The menu for our Authors' Lounge, a bustling cafe venue located in the heart of Jumeirah Lakes Towers, right next to the Almas Tower! Pop in for freshly brewed teas, coffees and a tempting selection of homemade pastries. While you are there, why not grab one of the many local and international newspapers and magazines on offer or sink into one of our cosy armchairs with a book from the Authors' Lounge library. In the evenings, our open fire place adds to the atmosphere and provides the perfect setting for a late night snack and a catch up with family and friends. Planning a special function or celebration? We also make custom cakes to order, from tasty cupcakes to large celebration cakes in all shapes & sizes. Find out more: http://qoo.ly/3zqg2
1. All prices areAll prices areAll prices areAll prices are in UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham and inclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality fee &&&& 10% service charge10% service charge10% service charge10% service charge
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Fine Selection ofFine Selection ofFine Selection ofFine Selection of LooseLooseLooseLoose Ronnefeldt TeaRonnefeldt TeaRonnefeldt TeaRonnefeldt Tea 25
English Breakfast
Darjeeling Summer Gold
Earl Grey
Green Dragon
Morgentau
Chill out with Herbs
Peppermint
Pure Chamomile
Get the Power
Coffee &Coffee &Coffee &Coffee & OOOOther Teasther Teasther Teasther Teas
Moroccan Tea / Turkish Coffee 25
Espresso / Americano 20
Iced Tea / Iced Coffee 25
Double Espresso / Cappuccino / Caffè Latte 25
Hot Chocolate 25
Large Cappuccino / Latte 35
2. All prices areAll prices areAll prices areAll prices are in UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham and inclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality fee &&&& 10% service charge10% service charge10% service charge10% service charge
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SpecialSpecialSpecialSpecialtytytyty CoffeeCoffeeCoffeeCoffee 35
Coffee Melt CaramelCoffee Melt CaramelCoffee Melt CaramelCoffee Melt Caramel
Cappuccino, Caramel Syrup & Whipped Cream
Chocolate NutChocolate NutChocolate NutChocolate Nut
Hot Cocoa, Almond Syrup & Coconut Milk
Sweet Mocha DreamSweet Mocha DreamSweet Mocha DreamSweet Mocha Dream
Chocolate Sauce, Espresso, Hot Foamy Milk & Whipped Cream
Vanilla CoffeeVanilla CoffeeVanilla CoffeeVanilla Coffee
Espresso, Vanilla Syrup, Hot Milk, Whipped Cream & Caramel Sauce
WhiteWhiteWhiteWhite ChocolateChocolateChocolateChocolate LatteLatteLatteLatte
Espresso, Hot Milk, White Chocolate Syrup & Milk Foam
FranziskanerFranziskanerFranziskanerFranziskaner
Espresso, Hot Milk, Milk Foam & Whipped Cream
Liqueur CoffeeLiqueur CoffeeLiqueur CoffeeLiqueur Coffee
Irish John Jameson 45
Caribbean Captain Morgan Black & Kahlua 45
Calypso Grand Marnier & Kahlua 45
Parisian Cointreau 45
Marnissimo Grand Marnier 45
French St. Rémy Brandy 50
Swiss Coffee Vanilla Vodka & Chocolate Liqueur 50
3. All prices areAll prices areAll prices areAll prices are in UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham and inclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality fee &&&& 10% service charge10% service charge10% service charge10% service charge
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Non Alcoholic CocktailsNon Alcoholic CocktailsNon Alcoholic CocktailsNon Alcoholic Cocktails 35
Lemon DaisyLemon DaisyLemon DaisyLemon Daisy
Lemon Juice, Grenadine Syrup, Sugar, Soda Water & Sprite
LLLLakhs of Mangoakhs of Mangoakhs of Mangoakhs of Mango
Fresh Mint leaves, Mango Juice, Cinnamon Syrup & Soda Water
Virgin ManhattanVirgin ManhattanVirgin ManhattanVirgin Manhattan
Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Cherry & Lime Juice
