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The World Islands were visible out the window. Courtesy cristiano / Instagram
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Ronaldo is all smiles on board the helicopter. Courtesy cristiano / Instagram
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Ronaldo makes his way to the helicopter. Courtesy cristiano / Instagram
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The helicopter took off from the top of Burj Al Arab in Dubai. Courtesy cristiano / Instagram
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They flew over the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Courtesy cristiano / Instagram
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The Burj Khalifa was faintly visible in the distance from the helipad at Burj Al Arab. Courtesy cristiano / Instagram
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The World Islands were visible out the window. Courtesy cristiano / Instagram
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Ronaldo is all smiles on board the helicopter. Courtesy cristiano / Instagram
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Ronaldo makes his way to the helicopter. Courtesy cristiano / Instagram
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The helicopter took off from the top of Burj Al Arab in Dubai. Courtesy cristiano / Instagram
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They flew over the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Courtesy cristiano / Instagram
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The Burj Khalifa was faintly visible in the distance from the helipad at Burj Al Arab. Courtesy cristiano / Instagram
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The World Islands were visible out the window. Courtesy cristiano / Instagram
Cristiano Ronaldo takes a helicopter ride over Dubai
The Juventus striker has been documenting his trip to the UAE
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Ian Oxborrow
03 January, 2019
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