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Breathtaking images of hot air balloons at Khor Al Udaid

Published: 23 Jan 2023 - 06:50 pm | Last Updated: 23 Jan 2023 - 07:10 pm
Photos by Abdul Basit / The Peninsula

Photos by Abdul Basit / The Peninsula

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How breathtaking are these photos of over 50 hot air balloons spotted at Khor Al Udaid this morning as part of Qatar Balloon Festival! It sure was an amazing experience for the adventurers riding one of the multi-coloured balloons over Qatar's iconic landmark.

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