Al Nasr Square as it used to be in 1960s

When this photo was taken the square was not named Al Nasr Square or Bani Yas Square. Both those names came later. Around the end of the 1960s the square was transformed into a park area and renamed Al Nasr Square in honour of Gamal Abdul Nasr then Ruler of Egypt. In the 1980s A Nasr Square became Bani Yas Square when the area surrounding the Square was redeveloped.

No traffic problems in 1960s!

Traffic was non existent with people walking and carrying their goods in the traditional way. Nevertheless the Square was always busy with Dubai's Traders selling goods to sailors from the many dhows moored in Dubai Creek. These Stores generally sold marine engines, propellers and parts for the dhows as well as fire fighting equipment. Dubai's Traders imported these goods from UK and Europe. NOTE the stones marking the edge of the car park!

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