The Al Mandhar Lounge Afternoon Tea experience is an invitation to savour, connect and carry away memories that linger.
 
The menu brings Chef Thomas' memories through a collection of refined savoury and sweet creations, each one layered with flavour and quiet indulgence. The experience begins with an elegant savoury selection: sweet Dorset crab, silky Balik Royale salmon, a truffle-topped quail egg and richly marbled Wagyu Coppa paired with Comté. As the journey unfolds, the palate transitions from savoury depth into sweet pleasure. A velvety riz au lait offers comforting richness, followed by delicate gavottes, vibrant garden raspberries and smooth, golden caramel that lingers softly on the palate. Every element is thoughtfully reimagined to feel both nostalgic and decadently refined.

Finished à la minute in front of guests, each dish celebrates precision and theatre. While the inspirations are deeply personal, the expression is deliberately inspired, drawing on Middle Eastern influences, interwoven with subtle nods to local flavours.
 
Chef Thomas is emerging as one of Dubai’s standout pastry innovators, pairing classic French technique with bold, modern creativity. Known for refined textures, vibrant flavors and low‑sugar craftsmanship, he consistently delivers concepts that captivate and elevate. Today, he brings this distinctive vision to redefine the pastry experience at the Al Mandhar Lounge Afternoon Tea. 

Afternoon Tea is temporarily unavailable until further notice.