Savor the Taste of Award-Winning Afternoon Tea at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort

Indulge in a Timeless Tradition with the Whole Family at St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort’s ‘Time for Tea’

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, hosts an award-winning Tea Ritual each day where guests can socialize with friends and family over afternoon tea in The Drawing Room, the hotel’s lobby lounge overlooking the resort’s white sands and turquoise waters.

Afternoon Tea first became fashionable in the early 19th century, thanks to the Duchess of Bedford, in England, and has since been adopted as a popular afternoon treat throughout the globe.

Time for Tea is a long-standing tradition at St. Regis hotels across the globe, and involves top quality tea blends accompanied by a selection of delectable sweet and savory bites made for sharing.

“St. Regis hotels have been honoring the Time for Tea ever since hotel founder, Lady Astor, began inviting friends for tea at the original St. Regis New York,” said the resort’s general manager, Stewart Selbie. “Our award-winning Afternoon Tea ritual is so popular because it offers a welcoming atmosphere and mouthwatering bites, including a special treats for children, making it perfect social gathering for friends and families.”

The signature Tea Ritual is available between 2.00 pm and 6.00 pm at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi. The afternoon tea menu contains an assortment of elegant finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with Devonshire cream, and delicious pastries served with a selection of beverages, including exclusive teas such as the St. Regis Arabian Tea Blend and Iridium Spa Tea Blend.