Suwaidi Pearls
لآلئ السويدي
The UAE's only pearl farm, where you take a traditional wooden boat into a mangrove lagoon to learn about the history of pearl diving and open oysters yourself.
Suwaidi Pearl Farm sits in a mangrove lagoon near the village of Rams and is run by descendants of former pearl divers. Visitors travel by traditional single-mast wooden dhow to a floating platform, where guides explain the Gulf's pearling culture and the pearl-farming process. Guests can also open oysters themselves, and any pearls found can be taken away on the spot or set into jewelry. The tour takes about 2 hours and must be booked in advance on the official website. It is a good place to learn about the UAE's maritime culture from before the oil era.
Opening hours
Reservation required; approx. 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Dhayah Fort
- Shimal Archaeological Site & Sheba's Palace
- Al Qawasim Corniche
- National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah
- Jais Flight
- Jais Sledder
- Al Falayah Fort
- Jebel Jais