A snack menu offers a selection of salads, mezze, burgers and the classic British fish and chips. From authentic British cuisine and time-honoured watering holes, to trendy outdoor bars and restaurants once visited by royalty – embark on a journey through the QE2’s eclectic venues.Once the most famous restaurant at sea, the Queens Grill is now a British bistro occupying the former first-class dining quarters of the QE2.The newly refurbished interiors of the Queens Grill feature brown and white chequered marble flooring with dark wood paneled walls, offset by circular tables and comfortable sofas and chairs. The Art of Allowing Recommended for you A Mediterranean-inspired outdoor restaurant has opened aboard QE2 Dubai just in time for the cooler winter months.Over a year since the legendary QE2 debuted as Dubai’s first floating hotel, the former ocean liner and Cunard flagship has transformed what used to be the pool deck into an outdoor dining space.It’s called the Pavilion because it is located next to what used to be the ship’s Pavilion bar, serving sunbathers and swimmers on the pool deck during trans-Atlantic crossings and World Cruises.Inspired by the varied cuisines of the Mediterranean, the menu reads like one from a restaurant perched on the coast of the Aegean sea.An al dente pasta selections features Rigatoni Al Buffalo, spaghetti al putinesca and seafood linguine, while for mains guests can feast on giant garlic prawns and pan-fried red snapper.An array of signature cocktails and mocktails are also available, including a QE2 sangria.The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner from 12 noon to 11pm in the tradition of all specialty restaurants on cruise ships, and offers beautiful views of the Mina Rashid Yacht Club and Dubai skyline.On Fridays, the Pavilion deck will be transformed into an extension of the popular QE2 Brunch, which takes place inside at Lido restaurant.With cuisines from around the world, the QE2 Brunch features live cooking stations of fresh pasta, seafood and BBQ options, as well as boasting a Mediterranean-style buffet.It’s available on Fridays from 1pm to 4pm, priced at Dhs225 for the soft package and Dhs395 including house beverages.Pavilion adds to the existing QE2 Dubai restaurant line-up that includes all-day dining restaurant Lido, the Yacht Club bar, The Golden Lion pub, fine dining restaurant The Queen’s Grill and The Grand Lounge, which regularly hosts live shows. The bar has the original glass route-map still in place whilst the chart draw contains the old world-maps used by former captains of the QE2. RELATED: QE2 Dubai launches Culinary World Cruise dinner offers RELATED: Inside the restoration of QE2’s Royal Promenade retail area It’s called the Pavilion because it is located next to what used to be the ship’s Pavilion bar, serving sunbathers and swimmers on the pool deck during trans-Atlantic crossings and World Cruises. Mary Niza Ann Alfaro 6 views. What was once a space once occupied by the QE2’s outdoor swimming pool on the lower aft deck, is now home to newly launched Mediterranean restaurant The Pavilion. The restaurant has been restored to offer a chic yet original setting with large floor to ceiling windows and fresh marble flooring - complemented by soft green décor and earthy features. Step back in time to the QE2’s storied past and browse the collection of commemorative shields from the QE2’s ports of call adorning the walls. The theme runs throughout the venue and into the Private Dining Room and the bar area. I try to create the best news and information specifically for cruise passengers taking cruises to and from Dubai (where I live) and South Africa (where I was born). On selected nights, savour the sounds of live acoustics played from the lounge's central stage.Located on the lower aft deck of the QE2, The Pavilion is an al fresco dining experience that infuses its nautical surroundings with the vibrancy of the Mediterranean. It’s brightly lit by natural sunlight and offers chic yet comfortable sofas and dining tables – perfect for grabbing a bite to eat, catching up on some emails, meeting with friends or getting lost in a good book from its extensive library. Keeping its former name, The Chart Room is one of the QE2’s favourite spots to meet, relax and catch-up over a bottle of wine or a selection of craft beers. The dessert options include Classic Treacle Tart and Rhubarb and Custard Crème Brulee.Elegant, modern and adorned with a new era of QE2 elegance, the former officers' quarter has been restored to present a sophisticated lounge and bar adjacent to the Queens Grill restaurant.Take a seat on plush multi fabric sofas that line the white paneled walls or on the emerald velvet chairs perched at the marble bar. Adjacent to the QE2 lobby is the Q Café – a popular spot to observe the bustling activity of the hotel terminal. One of Dubai’s most iconic destinations for dining, nightlife and events - the Queen Elizabeth 2 is home to a collection of gastronomical delights just waiting to be discovered. Signature starters include Smoked Haddock and Scottish haggis pâté and Wagyu Crudo, whilst the main course selection features Salmon Wellington, Cod & Chips, Gourmet Duck Burger and Beef Short Rib. With a storied history spanning 50 years, she continues her legacy as a 13 deck hotel, dining, entertainment and events destination - docked permanently at Dubai’s Mina Rashid. Commanding breathtaking views of the Mina Rashid Yacht Club and Dubai's glistening skyline beyond, it offers a seasonal menu of fresh Aegean delicacies from lunch through to dinner.Choose from a hearty selection of salads, stone-baked pizzas and al dente pastas as well as succulent main courses from both land and sea – not forgetting the Pavilion sharing signatures including the Greek Charcuterie Board.