Dubai Creek has been a busy port since the early days, a place where fishermen, traders and pearl-divers have long peddled their wares.
This image from 1978 shows a vastly different landscape to what we see today.
The photograph was taken at a time when activity on the water outweighed that on the empty sandy around the creek.
Fast forward 40 years and it’s a very different story. Dubai’s much-loved creek is now overlooked by the new A Seef promenade where cafes and restaurants combine with the traditional souk, floating market and art galleries to offer locals and tourists alike a heritage feel.
Many will fondly recall the days of old but, more often than not, a facelift is inevitable.
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