Celebrate Burns Night in Grand Scottish style at the iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel - itself made and built on the banks of the famous Clyde!
Our Burns Night evening includes a fusion of traditions and lively entertainment! Join us for an event steeped in Scottish heritage, featuring the pipers of the Dubai Pipe Band and the sensational Dubai based band Sandstorm. Enjoy the sound of the pipes during an elegant 3 course dinner with some traditional Burns poetry followed by a Ceilidh after dinner.
Your host & MC will be Dubai 103.8’s resident Scotsman with ane English accent – Tom Urquhart suitably suited and booted and brilliantly reciting traditional Burns poetry during the dinner.
Adding to the enchantment of the evening, the Dubai Pipe Band, will grace us with their stirring bagpipes...
January 24th 2025 ( 8pm )
Language: English
Sweetener - The Ariana Grande Experience is the brand-new theatrical sensation that celebrates the life and music of one of the world’s biggest pop stars – Ariana Grande! The amazing Leanne Kyte brings her tribute to Ariana to the Theatre by QE2 this January and her amazing show features Ariana’s biggest hits including: ‘One Last Time’ ‘Break Free’ ‘No Tears Left To Cry’ ‘thank u, next’ ‘7 Rings’ ‘Bang Bang’; and many more! Ariana is one of the most streamed female artists of all time – so get ready to be taken on an amazing musical journey with your favourite pop icon! Leanne’s natural likeness and four octave vocal range has left audiences spellbound during this outstanding theatrical concert. Reviewers said “Leanne does not just look like Ariana, her voice and mannerisms make you feel like you’re watching the real thing!” Leanne and her four incredible dancers move through choreography inspired by Ariana’s original music videos and have colourful and iconic costumes mirroring that of the young American superstar. This is going to be a massive crowd-pleasing show to remember!!
January 24th 2025 ( 4pm & 7.30pm )
January 25th 2025 ( 3pm )
Language: English
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Fábio Porchat, one of the most renowned comedians in Brazil, brings his acclaimed stand-up show, "HISTÓRIAS DO PORCHAT", for another season filled with laughter and relaxation, this time in the city of Dubai.
With his international experience and a repertoire of hilarious stories, the comedian promises to elicit uncontrollable laughter wherever he goes, whether in Brazil or abroad. The show, which has already toured 33 Brazilian cities and been performed in 6 countries, brings together the most unusual and funny experiences Fábio has accumulated during his travels.
From encounters with gorillas in Africa to quirky situations like a massage in India, and awkward moments such as an upset stomach in Nepal, Fábio transforms his experiences into captivating narratives full of humor...ReadMore
January 30th 2025 ( 7pm & 10pm )
Language: Portuguese
GME Events & Outside the Box Events present Simon Brodkin at Theatre by QE2.
After selling out 110 dates across the UK and Europe, Simon Brodkin, the world-famous prankster, Lee Nelson creator and most-watched British stand-up comedian on TikTok, brings his outrageous stand-up show to Dubai!
In ‘Screwed Up’ Simon rips into everything from celebrity culture to social media. Nothing is off limits in this critically acclaimed show, including his own mental health and his family!
January 31st 2025 ( 9pm )
Language: English
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Phoenix Night’s Clinton Baptiste is the useless clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's smash hit comedy – and he’s on stage at Theatre by QE2 in early 2025 helping people speak to their loved ones via his Greenlandic spirit medium, Taruak. Fresh from another sell-out UK tour, Baptiste is in Dubai to deliver the best of his recent work with his dubious psychic abilities, plus some new bits. As well as venturing into the audience to give you truthful - yet startling - readings, Clinton comes armed with demonstrations of his amazing ability and exposes himself on stage in ways you could never imagine. Clinton will regale the audience with stories of his life and works as a Psychic – strap in and hold tight as Clinton takes you on a rip-roaring ride through the twists and turns of his heady life. The premier hands-on UK clairvoyant, medium and a psychic, Clinton is renowned as Britain’s foremost ‘can-do’ guru - so brace yourselves – Clinton will prove his mystical ability once and for all. This time, he guarantees you WILL believe!* Please note this is not for the faint hearted. * No actual money back if you don’t. It’s not really a legal ‘guarantee’ as such. Look, it’s just an expression, okay? Read More
February 1st 2025 (8pm)
Language: English
A hilarious comedy play featuring Samah Hussein, "Waheed Fil Manzel" takes the audience on a laughter-filled journey. Join us for an unforgettable evening of humor and entertainment!
The events of the play revolve around a comedic social story about "Waheed" and his wife "Sarah", where family conflicts continuously arise between them, leading to repeated complaints from Sarah and her insistence on resolving these conflicts, while Waheed refuses, ultimately driving her to ask for a divorce. Waheed finds himself in a difficult situation and eventually resorts to a thief to steal a treasury that was under his custody during the contract of marriage (furniture list). As events unfold, various social issues emerge, shedding light on the negative aspects of Waheed's upbringing and life.
February 7th to 9th 2025
(8pm)
Language: Arabic
Potted Potter – The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff
The whole world knows Harry Potter and after the sell-out success of the show’s Theatre by QE2 debut in 2022, we are delighted to bring you some more Hogwarts magic with Potted Potter – The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff.
Playing to sold-out theatres all over the world, the Olivier Award nominated POTTED POTTER takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real-life game of Quidditch) into seventy hilarious minutes.
The show has recently been on a worldwide tour including the USA, Canada and Australia - where audiences have been wowed by the show, leading to three audience-voted Best of Las Vegas Awards being won to date during its ongoing residency at the Horseshoe on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, which is now in its sixth year!
February 12th to 15th 2025
(3pm & 7pm)
Language: English
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Can You Take a Joke? If the answer is yes, you need not miss out on this comedy night you didn’t know you needed!
This Arabic-language stand-up show features the razor-sharp wit of Lebanese comedians Rami and Charles, and the comedic brilliance of Egyptian powerhouse Noha. Expect hilarious takes on cultural quirks, daily struggles, and those awkward moments we all know too well.
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Opening on Valentine’s Day, February 14th 2025, in the Grand Lounge of the QE2, for four performances only…
Cross Bronx Studio presents William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, in a thrilling new production, adapted by Lydia Medeiros, inspired by the music of the legendary Rock band Queen, performed live, and directed by Dubai’s leading theatrical director, Alex Broun.
The cast features a stunning combination of many of Dubai’s finest actors alongside recent graduates from Sharjah Performing Arts Academy, some exciting new faces, and a five piece band and choir, under the musical direction of Sam Randall, with choreography by Beth Mitchinson from Music Theatre Dubai and fight choreography by Jay Nagee.
This is Shakespeare’s most romantic play in a visionary new production complete with guitar solos, thrilling sword fights and beautiful and handsome young lovers, which is sure to steal your heart and become one of the highlights of the UAE’s 2025 theatrical calendar.
Imagine Shakespeare’s classic tale happening in the mind of the one and only Freddie Mercury,
February 14th 2025 (7.30pm)
February 15th 2025 (2.30pm & 7.30pm)
February 16th 2025 (7.30pm)
Language: English
February 22nd 2025 (8pm)
Language: Arabic