The maps illustrates some of the changes that have taken place in recent decades.
Overall, the town increased in size over the years until they eventually megred together, at which point of the city became a suburb. Furthermore, there have been significant changes to infrastructure, housing, and facilities over the period given.
Initially, the city was completely seperate, with no block of flats, trees, cars and buildings. There was a clock tower roundabout next to the apartment, located opposite the flat. In the past there were only three flats and clock.
In contemporary times, Dubai is a bustling city. At the present, there are too much buildings, appartments, shops etc. However, the clock tower was not changed, and around the tower appeared some trees. Instead of two flats, appered big facilities. Although, in the past there were not vehicles, but at the present, the area is crowded with cars.