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The World Cup takes place in Qatar from November 21 to December 18, the first time the tournament has been held in the Middle East.

Hamad Mohammed regularly drives from the UAE to Qatar through Saudi Arabia for work. All photos: Hamad Mohammed

He says the journey takes about seven hours.

The road trip could become part of plans for many international football fans priced out of expensive flights to Qatar for the World Cup this year.

The World Cup takes place in Qatar from November 21 to December 18, the first time the tournament has been held in the Middle East.

Hamad Mohammed regularly drives from the UAE to Qatar through Saudi Arabia for work. All photos: Hamad Mohammed

He says the journey takes about seven hours.

The road trip could become part of plans for many international football fans priced out of expensive flights to Qatar for the World Cup this year.

The World Cup takes place in Qatar from November 21 to December 18, the first time the tournament has been held in the Middle East.

Drive from UAE to Qatar through Saudi Arabia – in pictures

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Jordan's King Abdullah II, with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, second right. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed receives Jordan's King Abdullah - in pictures

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