The Abu Dhabi Peal Journey is a major attraction amongst tourists who come to this capital as it has joined both entertainment and education of the pearl fishing industry. It creates great awareness about the pearling industry in the region and makes people aware of how people of this area dedicated their lives to finding pearls.
It is an event that is organized by Emirati & International Cultural experts & guides and the tourists who join one of these tours will get an amazing opportunity to experience a journey in the Arabian Gulf and taking a journey on a traditional dhow. The experience will be enriched with typical middle eastern fare such as fresh and juicy dates and coffee and tea and other beverages will be on offer during your bring sailing voyage. There will also be many local delicacies on offer. The tourists will get a firsthand view of how the pearl fishers lived aboard a dhow and survived months and months in the sea waiting for their catch of pearls and sea shells. The photo buffs will have a wonderful time photographing the Abu Dhabi skyline from the sea.
The highlight of the tours will be the oyster opening session during which the guest will be taught how to open an oyster and the best news is that each guest will get to keep the pearl they have found as a souvenir of this memorable journey to the Arabian Gulf and learning about the lives of the pearl fishermen.
There are tours that are held almost every day from 9 in the morning till 8 in the evening. However, if you are keen to make sure that you get a chance to experience this, make sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment. The rates vary from 400 – 500 depending on the number of visitors and whether it is an adult or a child. For tourists travelling in small groups, this is a great opportunity as about 10-15 people can be accommodated for one tour, but if one needs a personalized tour, even those can be arranged.
Many travellers staying at UAE hotels and luxury Middle East hotels such as the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Middle East make it a point to go on this amazing edutainment tour which is a memorable experience for both the young and the not so young alike.
Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.