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Bollywood, Legoland and Motiongate parks in Dubai now half-complete – in pictures

Three massive Florida-style theme parks being built on the Sheikh Zayed Road between Dubai and Abu Dhabi are now half-complete.

Published: November 25, 2015 04:00 AM

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