Plato’s Atlantis afternoon tea: Following the launch of its newly refurbished lobby lounge, guests can now enjoy a new tempting afternoon tea at the Dubai icon. Nestled in Atlantis, The Palm, the newly refurbished lobby lounge, Plato’s invites guests to indulge in an unforgettable afternoon tea experience amidst an oasis of turquoise hues and cascading crystal chandeliers. This afternoon tea is available daily from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, featuring a decadent selection of savoury delicacies and sweet treats.
Upon arrival, guests will be seated in the opulent lounge with stunning views of The Palm Island before indulging in a decadent spread. Curated by Executive Pastry Chef Patrice Cabannes, the afternoon tea is presented on a stylish golden stand, where guests can enjoy a lavish selection of treats at their leisure. Guests will begin their afternoon tea experience with a selection of homemade finger sandwiches, including sumptuous chicken rillettes with onion marmalade and a unique purple bread, Atlantic smoked salmon, a classic English cucumber sandwich with truffle cream, and veal cotto with truffle cream, crème fraîche, and Gruyère on spinach bread, followed by fluffy scones served with Devonshire cream and fruit marmalade.
Atlantis, The Palm’s lobby lounge, Plato’s afternoon tea
Accompanying these will be an assortment of beautifully handcrafted pastries, such as a white chocolate delicacy featuring fresh strawberries, a vanilla pastry paired with custard, cream, and vanilla marmalade, raspberry tart, mango tart, as well as a peanut delight with chocolate, caramel, and shortbread. The star of the spread is the indulgent 68% chocolate mousse, made with chocolate crafted exclusively by the Weiss Chocolate Factory in France. A refreshing apple sorbet, disguised as a real apple, brings the tea service to a sweet end, followed by a refreshing beverage.
Plus, diners can immerse themselves in the world of tea, where they will be able to choose from 12 different varieties of AVANTCHA tea, including classic blends, and herbal and fruity infusions. Guests will also receive a special box of chocolate pralines as a takeaway gift.
Since joining Atlantis, The Palm in 2014, Patrice Cabannes has been the leading force behind the resort’s standout cakes, breads, pastries and much-loved ‘Atlantis Chocolate’. Cabannes embarked on his career with a pastry diploma in Paris and led the kitchen at Ciboulette in Atlanta. His illustrious career has taken him to several prestigious pastry kitchens around the globe, including in the USA, Paris, Prague, and Thailand. At Atlantis, Cabannes has expanded his team to 52 members and now oversees the entirety of the resort’s bakery and pastry operations. With a reputation for meticulous attention to detail, he ensures that every creation from the pastry kitchen is produced with the best quality ingredients. In an ode to serving the finest desserts across the resort, Cabannes visited the Weiss Chocolate Factory, a renowned French chocolatier since 1882, and crafted four exclusive chocolate varieties for Atlantis, The Palm.
Plato’s is open for all-day dining daily from 9:00am to 12:00am.
Plato’s afternoon tea, Dubai
About Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai
Located at the centre of the crescent of The Palm in Dubai, Atlantis, The Palm is the first entertainment resort destination in the region. Opened in September 2008, the unique ocean-themed resort features a variety of marine and entertainment attractions, as well as 22 hectares of waterpark amusement at Atlantis Aquaventure, all within a 46-hectare site. It is home to one of the biggest waterparks in the world and the one of the largest open-air marine habitats, with more than 65,000 marine animals in lagoons and displays including The Lost Chambers Aquarium, a maze of underwater corridors and passageways providing a journey through ancient Atlantis. Aquaventure Waterpark features 23.5 million litres of fresh water used to power 105 thrilling waterslides and attractions, including several world record-breaking slides, and two river rides featuring tidal waves and pools, water rapids and white-water chargers. Dolphin Bay, the unparalleled dolphin conservation and education habitat, and Sea Lion Point were created to provide guests a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn more about some of nature’s most friendly mammals. The resort boasts an impressive collection of luxury boutiques and shops as well as extensive meeting and convention facilities. Atlantis, The Palm is also known as the culinary destination in the region where guests can take their pick from a collection of 35 world-renowned restaurants including Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, Hakkasan, Nobu, Seafire Steakhouse & Bar and the award-winning underwater restaurant, Ossiano. Atlantis is also home to a buzzing nightlife scene with entertainment destination Wavehouse offering something for everyone, while WHITE Beach is the perfect place to unwind with a drink as the sun slips into the Arabian Sea.
