Dubai's Apartment Buildings as they used to be in 1970

Growing Dubai

By 1970 Dubai's Landlords were reacting to Dubai's oil discovery and its consequences. An Expatriate influx was expected. These people needed somewhere to live. Apartment blocks were the economic answer. It is not clear from the photo where these Apartments are located. Deira is the likely location. Deira was home to many of Dubai's first apartment blocks.