Those in Dubai will now have a chance to experience a part of British Royal and maritime history.
The Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), the former British ocean liner now operating as a floating hotel in Mina Rashid, Dubai, has introduced guided Heritage Tours that showcase the vessel’s history, design, and service.
Launched by Queen Elizabeth II in 1967, the QE2 travelled over 5.6 million nautical miles and carried more than 2.5 million passengers before being retired. Built at John Brown’s shipyard in Clydebank, Scotland, she became known for innovations such as full air-conditioning and steam turbines capable of over 32 knots. The ship also served during the Falklands War.
The Heritage Tour features original artefacts, photographs and navigational instruments, as well as visits to an authentic passenger cabin, the captain’s quarters, the flag room and a vintage Rolls-Royce in the original garage.
Tours are offered daily at 11:00 and 17:00, with school tours on weekday mornings and themed experiences such as the Royal Afternoon Tea and Dine & Discover packages.
Now permanently moored, the QE2 continues to attract residents, tourists and school groups, offering insight into over five decades of maritime heritage.
