Discover the QE2 - Dubai’s Most Storied Landmark

The Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), the world’s most legendary ocean liner, now permanently docked as a floating hotel at Mina Rashid, Dubai – invites you to journey through time with its exclusive Heritage Tours. This immersive experience reveals the remarkable evolution of the QE2, from her historic beginnings to her current role as a hotel featuring a living maritime museum.

Launched by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 20th September 1967, the QE2 was purpose-built to endure all seasons on the North Atlantic and later adapt seamlessly to the world of luxury cruising. Designed with exceptional flexibility, she featured pioneering stabilisation systems and became the first British liner to be fully air-conditioned, a testament to British engineering foresight. Her majestic profile and innovative build made her an icon of both efficiency and elegance, perfectly suited for an era where sea travel was evolving dramatically.

Over her extraordinary career, she sailed more than 5.6 million nautical miles, carried over 2.5 million passengers, and played a variety of roles, from glamorous transatlantic liner to war-time troop carrier during the Falklands War, and ultimately a luxury cruise ship hosting royalty, celebrities, and world leaders.

Today, the QE2 continues her voyage in a new form, not at sea, but as a cultural landmark and floating hotel in Dubai. The QE2 Heritage Tour is a rare opportunity to explore her original features, discover untold stories, and experience what life was like aboard this architectural marvel.

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. 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.

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.

Highlights of the Heritage Tour Include:

Authentic Artifacts & Memorabilia
View original documents, rare photographs, artworks, navigational tools, and curated personal mementos from the ship’s golden years.
Historic Design & Technological Innovation
Learn how the QE2 was uniquely designed to ‘defy the seasons’, built to conquer harsh Atlantic crossings with advanced stabilisation, then later adapted for warm-weather cruising. Discover her steam turbines, pioneering engineering, and world-first features like full air-conditioning.
Private Quarters & Royal Touches
Step inside a preserved passenger cabin, captain’s quarters, flag room, and even the original garage, home to a vintage Rolls-Royce once housed aboard the ship.
A True Clydebank Masterpiece
Built by the renowned John Brown & Co. in Clydebank, Scotland, the shipyard behind some of the world's greatest liners, the QE2 represents the peak of British shipbuilding craftsmanship, admired for her versatility, detail, and visionary design.

Now permanently moored in the heart of Dubai, the QE2 offers more than a stay, she offers a story. Aboard her teak-lined decks and elegant interiors, visitors will uncover the rich tapestry of seafaring heritage and innovation that spanned over five decades.

Whether you are a history buff, a maritime enthusiast, a curious traveller, or a family seeking a unique experience, the QE2 Heritage Tour is an unforgettable journey through the legacy of one of the greatest ships ever built.

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 Tour
A 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 Schools
Specially 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 Tour
Pair your heritage journey with the QE2 Royal Afternoon Tea experience.
- At the Queens Grill: Available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm (last seating at 5:00pm).
- At The Chartroom: Available Monday to Thursday from 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm (last seating at 4:00pm).
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.