{"id":72375,"date":"2026-09-08T11:26:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T07:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=72375"},"modified":"2026-09-08T11:26:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T07:26:00","slug":"saturday-afternoons-are-about-to-get-a-whole-lot-livelier-on-the-qe2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/saturday-afternoons-are-about-to-get-a-whole-lot-livelier-on-the-qe2\/","title":{"rendered":"Saturday Afternoons Are About To Get A Whole Lot Livelier On The QE2!"},"content":{"rendered":"

A brand-new series of Saturday afternoon parties is launching aboard Dubai\u2019s<\/a> iconic\u00a0QE2<\/b><\/strong>, bringing live music, dancing, party food and free-flowing drinks to the ship from\u00a0Saturday 12th September 2026<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The QE2 Saturday Party Series<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0transforms Saturday afternoons into three hours of music and entertainment, with a changing programme of themed parties running from\u00a02pm until 5pm<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Launching with\u00a0ABBA-Esque on Saturday 12th September<\/b><\/strong>, the series will travel through everything from school-day nostalgia and Nashville country to the biggest hits of the 90s and Noughties, a Halloween Spooktacular and a season of Fabulously Festive Christmas parties.<\/p>\n

Each event features live performers, a packed dance floor and a different musical theme, with\u00a0party food and unlimited house drinks included from AED399 per person<\/b><\/strong>. A Premium Package, including premium fizz options, is available for\u00a0AED499<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The idea is simple: forget waiting until Saturday night. Get your friends together, step aboard one of Dubai\u2019s most famous landmarks and start the weekend early.<\/p>\n

PARTY DETAILS FOLLOW:<\/p>\n

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THE PARTIES<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

ABBA-ESQUE<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 12th September & Saturday 7th November 2026 | 2pm\u20135pm<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Calling all\u00a0Dancing Queens!<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

The series launches on Saturday 12th September with an afternoon dedicated to the unforgettable music of\u00a0ABBA<\/b><\/strong>, brought to life by fabulous live performers.<\/p>\n

From\u00a0Mamma Mia<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Waterloo<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0Voulez-Vous<\/b><\/strong>,\u00a0Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0and a catalogue packed with instantly recognisable favourites, ABBA-Esque promises three hours of glittering pop classics, huge harmonies and irresistible singalong moments.<\/p>\n

Flares and sparkle are positively encouraged as guests sing, dance and celebrate one of the greatest pop catalogues of all time – complete with party food, unlimited drinks and plenty of opportunities to say\u00a0Thank You for the Music<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

And for anyone who misses the September party – or simply wants to do it all over again –\u00a0ABBA-Esque returns to the QE2 on Saturday 7th November<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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SCHOOL DAYZ<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 26th September 2026 | 2pm\u20135pm<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

School’s out \u2013 and the party is most definitely on.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

School Dayz turns back the clock to school discos, teenage anthems, guilty pleasures and the songs that provided the soundtrack to growing up.<\/p>\n

Whether you were\u00a0top of the class, permanently in detention or the person who started the conga at every school disco<\/b><\/strong>, this is an excuse to dig out the old school uniform, gather your classmates and misbehave all over again.<\/p>\n

Expect three hours of familiar anthems, dance-floor classics, big choruses, cheeky photo opportunities and plenty of memories.<\/p>\n

Attendance is compulsory. Behaving yourself isn’t.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

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THE PARTIES<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

NASHVILLE<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 10th October & Saturday 21st November 2026 | 2pm\u20135pm<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dubai goes country as the QE2 gets a taste of\u00a0Music City<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Pull on the cowboy boots, grab a hat and prepare for a foot-stomping afternoon of country favourites, singalong anthems and dance-floor hits led by live performers.<\/p>\n

From classic country legends to today’s biggest Nashville stars, the afternoon mixes great music with line dancing, party food, unlimited drinks and plenty of Southern spirit.<\/p>\n

Cowboy hats, denim, boots and a little bit of sparkle are strongly encouraged.<\/p>\n

Nashville takes place on Saturday 10th October and returns on Saturday 21st November.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

