Pearling Path, Muharraq
طريق اللؤلؤ
A World Heritage trail of about 3.5 km through the old town of Muharraq, linking the pearl merchants’ houses, the old souk and Bu Maher Fort.
“Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy” was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2012. The trail begins at Bu Maher Fort by the sea and runs through the old town of Muharraq. It links the Siyadi House, the homes of pearl merchants, mosques and the old Muharraq Souk. Signs line the route and there is a visitor centre, and most buildings can be visited for free. You can take a taxi from Manama in about 15 minutes. It is best to walk in the afternoon and have tea and Bahraini sweets in the old souk in the evening.
Opening hours
Neighborhood open all day; most mansions Tue–Sun 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Sheikh Isa bin Ali House
- Bahrain National Theatre
- Bahrain National Museum
- Arad Fort
- Beit Al Quran
- Al Fateh Grand Mosque
- Bahrain World Trade Center
- Adliya Block 338