Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) is a retired British passenger ship. Originally built for the Cunard Line, the ship was operated by Cunard as both a transatlantic liner and a cruise ship from 1969 to 2008. She was then laid up until converted and since 18 April 2018 has been operating as a floating hotel in Dubai. [4]

Anchored in Port Rashid, the QE2 hotel is located a short drive from Dubai International Airport. A few minutes away from the QE2 are world-famous landmarks such as Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai, as well as the beach and Al Ghubaiba Metro Station.

Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She had been queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime and was the monarch of 15 realms at her death.

The Queen Elizabeth 2, or QE2 as she is commonly known was the flagship of the Cunard Line for nearly 40 years. QE2 made her maiden voyage in 1969 and was one of the last great Transatlantic liners.

The world-famous ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) is now a permanently floating hotel on the docks of Port Rashid Marina. Encompassing all things entertainment, heritage and luxury, this ship is still making history since circumnavigating the world 25 times and hosting almost 2.5 million passengers.

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Jul 22, 2024 · Named after the original RMS Queen Elizabeth, the QE2 was hailed as the last true transatlantic liner. She was to be Cunard's answer to the only kind of passenger shipping industry left, cruising. Queen Elizabeth 2. By the time the 1960s rolled around, huge ocean liners were no longer profitable.

Once the crown jewel of British maritime travel, the majestic Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) is now permanently docked at Mina Rashid, Dubai, inviting guests to step aboard and rediscover the charm and sophistication of a bygone era.

The Queen Elizabeth 2, or QE2 as she is commonly known was the flagship of the Cunard Line for over 30 years. QE2 made her maiden voyage in 1969 and is one of the last of the great Transatlantic liners.