VIP's watched as the Cunard flags were lowered, initiating the handover ceremony whereby the QE2 was passed from Cunard ownership to Nakheel. Phil Blizzard reports on the proceedings which were filled with emotion for those with a long association with the liner.
Sailing alongside the QE2 as she travels past the World Phil Blizzard talks to Saeed Hareb, Director, Nakheel Marina Group, about the history being witness, as well as Dubai's seafaring tradition.
On board a schooner in the flotilla greeting the Queen Elizabeth 2 transatlantic liner, Phil Blizzard follows the Cunard flagship as she sails past the World and onto her final port of call, Mina Rashid.
With the QE2's imminent arrival in Dubai, Phil Blizzard looks back at the history of Cunard Lines and the illustrious career of one of the most famous transatlantic liners in the world.
Phil Blizzard takes a trip to the QE2 Precinct, Palm Jumeirah, with Manfred Ursprunger, CEO, Nakheel Hotels, QE2 Enterprises, to view the location and preview the QE2's Dubai arrival. Plus, get an insight into the refurbishment of the transatlantic liner.
Cunard's transatlantic liner QE2, the 'Grand Lady of the Seas', will be the literal flagship for Nakheel Hotels once she is moored at Palm Jumeirah. Phil Blizzard spoke to Manfred Ursprunger, CEO, QE2 Enterprises, Nakheel Hotels.