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THROWBACK 90s & NOUGHTIES<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 24th October 2026 | 2pm\u20135pm<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s time to party like it’s\u00a01999… and 2009.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Throwback 90s & Noughties rewinds to two decades of\u00a0boybands, girl power, pop classics, dance anthems and some gloriously guilty pleasures<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It’s an afternoon celebrating the songs that filled the charts, school discos, car stereos, CD players and dance floors \u2013 with live performers keeping the energy high from beginning to end.<\/p>\n

Guests are encouraged to round up their crew and even dress as their favourite pop icon for three hours of huge choruses, iconic throwbacks and plenty of\u00a0“I’d forgotten how much I loved this!”<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0moments.<\/p>\n

THE PARTIES<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 31st October 2026 | 2pm\u20135pm<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Something wicked is coming to the QE2.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Halloween afternoon sees the ship taken over for a frighteningly fun party filled with\u00a0monster hits, devilish dancing, costumes and spooky surprises<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Live performers provide a soundtrack designed to raise the spirits \u2013 in every sense \u2013 and keep the dance floor frighteningly busy throughout the afternoon.<\/p>\n

Guests can come dressed to impress… or terrify.<\/p>\n

Witches, vampires, ghosts, ghouls and considerably more inventive creations are all welcome for three hours of Halloween favourites, party food, unlimited drinks and spooky Saturday mayhem aboard one of Dubai’s most iconic venues.<\/p>\n

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FABULOUSLY FESTIVE PARTIES<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

December 2026 | 2pm\u20135pm<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Then it’s time to put some serious sparkle into Christmas.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Fabulously Festive Parties<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0bring the Saturday Party Series to a suitably glittering conclusion with Christmas classics, party anthems, live entertainment and a dance floor made for celebrating.<\/p>\n

Designed for\u00a0groups of friends, colleagues, office parties and anyone looking for an excuse to start Christmas early<\/b><\/strong>, the afternoons combine seasonal favourites with feel-good floor-fillers, party food and unlimited drinks.<\/p>\n

Christmas jumpers \u2013 or T-shirts, this is Dubai after all \u2013 festive accessories and dancing shoes are highly recommended.<\/p>\n

They’re Christmas parties,\u00a0QE2 style<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

ONE SHIP. SIX PARTY THEMES. <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

A VERY DIFFERENT SATURDAY AFTERNOON.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

The QE2 Saturday Party Series<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0offers Dubai residents something a little different from the traditional evening brunch or night out.<\/p>\n

Every event takes place from\u00a02pm\u20135pm<\/b><\/strong>, combining a themed live entertainment experience with party food and unlimited drinks.<\/p>\n

Guests can book individual tickets or get a group together, with a\u00a0Host Name system<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0allowing friends purchasing separately to request to be seated together.<\/p>\n

Special discounts are also available for\u00a0teachers, cabin crew and birthday parties of six or more<\/b><\/strong>, while specially discounted overnight stays aboard the QE2 are available for party guests.<\/p>\n

TICKET INFORMATION<\/b><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

House Package \u2013 AED399 per person<\/b><\/strong>
\nIncludes party food and unlimited house drinks.<\/p>\n

Premium Package \u2013 AED499 per person<\/b><\/strong>
\nIncludes party food, unlimited house drinks and premium fizz options.<\/p>\n

Group Bookings:<\/b><\/strong>
\nGuests purchasing separately can nominate the same\u00a0Group Host Name<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0when booking so that the party can be seated together.<\/p>\n

Special Discounts:<\/b><\/strong>
\nAvailable for teachers, cabin crew and birthday parties of six or more.<\/p>\n

Email:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0tickets@otbuae.com<\/u><\/a>
\nWhatsApp:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0058 838 3107<\/p>\n

Discounted overnight stays aboard the QE2 are also available for party attendees. The package structure, group-booking arrangement, discounts and hotel offer are consistent across the supplied event listings.<\/p>\n

EVENT CALENDAR<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 12th September<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 ABBA-Esque
\nSaturday 26th September<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 School Dayz
\nSaturday 10th October<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Nashville
\nSaturday 24th October<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Throwback 90s & Noughties
\nSaturday 31st October<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Halloween Spooktacular
\nSaturday 7th November<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 ABBA-Esque
\nSaturday 21st November<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Nashville
\nDecember 2026<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Fabulously Festive Parties<\/p>\n

All parties: 2pm\u20135pm<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Venue:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0QE2, Maritime City, Dubai<\/p>\n

Tickets:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Available via Platinumlist<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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