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