SmoothieSmoothieSmoothieSmoothie
Choice of Seasonal Fruit Juices Blended with Yoghurt & Honey
Bonnington CoolerBonnington CoolerBonnington CoolerBonnington Cooler
Fresh Apple, Mint Leaves, Apple Juice & Ginger Ale
TropicalTropicalTropicalTropical SunSunSunSunsetsetsetset
Mango, Strawberry, Banana, Fresh Milk & Grenadine
Mint MischiefMint MischiefMint MischiefMint Mischief
Strawberry, Fresh Mint Leaves, Orange Juice & Cranberry Juice
Sun FlowerSun FlowerSun FlowerSun Flower
Passion Fruit Juice, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice & Lemonade
CinderellaCinderellaCinderellaCinderella
Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Sour Mix, Grenadine & Soda Water
TransfusionTransfusionTransfusionTransfusion
Peach Juice, Ginger Ale & Lime Juice
4. All prices areAll prices areAll prices areAll prices are in UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham and inclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality fee &&&& 10% service charge10% service charge10% service charge10% service charge
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JuicesJuicesJuicesJuices
Seasonal Fresh Juices 30
Long Life Juices 25
FentimansFentimansFentimansFentimans –––– Botanical BrewedBotanical BrewedBotanical BrewedBotanical Brewed 30
Ginger Beer Victorian Lemonade
Curiosity Cola Mandarin & Seville orange Jigger
Cherry Tree Cola Dandelion & Burdock
Rose Lemonade
Soft DrinksSoft DrinksSoft DrinksSoft Drinks
Coca Cola, Coca Cola Light, Sprite, Fanta 20
Tonic, Soda, Ginger Ale
Energy Drink 30
WaterWaterWaterWater Small / Large
Arwa 15 / 20
Acqua Panna 20 / 30
San Pellegrino 20 / 30
Perrier 20 / 30
5. All prices areAll prices areAll prices areAll prices are in UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham and inclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality fee &&&& 10% service charge10% service charge10% service charge10% service charge
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AvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable ffffrom 12:00rom 12:00rom 12:00rom 12:00 ppppmmmm oooonwardsnwardsnwardsnwards
ChampagneChampagneChampagneChampagne &&&& Sparkling WineSparkling WineSparkling WineSparkling Wine Gls Btl
Laurent Perrier Brut, France NV 150 650
Pierlant Brut, France NV 50 225
Scavi & Ray Prosecco Spumante, Italy NV 60 275
WhiteWhiteWhiteWhite WineWineWineWine
Chardonnay, The Riddle, Hardys, Australia 2013 40 175
Pinot Grigio, Gabbiano, Italy 2013 45 200
Sauvignon Blanc, Montes, Chile 2013 50 225
Chardonnay, Blossom Hill, USA 2012 55 250
Gavi, La Luciana, Araldica, Piemonte, Italy 2013 60 275
Rosé WineRosé WineRosé WineRosé Wine
Grenache / Shiraz, Hardys, Australia 2013 40 175
Rosé D Anjou, Chemin D Sables, France 2013 50 220
Red WineRed WineRed WineRed Wine
Cab.Merlot, The Riddle, Hardys, Australia 2013 40 175
Merlot, Bodega Norton, Argentina 2012 45 200
Rioja Tinto, Navajas, Spain 2012 50 225
Pinot Noir, Alamos Seleccion, Argentina 2012 55 250
Cab.Sauvignon, Laroche, France 2012 60 275
VintageVintageVintageVintagessss are subject to availability and may change without prior noticeare subject to availability and may change without prior noticeare subject to availability and may change without prior noticeare subject to availability and may change without prior notice
6. All prices areAll prices areAll prices areAll prices are in UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham and inclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality fee &&&& 10% service charge10% service charge10% service charge10% service charge
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Bottled BBottled BBottled BBottled Beereereereer
Corona, Mexico 40
Stella Artois, Belgium 40
