Celebration, community, and cream teas and more.
In honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becoming the first British monarch in history to commemorate 70 years on the throne, Dubai’s own QE2 is throwing a unique seven-day Platinum Jubilee celebration.
Guests can celebrate this historic milestone with entertaining variety shows, regal afternoon teas, quiz nights and much more.
Get your bunting and Union Jack flags at the ready!
THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE VARIETY SHOW
(3 & 4 June at 8pm)
Theatre by QE2 brings you, The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Variety Show, bursting with entertainment and fun for all the family. The line-up includes a Royal Marines Corps of Drums, a Scottish piper, Shirley Bassey tribute, an amazing Cirque de Soleil juggler and Turning Pointe dance school are just a few of the exciting variety acts to be enjoyed.
THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATION DINNER
(3 & 4 June at 7.30pm until late)
If you love the Netflix series, The Crown, grab this opportunity to dress up and immerse yourself in the rich British history of the grand QE2 Queen’s Ballroom. The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebratory Dinner offers a British inspired three-course menu featuring beetroot and goats cheese salad, slow-cooked braised beef brisket or vegetarian wellington and the regal Queen’s chocolate perfection pie. Combined with a drinks package, diners can enjoy the evening’s entertainment hosted by Dubai Eye’s own Tom Urquhart, plus a Royal Marines Corps of Drums, a Scottish piper and military band who have been especially flown in from the UK. But it doesn’t stop there, Dubai 92’s Remix Rich will continue the entertainment until the early hours. Dress code: Black Tie, Formal dress, or National Dress.
THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM AFTERNOON TEAS
(All week)
The great historical custom of afternoon tea is the definitive experience of British culture, and where else to enjoy this delightful ritual than on the QE2? Since the 1840s, afternoon tea was traditionally associated with high society and soon became a fashionable social event; ladies would wear opulent jewellery, ornate gloves, formal hats and gowns, and enjoyed polite conversation while being served tea and scones in the drawing room.
Step onboard the QE2 and come and indulge in the tradition and merriment. Guests can enjoy a selection of classic sweet and savoury delights, traditional English breakfast tea, and freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam.
Other events to celebrate the Queen’s jubilee include The Big Jubilee Family Lunch (5 June from 12 noon) which also features children’s entertainers hosting Prince & Princess Storytime for little ones.
If you think you know your royal history, then grab some friends and book a table at The Queen’s Platinum Quiz Night (1 June, 8pm).
From Monday 30 May until Sunday 5 June on the QE2 and Theatre by QE2, Queen Elizabeth 2, Mina Rashid Port.
For reservations and tickets, call 600 500 or visit dubai.platinumlist.net
