Before & After - 35 years of Dubai's ever-changing landscape

As Dubai saw in 2014 with a world-record fireworks display, the dawn of this new year also represent another landmark for What’s On, as we celebrated 35 years in the UAE.

This unprecedented achievement in publishing means we have a unique insight to the way things have changed throughout our time. As the nation has grown, so too have we.

And to celebrate this, we have put together a beautiful collection of images showing the stunning development of this wonderful little place we call home. Enjoy…

Dubai Marina before and after

Dubai Creek before and after

World Trade Center before and after

Emirates Golf Course before and after