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An Arab woman sits on a bench outside Harrod'sThe Knightsbrdige district store Harrods owned by the Qatar Holding Group is a popular shopping destination for Arabs in London.Arabs have been visiting London for centuries and around 300,000 Arabs have chosen to make the capital their home and a further half a million throughout the UK. The number swells significantly from visitors during the summer. Saudi Arabians spend the most on property in London choosing Belgravia, Kenington, Knightsbridge and Holland Park. Arab culture continues to increase in visibility throughout the capital as integration into this most transient of city's continues.©Peter Dench/Reportage by Getty Images

An Arab woman sits on a bench outside Harrod's

The Knightsbrdige district store Harrods owned by the Qatar Holding Group is a popular shopping destination for Arabs in London.

Arabs have been visiting London for centuries and around 300,000 Arabs have chosen to make the capital their home and a further half a million throughout the UK. The number swells significantly from visitors during the summer. Saudi Arabians spend the most on property in London choosing Belgravia, Kenington, Knightsbridge and Holland Park. Arab culture continues to increase in visibility throughout the capital as integration into this most transient of city's continues.

©Peter Dench/Reportage by Getty Images