Where to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Dubai
Her Majesty the Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of service, and you can celebrate too at these eight Dubai venues.
Armani Hotel Dubai
Armani Hotel Dubai brings out the bunting and waves the British flag as the world marks the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. At Armani/Lounge, there’s the option of a hearty full English breakfast (AED 175 per person), or you can indulge in a quintessentially British Afternoon Tea (AED 185 per person) during the four-day celebration. Even Armani/Mediterraneo is shaking things up with a brunch fit for a queen on Sunday, 5 June. Expect tables laden with classic dishes including fish and chips, handmade pies, a traditional roast and Her Majesty’s favourite desserts such as Eton mess and English trifle. Available from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 June.
GO: Email restaurant.reservations@armanihotels.com or call 04 888 3666 for reservations and more information.
FireLake Grill House
Radisson Hotel Dubai DAMAC Hills will celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by offering a free drink in exchange for any coin with Queen Elizabeth on it. So, if you have a currency from Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Canada, Jamaica, New Zealand or the United Kingdom, you can exchange it for a free juniper based beverage. Saturday 4 June, from 12pm.
GO: Email firelake.damachills@radisson.com or call 04 879 1111 for reservations and more information.
Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown
In celebration of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown will be hosting a special afternoon tea to mark the occasion. The royal afternoon tea will include a selection of classic British treats, including cucumber finger sandwiches, sausage rolls, homemade Victorian Sponge, artisan cakes and scones served on a tiered stand. Sunday 5 June, from 2pm to 5pm. AED 150 (soft beverages) and AED 250 (house beverages).
GO: Call 056 422 7120 for reservations and more information.
QE2
There is perhaps nowhere more appropriate to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee than aboard the QE2, which is now permanently docked in Dubai. The vessel will be hosting a celebratory dinner in the Queen’s Ballroom this weekend. Entertainment will be provided by a Royal Marines Corps of Drums, a piper and a military band, who have flown over for the celebrations. The event includes a three-course meal and a three-hour beverage package. Available on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 June, from 7:30pm. AED 595 per person.
GO: Email reservations@qe2.com or reservations and more information.
Reform Social & Grill
The FACT award-winning ‘best family-friendly restaurant in Dubai’ will be pulling out all the stops to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee. On Thursday 2 and Friday 3 June, diners can indulge in tea and scones with clotted cream and jam (AED 55) from 8am. Across the weekend, a special brunch will be offered, including British bites, a traditional roast dinner and a dessert platter laden with British puddings. Available on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June, from 12pm. AED 195 (soft beverages), AED 230 (soft beverages) and AED 375 (house beverages).
GO: Email reservations@reformsocialgrill.ae or call 04 454 2638 for reservations and more information.
The Blacksmith
With the Queen’s Jubilee fast approaching, casual eatery The Blacksmith at Wyndham Dubai Marina will celebrate the momentous occasion with a special food and beverage combo. On the day of the Queen’s Jubilee, guests can tick into delicious burgers and a pint of hops for just AED 70. Thursday 2 June, from 5pm.
GO: Call 04 407 8873 for reservations and more information.
The Nine
Savour a special Sunday roast party for the Big Jubilee Lunch at this gastropub inside Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk. Tuck into prime cuts, roasted seasonal vegetables and the Yorkshire puddings accompanied by jugs of refreshing beverages and British hops. Available Thursday 2 to Saturday 4 June, from 7pm to 11pm. AED 195 per adult (three courses) and AED 99 for children.
GO: Visit www.sofitel-dubai-theobelisk.com for reservations and more information.
voco Bonnington Dubai
In honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, voco Bonnington Dubai in Jumeriah Lakes Towers will be serving a delightfully British Afternoon Tea in The Authors’ Lounge. The Jubilee Afternoon Tea will feature perfectly cut sandwiches with quintessentially British ingredients and freshly baked scones accompanied with seasonal preserves and Cornish clotted cream. Celebrate with fruit cake and Battenberg Cake for those with a sweet tooth. Bubbles and other beverages are also available to upgrade the celebration. Saturday 4 June, from 2pm to 5pm. AED 149 per person.
GO: Email dine@vocobonnington.com for reservations and more information.
