Dubai has no shortage of brilliant restaurants, serving up cuisine from every corner of the world. But what about traditional Emirati food? As part of Time Out’s LocalLegends series, we’ve visited one of Dubai’s most popular destinations for traditional tea and breakfasts, Read More

Fancy a cuppa? But we’re not just talking about any cup of tea, as we’ve ventured out to Dubai’s historical Al Fahidi neighbourhood to try the best traditional hot drinks in the city, and fantastic breakfast dishes to boot. Arabian Tea House is our next pit stop in Time Out’s all-new Local Legends series Read More

While taking a stroll in Dubai’s most historic neighborhood—Al Fahidi, we stumbled upon this authentic Emirati Restocafe – Arabian Tea House. A quick lookup of the place online and we instantly knew that there wasn’t a better way to spend our afternoon than by sipping on some traditional tea under the shade of a grand old tree,  Read More

I woke up a bit early Saturday morning and unexpectedly yearn to wander and delve into Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. Precipitately took a quick shower and put on my pants to start my peregrination. I’m living in the area for almost five years yet still need to discover a few places.  Read More

Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Café located at Bur Dubai, Bastakiya is an eccentric mix of the traditional and the modern. Located in a traditional wind tower house, right in the heart of Dubai, just stepping into the café takes you back to the past – a time in the past which was more relaxed Read More

If you are looking for where to eat in Dubai for breakfast, The Arabian Tea House offers a quiet reprise from the city. It was within walking distance to our hotel, so we were able to visit more than once. The tea house takes place outside covered by a dreamy canopy of trees, bougainvillea and cloth. They offer traditional Emirati cuisine as well as delectable teas. Jacob and I tend to go with a large spread for most meals, so we can get a feel and a taste of the cuisine Read More

Just outside one of the more interesting neighborhoods in Dubai, the Al Fahidi Historic District, sits a small picturesque cafe — the Arabian Tea House Cafe.  I’d been on my feet for more than three hours and the heat of the day was ramping up, so I thought I’d take a break to rest and get a snack. Read More

Descriptions of Authentic Arabic tea houses bring to mind images of  open courtyards, the smell of strong black tea, incessant chatter of guests , and Arabic music playing in the background. In UAE there are the two extremes when it come to the tea drinking as I see it. Read More

J.R.R. Tolkien once wrote, “Not all those who wander are lost.” It’s a beautiful quote, and I wish I could say that it was applicable to today’s blog post, but sometimes when traveling, you have trouble finding your way around. We were wanderers who got lost looking for the Arabian Tea House. Read More

Bastakiya is established in the 19th Century by textile and pearl traders from  Bastak, Iran. To this day, the neighborhood houses cafes, restaurants, art galleries, a mosque, a library, spice shop, and a coffee museum is opening soon. Read More

The Arabian Tea House in Meena Bazaar is one of those picturesque venues you must visit whether you are a tourist, visitor or a resident of Dubai. Located beside the Dubai Museum in the heart of Bastakiya it’s best to take a taxi there rather than risk driving Read More

This quaint tea house in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, takes you back into Dubai’s past. As you step into the Arabian Tea House you get transported into the old times. Turquoise benches, white rattan chairs, lace curtains and beautiful flowers, give you a perfect ambiance to enjoy your cup of gahwa (traditional Arabic coffee) in the shade of an Read More

The queue snaking through the archway into the Arabian Tea House Café in Bastakiya suggests you’re in for a treat. A hand-painted sign welcomes you to the “old house and secret garden”, and the bougainvillea-decked entrance leads into an unexpectedly spacious courtyard. Sun-dappled beneath large trees, it’s done up in shades of azure and white, with rattan and wood and capacious armchairs with plump cushions; soft organza awnings waft in the breeze. Read More

One of the most popular Emirati desserts, Luqaimat are crunchy sweet dumplings with soft insides. They are made up of butter, milk, sugar, flour, yeast, cardamom and saffron. The ingredients are whipped together to form a smooth batter and then deeply fried to get the nice golden colour. They are very popular during the month of Ramadan. Read More

This eatery boasts a prime location in Dubai’s historic Al Fahidi district. When it comes to tradition, it’s hard to get a more authentic ambiance. The restaurant offers a combination of local Emirati fare, pan-Arabian favorites and even a few continental options such as pasta, which makes it a great option for tourists. Read More

It’s yet another great spot to experience both traditional Arabian cuisines and hospitality. The tempting Emirati menu is complemented by its perfect location in Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, close to the historic Dubai Creek. That’s not all; it’s placed inside a classic structure topped with traditional wind towers. Read More

The Arabian Tea House Al Fahidi is an iconic establishment in Dubai that has served authentic Emirati and Dubai cuisine for more than twenty years. The decor is a stark white from the walls to the stones, giving the vibe of Arabian adventurers out in the desert. Traditional Emirati meals are served at all times and the menu includes optionsRead More