It was a blazing November afternoon in Muharraq, the former capital of Bahrain ... pearl fishers would embark on their months-long journeys. At Al Ghus House—a divers’ residence turned museum ...

It was a blazing November afternoon in Muharraq, the former capital of Bahrain. Cardamom and clove perfumed the ... for receiving guests (known as the majlis) is now the Siyadi Pearl Museum. Inside, I ...

On the new Pearling Path, learn about Bahrain's pearl history ... is now the Siyadi Pearl Museum. Inside, I found priceless jewels by Jacques Cartier, who visited the city on a gem-sourcing ...

There are six licensed companies offering pearl diving excursions including Delma Marine ... Tue-Sun, 8am-8pm; Mon, closed. Bahrain Fort Museum, near Karbabad (1729 8777). If you want something to ...

Bahrain’s highest point. The discovery was to change the face of the Gulf region, and came not a minute too soon: just a couple of years before the pearl market had crashed. An Oil Museum (now ...

Abu Dhabi, Mar. 10 (BNA): Zayed National Museum, under the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, and Bahrain National Museum, part of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), ...

Qatar transformed its coastline with The Pearl, a Venice-inspired island that merges luxury living with Gulf innovation.

With Art Basel Hong Kong approaching, the gallerist discussed her thoughts on the city’s place in the Asian art world.