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Crazy for chocolate
Why cocoa-based afternoon teas are totally on trend. By Harriet Shephard
LIFE IN ABU Dhabi involves a lot of eating.
Unless you have almost superhuman levels
of will power, it’s impossible to resist all the
amazing food that’s on offer to you.
This is a place where Friday brunch is just
part of your weekly routine, and Saturday
breakfasts involve many courses
and last for a good few hours.
Going for afternoon tea is also
a popular way of indulging, and
so you can Ànd these towers of
naughty treats in many fancy
cafés across the city.
But we’ve noticed an increase
in chocolate-themed afternoon
teas recently, and the main culprit
is Majlis Lobby Lounge at the
Rosewood Abu Dhabi.
This stylish and comfortable lounge
has launched a ‘Chocolate Extravaganza’
afternoon tea, and as you can see from the
incredible explosion of sweet treats in the
photo above, it’s not exactly a modest affair.
Available every Thursday from 3pm to 9pm,
the spread includes chocolate
opera cake, chocolate brûlée,
white chocolate cheesecake,
chocolate trufÁes, chocolate
lollipops and more.
Meanwhile, the star of the
show has to be the chocolate
fountain, where you can dip
home-made marshmallows and
fresh fruits in delicious warm
melted chocolate. But the most
remarkable part about this
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decadent spread is that even the plates
are made from edible chocolate, so make
sure you grab a side of plate to go with your
delicate sweet treats.
Crystal Lounge at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
is also offering a chocolate afternoon tea until
April 30. Featuring an incredible selection of
chocolate cakes, pastries and pastries, there
are even chocolate milkshakes to go with it.
Both selections include savoury sandwiches
and freshly baked scones (if you feel like
taking a break from all the chocolate) and you
won’t regret a single calorie.
O Crystal Lounge: Dhs195 (adults), Dhs85 (children).
Daily 2pm-6pm, until Apr 30. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi,
Nation Towers, West Corniche (02 694 4553).
Majlis Lobby Lounge: Dhs220. Thu 3pm-9pm. Rosewood
Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 813 5550).
WHAT IS IT...
Chocolate themed
afternoon teas at
Majlis Lobby Lounge
and Crystal Lounge
WHY GO...
To satisfy all your
chocolate cravings
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