Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

High Tea

March is a busy month for birthdays.  Between the family in the USA and friends here in the UAE, there are a total of 8 birthdays to celebrate.  This weekend was no exception.  Three of my co-workers here in the UAE were celebrating their birthdays so we decided something special was needed to commemorate the occasion. The Emirates Palace offers a pretty special deal and the venue is pretty special too.  We, however, chose to go to the 74th floor of the Etihad Towers to look out over the city of Abu Dhabi while we sipped tea and ate our finger sandwiches.

Emirates Palace from above

 

 Abu Dhabi skyline

 

 Finger Sandwiches

 

 Dessert in the desert

 

 Laura and Sherry, two of our birthday girls

 

From the moment we stepped into the elevator and zipped to the 74th floor we were showed the most attention imaginable.  We were escorted to a table for 8 after taking a stroll around the floor to view the sights from each window.  In true form we all commented on the dirty windows and what a shame it was that no one managed to keep them cleaner for our viewing pleasure.  Then I remembered that Tom Cruise only works on windows in Dubai.

 

After we made our tea selection, an attentive staff hoovered around the table and saw to our every need.  Two of the birthday girls received beautiful bouquets of white roses, which were received with large smiles and much appreciation followed by a decant chocolate cake that we all enjoyed. After a few more photos ops, we reluctantly left with the promise to return for the next birthday celebration, but unfortunately we have to wait until September. I'm sure we will find an excuse to return before then.