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Dubai’s QE2 is just an anachronism

Dubai’s QE2 is just an anachronism

Extravagance, decadence, glamour. All this defined both Dubai, and the 40-year old cruise liner its state investment arm bought in 2007. But not any more.

February 7, 2010 4:06
 

Istithmar boss resigns amid debt woes

David Jackson resigns from investment unit of troubled Dubai World.

January 20, 2010 8:45
 
Britain’s “Big Bird” in Dubai?

Britain’s “Big Bird” in Dubai?

Anything’s possible. Rumors are flying that a Dubai-based company has bought Britain’s Concorde, and plans to turn it into a tourist attraction on one of the Palm islands.

April 8, 2009 1:33
 
The transformers?

The transformers?

Nakheel has promised to transform the QE2 into a floating luxury hotel in two to three years. Will they be able to do it?

February 16, 2009 11:01
 
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