Marriott Hotel Al Forsan Abu Dhabi Festive Afternoon Tea at Lobby Lounge

From 24 November, the Lobby Lounge at Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi will serve a festive afternoon tea every day from 1pm to 6pm, priced at AED 170 for one or AED 320 for two. The seasonal menu runs until 8 January 2027 and pairs savouries and Christmas sweets with unlimited hot drinks, and it is already on our list for a December catch up.

The hotel sits inside Al Forsan International Sports Resort in Khalifa City, a short drive from Zayed International Airport, which makes it an easy meeting point for friends coming from the island and from the mainland suburbs. For anyone who finds the city centre hotels crowded in December, that location is a real advantage.

What we are going for

The photograph the hotel has shared tells us the tone. A red and white carousel stands at the centre of the stand, ringed with candy cane stripes, golden biscuits, little iced treats and sprigs of holly, with cups of coffee waiting at the side. It is playful rather than formal, and that suits the season. The hotel describes the menu as an assortment of seasonal savouries and festive sweet treats, served with unlimited hot beverages, so we expect to linger over tea and coffee rather than rush.

We like that the price is clear and fixed. At AED 170 for one or AED 320 for two, it sits at the accessible end of the capital’s festive afternoon teas, and the two person option makes it an easy gift for parents or colleagues. The five hour window, from 1pm to 6pm, also means it works for a late lunch, a school run pause or an early evening meeting.

Inside Marriott Hotel Al Forsan

Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi is a five star property with 400 rooms and suites, led by General Manager Catalina Susan. Beyond the Lobby Lounge, it runs six restaurants and lounges, including Khayal for international cuisine, The Grill for steaks and Appaloosa for relaxed gatherings. Leisure facilities include a 50 metre lap pool, a separate leisure pool, a health club and a marble hammam.

The setting is the hotel’s strongest card. Al Forsan International Sports Resort surrounds it with sporting facilities, so families can plan a full afternoon, with activities outside followed by tea in the lounge. The hotel takes part in Marriott Bonvoy, so members can collect points on their visit.

Why it suits the season

December in Abu Dhabi fills quickly with brunches, gala dinners and late nights. An afternoon tea offers something gentler: a long table, family and friends around it, and time to talk. That is what the hotel is promising here, a setting for Christmas catch ups, and it is the reason we intend to book a table for two in the first week of the run, when the lounge should be at its calmest.

Tables in the Lobby Lounge are likely to fill as the holidays approach, particularly on weekends and in the days before 25 December, so we suggest reserving ahead.

Details

• Venue: Lobby Lounge, Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi, Khalifa City
• Dates: 24 November 2026 to 8 January 2027
• Time: 1pm to 6pm daily
• Price: AED 170 for one, AED 320 for two, with unlimited hot beverages
• Reservations: +971 2 201 4131 or diningalforsan@marriott.com

Imagery courtesy of Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi.

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