Sail into the culinary world of the restaurants on QE2 Dubai
Are you looking for a memorable dining experience in Dubai? Try one aboard the famous QE2. Permanently docked at Dubai’s Port Mina Rashid, the QE2 is an iconic beacon of British maritime history and the first floating five-star hotel in the Middle East. If you’re planning to tick this illustrious ocean liner off your Dubai bucket list, here’s our guide to all the Queen Elizabeth 2 ship restaurants and cafes.
LIST OF QUEEN ELIZABETH 2 SHIP RESTAURANTS AND CAFES
The restaurants and cafés on board the QE2 cover everything from world-class fine dining to smile-inducing comfort food, all in a breathtaking setting. Let’s take a look.
THE QUEEN’S GRILL RESTAURANT
Do you want to enjoy afternoon tea or dinner at a trendy British bistro? The Queen’s Grill is the place to be. The restaurant occupies the former first-class gourmet quarters of the ship. This newly redecorated Queen Elizabeth 2 ship restaurant reflects the lively atmosphere and stylish ambience of Dubai’s eclectic culinary scene.
The place offers two different types of afternoon teas: Cunard and Britannia. While Cunard features a fine assortment of freshly baked pastries and cold bites, Britannia offers cold/hot canapes and pastries. The restaurant also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options on request.
Guests must be aged eight years or above to enjoy afternoon tea at the eatery. The dress code is Smart Casual. You can call them to know about their appetisers or main course dishes.
- Cost: AED 760 (Average cost for two)
- Cunard Afternoon Tea:
- Adults – AED 155 per person
- Children (8 -11 years old) – AED 100
- Britannia Afternoon Tea:
- Adults – AED 199 per person
- Children (8 -11 years old) – AED 125
- Timings: 03:00 pm – 06:30 pm (Last seating at 05:00 pm)
- Contact: +971-60-050-0400
LIDO RESTAURANT
The Lido is a beautiful QE2 Dubai restaurant that is known for its delicious buffets. Every meal at this family-friendly establishment is designed to delight and inspire its guests.
The Lido restaurant QE2’s menu includes continental dishes. You can try 3 eggs your way, QE2 special wagyu cheeseburgers, falafel wraps, Neapolitan pizzas, tiramisu and ice creams. The restaurant serves all three meals of the day.
- Cost: AED 285 (Average for two)
- Timings:
- Breakfast: 07:00 am – 10:30 am
- Lunch: 12:30 pm – 03:00 pm
- Dinner: 06:30 pm – 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-600-500-400
THE GOLDEN LION
Next on our list of Queen Elizabeth 2 ship restaurants is The Golden Lion that offers live sports, great beer and mouth-watering food. The plush red chairs and vibrant green décor give this restaurant the classic English pub feel.
You can try their chicken Caesar, Mediterranean salad, crispy chicken tenders with BBQ sauce, QE2 wagyu cheeseburgers or fried calamari served with garlic mayo. In addition to food, they have a fine assortment of wines, soft drinks, fresh juices, cocktails and mocktails.
Please note:
- Only individuals aged 21 years old and above can enter the pub.
- This is a smoking venue.
- Happy Hour takes place daily from 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm and offers a 50% discount on selected house beverages.
- Cost: AED 410 (Average for two), AED 45 for a pint of beer
- Timings: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-526-8888
FAQs ABOUT QUEEN ELIZABETH 2 SHIP RESTAURANTS IN DUBAI AND MORE
CAN YOU ORGANISE A MEETING OR CELEBRATE AN EVENT ON THE QE2?
You can celebrate birthday parties, organise business conferences and hold corporate functions at the Queen Elizabeth 2 in Dubai.
WHERE IS THE QE2 LOCATED?
The QE2 is permanently docked in Dubai’s Port Mina Rashid, a 20-minute drive from Downtown Dubai.
WHEN DID THE QE2 MOVE TO DUBAI?
On November 26, 2008, QE2 was docked in Dubai after its final Cunard trip from Southampton.
You can also enjoy some incredible events at the QE2 theatre while making the most of its luxury dining options. With that, we wrap our list of the best restaurants and cafes in QE2.
We hope you found this list useful and that you enjoy your visit to this iconic venue. Keep an eye on MyBayut for all the top things to do in Dubai.
