Best places to celebrate the British royal coronation in Dubai
It’s an exciting time for fans of the British royal family and British expats in Dubai as the eagerly-anticipated coronation will take place on Saturday 6th May. King Charles III will be crowned and London will host a grand celebration! This is a historic moment that will be remembered for years…. but you don’t have to be in the UK to celebrate the royal coronation. Nope, you can celebrate right here in Dubai! Where? We’ve compiled a list of jolly good places where you can fully enjoy the festivities.
What happens in a British Royal Coronation?
On the 6th and 7th of May, 2023, King Charles III will be crowned as King of England alongside the Queen Consort (his wife), Camilla. This event will take place at Westminister Abbey in London, surrounded by members of the royal family and cheered on by British citizens.
The coronation, the event where the monarch has the King or Queen’s Crown placed on their head for the first time, has remained the same for thousands of years. It marks the monarch becoming the head of the Church of England and receiving the title and powers of being a King or Queen of England.
The British royal coronation will be live-streamed by BBC One and BBC Radio.
Celebrating the British Royal Coronation In Dubai
As history is being made in the United Kingdom, celebrate the occasion with a royal-style afternoon tea or party in Dubai!
Here are our top picks to celebrate the royal coronation in Dubai.
Barasti Beach Club
Who said the royal coronation had to be a prim and proper affair? You can celebrate the big occasion with some wild DJ music and cocktails on the beach at Barasti Beach Bar. They have set up a cinema-esque screen in the middle deck, where you can watch the coronation in real-time while partying it out. You can dive into some British drinks and snacks in line with the theme!
We recommend reserving a table beforehand as a full schedule of events is planned post-coronation.
- Location: Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark
- Dates: 6th and 7th May 2023
- Contact:+971-4-318-1313
Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel
Queen Elizabeth 2 is a luxury floating hotel in Dubai (yep, it’s the actual ship), and they’re hosting a grand British coronation celebration to mark this historic occasion.
You can watch the live stream of the coronation on giant screens situated in the ship’s ballroom and dining areas. Alongside the visuals of all the action from London, you can enjoy mouth-watering dishes available on board and live performances by a traditional British pipe band.
Multiple packages are available for all three days, with accommodation, dining, entertainment and guided tours. Head over to their website or contact their team to learn more.
- Location: Port Rashid
- Dates: 5th, 6th and 7th May 2023
- Contact: +971-600-500-400
The Dubliners
Famous Irish watering hole The Dubliners is hosting a live screening celebration of the royal coronation. Experience the crowning of King Charles III as it’s screened across 16 HD TVs at this popular Irish pub in Dubai, while munching on British classic such as pies, chips and beans. If you’re from the UK, you’ll feel right at home!
- Location: Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
- Date: 6th May and 7th May
- Contact: +971-4-702-2455
Yalumba
Award-winning restaurant Yalumba is hosting a great family-friendly brunch for the royal coronation. The restaurant is themed and named after the South Australian wine region, with its earthy-toned interiors and exceptional wines.
You can book a package at Yalumba to celebrate the Royal British Coronation which offers unlimited sparkling and activities such as baking and cake decorations. Don’t forget the Union Jacks you can wave around.
- Location: Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
- Date: 7th May 2023
- Contact: +971-4-702-2455
The Roast by Bubbalicious
The Roast by Bubbalicious is going all out for the coronation, hosting a series of events and a special menu. You can enjoy British classics such as a traditional Sunday roast and warm scones with jam and clotted cream.
The event is also child friendly with games and activities for the little ones. Let your children indulge in interactive cake decorating, bunting making and face painting. Watch and cheer for the new king while enjoying the live music on this lovely garden terrace. Enjoy the vibes and the free-flowing bubbles available at The Roast.
- Location: The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
- Date: Sunday 7th May
- Contact: +971-4-511-7373
Rhodes W1
The brainchild of the legendary chef Gary Rhodes, and now run by his son Sam, Rhodes W1 serves a variety of European and British Cuisines. For the royal coronation, Rhodes W1 is hosting a live screening of the event, along with a feast that’ll take your taste buds on a trip to London!
Along with their popular Sunday Roast and Saturday evening brunch, Rhodes W1 will be offering their Signature drinks as well. Cocktails on their menu that caught our eye include the SDR Martini, which contains Ketel One vodka and Verre Anglais sparkling wine, and the Rhubarb Triangle, with infused Rhubarb pisco and Rhubarb liquor.
Celebrate the coronation while digging into some mouthwatering treats at Rhodes W1! We would recommend reserving by either filling out a form on their website or calling them.
- Location: Rhodes W1, Grosvenor House Dubai, Dubai Marina
- Date: Saturday, May 6, from 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm; 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-317-6000
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is attending the British Royal Coronation?
King Charles’ siblings, Princess Royal (Anne) and the Duke of Edinburgh (Edward) will be attending the event. Then, his children, The Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince William and Catherine, and Prince Harry will also be present. Although Prince William and Catherine will bring their children (in fact, their son, Prince George, will be one of the ‘pages of honour’), Harry will be on his own and his son Archie will be in the United States.
Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, will attend, along with daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, has not been invited. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and former prime ministers Liz Truss and Tony Blair will also participate.
Other dignitaries attending include the Māori King, Kiingi Tūheitia, from New Zealand, French President Emmanuel Macron, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos and more.
What crown will be used for the coronation?
The famed 17th Century St Edward’s Crown, made of solid gold, will be used for King Charles III’s coronation. Allegedly, it is pretty heavy and is exclusive to this occasion. He will put on an Imperial State crown towards the end of the ceremony, which can be seen as he makes his appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
This crown contains the Second Star of Africa diamond or the Cullinan II. It was given by the government of a former British colony, Transvaal (modern-day South Africa), to Edward II.
We are excited to see how this royal coronation pans out – seeing Charles III officially take the throne. Since the British coronation is the only remaining event in Europe, everyone is on the hunt for snippets or news about it. It is also one of the anticipated upcoming events in Dubai as well.
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