#IveBeenInDubaiSince trends on Twitter: Residents share nostalgic memories

  DUBAI – Twitter became an online time capsule after photos of old Dubai emerged as part of the #IveBeenInDubaiSince trend. Residents also shared their memories of Dubai of the yesteryears on the micro-blogging site, using the hashtag #IveBeeninDubaiSince that has been trending since October 5.

Here’s a look at some nostalgic posts:

Omar Abu Omar 
@OmarDXB #IveBeenInDubaiSince this was the view of JBH and Burj Al Arab from Al Wasl Road. Wander with Nada @wanderwithnada #IveBeenInDubaiSince going to the video store to rent The Mask on VHS Videocassette was the highlight of the weekend.   Phil Sykes @liljonny59 #IveBeenInDubaiSince Although it doesn't count, as i'm not in Dubai anymore. Smiling face with tear Pickle Rick @Aniruddh_1886 #IveBeenInDubaiSince way before Planet Hollywood opened here ~ 20 sumn years ago. Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis and other celebrities were here for the opening. Cindy Crawford kissed a then 14/15 year old @Aniruddh_1886 on the cheek and I instantly fell in love. Good times ❀   Omar Abu Omar @OmarDXB #IveBeenInDubaiSince this was SZR’s skyline from my high school in Satwa/Dhiyafa Road (The school was demolished a few years ago). Mudassir @MoodyMohd #IveBeenInDubaiSince since going to Bur Dubai to attend DSF was the pinnacle of fun way back in 90's   Bindu Rai @BinduRai #IveBeenInDubaiSince the only drink to be had was Cola... Dixi Cola Ξ› l @ALJVD1 #IveBeenInDubaiSince Thunder Bowl was the coolest hang out man I miss that place. Great memories.   #IveBeenInDubaiSince @InDubaiSince #IveBeenInDubaiSince the old Hard Rock / AUD was where Dubai city "ended" Nikita Menezes @AtikinMenezes #IveBeenInDubaiSince Trade Centre was the tallest tower on Sheikh Zayed Road.   rakesh @RakeshJNair #IveBeenInDubaiSince Dixi Cola was a rage #Dubai #mydubai  
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