Arabian Tea House

If you fancy a spot of tea while wandering around the historic Al Fahidi area, look no further. Find a selection of sandwiches, pastries, salads and desserts to go with your beverage of choice, as you soak up the sounds of rustling trees and birds in this leafy courtyard.

Arabian Tea House offers more than 150 different types of tea and drinks, including mint lemonade, or a house blend of black tea with herbs and fruit. There are so many to choose from, you’ll have to come back more than once to get a taste of all the exotic blends.

Sample local culture at Arabian Tea House

A popular eatery among tourists, this cosy spot is also one of the best places in the city to try authentic Emirati cuisine and a piping hot cup of traditional Arabic coffee. Recommended dishes include the regag bread, a tempting slice drizzled with honey and stuffed with egg and cheese, and khabisah, a sweet blend of sautéed flour and molasses.

The atmosphere alone is enough to draw you into this quaint little café, where you can still see the heritage of the old district away from the buzz of the city. The tea house has grown with Dubai, opening four new branches in the UAE, including at Mercato Mall and Jumeirah Public Beach, along with international branches in Egypt and Montenegro.

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