First and foremost, congratulations on the news of your baby! This is a special time for you, your husband and your family as you welcome a little human into world. From getting the news that you’re pregnant, to surprising family members and friends with an announcement, everything you do is exciting as you get to plan the next step in your future and your family begins to expand.
We know influencers who are pregnant love to do big announcements and plan lavish events before (and after) the baby is born. If you have done your announcements, gone on your baby moon and now planning your baby shower, take a look at our list below on some beautiful places to have a relaxing afternoon tea with loved ones, or even a spa day with the girls!
1. Bella Restaurant Dubai
On their Instagram bio, Bella Restaurant describe themselves a Desruptive Italian Dining Destination and we can agree on that! For you baby shower, you can create a beautiful dining area and eat delicious Italian food located in Business Bay.
2. Forever Rose Cafe
If you’re looking for a unique setting, then get your guests to wear bold colours as you enjoy afternoon tea at Forever Rose Cafe, a 3D cafe in Dubai. This is popular cafe sees many visitors as it is best for instagrammable pictures as well as painting yourself into a black and white picture.
3. Shakespeare & Co.
Nominated for Best Cafe and Casual Dining, Shakespeare & Co. takes you back in time to experience a Victorian themed homegrown restaurant/cafe. Discover a mouthwatering menu that caters to all with sharing platters, salads, sandwiches, signature burgers, pizzas, pastas, succulent main courses, and tasty desserts.
4. Tania’s Teahouse
Voted as the 7th most Instagrammable cafe in the world, Tania’s Teahouse is perfect for a get together and enjoy flavoured teas and a ‘mindful menu.’ Get a group picture outside the iconic flower wall, and enjoy picture-perfect lattes with the girls in a “whimsical place” which is what Founder Tania describes the cafe as.
5. Peacock Alley
Located in Waldorf Asotira, a prestigious hotel in Dubai, Peacock Alley is ideal for everyone to come together and enjoy afternoon tea with a beautiful view. The timeless lounge provides a delectable menu, innovative selection of drinks and comfortable seating.
6. The Hamptons Cafe
Inspired by New York, The Hamptons Cafe in Dubai is a boutique cafe decorated with a lifestyle and hertiage feel. Although The Hamptons had a creatively fine cuisine, your party can relax in an informal and casual setting with hearty food.
7. Fairmont The Palm
Before your meal or afternoon tea, why not enjoy a relaxing spa day at Fairmont The Palm. Unwind in an Arabic-inspired luxury resort as highly skilled therapist help you to nourish your mind, body and soul giving you and your baby ultimate relaxation, ready for birth. Friends and family will make the experience that even more enjoyable as you can sip on some flavoursome teas.
8. Flamingo Room by Tashas
Inspired by African glamour, Flamingo Room by tashas Dubai is perfectly pink, bringing in beautiful back drop of the azure blue from the Arabian sea. The dining experience is relaxed yet chic with a contemporary menu and fresh seafood options for your friends and family. The space has stunning interior, chilled music and ideal for a baby girl baby shower.
9. C Restuarant
Located in the heart of Dubai, C Restaurant brings in Mediterranean culture into the region. The restaurant is a wanderlust of Greek tradition with live music every evening and dance shows to get everyone on their feet. A little different to afternoon tea if you want to have some fun with everyone, the restaurant will have you questioning whether you’re in Mykonos or if you’re really in Dubai!
10. The Trove
If you’re looking for something with a little bit of glitz and glamour then The Trove which recently launched in Dubai Mall is an ideal location for your party. With 3 different spaces, you can enjoy a spacious dining experience with a view of the fountains, a lounge area with the large glass windows in the room and DJ as well as an enormous outdoor area with a perfect view of the Burj Khalifa. The idea behind The Trove is to experience art and food as one and therefore there are a lot of creative aspects in the restaurant that might just surprise you.
11. Adress Sky View
Wow your guests at the Address Sky View located just a 12-minute walk away from the Burj Khalifa. You could stay the night before welcoming your guests and dine with a panoramic city skyline architecturally splendid to see. Celebrate being a mum-to-be by the pool with a unique and personalised set-up.
12. Six Sense Zighy Bay
Six Senses Zighy Bay is located 2-hours away from Dubai and on Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula set between the mountains in a village-style resort. Stay the night inside luxury villas with private pools and enjoy a mindfulness experience with an extraordinary landscape. On this baby shower, everyone will go back home feeling revived and relaxed.
13. Seva Table
If you’re vegan or enjoy plant-based nutritional food, then Seva Table is the UAE’s first organic and plant-based café in the UAE, launched in 2014. Seva Table is described on their Instagram bio as a Safe place for health conscious and is an open place for really being in the moment, spending time with yourself, friends, family and nature all in one space. You could also say it’s mindful retreat where you can feed your body with good food.
14. Palazzo Versace Hotel
If you’ve been feeling not-so-good about yourself, then it’s time to get dressed up and feel glamorous at Palazzo Versace Dubai. Delve into a luxury high-tea menu with an assortment of finger sandwiches, fruits and scones served in Mosaico, a Versace inspired opulent lounge.
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