14 places in the UAE to watch the Royal Wedding

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's big day is almost here and there are plenty of places across Abu Dhabi and Dubai celebrating with them. If you haven't worked out where you'll watch the event of the year, we've put together a list of last-minute options worth considering: DUBAI Al Fayrooz Al Fayrooz lounge at Jumeirah Al Qasr is live-streaming the ceremony from 2pm. Guests will enjoy miniature wedding cakes, which they can enjoy there or take home. The event will be shown on 60-inch screens (with five throughout the venue), which means you'll get a front-row seat to all the royal action. Prices start at Dh240 per person for afternoon tea. Call 04 432 3232 or e-mail restaurants@jumeirah.com ------------------------------------- QE2, Port Rashid Celebrate Harry and Meghan's nuptials onboard the Queen of the sea. The Golden Lion pub is the ideal location to watch all the royal wedding action - you don't get more British than that. Nibble on traditional party food and enjoy the ceremony on the big screen from noon until 5pm. Prices start from Dh295 per person. Book by e-mailing dining@qe2.com ------------------------------------- Perry & Blackwelder's Wear 'something old, borrowed or blue' and head to the Souk Madinat Jumeirah venue to enjoy coverage of the royal wedding. The bar has 10 TVs in total with seven upstairs and two downstairs along with a huge projector. In terms of food, they are two brunch packages available: Royal Wedding Brunch and House of Winsdor. Also, from 1-4pm, guests can enjoy a British-meets-BBQ banquet or afternoon tea. Prices start at Dh395 for the brunch packages. Call 04 432 3232 or email restaurants@jumeriah.com ------------------------------------- Courtyard by Marriott Dubai Green Community Partake in a traditional British afternoon tea complete with a free drink. While you're enjoying the cucumber sandwiches you can take in the nuptials on the big screen from 1pm. Prices start from Dh99 per person. Call 04 885 2222 or visit www.marriott.com ------------------------------------- McGettigan's JLT Be a part of the Royal Wedding brunch from noon to 4pm, where live coverage of the festivities will be screened - the ceremony will be shown at 3pm. Guests are encouraged to dress in wedding attire – there will be prizes for the best dressed man, woman and group. English delicacies will be served as well as McGettigan’s famous roast dinner and apple crumble. Prices start at Dh249 per person. Call 04 356 0470 or visit www.mcgettigans.com/jlt ------------------------------------- Rhodes WI Head to Grosvenor House Dubai to Rhodes WI to enjoy a royal inspired afternoon and watch the wedding ceremony as you indulge. Chef Gary Rhodes has put together a special menu that includes handcrafted sandwiches such as the Coronation Chicken and Roast Beef with horseradish cream. The broadcast will begin at 1.30pm, while food will be served from 2.30pm until 6pm. Prices start at Dh295 per person. For reservations, call 971 4 317 6000 ------------------------------------- Barasti Join the wedding party at Barasti and swap your fascinator for a beach hat. From 11am guests can soak up the sun while watching highlights of the royal wedding on the venue's giant outdoor LED screen. There will be live entertainment and DJs along with classic British fare. Entry is free. Call 04 318 1313 or visit barastibeach.com ------------------------------------- Sherlock Holmes English Pub Located at Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa in Dubai, the pub will be showing a live feed of the nuptials starting from noon. There’s also an offer for a traditional British set menu starting at Dh99 per person. Dh99 for traditional British set menu. Call 050 450 3749 or email fbd@arabiancourtyard.com ------------------------------------- The Lobby Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton Dubai, The Walk, JBR Head to the Ritz for a royal afternoon tea from 2pm and sample "the Royal wedding cake" with flavourings of lemon and elderflower with buttercream and garnished with fresh flowers. The wedding will be shown live. The Library Bar will also be transformed into a “groom’s room” for men only, where a specially crafted menu will include beef tartare and Wagyu sliders. Prices start at Dh195 for the afternoon tea (children under 5 eat free). The Gentlemen Treat costs Dh295 per person. Call 04 318 6150 ------------------------------------- ABU DHABI McGettigan's Head to the Abu Dhabi McGettigan's and enjoy the royal festivities from noon. Watch live coverage of the event before the ceremony begins at 3pm. As you watch a commoner become a royal why not indulge in a Breakfast for a King special (Dh109) or Royal Roast (Dh99). Packages start at Dh99. Coverage starts at noon. Call 02 652 4333 or visit mcgettigans.com/auh ------------------------------------- Belgian Café Yas Island For guests out Yas way, the Belgian Café at the Radisson Blu Hotel is the place to be. Starting from 1pm and running through until 7pm, the restaurant will be showing footage of the wedding. Those who attend can enjoy four-hour Royal Roast packages (starting from Dh125 person). For reservations, call 971 02 656 2406 ------------------------------------- Blu Sky Lounge & Grill at Southern Sun Blu Sky Lounge & Grill at the Southern Sun will be given a double dose of British action on Saturday. Take in the pre-wedding coverage from 12.30pm, then watch the betrothal at 3pm before catching all the latest action from the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester United. Doors open until 12.30pm with coverage of the ceremony at 3pm. Kick-off for the FA Cup final starts at 8.15pm ------------------------------------- Stars N Bars Head over to the restaurant on Yas Marina Circuit at noon where coverage of the royal wedding will begin. Enjoy the fabulous affair across 76 HDTV screens with live commentary. Bring the kids along as well, as they can get the buy one, get one offer from the kids menu, which will be available from noon to 6pm. Coverage begins at noon ------------------------------------- The Warehouse, Pearl Rotana Celebrate Harry and Meghan's big day with a tapas buffet featuring American and British specialities. Starting from 3pm to coincide with the actual ceremony, the event will be streamed on all the televisions in the restaurant. Prices start at Dh125 per person. For reservations, call 02 307 5591 or e-mail fb.pearl@rotana.com ------------------------------------- OTHER OFFERS Magnolia Bakery Magnolia Bakery with locations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai have created a specific cupcake for the royal wedding. They've emulated the same flavours from Harry and Meghan's wedding cake and created a similar pastry. For a limited time, those interested in sample a taste can head to the bakery to pick up a slice of cake. Prices start at Dh17 for lemon elderflower cupcakes, Dh99 for a 10cm full sized cake, Dh789 for a 35cm cake ________________ Read more: Your definitive list of things to do in Dubai Your essential guide to things to do in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain ________________

14 places in the UAE to watch the Royal Wedding

From a beach party at Barasti to a fancy royal afternoon at the Ritz-Carlton Dubai, here's where to go to watch the nuptials