Thai Twist
The afternoon tea adds Asian-inspired flavours, including mango sorbet and Thai ruby chestnut in coconut milk.
The Lobby Lounge, Dusit Thani Dubai
DIFC
The Lobby Lounge at Dusit Thani Dubai is a DIFC hotel lounge known for afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, scones and Asian-influenced sweets. Its calm, elegant setting also suits coffee, laptop sessions and business conversations.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
272 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Tea Selection
The tea menu includes a broad range of premium blends, with Milk Oolong and lavender tea singled out by reviewers.
Warm Scones
Traditional scones are served warm with clotted cream as part of the tiered afternoon tea.
Quiet Setting
Although it is an open lobby space with ambient music, reviewers found it quiet enough for meetings and conversation.
Tea Guidance
Staff take time to explain the tea choices and make recommendations, which helps first-time visitors navigate the menu.
Tea Tasting
A tea-smelling area lets you compare different teas and read their descriptions before choosing a favourite.
Good Coffee
Reviews also highlight the latte, cappuccino and the balance of coffee and milk in the drinks.
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit Hours. Plan afternoon tea between 2pm and 6pm, the serving window stated by a customer review.
Ask For Advice. If you are unsure what to order, ask for tea guidance; reviewers appreciated recommendations from the extensive menu.
Smell First. Use the lounge’s tea-smelling area to compare varieties and choose from descriptions before ordering.
Check Parking. A review mentions RTA parking by the main gate and hotel parking behind it, but advises checking availability first.
Choose Iced Carefully. If you want iced tea or coffee, confirm the package terms first: one review says the unlimited option was hot drinks only.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dusit Thani Dubai - 133 Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Taxi Access
One reviewer found regular taxi access uncertain and noted that hotel limousines might otherwise be the available option.
Hot Drinks
For the high tea for two, one review says the unlimited tea and coffee option applied only to hot drinks, not iced beverages.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
109 aed
Asian afternoon treats
“You will get Asian afternoon treats in addition of big selections of drinks for 109 aed only pp”Google review · June 2024
199aed per 2 persons
Thai inspired bites and desserts
“For 199aed per 2 persons you’ll get an amazing selection of Thai inspired bites and desserts, and unlimited tea and coffee”Google review · June 2024
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The Bottom Line
The Lobby Lounge at Dusit Thani Dubai is a polished DIFC setting for afternoon tea, with a menu built around sandwiches, wraps, warm scones and Asian-inspired sweets. Reviews repeatedly mention the broad tea selection, and the Thai touches make it less predictable than a standard hotel tea. Mango sorbet, mango sticky rice bonbons and Thai ruby chestnut in coconut milk are among the more distinctive mentions.
The room is calm and softly styled rather than lively. Several reviewers used it for business meetings, laptop work or quiet conversations, while others treated it as a relaxed catch-up spot. The tea-smelling area is a useful extra if you want help choosing a blend, and the latte and coffee also receive specific praise.
Afternoon tea is served from 2pm to 6pm. Customer reviews reported packages at 109 AED per person and 199 AED for two, though these should be confirmed before visiting. Parking has been mentioned both in front of the main gate and behind the hotel, but availability should be checked.
One older review also flagged uncertain access to regular taxis, so transport is worth planning in advance.