Kim Kardashian near topless in exotic Arabian shoot - pictures

Kim Kardashian comes close to going topless in a plunging white gown for a gorgeous Arabian photo shoot.



The reality TV star dons glimmering jewels and long, flowing silks in the exotic images for luxury lifestyle magazine Hia.



One standout picture sees Kardashian pose in a grand, gold headdress with veil, while in another she is almost swamped by her black garment as she comes for the camera through a powerful wind.



Taking to Twitter, Kardashian described the photo shoot as "iconic" and said that she had "never shot anything like this before".



She also wrote: 'Hia is the leading luxury lifestyle magazine for Arab woman and I'm honoured to be on the cover.

"This shoot was so different from any I have done before and I'm so pleased with how the cover turned out."



A behind-the-scenes video from the shoot has also been released by communications agency MoDa's Touch.



Promoting the images and video, they said: "With the veil as an emblem of beguiling mystery and exotic enchantment, we explore Kim Kardashian's inner allure and sensuality, and celebrate her dazzling beauty."

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