So here’s the deal. Dubai has glitzy hotels at every corner, but none of them can say they’ve carried kings, queens, or rock stars across the Atlantic before calling Mina Rashid home. The Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) isn’t just a hotel; she’s history, floating right here in Dubai, and this summer, she’s opening her decks for staycations with a package that honestly feels too good for what you’re paying.
QE2 Summer Staycation: Because “Normal Hotels” Are Overrated
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We’re talking AED 399 a night. That’s it. And this isn’t just a room with a bed. You’re waking up to breakfast in the Lido, a proper buffet with fresh pastries, eggs cooked just the way you want, all served in that “ship dining” atmosphere you don’t get on land. Then you’re off on a heritage tour that walks you through the QE2’s past life: the transatlantic days, the celebs who walked her halls, the old photos that look straight out of a movie.
Food That Feels Like An Occasion
And yes, they hand you AED 200 in credit for food and drinks, which you’ll quickly blow through if you have a weakness for dessert, but it still makes the whole thing feel like extra value. Families get the cherry on top: kids stay and eat free. That alone makes this a steal.
But the truth? Staying here isn’t really about the “perks.” It’s about the atmosphere. The ship creaks a little, the corridors stretch long and narrow, and every corner whispers a story. You don’t get that at a shiny new tower hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road. You just don’t.
Stay For The Stories, Not Just The Beds
Now, about food. If you’re around on a weekend, the Captain’s Dinner Buffet is worth the hype, with endless international plates that make you want to try “just one more bite.” Afternoon tea is old-school British, served with scones, sandwiches, and skyline views that make you linger longer than you planned. Can’t decide whether you want the food or the history? Just grab the Dine & Discover package and you’ll get both in one go.
And location, Mina Rashid Marina keeps you close to Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and all the spots you’ll probably end up anyway. But funny thing? Plenty of people check in and never actually leave the ship. Why would you, when you’re literally living inside a story?
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So here’s the bottom line. If you want “just another stay,” book a regular hotel. If you want to say you’ve slept on one of the world’s most famous liners, without flying anywhere, the QE2 is waiting. It’s nostalgic, it’s quirky, it’s surprisingly affordable. And it’s very Dubai, taking history, polishing it up, and serving it as an experience you’ll actually brag about later.
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