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QE2 to become a floating hotel in Dubai

QE2The QE2 has hit the headlines this morning.   The 70,000-tonne Cunard liner, which was launched by Queen Elizabeth II in 1967,  is to cease operating as a cruise  ship and will become a luxury floating hotel at The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. The move follows a $100m deal between Cunard  and Dubai government owned Istithmar (the investment arm of Dubai World). The ship will be delivered in November 2008 and berthed at a specially-constructed pier at The Palm Jumeirah development from 2009. The vessel will be refurbished and the changes will accommodate a museum dedicated to its rich history.

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson is Editor of A Luxury Travel Blog and has worked in the travel industry for more than 30 years. He is Winner of the Innovations in Travel ‘Best Travel Influencer’ Award from WIRED magazine. In addition to other awards, the blog has also been voted “one of the world’s best travel blogs” and “best for luxury” by The Telegraph.

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