A view of MINILAND as part LEGOLAND theme park in Dubai, on March 7, 2021. - Over 60 million LEGO bricks are in MINILAND, where LEGOLAND Dubai has recreated scenes and famous landmarks from the UAE and Middle East region, including Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
A view of MINILAND as part LEGOLAND theme park in Dubai, on March 7, 2021. - Over 60 million LEGO bricks are in MINILAND, where LEGOLAND Dubai has recreated scenes and famous landmarks from the UAE and Middle East region, including Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at Legoland theme park in Dubai. AFP
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at Legoland theme park in Dubai. AFP
Miniland at Legoland theme park, with a miniature Burj Al Arab hotel, right, and Burj Khalifa, second right, among other landmarks. AFP
Miniland at Legoland theme park, with a miniature Burj Al Arab hotel, right, and Burj Khalifa, second right, among other landmarks. AFP
UAE and other Middle East landmarks at Legoland Dubai. AFP
UAE and other Middle East landmarks at Legoland Dubai. AFP
Legoland Hotel in Dubai, the first Lego-themed hotel in the Middle East. AFP
Legoland Hotel in Dubai, the first Lego-themed hotel in the Middle East. AFP
Legoland Hotel, Dubai. AFP
Legoland Hotel, Dubai. AFP
A Lego creation at Legoland Hotel in Dubai. AFP
A Lego creation at Legoland Hotel in Dubai. AFP
A giant Lego dragon guards the entrance to the hotel. AFP
A giant Lego dragon guards the entrance to the hotel. AFP
The hotel and theme park are in Dubai Parks & Resorts, off Sheikh Zayed Road. AFP
The hotel and theme park are in Dubai Parks & Resorts, off Sheikh Zayed Road. AFP
The hotel features rooms, public spaces and dining areas that will instantly resonate with lovers of the world-famous building blocks. AFP
The hotel features rooms, public spaces and dining areas that will instantly resonate with lovers of the world-famous building blocks. AFP

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March 09, 2022

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Information: www.emirateslitfest.com
 

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