclairs, and beautiful cakes.”June 2026
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Scone Net +1
“And to have one more scone maybe too - they were lush 😇 Nevertheless, I had a fabulous time and I don’t regret the calories!”
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“And to have one more scone maybe too - they were lush 😇 Nevertheless, I had a fabulous time and I don’t regret the calories!”January 2022
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Sleigh Net +1
“The macarons, brioche sandwiches, pastries got me drooling - my favourites being the Traditional Yule Log, Christmas Bauble, Sleigh and Cherry Macaron.”
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“The macarons, brioche sandwiches, pastries got me drooling - my favourites being the Traditional Yule Log, Christmas Bauble, Sleigh and Cherry Macaron.”January 2021
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Traditional yule log Net +1
“The macarons, brioche sandwiches, pastries got me drooling - my favourites being the Traditional Yule Log, Christmas Bauble, Sleigh and Cherry Macaron.”
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“The macarons, brioche sandwiches, pastries got me drooling - my favourites being the Traditional Yule Log, Christmas Bauble, Sleigh and Cherry Macaron.”January 2021
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Warm raisin scones Net +1
“We had a wonderful experience trying the Golden Afternoon Tea at Mashrabiya. It’s a very generous afternoon tea, every bite was delicious, especially the salmon caviar canapés, chicken with apple slaw, warm raisin scones, yummy éclairs, and beautiful cakes.”
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“We had a wonderful experience trying the Golden Afternoon Tea at Mashrabiya. It’s a very generous afternoon tea, every bite was delicious, especially the salmon caviar canapés, chicken with apple slaw, warm raisin scones, yummy éclairs, and beautiful cakes.”June 2026
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Golden afternoon tea Net +3
“Enjoyed a golden afternoon tea today. The service provided by our host Prajwal was absolutely flawless! The tea options delicious and the sandwiches and pastries beautifully presented and tasty!”
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“Enjoyed a golden afternoon tea today. The service provided by our host Prajwal was absolutely flawless! The tea options delicious and the sandwiches and pastries beautifully presented and tasty!”August 2026
“We have been going to the Afternoon Tea in Mashrabiya Lounge for quite a while, but the update the team has done recently is amazing. The Golden Afternoon Tea has a very special set of sandwiches (good job, Chef Suranga!) incl. my favourite with foie gras and delicious pastry (Pistachio Madelaine is subtle and memorable) that set this afternoon tea apart from others I had before. The service led by Third and Harrison was amazing, very friendly and knowledgeable. The environment is calm (despite the hotel being busy) and the gold service and special set of Nina's teas are making this a great experience.”September 2024
Honorable mentions (7)
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Barbie afternoon tea Net +1
“Saw the Barbie Afternoon tea theme for this month of October and just HAD to try it! It was so beautifully done and lovely! Treats and even the drinks in my favorite pink color hues!”
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“Saw the Barbie Afternoon tea theme for this month of October and just HAD to try it! It was so beautifully done and lovely! Treats and even the drinks in my favorite pink color hues!”October 2023
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Cappuccino Net +1
“My cappuccino was rich and smooth..Thiri did a great job, kind and attentive with a bright smile—highly recommend!”
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“My cappuccino was rich and smooth..Thiri did a great job, kind and attentive with a bright smile—highly recommend!”April 2025
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Jasmine tea Net +1
“The jasmine tea is great.”
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“The jasmine tea is great.”August 2022
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Maria antuanets tea Net +1
“Especially we like Maria Antuanets tea, highly recommend!”
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“Especially we like Maria Antuanets tea, highly recommend!”May 2025
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Pumpkin spice latte Net +1
“Pumpkin spice latte was good but the welcome drink was too sour.”
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“Pumpkin spice latte was good but the welcome drink was too sour.”November 2024
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Festive afternoon tea Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We had the festive afternoon tea which was amazing. Thile made sure we were well looked after and were comfortable. I'd definitely recommend this as the food was delicious.”
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“We had the festive afternoon tea which was amazing. Thile made sure we were well looked after and were comfortable. I'd definitely recommend this as the food was delicious.”December 2025
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Welcome drink Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The welcome drink was so refreshing too!”
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“The welcome drink was so refreshing too!”June 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Fruit salad Net −1
“In conclusion q very expensive fruit salad.”
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Critical review excerpts
“In conclusion q very expensive fruit salad.”February 2018
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve at least 24 hours ahead if you can; a walk-in was accommodated once, but advance booking was recommended.
Request warmth. Ask for the scones to arrive hot or freshly baked, since reviewers specifically valued them warm when served.
Choose indoors. On windy days, choose indoor seating so the weather does not prevent you from settling in for tea.
Confirm dietary needs. Discuss dietary requirements clearly before ordering; one older dairy-free request was handled poorly and needed chef clarification.
Check the theme. Ask which afternoon tea theme is running, as festive menus have received mixed feedback while other themed versions were praised.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Palm Jumeirah - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Pigeons
A recent visitor found three pigeons flying around the lounge, with waste near the seating, and said it made the visit stressful.
Outdoor wind
The terrace may be uncomfortable on windy days; one guest had to move indoors and missed enjoying the view outside.
Lobby setting
Some guests feel the lounge sits in a hotel walkway rather than a distinct dining room, with limited atmosphere and noise.
Slow service
One visit took 55 minutes to receive tea and drinks after seating, suggesting service can falter when the lounge is busy.
Tea inconsistency
A festive tea reviewer found the English Breakfast tea lukewarm and weak, while another found the festive food less enjoyable than expected.
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The Bottom Line
Mashrabiya Lounge in Palm Jumeirah is mainly an afternoon tea destination inside a hotel setting. The Golden Afternoon Tea brings a generous spread of savoury bites and sweets; reviewers specifically mention salmon caviar canapés, chicken with apple slaw, warm raisin scones, éclairs and cakes. Tea choice is a major part of the experience, with fruit tisanes, hot or iced options and themed selections such as Nina’s teas.
Presentation and service are usually the strongest reasons to book. Guests describe the food as beautifully arranged, praise the calm indoor seating, and say staff have explained the tea ritual and accommodated dietary requirements thoughtfully. The lounge also runs seasonal themes: Barbie’s version included pink décor, a photo booth and detailed tableware, while festive menus have drawn more mixed reactions.
There are a few practical caveats. Outdoor seating can be too windy to enjoy, and some guests find the lobby location noisy or lacking atmosphere. One visit took 55 minutes for tea and drinks, so booking ahead and avoiding peak pressure may be wise.
A recent review also reported pigeons flying around the lounge and waste near the seats. If dietary needs matter, confirm the arrangements carefully before arrival; an older dairy-free request was not handled well. There are no clear customer-reported prices in the supplied reviews, though one guest mentioned finding a Groupon discount.