Step Aboard History: Discover the Legacy of Queen Elizabeth 2

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Category: East/West Europe A&E, Lifestyle, Culture
Published on Tuesday, 05 August 2025 10:20
Written by Euro Contributing Editor

The Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), the world's most legendary ocean liner and now a floating hotel docked permanently at Mina Rashid, Dubai, invites you to journey through maritime history with its exclusive Heritage Tours.

 

Originally launched by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 20th September 1967, the QE2 has sailed more than 5.6 million nautical miles, carrying over 2.5 million passengers and earning her place as a true icon of British engineering and seafaring excellence.

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The Heritage Tour provides a rare opportunity to step back in time and explore the stories, milestones, and personalities that made QE2 a symbol of elegance and innovation.

A captivating experience that brings to life the vessel's remarkable past, iconic design, and royal legacy. From her days as a glamorous transatlantic liner to her service during the Falklands War and her transformation into one-of-a-kind hotel, QE2 has worn many faces.

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Highlights of the Heritage Tour Include:

  • Original Artifacts and Memorabilia: See authentic objects from the ship's early voyages, including photographs, artworks, and navigational instruments.
  • Historic Design and Innovation: Learn how QE2 was the first ship to feature air-conditioning throughout, and how her powerful steam turbines enabled her to reach over 32 knots at sea. Gain unique insights into British heritage, design, engineering, and the maritime history of this legendary vessel, spanning over five decades.
  • An authentic passenger cabin, the captain's quarters, and flag room, and an original garage housing a vintage Rolls-Royce.

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Built by John Brown's shipyard in Clydebank, Scotland, QE2 was not only a triumph of design but also a cultural icon, hosting Royalty, celebrities, and world leaders across her service years.

Today, the QE2 continues to be a symbol of timeless elegance and heritage. Moored permanently in Dubai, she offers not only a unique place to stay but also an enriching educational and cultural experience for residents, tourists, families, and school groups.

Whether you're a maritime enthusiast, a lover of British history, or simply curious to see what life aboard an ocean liner was like, the QE2 Heritage Tour promises a nostalgic and awe-inspiring journey unlike any other.

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QE2 Heritage Tours

Book your QE2 Heritage Tour and walk in the footsteps of Royalty, captains, and travellers who made history aboard this magnificent vessel.

  • QE2 Heritage TourA classic guided experience taking guests through the ship's most historic spaces, sharing the stories, design, and moments that shaped her legacy. Available daily at 11:00 am and 5:00 pm.
  • QE2 Heritage Tour for SchoolsSpecially designed for student groups, this educational tour runs on weekday mornings at 8:30 am and 9:30 am, with a maximum of 30 students per session. Advance booking is required.
  • QE2 Royal Afternoon Tea & Heritage TourPair your heritage journey with the QE2 Royal Afternoon Tea experience at the Queen's Grill, available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm (last seating at 5:00pm).
  • QE2 Dine & Discover Combine the Heritage Tour with a lunch or dinner for a complete culinary and cultural experience aboard Dubai's most iconic vessel. Available daily at 11:00 am and 5:00 pm.

For inquiries, please contact us at www.qe2.com/heritage-tours

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About Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel, Managed by Accor

Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel, managed by Accor, is a historic gem and the only floating hotel in emirates. Located in Port Rashid, in close proximity to Dubai's main attractions and shopping malls, its 447 renovated rooms and suites are carefully decorated, offering a peaceful retreat to relax and unwind.

Guests are invited to embark on a culinary voyage through the hotel's diverse dining offerings, including Lido, an all-day dining restaurant; The Golden Lion, Dubai's oldest pub; The Pavilion, an alfresco lounge; and the Queens Grill, renowned for its classic Afternoon Tea experience.

For those seeking an event with a difference, the iconic QE2 offers multiple one-of-a-kind venues in Dubai. Included in its facilities are unique indoor and outdoor event spaces. Whether you are planning a birthday bash, an anniversary party, a wedding celebration, or any other social or corporate functions, the QE2 provides an inspiring and impressive backdrop that will delight your guests.

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For reservations & Inquiries visit https://www.qe2.com

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