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Countdown to QE2 arrival begins - Be part of a welcome fit for a Queen
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World's favourite ocean liner en route to Dubai on ultimate voyage
Chance for yacht and boat owners to join Dubai welcome flotilla
Dubai, 12 November 2008: QE2, the world's most famous ocean liner, has now departed from Southampton, UK, on her ultimate voyage to Dubai. She will arrive at Mina Rashid in 15 days, and will then undergo a transformation that will see her become a centre of culture and luxury on the eastern trunk side of Palm Jumeirah.
On arrival in Dubai on Wednesday 26 November, QE2 will be greeted at The World islands by a flotilla of local yachts, boats and leisure-craft led by a Royal Navy Frigate. Local yacht and boat owners are encouraged to take part in the 'royal' welcome and accompany QE2 through the Arabian Gulf to Mina Rashid. Those interested in joining the flotilla should register their interest at www.palmjumeirah.ae/QE2Flotilla.
Yesterday's QE2 Southampton departure was marked by a farewell visit from HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the fly-past of a Harrier jump jet, which hovered and bowed to QE2 just 500 feet off her stern. People from all over the UK turned out in force at Southampton docks to bid bon voyage to this most beloved of British icons.
Manfred Ursprunger, CEO of QE2 Enterprises, Nakheel Hotels said:
"The arrival of QE2 is one of the most anticipated events of the year and NakheelNakheel
is proud to be the custodian of such a historic treasure. Plans for QE2 include her transformation into an ultra-luxury floating hotel where she'll form the centre-piece of a luxurious residential, entertainment, marina, and hotel development off the trunk of Palm Jumeirah. A heritage museum displaying artefacts from QE2 and of local maritime history will also feature in the precinct."
QE2 was purchased last year by NakheelNakheel's parent company, Dubai WorldDubai World, and NakheelNakheel has already commenced construction on a luxury marina development on Palm Jumeirah. QE2 will form the pinnacle of a palatial pier that will stretch 300 metres out from the trunk into the waters of the Arabian Gulf.
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About Nakheel
NakheelNakheel is one of the world's largest privately held real estate developers, and a key player in realising the vision of Dubai for the 21st century: creating a world class destination for living, business and tourism.
NakheelNakheel is developing an iconic portfolio of innovative landmark projects in Dubai, and now in key markets around the globe, across a range of sectors - residential, commercial, hotels, retail, and leisure. NakheelNakheel's projects are conservatively estimated to be worth US$80 billion. Upon completion NakheelNakheel's waterfront projects will have added more than 1,000km of shoreline to Dubai's coastline.
NakheelNakheel's Dubai portfolio currently includes NakheelNakheel Harbour & Tower, Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, Palm Deira, The World, Waterfront, The Universe, Jumeirah Islands, Jumeirah Village, Jumeirah Park, Jumeirah Heights, The Gardens, Discovery Gardens, Ibn Battuta Mall, Al Furjan, International City, and Dragon Mart.
NakheelNakheel is a key entity within Dubai WorldDubai World. Dubai WorldDubai World is one of the world's largest holding companies and supervises a portfolio of businesses and projects for the Dubai government across five continents and more than 100 countries.
Further information can be found at www.nakheelmediacentre.com
For more information please contact:
Four Communications
Margaret Flanagan or Rebecca Leach at Four Communications
Nakheel@fourcommunications.com
tel: +971 55 985 3378/77
Nakheel
Lashley Pulsipher,
Senior PR & Communications Executive
+971 4 375 3797 / +971 (0)50 658 2052
lashley.pulsipher@nakheel.com
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