Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach and Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris Unite in Équilibre Afternoon Tea Collaboration

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach unveils Équilibre, an afternoon tea born from the collaboration of Michaël Bartocetti, Executive Pastry Chef of Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, and Nicolas Lambert, Senior Executive Pastry Chef of Four Seasons Hotels Dubai.

A tribute to balance and harmony, Équilibre celebrates nature’s finest ingredients and the poetry of the forest, from white truffle and smoked vanilla to cardamom, verbena, and citrus. Each sequence reveals how the chefs’ distinct philosophies intertwine: Bartocetti’s geometric precision and devotion to purity of produce meet Lambert’s art of contrast and restraint.

Launching on Friday, November 7, 2025, the Lambert X Bartocetti Équilibre Afternoon Tea at Shai Salon transforms forest-inspired seasonal ingredients into a story of texture, fragrance, and terroir, where French haute pâtisserie finds its modern echo in Dubai.

The journey begins with a welcome drink of Darjeeling Sparkling Tea, a delicate refreshment to awaken the palate. The Savoury Selection follows, composed of refined bites including the Lobster Roll in toasted brioche served with bisque and watercress mayonnaise, Arancini di Tapioca with golden crisps, filled with Parmesan cream and lime zest, and a Tartelette Mimosa à la Truffe, with silken egg and white truffle, encased in a buttery pastry.

A Pre-Dessert of Raviole Chocolate and Gingembre bridges savoury and sweet, with cacao pasta enveloping warm ginger ganache, shiso and citrus gel. The Main Sweets are the highlight of Équilibre, embodying the balance between tradition and modernity. The Paris–Brest Cazette Vanille combines hazelnut praliné with bourbon and Tahitian vanilla, the Tarte Bourdaloue complements poached pear with almond and green cardamom cream. The Tarte Chocolate and Vanilla Fumée layers Cuban and Madagascan chocolate with smoked vanilla praline, while the Charlotte Framboise and Verveine and Baba Citron, Menthe and Basilic bring lightness to the finale. The journey concludes with the warmth of Fougasse Sucrée aux Agrumes, a citrus-laced brioche finished with olive oil.

For Michaël Bartocetti, pastry is a dialogue between nature and craft. “Raw ingredients provide me with inspiration,” he says. “I use top-quality produce, bringing out the ingredients’ natural tastes and aromas to obtain delicate and harmonious flavours.” His philosophy is shaped by his French upbringing and early years spent in his family’s kitchens. He celebrates seasonal fruits, approaching them like a chef: seasoning, adding condiments, and carefully balancing sweetness to express a sense of equilibrium that reflects his focus on purity and structure.

For Nicolas Lambert, the beauty of pastry lies in restraint and revelation. “I seek to highlight only a few flavours and textures, to let the essence of each ingredient speak,” he says. Having mastered his craft in France and Asia, Lambert brings an intuitive balance between precision and playfulness. Named Asia’s Best Pastry Chef 2018 and Pastry Chef of the Year 2022 by Gault and Millau, he has become celebrated for creations that evoke both emotion and wonder, including his iconic dessert, The Bee.

The Lambert X Bartocetti Équilibre Afternoon Tea at Shai Salon is a culinary meeting of cities, philosophies, and the natural world. Michaël Bartocetti and Nicolas Lambert have forged a creative collaboration blending classic French pâtisserie with modern techniques, geometric precision, and nature-inspired flavours, delivering an afternoon tea experience that elegantly balances tradition, innovation, and the poetry of the forest.

Lambert X Bartocetti Équilibre Afternoon Tea at Shai Salon

• Available from Friday, November 7, 2025
• Served daily from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• AED 260 per person, including tea and coffee
• AED 420 per person, including a glass of Champagne

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