{"product_id":"book-abu-dhabi-before-1971","title":"Book - Abu Dhabi Before 1971","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a rare and compelling visual record of an emirate on the cusp of profound transformation. Featuring extraordinary vintage photography, the book captures everyday life in Abu Dhabi before unification, before the discovery of oil reshaped its destiny, and before modernity accelerated at breathtaking speed. These images—many seldom seen—offer an intimate window into a world defined by resilience, community, tradition, and an enduring relationship with land and sea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt preserves the textures, faces, and fleeting moments of a society whose quiet strength laid the foundations for the nation that would soon emerge. More than a historical archive, this collection is a tribute to memory itself—honouring the spirit of a people whose stories continue to shape the identity of the United Arab Emirates today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a foreword written by His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the State, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and a deeply insightful and elegantly crafted text by Jonathan Gornall, the book goes beyond documentation to provide context and meaning to this unique narrative. Gornall’s writing illuminates the social, cultural, and historical threads woven through the photographs, bringing clarity to a pivotal period in the emirate’s history. The unique historical photo collection featured in this edition is sourced from the National Library and Archives of the United Arab Emirates. This is a powerful edition that preserves memory while enriching understanding. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbu Dhabi Before 1971\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a testament to a way of life that laid the foundations for a nation.\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003ePage count\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e231 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eNumber of illustrations\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e143\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eReleased on\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW 41 x L 48 x D 9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eCover materials\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted Volume in a Luxury Clamshell Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9781649806116\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.401 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6 author-link-title\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJonathan Gornall, foreword by His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ASSOULINE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57407766921548,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/0251\/7500\/files\/AbuDhabiBefore1971_Ultimate_01.webp?v=1777461051","url":"https:\/\/arowonen.com\/products\/book-abu-dhabi-before-1971","provider":"AROWONEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}