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Expats celebrate Queens Diamond Jubilee in Dubai

Chris Hough / 2 June 2012

A diamond occasion

British expats gathered at the Grand Hyatt Dubai on Friday to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee with a traditional street party.

Inside an air-conditioned tent in the hotels garden, fans of the British monarch sat at long tables enjoying authentic food from the UK while listening to classic songs from home in the company of like-minded people. Many of the guests arrived in fancy dress, while children ran around enjoying the festivities.

Graham Wolverson, a British resident of Dubai, attended the event dressed as a knight of the realm. He was enjoying spending the time with friends in a relaxed atmosphere.

He said: I think its very typical of these events, but its well run and in the right spirit. It feels good although its not on the same date as in the UK. Its nice to see that lots of people have made the effort.

Its an expat-friendly family event and its nice to see everyone laughing and the Union Jack flying.

In the UK, the Queens Diamond Jubilee celebrations are taking place for four days from today to June 5. Many people will be organising free street parties in their communities to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth IIs reign. In London on Sunday, The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant will feature 1,000 boats sailing through the capital.

For Mrs Turner from Teeside in the northeast of England, the chance to celebrate the jubilee despite being away from the country was a welcome opportunity.

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