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The $1.33bn Habtoor Palace Hotel is expected to be completed in four years.

Al Habtoor Group releases images of hotel project

Artist impressions reveal a luxurious set-up in the heart of Dubai

•	Al Habtoor to demolish hotel in $1.33bn overhaul

•	Al Habtoor inks deal for Fashion Hotel in Dubai

•	Al Habtoor Leighton inks $163.4m Abu Dhabi deals

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