Dubai, get ready to block your calendars and loosen your belts. Paramount Hotel Midtown has decided August is not the month for staying home. Instead, they’re serving up picture-perfect, Instagram-worthy, taste-bud-tingling experiences that sound like the plot of a Netflix rom-com: chic afternoon teas, endless grape beverages, and cocktail-making classes where you’re basically the star of your own mixology show.
Let’s break down the lineup, shall we?
Emily in Paris Afternoon Tea – Summer in St. Tropez Edition
Move over Emily, we’re all main characters now. Picture this: Parisian charm meets the breezy, sun-drenched vibes of St. Tropez, all neatly arranged on a three-tier tray. From dainty pastries to savoury bites (the kind you tell yourself are “just one more” until the plate mysteriously disappears), it’s the afternoon tea glow-up you didn’t know you needed.
- Where: Malibu Sky Lounge & Bar
- When: Daily, 3 PM – 6 PM
- Price: AED 195 per set (for 2 people, so yes, bring a friend or pretend you’ll share)
International Grape Beverage Day – Yes, It’s a Thing
If you’re the type who believes “a day without wine is like… actually, let’s not imagine that,” then 28th August is your official holiday. At Melrose Bar & Lounge, they’re celebrating International Grape Beverage Day with endless pours of select grape beverages. Endless. Let that sink in.
And if you’re feeling fancy (which, let’s be honest, you will after your third glass), add on a cheese pairing for AED 75. Because wine without cheese is basically a crime.
- Where: Melrose Bar & Lounge
- When: 28th August
- Price: AED 150 (endless grape beverages) + AED 75 (cheese pairing).
Mixology Masterclass – Because Everyone Loves Saying “I Made This”
Forget being a “wine mom” or “beer guy.” This is your chance to upgrade your party trick repertoire. From Tuesday to Saturday, the Melrose Bar & Lounge turns into your own cocktail playground. Under the guidance of an expert mixologist, you’ll craft three signature drinks (yes, you get to drink them too), learn insider secrets, and probably leave feeling like Tom Cruise in Cocktail.
Perfect for groups of three or more, because let’s be honest, shaking cocktails alone in a corner doesn’t have quite the same vibe.
- Where: Melrose Bar & Lounge
- When: Tuesday – Saturday, from 4 PM onwards
- Price: AED 129 per person (includes tastings). Pre-reservation required (because “winging it” doesn’t work here).
So whether you’re chasing Parisian pastries, endless wine, or the thrill of crafting a drink you’ll brag about for weeks, Paramount Hotel Midtown has basically made August one long highlight reel.
For reservations and more details: +971 58 826 5729
