Arabian Tea House

Al Fahidi · Bastakiya Opposite Musalla Post Office - Al Fahidi St - Bur Dubai - Al Fahidi - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Emirati cuisine in a heritage wind-tower courtyard in Al Fahidi, a true Dubai original.

The Arabian Tea House is the most charming dining address in Old Dubai - a beautifully restored wind-tower house in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood that serves Emirati and Arabic food in a courtyard that feels entirely removed from the rest of the city. The setting is everything: white-washed walls, bougainvillea climbing the arches, low tables, and the sounds of the neighbourhood drifting in. Order the khameer bread, the lentil soup, the Emirati breakfast spread, or the Arabic mezze - all are prepared with genuine care. Breakfast and lunch here are among the most atmospheric meals available in Dubai. It draws a deliberate mix of tourists seeking authenticity and locals who have been coming for years. The tea menu - dozens of blends - is excellent. Service is unhurried by design. Visit on a cool morning with nowhere to be.