Since arriving at the docks of Port Rashid in 2008, the world-famous cruise ship Queen Elizabeth II or QE2 as she is more commonly known, is set to open as a hotel and museum sometime in the first half of 2018.
Although nothing has been confirmed officially, the QE2 has been resting and undergoing a quiet refurbishment over the past few years, and now almost a decade later, guests will be able to visit and stay at this classic luxury vessel. There have been signs placed outside the cruise liner showing directions towards the main entrance of the hotel and a website www.qe2.com has been set up, which describes a ‘royal experience’ at Dubai’s grandest ship.
Serving as both a luxury cruise ship and transatlantic liner, the QE2 was built in 1969 and has been described as ‘the greatest ship in the world’. Historically in her prime she was grand, travelled more than six million miles, and was adored by visitors who spent memorable times on the ship.
We can see her reopening as a huge excitement for Maritime experts and travelers from across the ages and can’t wait for the official opening!
The QE2 in the 90’s! What a beauty.