Sunset views
The water-facing setting makes afternoon tea or a sunset drink feel like the main event.
The Lotus Lounge
Palm Jumeirah
The Lotus Lounge in Palm Jumeirah is a resort lounge for afternoon tea, drinks and sunset views over the water. Reviews highlight fresh afternoon-tea selections, including sandwiches, scones and pastries, while evening visits bring light bites, cocktails and a relaxed lounge setting.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
412 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh tea
Afternoon tea is praised for fresh food, with sandwiches, scones, pastries and a broad drinks selection.
Bubbly option
Several reviews mention afternoon tea with unlimited Prosecco, turning it into an unhurried afternoon outing.
Thoughtful celebrations
Birthday guests have received complimentary cake, candles and even a birthday song after making a last-minute request.
Relaxed setting
Reviews describe the lounge as clean, quiet and comfortable, with a setting that works for unwinding or casual meetups.
Good drinks
Customers mention notably good matcha, coffee, cocktails and refreshing drinks alongside the lounge food.
Sports screens
The lounge has big screens for sports, useful if you want a drink and a match rather than a quiet tea.
Tips for a Better Visit
Request views. Ask for a sea-view or window-side table when booking; this mattered for birthday and afternoon-tea visits.
Check packages. If you want the bubbly tea experience, confirm whether your afternoon-tea booking includes unlimited Prosecco.
Check smoking seats. Smokers should ask about the exact table first, since bushes may obstruct the view from the smoking area.
Reconfirm allergies. Repeat any allergy directly before the order is sent; one guest still received onion in lamb meatballs.
Choose indoors. On humid days, indoor seating may be more comfortable than the terrace.
Allow time. For lunch, leave extra time and check the order early, as one visit had wrong dishes and a 90-minute delay.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Anantara Towers
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Long wait
One lunch visit involved a 90-minute wait despite the restaurant being empty.
Order errors
A customer reported that three of four ordered dishes arrived incorrectly.
Allergy miss
A serious complaint says onion remained in lamb meatballs after an onion allergy was explained before ordering.
Blocked view
The smoking area’s view can be obscured by bushes along the fence.
Warm room
One high-tea visit found the room too warm because of insufficient air conditioning.
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The Bottom Line
The Lotus Lounge in Palm Jumeirah is built around two different visits: a calm afternoon tea overlooking the water, or a later lounge session with drinks, light bites, sunset views and, according to the business description, cigars. Afternoon tea is the strongest recurring theme in the reviews, with sandwiches, scones, pastries and cakes; some bookings also include unlimited Prosecco. The setting is a real draw.
Guests describe serene interiors, sea or pool views and a sunset that lifts an otherwise simple drink or beef slider. Matcha and coffee also receive specific praise, while cocktails, ladies’ nights and sports on big screens give the lounge a livelier evening side. Birthday and baby-shower visits can be especially personal: reviewers mention birthday cake, candles, singing and venue-led themed decoration.
Service is usually described as warm, attentive and knowledgeable, but the record is not spotless. One lunch guest waited 90 minutes, received three incorrect dishes and found onion in lamb meatballs despite explaining a severe allergy. Another review found the high-tea room too warm, and the smoking-area view can be blocked by bushes.
Ask for a sea-view table when booking, confirm dietary requirements clearly, and check the seating if the view matters.