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Dubai’s Pearl Diving Era Heritage Boat Tour

By Amazon Tours UAE
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$178 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Hop aboard a traditional wooden boat known as an "Abra"
  • View the stunning vistas, native bird sanctuary, and historic dhow yards
  • Experience peace and tranquility listening to soothing Arabic music
  • Know the history of “Al Jadaf” area and why it’s important
  • Why Pearl Diving was considered as the Backbone of Life before oil

Activity location

    • Dubai
    • Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Next to Imagine Show, Dubai Festival City Mall - Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates | Arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts. You must exchange your voucher at the ticket counter before the tour begins.
    • Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Dubai’s Pearl Diving Era Heritage Boat Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Starting time: 4:30 PM
Price details
AU$177.62 x 2 AdultsAU$355.24
Total
Price is AU$355.24
Until Fri, 22 May

Dubai’s Pearl Diving Era Heritage Boat Tour with transfers

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Starting time: 3:00 PM
Price details
AU$216.78 x 2 AdultsAU$433.56
Total
Price is AU$433.56
Until Fri, 22 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    1-hour Abra ride along the Dubai Water Canal
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided Heritage Tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Orientation on Pearl diving
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Diving is not a part of the tour.

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Prams, Baby buggies, Backpacks, Bags, Bikes, Diving, Electric wheelchairs, Explosive substances, Feeding animals, Fishing, Littering, Mobility scooters, Pets, Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

What you can expect

A cultural boat experience that recreates the traditional pearling heritage of the Arabian Gulf, the industry that was central to life in Dubai and the UAE before oil. It blends history, storytelling, and a
gentle cruise on an authentic-style traditional wooden dhow used for pearl diving called “Jalboot”.
During the 60-minute Jalboot trip, guests will:

  • Know the history of the “Al Jadaf” area and why it’s important
  • Traditional occupations in the UAE
  • Why Pearl Diving was considered the Backbone of Life before oil
  • Name/types of boat and what they were used for
  • Pearl diving crew members are responsible
  • The tools and techniques used before modern diving gear (samples)
  • Pearl shapes and types
  • Pearl Trading Tools
  • Pearl Diving seasons
  • Pearl Merchants in Dubai and their contribution to society
    Guests will enjoy Emirati hospitality, which includes Arabic Coffee along with delicious dates during their
    trip with their certified local tour guide.

Location

Activity location

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    • Dubai
    • Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Next to Imagine Show, Dubai Festival City Mall - Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates | Arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts. You must exchange your voucher at the ticket counter before the tour begins.
    • Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates