Saturdays · 17:00Matcha 101
180 AED
90 min · per person
The whisking ceremony, from sifted jade powder to the first frothy sip.
Next sessions
Sat 12 SeptSat 19 SeptSat 26 Sept
Coming soon
Al Ghizlan Street · Al Khibeesi · Al Ain
The Sanctuary
A tea house built like a poem — where the majlis never ends.
Why We Built a Sanctuary
Hospitality as heritage
“In our house, the guest is a gift.”
We built the Sanctuary because some things cannot be shipped. The weight of a warm cup passed hand to hand. The pause before the first sip. The way a majlis slows an afternoon until it becomes an evening.
Inside you will find low seating and brass trays, arched niches lined with tins, and a tea bar pouring rare single-origin steeps you will not find elsewhere in the Emirates. Come for one cup; stay for the conversation.
Plan Your Visit
Find us in Al Khibeesi.
Address
Al Ghizlan StreetAl Khibeesi, Al AinAbu Dhabi, UAE
Opening hours
| Saturday – Thursday | 9:00 – 23:00 |
| Friday | 14:00 – 23:00 |
Parking & access
Free parking behind the house; step-free entrance with majlis seating on the ground floor.
Open in MapsWorkshops & Tastings
Learn the rituals.
Small groups, real leaves, unhurried afternoons at the Sanctuary.
Coming soonWe’re finalising the Sanctuary’s workshop calendar. Message us on WhatsApp and we’ll hold you a place as soon as dates are confirmed.
Saturdays · 17:00Thursdays · 18:00The Art of Arabic Coffee
150 AED
60 min · per person
Dallah brewing, roast notes and the etiquette of the finjan.
Next sessions
Thu 10 SeptThu 17 SeptThu 24 Sept
Coming soon
Monthly · first Friday 18:00Tea Pairing Majlis
220 AED
75 min · per person
A guided flight pairing rare teas with dates, honey and cheese.
Next sessions
Fri 2 OctFri 6 NovFri 4 Dec
Coming soon
Private & corporate workshops — Business page
Inside the House
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