In pictures: 2018 Dubai Tennis champ Roberto Bautista Agut visits Al Seef

Spaniard turns tourist on trip to waterfront area in Dubai

Published: February 25, 2020 15:35 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor

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2018 Dubai Duty Free Champion Roberto Bautista Agut saw another side of Dubai on Tuesday when he visited Al Seef - a bustling waterfront promenade by Meraas reflecting both the heritage and modern-day stories of the city Image Credit: DDFTc

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The ATP player had the opportunity to rediscover the heart of the city, a place where local fishermen, pearl-divers, weavers and tradesmen once came to trade. Image Credit: DDFTC

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Bautista also visited the Museum of Illusions - the attraction which takes visitors on a journey of distorted perspective and optical illusions - of which there are 80 Image Credit: DDFTC

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He and his team had a great time testing out many of the exhibits before he takes on face Jan-Lennard Struff in his first-round match Image Credit: DDFTC

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Bautista is no stranger to Dubai: “It’s always good to come to Dubai, the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships is one of the tournaments I like coming to and I have really good memories from two years ago. It’s always nice to visit the old city and have a new experience.” Image Credit: DDFTC

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