All aboard Dubai's floating supermarket - in pictures

The latest addition to Dubai's seafront is a floating Carrefour supermarket

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  Marie Byrne tries out the new floating Carrefour mini market off the coast of Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National

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  A crew member of the Carrefour floating shop watches as Marie Byrne's yacht comes alongside. Antonie Robertson / The National

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  Dubai resident Marie Byrne takes her yacht out to try the new Carrefour floating shop. Antonie Robertson / The National

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  The floating shop has an assortment of items from icecream to fresh salads and dry goods. Antonie Robertson / The National

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  Marie Byrne comes alongside the floating shop. Antonie Robertson/The National

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  A Carrefour floating store crew member helps moor a yacht alongside. Antonie Robertson/The National

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  Sailors can call the mini market to place orders. Antonie Robertson/The National

How popular the latest bizarre addition to Dubai’s seafront will be remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – do not try to board the floating Carrefour if you are yet to find your sea legs.

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