Kirin Ichiban, Japan 40
Budvar, Czech Republic 40
Warsteiner, Germany 40
Leffe Blond, Belgium 45
Erdinger Weissbrau, Germany 55
DraughtDraughtDraughtDraught BeerBeerBeerBeer (Available from 04:00 pm onwards)(Available from 04:00 pm onwards)(Available from 04:00 pm onwards)(Available from 04:00 pm onwards)
Stella Artois / Warsteiner / Heineken Extra Cold 45
Peroni Nastro Azzurro 50
Bottled CiderBottled CiderBottled CiderBottled Cider
Magners Apple 55
Magners Pear 55
SpiriSpiriSpiriSpirits
Gin – Tanqueray London Dry Gin / Tanqueray 10 40/55
Rum – Matusalem Platino / Captain Morgan Spiced 40/42
Vodka – Stolichnaya Premium / Ketel One 40/55
Tequila – Jose Cuervo Classico / Gold 40/40
Irish Whiskey - John Jameson / Jameson 12yrs 45/50
Scotch Whisky - Johnnie Walker Black Label 55
Scotch Whisky - Chivas Regal 12 Yrs 55
American Whiskey - Jack Daniels / Makers Mark 45/55
Cognac – Courvoisier VS 45
LiqueursLiqueursLiqueursLiqueurs
Baileys / Southern Comfort 42
Grand Marnier 45
Amaretto / Sambuca 45
7. All prices areAll prices areAll prices areAll prices are in UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham and inclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality fee &&&& 10% service charge10% service charge10% service charge10% service charge
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SoupSoupSoupSoup
Author’s Lounge SoupAuthor’s Lounge SoupAuthor’s Lounge SoupAuthor’s Lounge Soup of theof theof theof the DayDayDayDay 35
Accompanied with Freshly Baked Bread Rolls & Irish Butter
Rustic OpenRustic OpenRustic OpenRustic Open SandwichesSandwichesSandwichesSandwiches
PortobelloPortobelloPortobelloPortobello &&&& Country Loaf MeltCountry Loaf MeltCountry Loaf MeltCountry Loaf Melt ((((VVVV)))) 50
Toasted Country Loaf, Roast Portobello Mushrooms, Red Onion Marmalade
Local Tomato, Rocket & Fresh Mozzarella
21212121stststst Century Open Club SandwichCentury Open Club SandwichCentury Open Club SandwichCentury Open Club Sandwich 60
Toasted Sourdough, Grilled Chicken Breast, Crispy Streaky Beef Bacon,
Baby Gem, Mayo, Guacamole, Heirloom Tomato, Poached Egg & Fries
The Open Rye Bread TrioThe Open Rye Bread TrioThe Open Rye Bread TrioThe Open Rye Bread Trio 50
Smoked Scottish Salmon, Dill Crème Fraiche, Capers & Gherkins
Broccoli Florets, Green Beans, Peas, Crumbled Goats Cheese, Onion Jam & Chili
Roast Egg Plant, White Bean Spread, Blanched Cherry Tomatoes & Picked Herbs
PastramiPastramiPastramiPastrami &&&& SmørrebrødSmørrebrødSmørrebrødSmørrebrød 55
Thinly Sliced Pastrami, Gherkin, Caper Berries, Sliced Onion
Picked Tarragon, Saffron Garlic Aioli & Homemade Crisps
Char Grilled Sirloin Steak SandwichChar Grilled Sirloin Steak SandwichChar Grilled Sirloin Steak SandwichChar Grilled Sirloin Steak Sandwich 80
Toasted Rosemary Focaccia, Sauté Mushrooms, Pickled Onions
Horseradish Aioli, Spiced Tomato Chutney & Skinny Fries
Super Food SaladsSuper Food SaladsSuper Food SaladsSuper Food Salads
PrawnPrawnPrawnPrawn,,,, QuinoaQuinoaQuinoaQuinoa &&&& Lemon VinaigretteLemon VinaigretteLemon VinaigretteLemon Vinaigrette ((((SSSS)))) 65
Chilled Prawns, Quinoa, Red Onion Rings, Orange Segments, Avocado
Black & Broad Beans, Pomegranate, Coriander, Sweet Corn & Lemon Vinaigrette
VegetableVegetableVegetableVegetable,,,, BlueberryBlueberryBlueberryBlueberry,,,, Toasted SeedsToasted SeedsToasted SeedsToasted Seeds &&&& Feta SaladFeta SaladFeta SaladFeta Salad ((((VVVV) () () () (NNNN)))) 60
Roast Squash, Baby Beetroot, Broccoli Florets, Pumpkin & Sunflower Seeds,
Blueberries, Rocket, Baby Spinach, Crumbled Feta & Natural Yoghurt
VVVV----VegetarianVegetarianVegetarianVegetarian SSSS----ShellfishShellfishShellfishShellfish NNNN----NutsNutsNutsNuts AAAA----AlcoholAlcoholAlcoholAlcohol
