The UAE has undoubtedly come a long way in the past 15 years, there’s no disputing that. 

But sometimes, we may take for granted just how far it has come, and a new video has been released that shows just that. 

Residents that have lived in Al Barsha for nearly 20 years are asked in the video, to reflect on what the landscape was like, back in the early 2000s. 

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Dust and dirt, minimal roads and businesses is the answer; until Mall of the Emirates opened in 2005. 

It’s fascinating to see just how far Barsha has come 

How businesses have popped up, the infrastructure has advanced, and communities have grown. 

In the past 15 years, Barsha has evolved from a small, sandy area to a thriving hub of activity with one of the region’s most popular malls.

It’s a testament to developers, to see residents discussing how the changes have impacted their lives, and just how important the community development is.

Imagine how far it will come in another 15 years!