
Explore the QE2: A Floating Hotel in Dubai
The iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) now serves as a unique floating hotel, offering immersive Heritage Tours that reveal her storied past.
The Legendary QE2
The Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), an iconic ocean liner now permanently docked at Mina Rashid, Dubai, invites you to journey back through time with its exclusive Heritage Tours. This unique experience highlights the QE2’s remarkable transformation from a historic ocean liner to a floating hotel.
Originally launched by Queen Elizabeth II on September 20, 1967, the QE2 was designed to withstand the harsh North Atlantic seasons while offering luxury cruising. With innovative features, including air conditioning and stabilisation systems, she became a symbol of British engineering brilliance.
Over her distinguished career, QE2 sailed over 5.6 million nautical miles, carrying more than 2.5 million guests and hosting numerous celebrities and world leaders. Today, she remains a cultural icon in Dubai, offering exclusive tours of her historical features and untold stories, revealing what life aboard this magnificent ship was like.
Highlights of the Heritage Tour Include:
- Authentic Artifacts & Memorabilia: Discover original documents, photographs, and mementos from the ship’s storied past.
- Historic Design & Technological Innovation: Learn how the QE2 was uniquely built to overcome challenging Atlantic crossings and explore her state-of-the-art features.
- Private Quarters & Royal Touches: Tour preserved areas like passenger cabins and the captain’s quarters, showcasing the luxury once experienced by her esteemed guests.
- Clydebank Masterpiece: Built by John Brown & Co., the QE2 exemplifies exquisite shipbuilding craftsmanship.
Now moored in Dubai, the QE2 Heritage Tour offers guests an unforgettable narrative of one of the greatest ships ever constructed.
Book Your Experience
- QE2 Heritage Tour: Delve into the ship’s history through guided tours available daily.
- Educational Tours for Schools: Tailored for student groups, offering enriching experiences on weekdays.
- Royal Afternoon Tea & Heritage Tour: Combine a unique culinary journey with the historical experience aboard the QE2.