The clock tower stamp – Dubai, UAE – 1973 was launched by UAE postal service exactly 50 years back.
About Dubai Clock tower:
Deira Clocktower originally referred to as the Dubai Clock Tower, is a roundabout in Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Dubai Clock Tower is located at the intersection of Umm Hurair Road and route D 89 (Al Maktoum Road) in the locality of Al Rigga. Now a prominent monument in Deira, the roundabout provides access to the Al Maktoum Bridge, the first land crossing constructed between Deira and Bur Dubai. The surrounding area is commercially important, and includes the offices of major international airlines operating in UAE.
The Dubai Clock Tower, immortalized in the city’s landscape, is a celebration of precision engineering and aesthetic brilliance. Rising gracefully against the backdrop of glittering skyscrapers, it serves as both a functional timekeeping masterpiece and a symbol of Dubai’s ambitious journey into the future.
The clock face itself, a mesmerizing blend of form and function, graces the Dubai Clock Tower stamp with its intricate details. The golden hands elegantly sweep across the clock, keeping time amidst a city that never sleeps. Arabic numerals, a nod to the rich cultural heritage of the region, adorn the clock face, harmoniously merging tradition with the contemporary.
About the stamp
The Dubai Clock Tower stamp is not just a collector’s item; it is a journey through time and a tribute to the city’s commitment to excellence. As it graces envelopes and collections around the world, this stamp becomes a window into the soul of Dubai—a city that embraces its heritage while boldly shaping its destiny.
For philatelists and admirers alike, the Dubai Clock Tower stamp is more than a postage token; it is a symbol of Dubai’s unwavering march into the future, where time is not just marked but celebrated, and every moment is an opportunity for innovation and grandeur.