Queen Elizabeth's State Visit to Old Dubai 1979

Queen Elizabeth II traveled from Abu Dhabi to Dubai by air. She flew in an aircraft of the Queen's Royal Flight

Dubai Airport's equipment was decorated with both UAE and UK emblems.

Queen Elizabeth II was met at Dubai Airport by a formal welcoming party.

Crowds were on Dubai's streets to greet Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth II was driven from Dubai Airport to Port Rashid where she was to board HMY Britannia.

Port Rashid's Entrance was decorated for Queen Elizabeth's arrival. The Container Inspection Platform carried a large "Welcome" placard.

HMY Britannia arrived at Berth 5 a short time before the Queen arrived by road.

HMY Britannia was escorted by the UAE Navy. Dubai Defense Force provided a Guard of Honour for Queen Elizabeth. In the background is British India's MV Dwarka. Dwarka and Dumra provided a regular passenger service between India and the Gulf. Most of the itinerant workers traveled to and from the home countries on these ships.

Queen Elizabeth II boarding the HMY Britannia.

Dubai Dignitaries arriving to visit Queen Elizabeth II.

Rolls Royces waiting to transport Dubai Dignitaries. Most of the Rolls Royces were owned by the Dignitaries. Reputedly Sheikh Rashid had told them to buy their own Rolls Royces for the occasion. He did not want to spend his own money!

Dignitaries greeting Sheikh Rashid. Note the stand made from scaffolding in the background. The Stand was erected to accommodate 4,500 Guests for the final evening of the Queen's visit.

Dignitaries greeting Sheikh Rashid. Note the stand made from scaffolding in the background. The Stand was erected to accommodate 4,500 Guests for the final evening of the Queen's visit.

Queen leaving HMY Britannia to start her engagements in Dubai

Queen Elizabeth II opening Dubal.

Queen Elizabth II opening Dubai Municipality Building

The Late John Derby Chief Engineer Dubai Municipality with the Key to Dubai to be presented to the Queen.

HH Sheikh Rashid accompanied Queen Elizabeth II to a service at the Holy Trinity Church as a demonstration of Dubai's religious tolerance.

HH Shiekh Rashid took the Queen on a dhow cruise on Dubai Creek.

The Royal Dhow was accompanied by other dhows carrying local musicians and dancers who performed during the cruise.

The cruise ended at the British Embassy where the Queen met local schoolchildren.

For the final evening of the Queen's visit, the Royal Marines Band Performed "Beating the Retreat" at Berth 5 Port Rashid. Over 4,500 people were invited.

When Sheikh Rashid arrived for the Farewell Ceremony the watching crowd spontaneously stood and applauded until he boarded the HMY Britannia to bid farewell to the Queen.