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Na13 Jun Old CD's and DVD's shop in Dubai

  • Kunjummen Varghese with his vast collection of DVDs at his shop, Video Centre 88. All photos by Pawan Singh / The National
    Kunjummen Varghese with his vast collection of DVDs at his shop, Video Centre 88. All photos by Pawan Singh / The National
  • Kunjummen Varghese opened his video store in 1988 and has lived in Dubai for nearly half a century.
    Kunjummen Varghese opened his video store in 1988 and has lived in Dubai for nearly half a century.
  • Mr Varghese admits business isn't what it once was but he is still proud to serve his community.
    Mr Varghese admits business isn't what it once was but he is still proud to serve his community.
  • Kunjummen Varghese has amassed an impressive haul of 20,000 DVDs at his shop in Al Qusais.
    Kunjummen Varghese has amassed an impressive haul of 20,000 DVDs at his shop in Al Qusais.
  • The dedicated businessman moved to Dubai from Kerala, in India, back in 1972 and has successfully made his own success story.
    The dedicated businessman moved to Dubai from Kerala, in India, back in 1972 and has successfully made his own success story.
  • Hollywood classics, Tamil epics and Malayalam dramas are all popular rentals at Video Centre 88.
    Hollywood classics, Tamil epics and Malayalam dramas are all popular rentals at Video Centre 88.
  • Video Centre 88 remains at the heart of its community in Dubai, long after other traders have come and gone.
    Video Centre 88 remains at the heart of its community in Dubai, long after other traders have come and gone.
  • For customers not embracing the streaming trend, Video Centre 88 remains a vital resource.
    For customers not embracing the streaming trend, Video Centre 88 remains a vital resource.