Dubai's new-found optimism anchored by debt - Financial Times

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Dubai's new-found optimism anchored by debt Financial Times By Simeon Kerr Cruise liner the Queen Elizabeth 2 is set to emerge from obscurity mothballed off Dubai to play its part in glitzy New Year's eve celebrations planned to trumpet the emirate's economic revival. Live music and fireworks will entertain ... and more »

Tickets go on sale for New Year bash on QE2 in Dubai - Zawya (registration)

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Tickets go on sale for New Year bash on QE2 in Dubai Zawya (registration) Sale of limited number of tickets for an exclusive and high-profile New Year party on ultra-luxury ship Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) in Dubai has begun, sources told Emirates 24l7. Ticket - which went on sale on Sunday night - has been priced at Dh3,000 and ... and more »

Tickets go on sale for New Year bash on QE2 in Dubai - Emirates 24/7

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Tickets go on sale for New Year bash on QE2 in Dubai Emirates 24/7 Sale of limited number of tickets for an exclusive and high-profile New Year party on ultra-luxury ship Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) in Dubai has begun, sources told Emirates 24l7. Ticket – which went on sale on Sunday night – has been priced at Dh3,000 and ... and more »

Tickets go on sale for New Year party on Queen Elizabeth 2 - Emirates 24/7

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Tickets go on sale for New Year party on Queen Elizabeth 2 Emirates 24/7 Sale of limited number of tickets for an exclusive New Year party on ultra-luxury ship Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) in Dubai has begun, sources told Emirates 24l7. Ticket – which went on sale on Sunday night – has been priced at Dh3,000 and can be bought ...

QE2 to host New Year's Eve bash - TimeOutDubai.com

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QE2 to host New Year's Eve bash TimeOutDubai.com The 43-year-old ocean liner was bought by Dubai World subsidiary Istithmar World for $100m. She was launched in Southampton in 1968 and was one of the flagship cruise ships operated by Cunard on its transatlantic route between the UK and New York. ... and more »

It's party time for QE2 - Mirror.co.uk (blog)

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It's party time for QE2 Mirror.co.uk (blog) By John Honeywell on Dec 17, 11 02:49 PM in Cruise news After three years sitting idly in port at Dubai, the former Cunard liner QE2 will soon be welcoming guests aboard once again. Still no nearer to being converted to a luxury hotel - which was the ... and more »

Dubai set for New Year bash on QE2 ocean liner - Hotelier Middle East

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Dubai set for New Year bash on QE2 ocean liner Hotelier Middle East By Shane McGinley The Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) ocean liner is to be the setting for an exclusive New Year's Eve party, marking the ship's first public outing since it was purchased by Dubai in 2008. The black-tie bash, billed as one of the world's most ... and more »

Queen Elizabeth 2 to hold one of the best New Years Eve bash - Business Insider

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Queen Elizabeth 2 to hold one of the best New Years Eve bash Business Insider Since the QE2 is still being refurbished, she will be kept anchored throughout the party. So if you were dreaming of a cruise on the legendary QE2, you may have to hold for a little bit longer till Nakheel gets their act together.

Cruise news – party on the QE2 - Mirror.co.uk

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Cruise news – party on the QE2 Mirror.co.uk by Captain Greybeard, Daily Mirror 17/12/2011 AFTER three years sitting in port at Dubai, the former Cunard liner QE2 will soon be welcoming guests aboard once again. Still no nearer to being converted to a luxury hotel – which was the original plan ...

Dubai to open famed liner QE2 for New Year's bash - Manila Bulletin

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Dubai to open famed liner QE2 for New Year's bash Manila Bulletin Dubai's state-run Istithmar World bought the QE2 from the Cunard cruise line for $100 million in 2007. It originally planned to turn the luxury liner into a floating hotel docked alongside one of the city-state's manmade palm-shaped islands. ... and more »

Dubai to open famed QE2 for New Year's bash - The Daily Star

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Dubai to open famed QE2 for New Year's bash The Daily Star DUBAI:More than three years since it arrived in its final port of Dubai, the storied cruise liner Queen Elizabeth 2 will soon be welcoming well-heeled guests once again – at least for a night. The event marks the first time the ship's government owners ... and more »

British QE2 Liner to Open for New Year - CheapOair (blog)

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British QE2 Liner to Open for New Year CheapOair (blog) In 1967 Queen Elizabeth II herself launched the famous cruise liner. Since that time, the QE2 has traveled round the word no less than 26 times and has weathered an Atlantic hurricane where wave height reached 95-foot. Istithmar World bought the famous ... and more »

QE2 to be returned to glory for New Year's Eve party in Dubai - Daily Echo

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QE2 to be returned to glory for New Year's Eve party in Dubai Daily Echo By Keith Hamilton » Shipping & Heritage Reporter THE QE2 is set to be returned to her former glory - for one night only. Having been a ghost ship alongside Dubai since leaving Southampton in 2008, the ship will host a lavish New Year's Eve party. ... and more »

Dubai to open famed liner QE2 for New Year's bash - USA Today

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Dubai to open famed liner QE2 for New Year's bash USA Today Dubai's state-run Istithmar World bought the QE2 from the Cunard cruise line for $100 million in 2007. It originally planned to turn the luxury liner into a floating hotel docked alongside one of the city-state's manmade palm-shaped islands. ... and more »

QE2 to host exclusive New Year bash in Dubai - Emirates 24/7

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QE2 to host exclusive New Year bash in Dubai Emirates 24/7 Following her retirement from service in 2008, she made a final ocean journey to her new home in Dubai. However, the ultra-luxury ship will remain anchored during the party, the spokesperson said, adding that refurbishment of QE2 will not be complete ... and more »