 However, on 20 July 2009 the owners Nakheel confirmed rumours that "QE2" will re position to Cape Town for use as a floating Hotel.On 24 June 2009, "QE2" made her first journey after nearly eight months of inactivity since the liner arrived in Dubai.She manoeuvred under her own power into the Dubai Drydocks for inspection and hull repainting before her then planned voyage to Cape Town's V&A Waterfront to serve there as a floating hotel for the FIFA World Cup 2010 and beyond.