Afternoon Tea at the Burj
When in Dubai on holiday, you must take the time to enjoy a unique and inspiring afternoon of relaxation and sightseeing in a venue that cannot be duplicated anywhere else on earth.
Journey over to Jumeirah beach, enter the beautiful Burj Al Arab Hotel, and take the elevator to the Sky View Bar (Prior booking might be necessary).
Easily seat yourself near a window and order the tea.
While the tea service here is easily the most expensive such in the city, the experience is worth it! The Burj is the one of the tallest hotels in the world and the Sky View bar is on the 27th floor, at a height of over 200 meters above ground level.
Designed in the shape of the wind-filled sails you often see on the cresting Arabian dhows of the Persian Gulf, the hotel is a famous landmark of Dubai.
From the height of the Sky View Bar, the view of Dubai is perfect.
To the southwest lies the Palm Jumeirah, the new man-made island built in the shape of a palm tree, complete with limestone-quarried "fronds" big enough to support several restaurants, a "trunk," and bridges connecting the land sculpture to the mainland.
The interiors of the Burj Al Arab are also a "must see," with entire walls contain aquariums filled with, a huge fountain in the lobby, and gold decorations everywhere.
The hotel has a "Public Area" for visitors to see.
However, you can't enter the "Guests Only" areas marked off for people who've booked accommodations in the hotel.
It is essential to reserve your table at Sky View before you arrive there.
You can make an online booking through the Burj Al Arab website.
It's best to book a table by a window to get the best views, although there are great sightlines available throughout the dining area.
"Tea Time" at the Sky View Bar is from 1:30 p.
m.
(1330 hrs.
) to 6:00 p.
m.
(1800 hrs.
) on all days except Fridays.
You can expect to spend around $100 per person for a seven-course tea that includes champagne, tea or coffee, pastries, scones, preserves and seven different types of sandwiches.
There are as many as 50 varieties of tea for you to choose from, depending on the seasons.
You may have as many helpings you want.
These rates are subject to change depending on seasons and economics; they might be different when you visit.
On certain festive days, demand shoots up, the establishment is booked far in advance and there are special surcharges.
Avoid confusion by calling ahead! The restaurant firmly maintains a dress code - guests are expected to dress in elegant wear.
Men are required to wear shirts with collars and elegant trousers or jeans.
Closed shoes are a must.
Only guests over 21 years of age are allowed to access the Sky View Bar.
Why provide such a high recommendation for such an ethereal event as a tea? Firstly, the Burj Al Arab is a unique structure that is as wonderful inside as out.
Although not everyone can afford to stay there, anyone can enjoy the experience of touring through the visitors' area.
Secondly, an uncommon experience of luxury and elegance can be found here that is within range of most wallets.
When you enjoy a quiet and contemplative event such as this, you feel soothed and elevated, and that is a sensation worth a high price! Thirdly, the tea, the pastries, the desserts and the service are all exquisitely prepare and presented.
Customers know they are being carefully looked after, and the sensation is very enjoyable.
Finally, there is no rushing.
Many guests linger and enjoy the sun's progress through the sky, and some take the time to view hotel's interiors which makes it quite unique among hotels in Dubai.
Journey over to Jumeirah beach, enter the beautiful Burj Al Arab Hotel, and take the elevator to the Sky View Bar (Prior booking might be necessary).
Easily seat yourself near a window and order the tea.
While the tea service here is easily the most expensive such in the city, the experience is worth it! The Burj is the one of the tallest hotels in the world and the Sky View bar is on the 27th floor, at a height of over 200 meters above ground level.
Designed in the shape of the wind-filled sails you often see on the cresting Arabian dhows of the Persian Gulf, the hotel is a famous landmark of Dubai.
From the height of the Sky View Bar, the view of Dubai is perfect.
To the southwest lies the Palm Jumeirah, the new man-made island built in the shape of a palm tree, complete with limestone-quarried "fronds" big enough to support several restaurants, a "trunk," and bridges connecting the land sculpture to the mainland.
The interiors of the Burj Al Arab are also a "must see," with entire walls contain aquariums filled with, a huge fountain in the lobby, and gold decorations everywhere.
The hotel has a "Public Area" for visitors to see.
However, you can't enter the "Guests Only" areas marked off for people who've booked accommodations in the hotel.
It is essential to reserve your table at Sky View before you arrive there.
You can make an online booking through the Burj Al Arab website.
It's best to book a table by a window to get the best views, although there are great sightlines available throughout the dining area.
"Tea Time" at the Sky View Bar is from 1:30 p.
m.
(1330 hrs.
) to 6:00 p.
m.
(1800 hrs.
) on all days except Fridays.
You can expect to spend around $100 per person for a seven-course tea that includes champagne, tea or coffee, pastries, scones, preserves and seven different types of sandwiches.
There are as many as 50 varieties of tea for you to choose from, depending on the seasons.
You may have as many helpings you want.
These rates are subject to change depending on seasons and economics; they might be different when you visit.
On certain festive days, demand shoots up, the establishment is booked far in advance and there are special surcharges.
Avoid confusion by calling ahead! The restaurant firmly maintains a dress code - guests are expected to dress in elegant wear.
Men are required to wear shirts with collars and elegant trousers or jeans.
Closed shoes are a must.
Only guests over 21 years of age are allowed to access the Sky View Bar.
Why provide such a high recommendation for such an ethereal event as a tea? Firstly, the Burj Al Arab is a unique structure that is as wonderful inside as out.
Although not everyone can afford to stay there, anyone can enjoy the experience of touring through the visitors' area.
Secondly, an uncommon experience of luxury and elegance can be found here that is within range of most wallets.
When you enjoy a quiet and contemplative event such as this, you feel soothed and elevated, and that is a sensation worth a high price! Thirdly, the tea, the pastries, the desserts and the service are all exquisitely prepare and presented.
Customers know they are being carefully looked after, and the sensation is very enjoyable.
Finally, there is no rushing.
Many guests linger and enjoy the sun's progress through the sky, and some take the time to view hotel's interiors which makes it quite unique among hotels in Dubai.
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