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  • Vishal Mahajan, one of the organisers of the festival, said the popularity of the event spans many demographics. Duncan Chard / The National
    Vishal Mahajan, one of the organisers of the festival, said the popularity of the event spans many demographics. Duncan Chard / The National
  • “When we first started the event, it was just meant to be an introductory thing and now it’s become a regular shopping festival event,” he said. Duncan Chard / The National
    “When we first started the event, it was just meant to be an introductory thing and now it’s become a regular shopping festival event,” he said. Duncan Chard / The National
  • Teams from various countries gathered for the festival. Duncan Chard / The National
    Teams from various countries gathered for the festival. Duncan Chard / The National
  • But high winds made it challenging to get some of the larger kites into the skies. Duncan Chard / The National
    But high winds made it challenging to get some of the larger kites into the skies. Duncan Chard / The National
  • The largest kite at the event measured 45 metres and weighed about 20 kilograms. Duncan Chard / The National
    The largest kite at the event measured 45 metres and weighed about 20 kilograms. Duncan Chard / The National
  • Organisers were prepared for more than 10,000 people to attend the event. Duncan Chard / The National
    Organisers were prepared for more than 10,000 people to attend the event. Duncan Chard / The National

In pictures: Thousands gather in Dubai for kite fiesta

The International Kite Fiesta Dubai 2014 saw thousands gathered at the Outlet Mall for the event’s third anniversary.

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