Open Air Market, Abu Dhabi Vintage Postcard

A vintage postcard depicting the bustling Open Air Market in Abu Dhabi, showcasing fruit and vegetable vendors beneath colorful market umbrellas during the city’s rapid urban growth. The scene captures the lively atmosphere of traditional street trading alongside modern buildings under construction, reflecting Abu Dhabi’s transformation in the 1970s.

• Approximate production date: Mid to late 1970s

• Photographer: Bahman

• Publisher: Gulf Studio & Stores, Abu Dhabi (Printed in Switzerland)

• Overall condition: Fair vintage condition with noticeable surface wear, creases, corner wear, and paper loss to the lower left of the front. Reverse shows age toning and handwritten greeting. Unposted.