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Dubai Safari features a wide range of open exhibits across four themed villages – African, Asian, Arabian and an open Safari Village. Victor Besa for The National
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A white lion is viewed by zoo visitors. Victor Besa for The National
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The Dubai Safari aviary. Victor Besa for The National
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Dubai Safari picnic area. Victor Besa for The National
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The African stop entrance. Victor Besa for The National
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The park on Al Awir Road on the outskirts of Dubai. Victor Besa for The National
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The aviary. Victor Besa for The National
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Mandarin ducks at the aviary. Victor Besa for The National
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A hyena roving around its area. Victor Besa for The National
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Screw horned antelope. Victor Besa for The National
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Mandarin ducks at the aviary. Victor Besa for The National
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Screw horned antelope. Victor Besa for The National
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Dubai Safari features a wide range of open exhibits across four themed villages – African, Asian, Arabian and an open Safari Village. Victor Besa for The National
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The zoo shuttle. Victor Besa for The National
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Dubai Safari features a wide range of open exhibits across four themed villages – African, Asian, Arabian and an open Safari Village. Victor Besa for The National
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A white lion is viewed by zoo visitors. Victor Besa for The National
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The Dubai Safari aviary. Victor Besa for The National
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Dubai Safari picnic area. Victor Besa for The National
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The African stop entrance. Victor Besa for The National
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The park on Al Awir Road on the outskirts of Dubai. Victor Besa for The National
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The aviary. Victor Besa for The National
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Mandarin ducks at the aviary. Victor Besa for The National
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A hyena roving around its area. Victor Besa for The National
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Screw horned antelope. Victor Besa for The National
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Mandarin ducks at the aviary. Victor Besa for The National
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Screw horned antelope. Victor Besa for The National
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Dubai Safari features a wide range of open exhibits across four themed villages – African, Asian, Arabian and an open Safari Village. Victor Besa for The National
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The zoo shuttle. Victor Besa for The National
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Dubai Safari features a wide range of open exhibits across four themed villages – African, Asian, Arabian and an open Safari Village. Victor Besa for The National
First look inside the walls of Dh1 billion Dubai Safari
Conservation project prepares to open its doors to the public and present collection of more than 2,500 animals
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