Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN)-- Pearl diving is now a rarity in the UAE, but dhows, the boats traditionally used for pearling, are making a comeback as the racing boat of choice for a ...

As he explains, his grandfather was among the last active pearl divers in the UAE. Keen to preserve the family heritage, Al Suwaidi founded the only farm in the region - and the world - where ...

The museum also honors the UAE’s maritime heritage, especially through its display of the Abu Dhabi Pearl, an artifact from 8,000 years ago that shows the region’s long history of pearl diving.