As HRH Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle prepare for the arrival of their first child in April this year, royal fever hits JA Hatta Fort Hotel with the launch of The Queen’s Picnic.
Famed for her love of picnics, Queen Victoria loved to dine al fresco so much that many outdoor spots around the world are named after her including Ladies View in Ireland, The Queens View in Scotland and Queen Victoria Gardens in Melbourne. The 19th century Queen reigned over the UK and Ireland for almost 64 years and then became the Empress of India at age 57. Over the years she developed a love of French and Indian cuisine on top of her indulgent English feasts.
Designed to celebrate the Queen’s passion for lavish picnics in the Great Outdoors, JA Hatta Fort Hotel is offering a tempting hamper of quintessentially British treats ideal for a picnic lunch in the mountains. Guests staying at the JA Hatta Fort Hotel can book a perfectly packed picnic hamper, Victorian style throw cushions and blanket and head to the hills to enjoy a pitcher of Pimm’s, classic G&T’s or bottle of grape and stunning natural views. The outdoor feast includes a pretty cake stand of pastries, the Queen’s Cucumber Sandwich with cream cheese and mint, the Coronation Sandwich of chicken and creamy mayonnaise, the Prince’s Cigar sausage roll, Scotch eggs and the quirky Alice in Wonderland Salmon wellington, finished off with a sweet treat of Eton Mess and Victoria sponge cake.
For just 299 AED, you can dine like 19th-century royalty while soaking in the dramatic mountain vista and lush greenery. JA Hatta Fort Hotel provides all the required accessories for a unique experience, romantic dining, and perfect Instagram shot. Known as Dubai’s best-kept secret –the mountainous sanctuary offers all the comforts of an acclaimed hotel, more than 12 outdoor adventure activities and a chance to recharge and connect just as nature intended, just over one hour from Dubai city centre.
The JA Hatta Fort Hotel has 52 deluxe rooms and chalets, two outdoor temperature-controlled pools, Jeema Restaurant, Roumoul Cocktail Bar and the Sunset Terrace to welcome the evening with essential sundowners. Peace and tranquility aren’t the only things on offer as JA Hatta Fort boasts a huge range of outdoor adventure options from kayaking to biking, mountain ziplining, wall climbing, mini golf, archery and air-gun shooting. Indoors there is also a host of activity in the Recreation Centre including PlayStation, Billiards, foosball and table tennis.
To Book the Queens Picnic Experience, please contact the JA Hatta Fort Hotel Reception, or call 04-8099333. Advance booking required, available every day.
AED 299 per picnic basket, serves two people