8. All prices areAll prices areAll prices areAll prices are in UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham and inclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality fee &&&& 10% service charge10% service charge10% service charge10% service charge
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Potted PiesPotted PiesPotted PiesPotted Pies
Braised Lamb ShankBraised Lamb ShankBraised Lamb ShankBraised Lamb Shank &&&& Vegetable PieVegetable PieVegetable PieVegetable Pie 90
Crushed Garden Peas, Mint, Roast Shallot & Fondant Potato Puff Pastry Lid
ChickenChickenChickenChicken,,,, MushroomMushroomMushroomMushroom &&&& Tarragon PieTarragon PieTarragon PieTarragon Pie 90
Carrot and Parsnip Mash, Roast Shallot & Fondant Potato Puff Pastry Lid
((((PleasePleasePleasePlease Allow 15 Minutes)Allow 15 Minutes)Allow 15 Minutes)Allow 15 Minutes)
SweetsSweetsSweetsSweets
Please See Our Dessert TablePlease See Our Dessert TablePlease See Our Dessert TablePlease See Our Dessert Table
Large Selection of Tea’s, Coffees, Pastries, Cookies & Sweets Available
Afternoon TeaAfternoon TeaAfternoon TeaAfternoon Tea for 2for 2for 2for 2 150
Finger SandwichesFinger SandwichesFinger SandwichesFinger Sandwiches
Miniature Beef & Horseradish Bap
Egg Mayonnaise, Onion & Cress
Open Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Bagel
Cucumber, Avocado & Feta Sushi Roll, Pickled Ginger
SconesSconesSconesScones
Warm Homemade Fruit Scones
Butter, Strawberry Jam & Clotted Cream
Tea BreadsTea BreadsTea BreadsTea Breads
Traditional Irish Porter Cake
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Green, White & Gold Coconut Cake
SweetsSweetsSweetsSweets
Pistachio & Dark Chocolate Shots
Key Lime Mini Tarts
Miniature White Chocolate Mousse Cones
VVVV----VegetarianVegetarianVegetarianVegetarian SSSS----ShellfishShellfishShellfishShellfish NNNN----NutsNutsNutsNuts AAAA----AlcoholAlcoholAlcoholAlcohol
9. All prices areAll prices areAll prices areAll prices are in UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham andin UAE Dirham and inclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality feeinclusive of 10% municipality fee &&&& 10% service charge10% service charge10% service charge10% service charge
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DDDDessertsessertsessertsesserts
AvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable From 6:00pm OnwardsFrom 6:00pm OnwardsFrom 6:00pm OnwardsFrom 6:00pm Onwards
AppleAppleAppleApple &&&& Sago Cold Fruit SoupSago Cold Fruit SoupSago Cold Fruit SoupSago Cold Fruit Soup 35
Coconut Sorbet
Traditional TiramisuTraditional TiramisuTraditional TiramisuTraditional Tiramisu 35
Hot Chocolate FondantHot Chocolate FondantHot Chocolate FondantHot Chocolate Fondant 35
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Mixed Fruit CarpaccioMixed Fruit CarpaccioMixed Fruit CarpaccioMixed Fruit Carpaccio 35
Fruit Cremeux
Date SliceDate SliceDate SliceDate Slice &&&& Tea InfusedTea InfusedTea InfusedTea Infused BananaBananaBananaBanana 35
Chocolate Tuile, Rum Sauce & Ginger Ice Cream
PassionPassionPassionPassion FruitFruitFruitFruit PavlovaPavlovaPavlovaPavlova 35
With Mango Jelly
Rhubarb NapoleonRhubarb NapoleonRhubarb NapoleonRhubarb Napoleon withwithwithwith Coconut SnowCoconut SnowCoconut SnowCoconut Snow 35
White Chocolate Ganache
SelectionSelectionSelectionSelection ofofofof European CheeseEuropean CheeseEuropean CheeseEuropean Cheese 70
Roquefort Blue, Montgomery Cheddar, Irish Brie & Millens Cheese
Dried Fruit, Homemade Chutney, Apple Slices & Water Biscuits
VVVV----VegetarianVegetarianVegetarianVegetarian SSSS----ShellfishShellfishShellfishShellfish NNNN----NutsNutsNutsNuts AAAA----AlcoholAlcoholAlcoholAlcohol