Dubai Creek Al Maktoum Bridge, Trucial States Vintage Postcard

A vintage postcard depicting the original Al Maktoum Bridge spanning Dubai Creek, one of Dubai’s most significant infrastructure projects. Opened in 1963 as the first permanent crossing over the creek, the bridge played a key role in connecting Deira and Bur Dubai during the Trucial States era. The reverse is captioned “The Bridge of Dubai, Trucial States.”

• Approximate production date: Late 1960s (c. 1967–1971)

• Publisher/Distributor: Said H. Salah, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

• Printer: Krüger, Western Germany

• Overall condition: Fair condition with noticeable edge wear, corner creases, surface scratches, and age toning. Unposted with handwritten Arabic notes on the reverse.