Skyview Bar

I took my mother for afternoon tea at the Burj Al Arab, and sadly it was a big disappointment. We’re from London and have experienced many lovely afternoon teas, so expectations were high — but this one fell short in every way. The restaurant was almost silent with no atmosphere, making it feel awkward and flat. Service was very slow, and small details were missed, like being served an amuse-bouche with no wet towels provided until I asked. The savoury selection was poor: one sandwich was so dry it was hard to eat, and my dietary substitution (egg intolerance) was replaced with a bland vegan arancini ball, which felt lazy. The sweets looked nice but were far too tart or sickly to finish. I was also shocked to find out a glass of champagne cost AED 195 as no menu or price list was provided beforehand. To finish, valet parking wasn’t validated at the end of the sitting and staff in the main lobby just simply told me to go back up to the 27th floor to sort it out. Overall, the whole experience felt careless and far from the standard you’d expect from the Burj Al Arab

High tea was very expensive and average at best. No atmosphere. One glass of champagne. We went thinking it would have been a brilliant experience and left saying we wouldnt be interested in staying or returning to the Burj Al Arab. Miles better places elsewhere with better service, quality and price.

7star hotel, the only one on this planet! I just couldn’t resist and had to visit! You MUST have a reservation in order to be let through the gate to even approach the Burj al Arab! Stepping inside the hotel was like stepping into another world! When we arrived on the 27th floor to visit the skyview bar, we were advised that we could only enter the bar if we at least spend AED 300 per person minimum. We agreed and were welcomed by an incredible friendly staff…..the views and the sunset and the inside design of the bar….incredible! We ordered a Negroni, french75 and a porn Star martini! Every drink was made with such perfection, it was out of this world. We then ordered vegan arancini and the tuna tartar as well as the Pommes dauphine. The tuna and the Pommes dauphines were outstanding! Best ever! We also received some bread and olives as a side! And again, we could not believe how great those olives tasted! We asked our server Kim, who was amazing btw, what brand the olives were because they were so good and he got us some more and shared with us which brand! Talking about Kim, I hope you’ll get him as your server! He was very attentive, fulfilled and wish and had answers to all our questions! Kim! You rock!

Afternoon Tea at the world's only "7 star" hotel was an amazing experience. The approach to the Burj Al Arab is a treat with world class service every step of the way. Luxurious furnishings greet you as you enter the lobby and high end shops line the edge of the grand lobby area. The tea starts with a glass of champagne or Gold Emotion which is perfect for those looking to avoid alcohol but also the most amazing glass of apple juice you will ever have. The gold leaf floating in your drink makes you even forget about the lack of alcohol. You start with a savory course which each bite was a culinary masterpiece. The next round was the 8 different sweet treats in the tower. The pastry chef does an amazing job and while the balance is more sweet than savory you will enjoy each bite and rest assured there is more than enough food for even the hungriest of eaters. We had dinner scheduled only 4 hours later and that was a big mistake. I suggest an early breakfast and later dinner to truly enjoy the food. The views are great from all angles to see the city or the water. You can see the world islands or Palm Jumeirah from the comfortable seats. A must for anyone seeking a great date experience, a ladies afternoon away or a mother daughter day.

Had a few cocktails here and it was an exceptional experience. The service was incredible and we had some of the best cocktails we’ve ever had here. The views were absolutely outstanding. Can’t recommend highly enough.

Regular afternoon tea lovers from London so decided to try this one. 5/5 for service, we had very friendly staff interactions, especially as leaving we were given a ride to a near photo spot. They were also very accommodating with a celebration, providing an additional dessert and a rose! 4/5 for atmosphere, it wasn’t busy at all, so luckily were able to be flexible with picking a table which gave us a lovely view. 3/5 for food - the caviar starter was not a favourite of mine as it was incredibly fishy (but that’s just a personal preference). There were three savoury items- a modern version cucumber sandwich which was nice, but I found that the chicken sandwich, whilst once again modern, the bread could have been better and it tasted too much of butter that I couldn’t really taste the chicken. Same with the fish one - it was interesting combination of fish with apple but it just wasn’t a strong flavour. The scones were normal with the typical clotted cream, jam and some berries. There were 6 desserts - balance of fruity and chocolate. They just weren’t mind-blowing for the price and it being in a 7-star hotel!

The moment we entered the bar, my jaw dropped because of the breath taking view!Photos don’t do justice.We had the most fabulous afternoon tea here.Decent savory and sweets.We loved the gold flakes touch in the champagne and the cappuccino.Staffs were very attentive & friendly.Harper’s music was good.It makes the experience better.This place shouts,Tell me you’re in Dubai without telling me you’re in Dubai!

Where is the seven star tick box? An exceptional evening with outstanding service. We loved the whole experience. The view was breathtaking. Superb cocktails and a delicious supper menu. We celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary with friends. Thank you for such a thoughtful and generous gift of flowers and cake. It was a perfect evening!