Did you know?

Not much had changed in 1984 Dubai

Aircraft Hijackings were a feature

More drastic changes were to come

Chuck Dolci's Memories of Dubai 1983-84

Chuck Dolci, his wife and baby daughter lived in Dubai from 1983-84.

Chuck has kindly contributed some of his photographs, and a video, of their time in Dubai.

Dubai Creek at night from Dubaiside
- © Chuck Dolci

Jumeirah Beach 1983

Chuck took this photograph of his daughter on Jumeirah Beach looking towards Jebel Ali.

Taking the same photograph today would have the Burj Al Arab in the background.

Chuck Dolci's 1983 Dubai Video

Chuck's Video will take you on a tour of Dubai as it used to be in 1983.

You'll see Dubai Creek, Jumeirah Mosque, Port Rashid, Bastakia and 1983 Raft Race.

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