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Water Towers in Dubai as it used to be


  • Dubai's Water Towers (provided by Ludwig Hejze): Water Towers were erected in the 1960s as part of Dubai's new Domestic Fresh Water System. Each Tower supported a Steel Panelled Tank holding freshwater pumped from Al Awir.
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  • Dubai's Water Towers (provided by Ludwig Hejze): Tanks and Water Towers were manufactured overseas then disassembled and shipped to Dubai. These components were assembled at each Water Tower site using manual labour. These sites were located throughout Dubai and Deira.
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  • Dubai's Water Towers (provided by Ludwig Hejze): Tanks and Water Towers were manufactured overseas then disassembled and shipped to Dubai. These components were reassembled at each Water Tower site by manual labour. These sites were located throughout Dubai and Deira.
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  • Dubai's Water Towers (provided by Ludwig Hejze): This Water Tower was located next the old Defence Tower in Diera. Note the Dual Carriageway Road and the lack of buildings,
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  • Dubai's Water Towers (provided by Ludwig Hejze): Same Water Tower but looking towards Dubai Creek.
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  • Dubai's Water Towers (provided by Ludwig Hejze): This photo looking towards Dubai Creek shows the modern dual carriageway roads and roundabouts constructed in the late 1960s on Diera side. Buildings are still sparse.
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  • Dubai's Water Towers (provided by Ludwig Hejze): As Dubai grew the demand for fresh water increased. This photo shows additional Water Towers being erected in Diera to cope with the increased demand. NOTE: There are now more roads and buildings.
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  • Dubai's Water Towers (provided by Ludwig Hejze): This Water Tower was located on Jumeirah Beach Road opposite the beach area where Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Wild Wadi exist today.
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