Filipinos were among the pioneering expatriates who took a leap of faith and embraced the UAE as their second home. As early as the 1970s and 1980s, Filipinos served the country as the initial architects, builders, and engineers, contributing to the construction of the first bridges and buildings of this young nation.
These Filipinos laid the foundation for and solidified the enduring ties between our two countries.
Reflecting on each Filipino’s journey in building a life in the UAE, let’s explore some photos capturing their fondest memories of the country.
On The Filipino Times Facebook page, we invited our readers to share their ‘oldest photo in the UAE.’ Here is a compilation of their photos:
Dessert Safari, 2004 | from Bhing Clemente Pascual
Buhairah Corniche Sharjah, UAE, December 2007 | from Melanie Cena-PascualBurj Khalifa, January 2012 | from Dexter SalazarBurj Al Arab, 2013 | from Ken MordenoAbu Dhabi Marina Mall, 2006 | from Mark Rondel SilvosaDubai Miracle Garden, April 2013 | from Marge BrionesFujairah, 2015 | from Matet DelostricoOld fish market in Dubai | from Dominic Alperez NotarteSkyDiveDubai, 2013 | from Johann David GatusFormer “Burj Dubai” now “Burj Khalifa”, October 2009 | from Sunshine Opida-Bautista42nd UAE National Day | from Jacklyn PacibleSt. Mary’s Dubai, 2016 | from Arkie Erika AkireMegamall Sharjah, July 2008 | from Rogin QuiñoStarbucks, Al Ghurair Mall, 2005 | from Jenny CastroBurj al Arab, 2009 | from Ryan SolisSki Dubai, Mall of the Emirates, August 2008 | from Colen MontalesIBN Battuta Mall, 2013 | from Aeprille C. AntipalaDubai, February 2004 | from Ghie DGDubai Airport, 2004 | from Sherwin G Boston“Burj Dubai” in 2007 before they changed it to Burj Khalifa in 2010 | from Frankie BotonKhorfakhan, 1998 | from Joseph Antonino De GuzmanUAE, 1970s | from Borgz JeffUAE, 1976 | from Borgz Jeff
Lianne is a reporter at The Filipino Times. She was a news correspondent for the Provincial Government of Bataan in the Philippines. Lianne takes pleasure in winning over readers' hearts by featuring impactful stories that matter to both the Filipino and global readers of The Filipino Times. Want to share your story? Reach Lianne on Facebook: www.facebook.com/liyanstar or send your story at: [email protected]
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