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Queen Elizabeth 2
United Arab Emirates, Middle East
Dubai City
The QE2s convenient location in Mina Rashid brings the rest of Dubai closer to you. Upscale restaurants or ethnic eateries modern malls or outdoor souks desert or indoor adventures the electric city is known for its endless glamour and excitement. Spend a day by the beach at La Mer or bargain for exotic herbs at the Spice Souk. Learn some of our favourite spots in Dubai so you can get the absolute most out of your vacation.Welcome to the QE2
Where coming aboard is a journey of its own.
The Queen Elizabeth 2 Dubai the only floating hotel combines the maritime heritage of an ocean liner commissioned in the 60s with the excitement of modern entertainment event and hospitality offerings. Experience the glories of her past with a permanent exhibition chronicling the ocean liners marathon career alongside upcoming shopping and dining destinations.
The QE2 is located in Dubai Mina Rashid development adjacent to the city cultural landmarks like the Gold Souk-Spice Souk-Meena Bazaar and Burjuman Mall. The destination is a short 20-minute drive from Dubai International Airport and the downtown neighborhood featuring attractions like the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall.
Business or leisure-a day trip or a week-long stay-dinner with friends or shopping with family - play a part in carrying on the ship legacy. Join us onboard for a journey that will never leave you.
Facilities
- Dining area
- Luggage room
- Sun terrace
- Concierge
- Multilingual staff
- Babysitting service
- Transfer service*
- Local and international calls
- Wi-fi
- Distance to entertainment area: 1000m
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent2,549 reviews
Excellent
72%
Very Good
15%
Average
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
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Wonderful Historic Ship, Disappointing Hotel Experience
I booked an overnight stay on the QE2 as a family experience and was genuinely excited. The ship itself is impressive, full of history, exhibits, models, memorabilia, preserved cabins, and interesting spaces to explore. Those aspects were the highlight of our visit.
Unfortunately, the hotel operation did not match the quality of the attraction.
We arrived at approximately 3:25 PM with a confirmed reservation and loyalty membership, yet waited nearly two hours before receiving our room. During this time, several families were also waiting because rooms were still not ready. The reception area was crowded, warm, and uncomfortable.
The delay caused us to miss activities we had hoped to attend and immediately started the stay on a negative note.
When we finally entered our room, there was a noticeable urine-like smell which required housekeeping intervention. We also discovered that our two-room family accommodation had only one TV remote.
The dining experience was equally disappointing. Dinner lacked variety and quality, with bland dishes, a powdery-tasting vegetable soup, and a dessert section dominated by cakes. Breakfast was even weaker. The only live station was eggs, and even boiled eggs had to be requested from that station. The overall breakfast selection was very limited and not what I would expect from a hotel of this profile.
What saved the experience was the ship itself. We enjoyed exploring the decks, viewing the exhibits, seeing the historic displays, and taking family photos throughout the vessel. The QE2 has tremendous heritage value and is absolutely worth visiting.
My conclusion is simple: the QE2 works far better as a museum and historical attraction than it does as a hotel.
Overall score: 4/10.
Review by Faryal I Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Terrible experience please don't even think to book. You will lose your time and money
Me and my wife we couldn't even enter our room. During the registration process 4 lines in the reception desk were stocked for more than 1 hour with the same clients and i wasn't even attended. We needed to book the nights in another hotel losing our money and time in the lobby due to the hotel pathetic organization. I sent a complaint to them by Whatsapp and they didn't even reply.
BITTER EXPERIENCE AT QE2
I visited QE2 during the Eid holidays in May 2026 and unfortunately had one of the worst hotel experiences I've had. To make our stay more comfortable, I booked a Captain's Room, but the overall experience was extremely disappointing.
The check in staff appeared unable to handle the holiday crowd. Only two check-in counters were open, and each check-in took approximately 30–40 minutes per family. As a result, guests, including families with infants, senior citizens, and people with disabilities, were forced to wait for more than two hours before being attended to. To make matters worse, the air conditioning at the reception area was not working. Many guests became frustrated and were openly complaining due to the excessive waiting time and uncomfortable conditions.
I had a knee injury and was unable to stand for long periods. I spoke with the manager, Thareq, explained my situation, and even offered to show my medical reports. However, my concerns were completely ignored. I felt that he was showing preferential treatment to certain guests rather than handling the situation fairly and professionally. I would not recommend staying at QE2 during long holiday periods, as they do not seem adequately prepared to manage large numbers of guests.
The dinner experience was also disappointing. Being in the UAE, I was surprised by the limited quality and selection of the menu. Please think carefully before booking QE2 during peak holiday seasons.
Lovely stay
The service, the food at lido was really amazing. My relationship was going throw ups and downs so we decided to have this moment to get a balance. A special thanks to James at the reception his service was top notch my only disappointment was the facilities. I will have wish the swimming pools was outdoor and also lack of activities to do during the day. But rest was amazing
Review by Nikk1journey Quebec, Canada
Hideous, terrible customer service, disgusting food, do not bother
Vile. Awful food and service. Bought 3 course plus tour package. No 3 course meal, instead an indigestible disgusting cold (when it shouldn’t be) buffet. About 4 main options, over cooked and cold - the cold chicken curry was all bone, totally inedible. Clueless staff, could not wait to leave. Do not come if you have any taste buds!
