{"id":19630,"date":"2019-05-07T10:05:50","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T06:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=19630"},"modified":"2019-05-07T12:41:37","modified_gmt":"2019-05-07T08:41:37","slug":"qe2-ancient-storytelling-and-emirati-gastronomy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/qe2-ancient-storytelling-and-emirati-gastronomy\/","title":{"rendered":"QE2 &#8211; Ancient Storytelling And Emirati Gastronomy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Queen Elizabeth 2\u2019s <em>Iftar al Malika<\/em> (Iftar of the Queen) will feature a selection of experiences for the mind, body and the soul this Ramadan.<\/p>\n<p>Passengers can enjoy a one-of-a-kind Iftar experience with live <em>Hakawati<\/em> storytelling performances delivered by leading artists from around the world. \u00a0Professional narrators will recite English and Arabic versions of ancient tales, folk stories and legendary fictions from the Middle East, the Mediterranean and beyond &#8211; recapturing the imagination of audiences, both young and old.<\/p>\n<p>Passengers will also have the opportunity to discover the art of authentic Emirati gastronomy with local Chef Abdulla Juma\u2019s special selection of culinary delights. Renowned for his delicious home-style cooking, Chef Abdula combines refined culinary techniques with age-old spices and herbs to create a distinctive range of hearty signature dishes that exemplify the rich culinary heritage of the region. Throughout the month of Ramadan, chef will prepare an exclusive selection of dishes including a traditional <em>Threed meat<\/em> and <em>Harees meat dish<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The Iftar al Malika will offer three unique venues from which to break the fast or to enjoy Suhoor and hubbly bubbly late into the evening.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Majlis Al Malika<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The historical Queens Room will be transformed into a dazzling <strong>Majlis Al Malika<\/strong>, fusing together vintage style with modern Arabic d\u00e9cor and a hearty Arabic inspired buffet to provide a unique venue for group gatherings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date &amp; Time: <\/strong>Daily throughout Ramadan, Sunset \u2013 9pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue: <\/strong>The Queens Room<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>AED 195 per person (Includes buffet)<\/p>\n<p>*50% off children below 12 years<br \/>\n*complimentary for children below 4 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reservations: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:dining@qe2.com\">dining@qe2.com<\/a> \u2502 +971 4 526 8888<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>The Lido<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The QE2\u2019s modern nautical restaurant, the <strong>Lido,<\/strong> will be adorned with Middle Eastern textures, trinkets and decor to offer a striking location for guests to indulge in a special Iftar buffet experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date &amp; Time: <\/strong>Daily throughout Ramadan, Sunset-11pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue: <\/strong>The Lido<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>AED 195 per person (Includes buffet)<\/p>\n<p>*50% off children below 12 years<\/p>\n<p>*complimentary for children below 4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reservations: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:dining@qe2.com\">dining@qe2.com<\/a> \u2502 +971 4 526 8888<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>The Yacht Club Deck<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Passengers can rediscover the enchanting traditions of Ramadan with a distinctive selection of hubbly bubbly flavors and a la carte Suhoor dishes on the <strong>Yacht Club Deck<\/strong> with stunning views of Dubai\u2019s glistening skyline against the city\u2019s stars. Iftar is AED 195 per person and is available from sunset daily throughout Ramadan. Suhoor and hubbly bubbly prices vary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date &amp; Time:<\/strong> Daily throughout Ramadan, 9pm-12am (Suhoor)<\/p>\n<p>Hubbly bubbly available from Sunset-12am<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> The Yacht Club Deck<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> AED 195 per person<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reservations: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:dining@qe2.com\">dining@qe2.com<\/a> \u2502 +971 4 526 8888<\/p>\n<p>For more information or reservations contact:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qe2.com\/offers%20\/\">www.qe2.com\/offers \/<\/a> +971 4 526 8811 \/ <a href=\"mailto:dining@qe2.com\">dining@qe2.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19631\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/D.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"178\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/D.jpeg 178w, https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/D-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 178px) 100vw, 178px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19632\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/D2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"178\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/D2.jpeg 178w, https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/D2-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 178px) 100vw, 178px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19633\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/D3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"178\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/D3.jpeg 178w, https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/D3-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 178px) 100vw, 178px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Queen Elizabeth 2\u2019s Iftar al Malika (Iftar of the Queen) will feature a selection of experiences for the mind, body and the soul this Ramadan. 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