So, how long have you lived in Dubai?
It’s the question everyone gets asked sooner or later when they meet someone new. And the answer has made its way to Twitter as residents use the hashtag #IveBeenInDubaiSince to share some of their favourite memories of the emirate.
From photos of Sheikh Zayed Road before the skyscrapers, to visiting celebrities and reminiscing about cheap chicken shawarmas and Dh1 abra rides, residents both current and former have taken to the social media site to get seriously nostalgic.
Along with minimum cab fares of Dh3.50, and the Hard Rock Cafe on Sheikh Zayed Road marking the "end" of Dubai city, residents also recalled a time when petrol was cheaper than water and Dixi Cola was the fizzy drink of choice.
History buffs will love the photos being shared of the changing face of the emirate, with old images of the Marina, Trade Centre roundabout, Deira City Centre and Lamcy Plaza all cropping up, along with fond memories of when the Dubai World Trade Centre was the tallest building in the city.
Click on to the hashtag #IveBeeninDubaiSince to add your own memories and enjoy everyone else's. Here are some of our favourites:
The specs
Engine: 2.4-litre 4-cylinder
Transmission: CVT auto
Power: 181bhp
Torque: 244Nm
Price: Dh122,900
Your Guide to the Home
- Level 1 has a valet service if you choose not to park in the basement level. This level houses all the kitchenware, including covetable brand French Bull, along with a wide array of outdoor furnishings, lamps and lighting solutions, textiles like curtains, towels, cushions and bedding, and plenty of other home accessories.
- Level 2 features curated inspiration zones and solutions for bedrooms, living rooms and dining spaces. This is also where you’d go to customise your sofas and beds, and pick and choose from more than a dozen mattress options.
- Level 3 features The Home’s “man cave” set-up and a display of industrial and rustic furnishings. This level also has a mother’s room, a play area for children with staff to watch over the kids, furniture for nurseries and children’s rooms, and the store’s design studio.
The specs
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo
Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
On sale: December
Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
