Dubai's Hard Rock Cafe is demolished - in pictures
Dubai's Hard Rock Cafe in 2008 on Sheikh Zayed Road. It was a year before it closed but the high-rises were already encroaching. Paulo Vecina / The National
The famed crossed guitars of Dubai's Hard Rock Cafe were iconic. Satish Kumar / The National
Demolition of the Hard Rock Cafe begins in April 2013. Antonie Robertson / The National
As the building is torn down, the guitars remain standing on the right. Antonie Robertson / The National
The steps that once led guests into the Hard Rock await demolition in 2013. Photo: Charles Crowell for The National
Fixtures and fittings are demolished. Photo: Charles Crowell for The National
As part of old Dubai is being demolished, new Dubai and the Metro is being built. Satish Kumar / The National
Once home to live music, the popular venue is completely gutted. Photo: Charles Crowell for The National
The Hard Rock Cafe offered a spacious environment for people to socialise. Photo: Charles Crowell for The National
Old and new Dubai. The demolition of Hard Rock Cafe between the emerging modern Dubai. Satish Kumar / The National
Construction workers look on as Dubai's Hard Rock Cafe is completely raized to the ground. Antonie Robertson / The National
The Hard Rock Cafe may be gone but the memory remains. Christopher Pike / The National
