Bahrain, with its shallow waters and rich oyster beds, has long been synonymous with pearls, which formed the backbone of the ...

On the new Pearling Path, learn about Bahrain's pearl history, and even take a diving tour. It was a blazing November afternoon in Muharraq, the former capital of Bahrain. Cardamom and clove perfumed ...

“Pearl diving is still in our blood,” said Mohamed ... It’s the foundation of the Bahrain of today.” At the new Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, the 78 villas have private courtyards ...

From left: A statue of a pearl diver at the Bahrain National Museum; Pearls at the Siyadi Pearl Museum, in Bahrain.

“Pearl diving is still in our blood,” said Mohamed Al Slaise ... It’s the foundation of the Bahrain of today.” ...