Dubai’s Iconic Toyota Building Set for Demolition in 2027
Dubai’s iconic Toyota Building on Sheikh Zayed Road is set for demolition in 2027, bringing an end to more than five decades of history and memories.
Dubai’s familiar skyline is set to lose one of its most recognisable landmarks, with the iconic Toyota Building on Sheikh Zayed Road scheduled for demolition in 2027.
Known officially as the Nasser Rashid Lootah Building, the 15-storey residential property has stood in the heart of Dubai for more than five decades. For generations of residents, it has been more than an ageing apartment block — it has been a familiar part of everyday life and a reminder of an earlier Dubai.
The building’s management has confirmed that demolition is planned for 2027, while residents with existing rental agreements can reportedly remain until December 2026.
A landmark shaped by Dubai’s transformation
Completed in 1974, the building became widely known as the Toyota Building after a large illuminated Toyota sign was placed on its roof in 1981.
The sign became closely associated with Sheikh Zayed Road and remained a familiar feature for decades. Although the original advertising sign was removed in 2018, the Toyota logo returned in 2022, reviving a piece of the landmark’s identity.
Today, the building stands among some of Dubai’s most recognisable skyscrapers, highlighting just how dramatically the surrounding area has changed.
Residents prepare to say goodbye
The planned demolition has been an emotional moment for many tenants and former residents.
Around 70 per cent of tenants have already left the building, according to its management. Despite its ageing facilities, residents have pointed to its central location and relatively affordable rents as reasons they remained for years.
One resident who lived there with their family for six years said the building had become especially meaningful because of the relationships formed with neighbours and the views of Dubai’s New Year celebrations.
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