1980s UAE - in pictures

  • A boat race in Abu Dhabi during the 1980s set against the backdrop of the city's ever growing skyline. All photos: Linda Ford
    A boat race in Abu Dhabi during the 1980s set against the backdrop of the city's ever growing skyline. All photos: Linda Ford
  • Abu Dhabi Corniche during the late 1980s
    Abu Dhabi Corniche during the late 1980s
  • Dubai Creek and the Sheraton Dubai Creek hotel
    Dubai Creek and the Sheraton Dubai Creek hotel
  • Linda Ford on Dubai Creek in the 1980s, with Deira on the left and Bur Dubai on the right
    Linda Ford on Dubai Creek in the 1980s, with Deira on the left and Bur Dubai on the right
  • Linda Ford, right, at a small souq in Ghayathi, in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra region
    Linda Ford, right, at a small souq in Ghayathi, in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra region
  • Linda Ford at the same spot in 2023
    Linda Ford at the same spot in 2023
  • The 'Honest Supermarket' in Ruwais, known as Honest Joe's
    The 'Honest Supermarket' in Ruwais, known as Honest Joe's
  • Sharjah's Blue Souq
    Sharjah's Blue Souq
  • The road to Al Ain
    The road to Al Ain
  • Rowers in the water close to Jebel Ali
    Rowers in the water close to Jebel Ali
  • Simpler times in Khor Fakkan
    Simpler times in Khor Fakkan
  • Ruwais Hospital in the 1980s
    Ruwais Hospital in the 1980s
  • A view of Snoopy Island from Sandy Beach hotel in Fujairah
    A view of Snoopy Island from Sandy Beach hotel in Fujairah
  • The Fords travelled to Fujairah in the 1980s and visited forts and historical sites
    The Fords travelled to Fujairah in the 1980s and visited forts and historical sites
  • The view from Linda Ford's apartment on the Mina Zayed port road in Abu Dhabi. New buildings are sprouting up
    The view from Linda Ford's apartment on the Mina Zayed port road in Abu Dhabi. New buildings are sprouting up