The tour starts with a boat ride as the guide expertly scoops oysters from the water and demonstrates the pearl extraction process, sharing tales of the UAE’s pearl diving heritage.
The tour, located in the foothills of the Jebel Jais Mountains, immerses you in the life of a pearl diver, a practice with a history in Ras Al Khaimah that dates back more than seven millennia.
Beyond the Bling: Why Dubai wants quieter, 'better' Al Marjan Island to stay a secret Step gently aside, Dubai.
Al Marjan Island, a man-made archipelago in Ras Al Khaimah, is offering an antidote to Dubai’s frenetic energy.
I was told by a few friends who went there that it is “way quieter, has more culture... and is just better than Dubai.” Coupled with rising flight prices to Dubai, many in search of winter sun are turning their attention elsewhere.
