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2/24/25, 10:42 AM Suwaidi Pearls: When green tourism revives UAE's legacy of pearl diving - Aletihad News Center
of their ancestors' traditional lifestyle.

With spectacular views of towering mountains and lush

palm farms, the farm also offers visitors a chance to

board a traditional fishing boat, sail across the serene

waters, and enjoy a guided tour led by experts who

share insights into the region’s deep-rooted pearl diving

history.

Historically, pearl diving and trade were the backbone

of the UAE’s economy, providing livelihoods to

thousands across the Emirates.

However, with the discovery of oil, the industry

gradually declined, fading into history over the past

three decades.

Today, Suwaidi Pearls revives this lost legacy, ensuring

that the story of the UAE’s once-thriving pearl industry

continues to be told for generations to come.

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