The building is now surrounded by modern skyscrapers. Pawan Singh / The National
The Nasser Rashid Lootah Building (Toyota Building) in 2022 with its Toyota sign reinstalled. Pawan Singh / The National
The sign was removed in 2018 but is now back after the advertising contract was renewed. Photo: Al Futtaim Toyota
The Nasser Rashid Lootah Building on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road in the early 1990s. The World Trade Centre can be seen at top, while on right are the Al Kawakeb Buildings, which were completed in the 1990s. Photo: Nasser Rashid Lootah Group
Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road in 2014. Note the Toyota Building on left. Sarah Dea / The National
Sheikh Zayed Road in 2021. Construction continues but the Toyota Building endures albeit without the sign. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The sign has now been restored to the building. Pawan Singh / The National
The building is home to many people. Pawan Singh / The National
Residents of Toyota building. Pawan Singh / The National
The building's concrete, shaded balconies and smaller windows offered residents respite from the searing heat. Pawan Singh / The National
The tower appeared on the city's skyline in 1970s and is a landmark in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Inside the building. Pawan Singh / The National
The sign was removed in 2018 after the advertising contract ended. Reem Mohammed / The National
The building as it looked in 2012. Pawan Singh / The National
The building is now surrounded by modern skyscrapers. Pawan Singh / The National
The Nasser Rashid Lootah Building (Toyota Building) in 2022 with its Toyota sign reinstalled. Pawan Singh / The National
The sign was removed in 2018 but is now back after the advertising contract was renewed. Photo: Al Futtaim Toyota
The Nasser Rashid Lootah Building on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road in the early 1990s. The World Trade Centre can be seen at top, while on right are the Al Kawakeb Buildings, which were completed in the 1990s. Photo: Nasser Rashid Lootah Group
Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road in 2014. Note the Toyota Building on left. Sarah Dea / The National
Sheikh Zayed Road in 2021. Construction continues but the Toyota Building endures albeit without the sign. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The sign has now been restored to the building. Pawan Singh / The National
The building is home to many people. Pawan Singh / The National
Residents of Toyota building. Pawan Singh / The National
The building's concrete, shaded balconies and smaller windows offered residents respite from the searing heat. Pawan Singh / The National
The tower appeared on the city's skyline in 1970s and is a landmark in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Inside the building. Pawan Singh / The National
The sign was removed in 2018 after the advertising contract ended. Reem Mohammed / The National
The building as it looked in 2012. Pawan Singh / The National
The building is now surrounded by modern skyscrapers. Pawan Singh / The National