Dubai Masterplan 1960

In 1960, Dubai took its first major step toward becoming the global city it is today with the introduction of its Masterplan 1960. At that time, Dubai was still a small trading port, primarily focused on fishing, pearling, and serving as a key trade route between Europe and Asia. This early plan laid the groundwork

Dubai Structural Plan 1985

Before the mid-1980s, Dubai was a modest trading port with limited infrastructure and a skyline dominated by low-rise buildings. Urban growth was largely unplanned, and the population was small, with the economy heavily dependent on oil exports. Land use was inefficient, and the city lacked a structured vision for expansion, which created challenges for sustainable