Accor is adding the world-renowned cruise ship, Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), into its portfolio in Dubai, taking over operations from May 2022.
The cruise ship will undergo further upgrades and renovations prior to joining the MGallery Hotel Collection and once fully rebranded, Queen Elizabeth 2 will undoubtedly become a landmark property for the MGallery brand and Dubai overall.
The Accor group is collaborating with the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) Investments LLC, one of the government organizations under the Dubai government officially.
PCFC investment CEO, Saeed Al-Bannai, CEO, said “We are very excited to partner with Accor on this project. We trust the group’s expertise will elevate the QE2 to a new era of operations.”
“The Queen Elizabeth as we know her, has made history and we are confident that Accor will keep her legacy alive while her strong heritage and notoriety will remain a destination in itself, where guests and visitors alike can enjoy a unique experience,” Saeed Al-Bannai added.
Situated in Dubai’s Port Rashid, the QE2’s location is in close proximity to Sheikh Zayed Road, providing easy connection to every main attraction the city has to offer. Dubai International Airport, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and La Mer Beach are all located less than 20 minutes away, while the Palm Jumeirah and Mall of the Emirates are located 35 and 29 minutes, respectively.
Once the renovation is completed, the new MGallery Queen Elizabeth 2 will feature 447 hotel rooms, nine food & beverage outlets, ten meeting rooms, 5,620sqm area for outdoor events, six retail outlets, a swimming pool and a gym.
