Welcome to Dubai as it used to be!
See how Dubai has changed over the past 50+ years! Browse unique photos, history, facts, information about Dubai as it used to be. Discover something new about Dubai or immerse yourself in nostalgia. Take your time. Enjoy! Your comments welcomed.
P. S. The latest update is listed next........
- Noor Ali Rashid : Royal Photographer for 50 years leaves a remarkable legacy.
- One of Dubai's Oldest Sports Clubs is still going strong - but with a different name!
- New Photo Gallery of Dubai's 1978 Mardi Gras Parade. Photos provided by Gary Tauzin, Houston Texas.
- Life in 1950's Dubai updated to include Malcolm Jone's comments on his unique photos
CLICK Gold Ingots for more.......
- Dubai suffered a severe storm in 1963.See unique photos of the damage.
- Photos of Dubai in 1950s and 60s.
- Video interviews with people who know how Dubai used to be:Colm McLaughlin AND Ramesh Stukla
- Personal Stories about Dubai as it used to be featuring
RED SHOES !!!!
FEAR !!!!
FIRE !!!!
FAST FOOD !!!! - Gallery of Internet Images of how Dubai used to be
- Charles Chapman (no relation!) provides a personal view of Dubai in 1974 and 1981
- Falcons and Pigeons in Old Dubai. A Tale of Frustration and Expectations?
- Port Rashid 1967 -1972. The Early Days
- Port Rashid 1972 - 1990. Development and Growth
- Port Rashid 1990- 2008.Decline and Closure
- Dubai Country Club Chapter 3 is updated.
- Mardi Gras conjures up visions of New Orleans. In 1978 Dubai's Mardi Gras Parade took to Jumeirah's streets.
What's Coming ?????
- Greening of Dubai: Dubai's Gardens (will be uploaded in September)
- One of Dubai's Engineering Marvels that is hidden from Dubai's Public.
- Wind Towers: How do they really work???
- More Bricks than you care to count and every one laid by hand!!!!
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Dubai's Gold as it used to be.
Dubai regularly imported Gold Bullion. It was flown by small aeroplane to Al Ghusais long before Dubai Airport was built. This gold was then smuggled into India. Dubai called it "Independent Trading"! Sheikh Rashid was rumoured to be on India's President Indira Gandhi's list of most wanted smugglers for many years. Silver was brought from India to Dubai and re-exported to the Western World. Dubai was one of the major exporters of silver yet did not have a silver mine. Dubai no longer smuggles gold. Instead it produces gold ingots and sells gold jewellery to tourists and residents.
Are DAIUTB images for sale?
Simple answer is "No"! DAIUTB images are scanned from old photos, magazines etc and are low quality low resolution unsuitable for printing. Some images are provided by others so DAIUTB does not have the right to sell these images. Considerable investment in equipment, expertise and time is needed to turn DAIUTB images into printable high resolution formats. That is maybe something DAIUTB can offer in the future.
Can I buy high resolution images of Old Dubai?
There are very few places where high resolution images of Old Dubai for sale. Following list details the few websites that may sell these images.
DAIUTB will add sites as and when they are located. Information on any sites where DAIUTB Photos are available is welcomed. Contact Us Here...
Declaration of UAE Independence 2nd December 1971
This historic event was not seen by many people. Signing took place in Sheikh Rashid's Jumeirah Beach Palace (now Union House) in front of an invited audience. Dubai had no newspapers then let alone outside TV broadcasts. There were no significant public celebrations and only a small crowd waited outside the Palace to greet the Rulers and Guests. Consequently there are no known public photographs, movies or accounts of the event.
BUT..................
Maybe you were there OR know someone who was.
If so The National Newspaper (UAE) would like you to contact them. The National plans a major publication next year to celebrate UAE's first 40 years.
Contact:-
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