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Above all, the couple say building Lego sets brings them creative contentment
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Dubai couple Catherine and Ieuan Rees have a house full of Lego, amounting to a million blocks worth an estimated Dh400,000. All photos: Catherine and Ieuan Rees
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Catherine and Ieuan Rees
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A 150cm Eiffel Tower made of Lego in the hallway
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A 130cm Titanic model in the dining room
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The more complicated sets can take up to four years to put together, but the hobby is one that sparks joy
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Lego artworks of The Beatles dominate one wall
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The vibrant blocks are a conversation piece and double as toys for neighbourhood children
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The couple often invest in themed and collector's edition sets
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Even the accessories are Lego-built
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Some of the sets have increased in value over the years
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Above all, the couple say building Lego sets brings them creative contentment
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Dubai couple Catherine and Ieuan Rees have a house full of Lego, amounting to a million blocks worth an estimated Dh400,000. All photos: Catherine and Ieuan Rees
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HYLWJGCWCNCMLNUB3ZBNOYKF5Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=2c53fb7893be503f836771078d9f32b712abf0467d94f897046c89d3100c1fe0&width=400&height=225)
Catherine and Ieuan Rees
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A 150cm Eiffel Tower made of Lego in the hallway
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A 130cm Titanic model in the dining room
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The more complicated sets can take up to four years to put together, but the hobby is one that sparks joy
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Lego artworks of The Beatles dominate one wall
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/TXFKNFAR5ZDLTOXPS743NCHF3A.jpeg?smart=true&auth=d3701351becddd00c40252b5625e301991d93a9a89f63ab701d4e24149519530&width=400&height=225)
The vibrant blocks are a conversation piece and double as toys for neighbourhood children
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The couple often invest in themed and collector's edition sets
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Even the accessories are Lego-built
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Some of the sets have increased in value over the years
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Above all, the couple say building Lego sets brings them creative contentment
Inside the Dubai house filled with a million bricks and 300 sets of Lego worth Dh400,000
Couple's four-bedroom Silicon Oasis villa is bursting with colour and personality
Emma Pearson
02 January, 2024
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