It’s fashion served on a plate at Raffles Dubai, where the changing seasons bring the city’s exclusive Fashion Afternoon Tea. Launched in 2011 by Executive Pastry Chef Roland Eitzinger and his team, this creative tea has grown into a celebrated culinary event. The pastry kitchen transforms runway trends into edible designs, presenting playful cakes and refined savories with evocative names such as Samba Stiletto with Ginger and Meringue Brooch with Red Berries.
The Fashion Afternoon Tea blends visual flair with refined flavors: delicate pastries showcase seasonal ingredients and precise technique, while savory bites offer balanced tastes and elegant presentation. Guests can expect inventive combinations that reflect current style influences, each item crafted to surprise the palate while mirroring couture details.
Set in the sophisticated surroundings of Raffles Dubai, the tea provides a leisurely, stylish experience ideal for special occasions, social gatherings, or a fashionable afternoon escape. The service pays attention to detail, from the selection of teas and accompaniments to the pacing of each course, ensuring a relaxed yet polished rhythm to the tasting.
Beyond the menu, the event emphasizes creativity and presentation. Pastry pieces are designed with a strong eye for color, texture, and form, echoing elements of contemporary fashion design. The result is an afternoon that feels at once playful and refined—part culinary theatre, part gourmet tasting.
Dietary requirements are typically accommodated upon request; guests planning to attend should notify the hotel in advance to ensure suitable alternatives are prepared. Reservations are recommended, especially during seasonal launches when the Fashion Afternoon Tea attracts a fashionable local and international crowd.
For those who appreciate both haute cuisine and haute couture, the Fashion Afternoon Tea at Raffles Dubai offers an elegant way to experience the intersection of taste and style—an event that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the joy of indulgence in a refined setting.