Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea stands out for varied presentation, generous food, free-flowing teas and coffees, and creative desserts such as mango meringue.
Plato's
Palm Jumeirah
Plato's is a cafe in Palm Jumeirah, inside Atlantis The Palm, known for leisurely afternoon tea with beautifully presented sandwiches, scones and desserts. It also works for coffee, pastries or an evening drink, with cocktails and occasional live music adding a more social feel.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
295 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Dessert Display
Hand-crafted desserts are displayed for guests to choose from, including camel-milk creations and a vanilla custard with hand-picked vanilla bean.
Event Details
A baby shower for 15 guests included planning help, a bespoke cake, plentiful afternoon tea and a stylish, serene setting.
Tea Selection
Reviews mention individually served teapots, Moroccan mint tea, salted caramel black tea and a wide range of other teas.
Evening Music
Evening visits can include a pianist, live singer or Latin music, giving the lounge a relaxed backdrop for drinks or dessert.
Hotel Setting
The blue-themed interior, pool views, natural light and distinctive crystal lighting create a calm, polished setting for a catch-up or treat.
Family Friendly
Children are welcomed, and one family arranged a vegetarian afternoon-tea set in advance.
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve Ahead. Book afternoon tea in advance; one guest specifically recommends a reservation for the experience.
Choose Timing. Visit outside busy periods if you need a seat, as one guest found the lounge very crowded and difficult for seating.
Request Dietary Needs. Ask when booking if you need a vegetarian afternoon-tea set; a guest says this was prepared in advance.
Try Evening. For a more atmospheric visit, consider the evening, when reviews mention a pianist around 6:45–7pm or occasional live singers.
Takeaway Care. Inspect takeaway dessert packaging before leaving, since one order arrived upside down and the dessert was badly damaged.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Atlantis the Palm - Crescent Rd
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Japanese cake w/ strawberries
The strawberry-topped Japanese cake is one of the pastries specifically recommended by a returning guest.
Hot chocolate
The hot chocolate was described as rich, creamy and expertly crafted.
Cocktails
Cocktails are repeatedly mentioned for evening visits, including an exceptional-cocktail review and a reported evening promotion.
Common Concerns
Crowded Seating
Seating can be difficult to find when the lounge is busy, and another review notes that limited seating creates an intimate setup.
Packaging Failure
One takeaway dessert arrived upside down, leaving the presentation completely ruined despite the price paid.
Service Inconsistency
Service was praised by many guests but was described as average or notably unwelcoming in several visits, including a slow check on Easter.
Warm Interior
One afternoon-tea guest found the room a little warm even though the air conditioning was running.
Frequent Check-ins
Attentive service sometimes became intrusive, with repeated staff check-ins interrupting conversation.
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The Bottom Line
Plato's is a polished cafe inside Atlantis The Palm in Palm Jumeirah, and afternoon tea is the clearest reason to come. Guests describe generous, beautifully presented sets with sandwiches, warm scones, homemade jams, a broad tea and coffee selection, welcome drinks and standout desserts such as mango meringue. You can also drop in for pastries, coffee or an evening cocktail.
The setting does much of the work: reviews mention a calming blue interior, pool and palm views, natural light, plush seating and distinctive crystal lighting. Evening visits may bring a pianist around 6:45–7pm, a live singer or Latin music. The dessert counter is worth browsing, with hand-crafted choices including camel-milk creations and vanilla custard made with hand-picked vanilla bean.
A Japanese cake with strawberries and rich hot chocolate also receive specific praise. Book afternoon tea ahead, especially if the occasion is a baby shower or birthday; the venue has handled groups of 15 and bespoke cakes. Families are welcome, and vegetarian sets can be requested when booking.
The main cautions are practical: seating can be scarce when busy, one guest found the room warm, and takeaway dessert packaging was criticised after an order arrived upside down. Service is usually described as attentive, but holiday and crowded visits have produced inconsistent experiences.